Somalia: Assistant Field Officer - North Gaalkacyo

ASSISTANT FIELD OFFICER

NORTH GAALKACYO

About the Job

Based on his/her knowledge and analysis of his/her area of responsibility (AoR), he/she represents the ICRC in the view of strengthening its acceptance. He/she facilitates and contributes to the identification of humanitarian problems and to the smooth implementation of activities; manages the security situation and provides regular reporting.

This is resident/National position based in North Gaalkacyo

Duties and Responsibilities

· Monitors and reports on the political, military, economic and social developments and their impact on the communities

· Identifies humanitarian needs resulting from the conflict or natural factors, and propose course of action

· Plans on humanitarian activities within the AoR

· Develops and maintains a network of contacts among local authorities, parties to the conflict, traditional leaders, humanitarian organizations and members of civil society

· Represents the ICRC with a view to strengthen its acceptance, access and security, and the respect of its principles of neutrality, impartiality and independence

· Facilitates and contributes to the effective implementation of projects in coordination with the field officer and specialists

· Highlights potential constraints, challenges or even threats related to the environment in which activities take place and proposes adjustments

· Regularly reviews the security situation in the area and maintains contact with the relevant stakeholders

· Provides timely and regular reporting on the security situation within the AoR

Minimum qualifications and required competencies

· Diploma in Business Management, Business Administration or any other relevant field

· 2 years’ experience in a similar field of activity

· Fluency in written and spoken English and Somali

· Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with the various stakeholders

· Ability to work well independently

· Good analytical, organisational and communication skills

· Very good knowledge of political, social, economic of the Area of Responsibility

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Apply by sending your cover letter and CV addressed to the Human Resources Manager, ICRC Somalia Delegation, on the email address sokrecruitment@icrc.org. Your cover letter must indicate your current salary and your expected salary range. The closing date is 30^th April 2019**. Please indicate the position title in the subject line of your email message. Any incomplete applications will be disregarded.

NOTE THAT ONLY EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Any enquiries about the position should be addressed to *sokrecruitment@icrc.org.***