CTG overview:

• CTG staff and support humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world, providing a rapid and cost-effective service for development and humanitarian missions. With past performance in 17 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia, we have placed more than 20,000 staff all over the world since operations began in 2006.
• CTG recruits, deploys and manages the right people with the right skills to implement humanitarian and development projects, from cleaners to obstetricians, and mechanics to infection specialists, we’re skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Key to successful project delivery is the ability to mobilise at speed; CTG can source and deploy anyone, anywhere, in less than 2 weeks and have done so in 48 hours on a number of occasions.
• Through our efficient and agile HR, logistical and operational services, CTG saves multilateral organisations time and money. We handle all our clients’ HR related issues, so they are free to focus on their core services.
• Visit www.ctg.org to find out more

Overview of position: Our client has engaged CTG to provide monitoring activities in Somalia. As a monitoring partner to our client, CTG is responsible for monitoring food chain management & providing program support functions. the operation aims to save lives & protect livelihoods in emergency & early recovery situations. It also aims to prevent acute hunger & invest in disaster preparedness & mitigation measures. Activities under this operation will include:

• General Food Distribution (GFD / TSFP protection ration / wet feeding).
• Food for work / assets / training.
• Maternal child health & nutrition.
• Institutional feeding (inpatient / family).
• School meals / take home ration.

Role objectives:

• Monitor the implementation of the assistance program in the province in close collaboration with the CPs.
• Monitor & review food deliveries, storage, transport & distribution at the designated sites & verify if the amounts received have been properly recorded, damaged or suspected to be damaged.
• Conduct community level hut / head counts & review beneficiary verification at the field level.
• Supervise the efficient distribution of the food items at the site & ensure proper distribution of entitlements & verify appropriate entitlements are distributed.
• Undertake post distribution monitoring by obtaining beneficiary perspective & feedback reports.
• Conduct market price data collection & review delivery & visitation of FDP.
• Collect information & assess NGO’s capacity based on criteria / checklist.
• Monitor handover of food between transporters & Cooperating Partners (CPs) or FAM reporting & discrepancies between physical arrival & delivery documents, including transport arrival according to plan, cargo inspections, waybills, report on weighing, etc.
• Identify any concerns with the food distribution arrangements & report them to the Team Leaders or directly to the (Deputy) Field Monitor.
• Ensure Field Level Agreement (FLA) compliance by checking that CP has staff on the ground in accordance with the terms of the FLA & budget as well as security of the distribution point, beneficiary, etc.
• Provide accurate reports to the TL in the formats provided.

Project reporting:

• This role will report to the Team Leader (TL) & will be remotely monitored by the Field / Deputy Coordinator.

Key competencies:

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant discipline or equivalent field experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrable relevant M&E experience & / or minimum of 5 years of demonstrable relevant food security experience.
• Minimum of 5 year of experience in Africa (essential).
• Fluency in English & Somali (local dialects) are essential.
• A thorough knowledge of UN rules, regulations & procedures will be a significant advantage.
• Must be team oriented with good interpersonal skills & have an ability to communicate effectively, both written & orally.
• Demonstrate ability to plan, organize, prioritize, follow through & evaluate assigned functions & duties.
• Impeccable & proven reliability with an ability to remain focused under pressure with a commitment to hard work over protracted hours.
• Must have thorough knowledge of MS systems such as Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
• A working knowledge of MS Project & Outlook will be an advantage.
• Dynamic & creative, using innovative approaches to overcome locally generated challenges.
• Skill in independently adapting, interpreting & applying written & verbal guidelines.
• Willingness & ability to travel extensively throughout the region.
• Ability to start work immediately & at a short notice.

Team management:

• This role does not have any team management responsibility.

Further information:

• Working conditions include both office & field work.
• Work may require weekend & evening work.
• Work may require overnight travel.
• Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.

PROTECTION FIELD OFFICER

GALMUDUG

About the Job

The Protection Field Officer contributes to the planning, implementation, monitoring and documentation of ICRC Protection activities in the area of responsibility.

This is a national/resident position based in Guriceel, Somalia

Duties and Responsibilities

• Contributes to the implementation of protection activities, and particularly related to the Protection of Civilian Population (PCP) programme
• Conducts field assessments either independently or as part of ICRC multidisciplinary teams focusing on the humanitarian needs of affected populations
• Contributes to the assessment and identification of protection priority issues in the Area of Responsibility for further monitoring and follow up
• Provides practical guidance and support to the Protection team on PCP issues
• Supports detention (DET) and Restoring Family Links (RFL) activities when need be
• Sensitizes and briefs field staff, SRCS, assistants, local organisations and local authorities on ICRC Protection activities
• Contributes to an analysis of the general humanitarian situation within the
• Contributes to the definition of the annual objectives and plans of action of the ICRC Protection department
• Prepares operational reports and regularly shares an account of ongoing activities

Minimum qualifications and required competencies

• University Degree in Social Science, Development Studies or qualification in a related field of study
• 4 years of experience in a similar field of activities
• Knowledge of International Humanitarian Law/International Human Rights Law is an asset
• Ability to network, represent the institution externally and dialogue with major stakeholders
• Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Somali
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills
• Upholds a high sense of responsibility and confidentiality
• Computer proficiency especially in MS 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

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

NUTRITIONIST

GURICEEL

Short term – 4 months

About the Job

The Nutritionist contributes to the overall integration, implementation and management of the Economic Security Nutrition activities, the Nutritionist analyses the nutrition and economic security situation, integrates nutrition in the needs assessments and planned Economic Security interventions. S/he implements the programme for the treatment of Moderate Acute Malnutrition for children aged less than five years old, pregnant and lactating women.

The position covers Galgaduud and Hiran Regions.

This is a national/resident position based in Guriceel, Somalia.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Contributes to monitoring of the food security and nutrition situation In Galgaduud and Hiran regions by highlighting and reporting on any rising food insecurity trends

• Ensures optimal integration of standard nutrition and food consumption tools and indicators, including, yet not limited to identification of baseline data and SMART indicators, and assessing approach, making sure that the nutrition criteria are being properly followed

· Ensures quality food consumption and nutrition analysis at the field level

• Ensures that the nutrition component is well assessed by planning, designing the methodology, coordinating with other departments, conducting the actual assessment and preparing the analysis

· Constantly monitors all Economic Security food and nutrition products stored in the field to ensure optimal conditions for quality preservation

• Monitors all nutrition-sensitive activities, and tracks the integrated nutrition indicators to ensure that implementation is consistent with the planned activities in achieving the set objectives

· Trains enumerators including Somalia Red Crescent Society (SRCS) staff and volunteers on nutrition and food consumption tools

· Ensures the good implementation of the Targeted Supplementary Feeding Programme (TSFP) at the mobile and static SRCS clinics where there is an Out-Patient Treatment Programme (OTP)**

• Ensures that Infant and Young Children Feeding (IYCF) and nutrition education session are implemented in the TSFP/OTP SCRC clinics and monitored

· Offers technical support to SRCS staffs during the implementation of the Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM) programme **

· Ensures that the re order levels are maintained for all nutritional products in the region for the treatment of Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM)**

· Ensures that the SRCS staffs adhere to the Somali Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (IMAM) protocol for the admission, treatment and discharge of MAM beneficiaries**

· Supports in the integration of nutrition within Economic Security department in the sectors of agriculture, livestock, cash and markets at field level**

· Prepares the Economic Security assessment reports on nutrition and food consumption**

· Reports on contextual aspects and all on going activities and submits statistical data on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis**

Minimum qualifications and required competencies

· Bachelors Degree in Nutrition, Public Health, Nursing or equivalent qualification in a related field of study**

· 5 years work experience in a similar field of activity**

· Ability to design and implement SMART Nutrition Survey**

· Strong facilitation, presentation and report writing skills**

· Good knowledge of the political, social, economic and cultural environment of the region

· Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills

· Excellent command of Somali and English language

· Proficiency in MS Office suite

· Flexibility and willingness to travel extensively in Somalia

We Offer

· A challenging job opportunity within a dynamic work environment in an international humanitarian organisation

· Training and development opportunities

· A competitive salary with benefits, based on the ICRC Compensation and Benefits framework