Duty Station: Dollow, Beletweyn, North Galkayo, South Galkayo, Banadir, Afmadow, Bossaso, Mogadishu (3), Merka and Hudur

Level/Grade of the Position: LICA 8 (Equivalent to NOA)

1. Background and Justification

*Purpose of the Position

To provide public health input and support to the WHO country office and health partners in the implementation of strategies and policies to improve and ensure health response during and after crisis.

2. Job Description

*Objectives of the Programme and of the immediate Strategic Objective

The mission of WHO’s Health Emergencies Programme (The Programme) is to help countries and to coordinate international public health actions, to prevent, prepare for, detect, rapidly respond to, and recover from disease outbreaks and emergencies with health consequences.

*Organizational context

Under the direct supervision of the Programme Manager and the overall guidance of the Head of the Mission and in close collaboration with health and human rights partners, the incumbent will liaise with various local partners, mainly to receive and provide data, to answer queries, or to alert them of any health threats. Furthermore, the incumbent can provide technical feedback on reports and make recommendations on best practice based on previous data gathered.

*Summary of Assigned Duties

1. Collect and compile data on various target populations, including analysis and interpretation of data.
2. Manage information systems and timely disseminate WHO updated information (e.g. reports and website) on a regular and prompt basis.
3. Keep up to date on the latest information on newly emerging epidemic-prone diseases, public health threats and other significant issues.
4. Establish baseline data on geographical distribution of health facilities, functions, type of services and manpower and periodic database update.
5. Identify priority health -related issues among the affected population and ensure that these are properly addressed in an integrated primary healthcare approach.
6. Technically review program reports, proposals and other documents relevant to the program and make recommendations on best practice.
7. Arrange for and compile material for the capacity building of the key units of PHC directorate of “PARTNERS” and health personnel at PHC level focusing on the above mentioned areas.
8. Conduct close follow up with the Ministry of health and other partners to ensure proper and timely implementation of the program activities
9. Undertake regular field visits to attend field health coordination meetings and report on health condition of the refugees.
10. Contribute effectively to the implementation of the activities planned for Crisis Response.

3. Recruitment Profile

Competencies: Generic

Describe the core, management or leadership competencies required

(See WHO competency model – list in order of priority, commencing with the most important ones.)

• Teamwork*
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences*
• Communication*
• Moving forward and changing environment
• Producing results

Functional Knowledge and Skills

1. Demonstrated ability to work independently and proactively.
2. Demonstrate ability to work in challenging and multidisciplinary settings.
3. Good knowledge of the right to health in the context of the country and health systems approaches to improving health rights.
4. Knowledge or understanding of WHO mandate and goals in the emergency incident management context.
5. Sound knowledge of public health.
6. Excellent presentation skills

Education Qualifications

*Essential

First University degree in medicine or public health

Experience

*Essential

At least 1 year of experience in health sector or public health related areas in emergency setting.

4. Use of Language Skills

Excellent knowledge of English and local language.

Other Skills (e.g. IT)

1. Proficiency in Microsoft office.

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:

• Under the Promoting Inclusive Action in Peacebuilding (PIAP Initiative) project, our client in Somalia wants to rehabilitate canals & water catchments in Marka district of Lower Shabelle region in Somalia to reduce inter communal tensions over natural resource to create momentum by supporting young people to initiate interactions & joint planning processes around the sensitive & challenging subject of natural resources & to lead & manage collective action across clan lines. However, canal & water catchments rehabilitation is a fulcrum point that determines the successful achievement of the project targets & objectives. However, to facilitate the rehabilitation of the canals & water pans, our client wishes to undertake a field assessment of the sites that will include technical profile survey of 2.5 – 3.0 km Stelli canal, hectares of farms & targeted water catchments. The results of this assessment will be used to guide in the development & rehabilitation of the canal & water catchments. Depending on the results of the field assessment, a decision will be made as to what aspects of the canal & water catchments will be developed.
• The survey exercise is expected to take 1 month. our client’s Field Engineers were initially required to conduct the exercise but due to security situation in the region, the survey assessment cannot be conducted by their Engineers as planned before. Engineers that have been providing support cannot access the site.
• Rehabilitation / upgrading of the canals & water catchments cannot be done without conducting proper technical profile survey of canals & details on rehabilitation requirements of water catchments which ultimately help in development of BOQs & technical drawings.
• To solve the problem, it is suggested to hire a Surveyor who can easily access the site with the required experience & qualification in surveying/ geospatial/ civil engineering through CTG contract to support in conducting canals survey assessment, develop drawings & BOQs.
• Furthermore, field presence & technical engineering support will be required for ongoing infrastructure activities beyond the one month duration & into the subsequent 7 months (totalling 9 months for consultant’s duration). In particular, project activities such as project proposals developed by cross clan community teams led by young people will require detailed technical & engineering support for the community selected infrastructure works. Field monitoring of youth led project implementation & technical & engineering supervision of youth led water implementation will also fall within the remit of the selected consultant. Additionally, youth responsive resource management & operational / environmental sustainability plans will be developed & operationalized by the integrated committee & will require the support of the selected consultant. The consultant will need to work closely with partnering field monitors, engineers, local authorities & benefitting communities under the overall project.

Role objectives: Under the overall supervision of the Resilience & Social Protection Coordinator / Resilience Program Coordination Consultant & under direct Infrastructure Specialist in Somalia & in close coordination with Civil Engineer, the consultant will be responsible for conducting technical assessment of 2.5 – 3.0 km Stelli canal & targeted water catchments in Marka district, Lower Shabelle region, South West state of Somalia & other sites that may be assigned by the supervisor. The following are the specific tasks:

• Conduct survey for 2.5 – 3.0 km Stelli canal by supplying & placing benchmarks at the start of target canal.
• Determine the lengths of target canal & to prepare profiles drawings along the target canal.
• Determine the locations of diversion / intakes for subdivision of water for irrigation in the target canal.
• Determine the canal profile, cross sections & prepare section drawings for the target canal as the channel sizes change due to water subdivision.
• Determine the number of farms & sizes served by each canal giving in hectares.
• To determine the potential irrigated area for the target irrigation canal & to establish the schemes layouts, showing the location of the canal, the location of appropriate water division structures, the different irrigation blocks, location of service roads & canal / road crossings (culverts / bridges).
• To determine the locations, dimensions of target water catchments & rehabilitation requirements by providing both existing status & recommendations on rehabilitation needs.
• To support in the project proposals developed by cross clan community teams led by young people with regards to technical infrastructure engineering needs by community selected infrastructure works.
• To engage in the field monitoring of youth led project implementation & technical & engineering supervision of youth led water implementation.
• To support & inform the resource management & operational / environmental sustainability plans.
• Liaise with the local authority (where appropriate to the assignment) to ensure compliance with local regulations & by laws.
• Prepare reports as required while closely liaising with our clients Engineers.
• Provide high quality, interesting photos with clear captions & send them to our clients Engineers.
• Support the resolution of any unexpected technical difficulties & other problems that may arise with close coordination with our clients Engineers.
• Support in the coordination of the PIAP project’s technical working group which will meet every 3 months & / or on an ad hoc basis, as needed.
• Engage with our clients technical leads under infrastructure & cash for work sectors for compliance with our clients standards.
• Coordinate closely with partnering Field Monitors & Engineers in Marka district specifically IOM staff.
• Any other duties assigned.

Expected output:

• Take levels & prepare profiles drawings along 2.5 – 3.0 km Stelli canal & targeted water catchments in Marka district, Lower Shabelle region, South West state of Somalia.
• Gather all relevant information on target canal & water catchments including, determining the locations of diversion / intakes for subdivision of water for irrigation in target canal, determining the canals profiles, cross sections & prepare section drawings for each of the canals as the channel sizes change due to water subdivision, determining the number of farms & sizes served by each canal giving in hectares, determine the locations, dimensions of target water pans & rehabilitation requirements by providing both existing status & recommendations on rehabilitation needs.
• Prepare & submit reports as required while closely liaising with our clients Engineers.
• Provide high quality, interesting photos with clear captions & send them to our clients Engineers.
• Provide technical guidance & support to the development of the proposals developed by community (youth association members & participants).
• Provide technical guidance & support to the resource management sustainability plans under the PIAP project as developed by participants.
• Support the resolution of any unexpected technical difficulties & other problems that may arise with close coordination with our cients Engineers.

Project reporting: This role will work under the overall supervision of the Resilience & Social Protection Coordinator / Resilience Program Coordination Consultant & under direct Infrastructure Specialist in Somalia & in close coordination with Civil Engineer & is expected to write the below reports:

• Weekly report & Monthly report
• Final report

Key competencies:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Land Surveying / Geospatial Engineering / Civil Engineering or a similar field.
• Training experience & ability to guide & support participants / groups in technical infrastructure engineering works.
• Ability to engage in community consultations at a local level.
• Must be familiar with MS PowerPoint, MS Word, MS Excel.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in surveying or in a similar role, working knowledge of GPS & GIS with excellent hands on surveying skills.
• Minimum of 3 year of working experience in Somalia.
• Able to read, speak & write in both English & Somali language.
• Knowledge of survey principles & practices.
• Operation of Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment.
• Equipped with the necessary surveying tools & equipment including but not limited to levels RTK & GPS equipment.
• Ability to use sound judgment in applying surveying principles & techniques in the resolution of problems caused by inadequate & inconclusive data.
• Ability to lead & instruct subordinates in the performance of survey tasks & completion of assigned survey projects.
• Experience in levelling in surveying of irrigation canals.
• Excellent understanding of equating elevations of survey points with reference to a commonly assumed datum.
• Established credibility & integrity & the ability to set priorities & exercise flexibility where necessary.
• Excellent communication & written reporting skills & good use of computer programs like MS Word & Excel.
• Relate to others in a manner that creates sense of teamwork & cooperation.
• Able to work independently.
• Able to read, speak & write in both English & Somali language.

Team management:

• This role has no team management responsibility.

Further information:

• Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.

JOB SUMMARY

Islamic Relief Somalia (IRS) has been operating in Somalia since 2006 and has responded to conflict and drought affected people through provision of life saving assistance. Through our projects, IR has continuously been providing safe drinking water, improving hygienic sanitation facilities, increasing hygiene awareness, particularly to ones living in IDP camps; empowering the urban poor and distressed working children, engaging in conflict management and mitigation and strengthening of community cohesiveness and co-existence.

Overall Responsibility

To be responsible for the day-to-day activities of Emergency and Implementation of Emergency FLORA projects for IRS in Afgooye in a timely, accountable and quality manner IRS is looking for professionally confident, self-motivated, experienced and committed team player to fill the position of Hygiene Promoter based in Afgooye –Lower Shabelle Region in Somalia.

JOB SUMMARY

Islamic Relief Somalia (IRS) has been operating in Somalia since 2006 and has responded to conflict and drought affected people through provision of life saving assistance. Through our projects, IR has continuously been providing safe drinking water, improving hygienic sanitation facilities, increasing hygiene awareness, particularly to ones living in IDP camps; empowering the urban poor and distressed working children, engaging in conflict management and mitigation and strengthening of community cohesiveness and co-existence.

Overall Responsibility

To be responsible for the day-to-day activities of Emergency and Implementation of Emergency FLORA projects for IRS in Afgooye in a timely, accountable and quality manner IRS is looking for professionally confident, self-motivated, experienced and committed team player to fill the position of Hygiene Promoter based in Afgooye –Lower Shabelle Region in Somalia.

Main Duties and Responsibilities.

· To share information and support community to engage in safe WASH practices including maintenance of facilities.

· Motivate the adoption of new protective behaviours

· Bring people together to decide on the actions they need to take in their community. Involve everyone, including the most vulnerable, children and people with disabilities.

· Provide supplies and distribute NFI (hygiene kits, ) when available

· Conduct periodic assessments and monitoring of activities

· Write, compile and disseminate technical and narratives reports of all project and send them timely to the managements/line of managements

· Provision of technical advice , guidance ,consultation and technical support to hygiene promoters

· Support in the implementation of WASH activities and provide technical guidelines

· Liaise with the community/beneficiaries and all stake holders

· Promote the linkage between the communities, stakeholders among the communities and the organization (Islamic Relief).

· Participate and support need assessments and other interventions being conducted from time to time that are all geared towards hygiene promotion, water and sanitation activities among the communities for promoting health.

· Facilitate and ensure that all hygiene components, elements and sanitation issues are understood and implemented among the communities/IDPs and the host communities.

· Support the planning of hygiene promotions activities.

· Support the existing community organization for dialogue in order to improve and upscale positive hygiene practices among the communities/IDPs

· Facilitate and participate voluntary clean up campaigns in waste management, provision of clean and safe water and vector control measures in order to promote hygiene practices.

· Custom to and be abided by the ISLAMIC RELIEF Code of conduct, ethics and other regulatory codes as a protocol with values and dignity within the organization.

· Observe all the protocol line of managements and administration as spell out in the program of the organization and perform any other duties assigned to you by your line of managements.

· Create awareness on Hand Washing especially the four critical times

· Create awareness on Vector Control

· Health education on Solid Waste managements

· Control and prevention of diarrhoeal diseases

· Support on Behavior Change

· Awareness creation on Proper use of sanitary facilities

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPEREINCE AND SKILLS

• A university degree in Public health, environmental science or related field.
• Two years of experience in implementing health and hygiene projects, working with children, preferably in International NGOs
• Very Good English language.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage a complex and diverse workload, and meet deadlines.
• Respectful and appropriate attitude towards the community.
• Ability and willingness to work in physically challenging field conditions
• Ability to contribute as team member, and working collaboratively with colleagues.
• Proficiency in using computer applications including Excel and MS Word
• Commitment to IR values
• Experience in Emergency response

JOB SUMMARY

Islamic Relief Somalia seeks qualified and experienced Wash Officer to implement WASH campaigns and lead community training on hygiene promotion, develop the activity plans, and promote access to services.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

· Ensure that water-trucking activities is conducted as required in terms of quantity, quality and needs.

· Maintain proper records keeping for water tracking including daily monitoring sheets

· Ensure that you are on the ground and that every trip of the water delivered is signed and documented

· Submit all the records and briefing to the area Manager on matters of Water trucking activities on daily and weekly

· Ensure you submit the project final reports after the end of the projects

· Identification of project sites for the intervention (site identification)

· Conduct baseline and need assessments whenever needed.

· Prepare detail implementation plan of the projects

· Responsible for ensuring high quality of work is maintained for the realization of the project objectives by ensuring designs and specifications are followed by the contractors

· Participation and collaboration with the community leaders to sensitize and mobilize the communities and signing of MOUs and other agreements where necessary.

· Report all problems or abnormalities of any kind at the construction sites to the managements especially to the area Manager.

· Network and submit all documentation to the logistic departments for payment purposes

· Record and ensure there is adequate documentation of the projects

· Submit interim and final report of the project to the area Manager and the country director.

· Ensure regular communication and updates of the project progress through email, telephone to the Area Manager and provide weekly reports

· Field visit to target households, cross checking and update accordingly on regular basis.

· Delivery of a range project tasks to support community interventions;

· Support the monitoring of project activities and assisting with reporting (monthly report, interim report, final report, Intervention completion report);

· Facilitate and support disaster preparedness and public information activities identified;

· External coordination with respective line ministries and clusters on regular basis and project update sharing.

· Be familiar with, and ensure the adherence to, the organization’s policies and procedures.

· Abide by the NGO/Red Cross Code of Conduct, the People in Aid Code, HAP, and Islamic Relief’s policies and procedures.

· Attend all cluster coordination meetings, local authority meetings or government meetings including OCHA meetings

· Develop detail BoQ for any construction and technical work

· Submit any technical project report interim work. , Supervise and monitor all ongoing WASH activities including hygiene promotion activities.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

• Organize implementation of WASH; Water, Hygiene & Sanitation campaigns in project target populations.
• Responsible to train communities on good hygiene and sanitation practices (hold hygiene promotion sessions).
• Plan activities according to the expected progress of the project based on program work plan (monthly plan and weekly movement planning)

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS

• Strong communication skills, used to speak in front of an audience and able to work dynamically with children and adults.
• Trustworthy

QUALIFICATIONS

• A university degree in Water Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geology, Public health, environmental science or related field.
• Three years of experience in implementing health and hygiene projects, working with children, preferably in International NGOs

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in sanitation and hygiene promotion and health minimum (3years)
• Work experience and good understanding of INGs systems and structures.
• Proficiency in English (Written and spoken) is essential.
• Good IT skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Excel is essential

Additional job responsibilities

• Identify and inform the area coordinator of any problems or constraints
• Participate in weekly report writing.
• Provide support to the all program staff in the implementation of program activities.
• Submit reports on weekly, monthly and quarterly basis to the area coordinator.
• Organize for implementation of Hygiene & Sanitation campaigns
• Support program staff in collecting data and reports per project needs.
• Promote systematically IRW mandate and humanitarian principles to others stakeholders/partner agencies at all times