ASSISTANT FIELD OFFICER

LOWER SHABELLE

About the Job

The Assistant Field Officer represents the ICRC in this region with the view of strengthening its acceptance. He/she facilitates and contributes to the identification of humanitarian problems and to the smooth implementation of activities; reviews the security situation and provides regular reporting.

This is a resident/National position based in Afgoye, Somalia.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitors and reports on the political, 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
• Contributes to the analysis and planning of activities in consultation with specialists and generalist with the area of responsibility
• 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
• Highlights potential constraints, challenges or even threats related to the environment in which activities take place and proposes solutions or mitigation measures
• Supports the head of sub-structure in implementation and follow up on various field activities, in accordance with objectives
• Regularly reviews the security situation in the area and maintains contact with the relevant stakeholders
• Maintains a regular (oral or written) communication flow with the supervisor on all aspects relevant to the function; analysis, contacts, internal management and operations
• Provides timely and regular reporting on the relevant activities and security situation within the AoR

Minimum qualifications and required competencies

• Diploma in Business Management, Business Administration or any other relevant field of study
• 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 and within a team
• Good analytical, organisational and communication skills
• Excellent knowledge of political, social, economic of the area of responsibility
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

We Offer

• A challenging job opportunity within a dynamic work environment in an international humanitarian organization
• Training and development opportunities
• A competitive salary with benefits, based on the ICRC Compensation and Benefits framework