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Overview of Position

• Our client is one of the major humanitarian and development actors in Somalia. Our client Shelter/NFI program currently implements projects focused at in-kind distributions as well as Cash Based Interventions. The program also maintains the common supply pipeline for cluster partners.
• Under the overall supervision of the Senior Programme Coordinator (S/NFI) and direct supervision of Programme Officer (S/NFI), the Senior Field Operation Assistant will be responsible in coordinating the timely provision of shelter and NFIs to conflict and disaster affected communities through in-kind and cash-based interventions. S/He will be the lead for shelter/NFI related field interventions and delivering our client SNFI responses on the ground.

Role Objectives

• Provide specialized support for successful planning, coordination, and implementation of project activities at field level including community outreach activities and SNFI in-kind and Cash based Interventions.
• Conduct community meetings to sensitize communities about shelter/NFI activities and beneficiary entitlements and conduct of Focus Group Discussions
• Lead the team in organizing and conducting needs assessments as per developed targeting criteria, beneficiary selection, market, feasibility, and vendor assessments.
• Organize distributions as per the agreed modality of response in coordination with the operations officer Shelter/NFI and the Program Manager.
• Establish field level liaison with govt officials and counter parts, community members and local leadership, other operational partners
• Liaison closely with other units at field level for a synchronized implementation approach including Medical Health Unit, Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM), Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) and Water Sanitization and Hygiene (WASH).
• Support and provide technical guidance to other units as required
• Ensure the beneficiary registration is according to beneficiary management system.
• Keep updated with changes on systems and adapt as needed.
• Ensure the required documentation is collected, consolidated, and reported back as the established SOPs
• Perform other tasks as assigned

Project Reporting

• This role reporting under the overall supervision of the Senior Programme Coordinator (S/NFI) and direct supervision of Programme Officer (S/NFI)

Key Competencies The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

• Values
• Inclusion and respect for diversity Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: Maintain high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent, and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Core Competencies
• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring, and motivational way.
• Managerial Competencies
• Leadership: provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example, and demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization’s vision; assists others to realize and develop their potential.
• Empowering others and building trust: creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Strategic thinking and vision: works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.

Team Management

• This role has no team management responsibility.

Further Information

• Experience in Shelter/NFI preferably at field level, in emergency and conflict environments.
• Excellent Monitoring and Evaluation Skills; Managerial Skills; Organizational Skills; Accuracy; Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Delivers on set objectives in hardship situations.
• Effectively coordinates actions with other implementing partners.
• Works effectively with Donors, local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the broader community to advance country office or regional objectives.
• Has significant Shelter/NFI technical experience to guide and lead the Shelter/NFI project teams.
• Knowledge of Somalia, particularly Banadir, Jubaland, and Southwest State, including socioeconomic and political context required.
• Knowledge of UN programming.
• Knowledge of our client resource management rules and procedures.
• This position is open to qualified female candidates.