International
Rescue Committee
Livelihoods
and ERD Coordinator (Somalia)
Sector: Livelihoods
Location: Kenya
Employee
Type: Regular
Employee
Category: Full
Time
Scope of work: The Livelihoods & ERD (Economic Recovery and Development) Coordinator will be responsible for the provision of coordination and support as well as strategic planning and technical guidance on activities within the area of Livelihoods and Food security.
Moreover,
he/she will support the Country Program Team in the planning, design,
implementation, supervision, and potential expansion/development and
administration of technical Livelihoods and ERD interventions.
He/She will work under the direct supervision of the Deputy Director for Programs while maintaining technical relationships with the regional Technical Advisor, Grants and Fund raising Coordinator, Finance Controller and coordinate his/her activities with relevant technical sector coordinators in the country.
Specific responsibilities:
The post holder will carry out the following duties and responsibilities:
Strategic direction of the livelihood program
He/She will work under the direct supervision of the Deputy Director for Programs while maintaining technical relationships with the regional Technical Advisor, Grants and Fund raising Coordinator, Finance Controller and coordinate his/her activities with relevant technical sector coordinators in the country.
Specific responsibilities:
The post holder will carry out the following duties and responsibilities:
Strategic direction of the livelihood program
- In
consultation with the Deputy Country Director-Programs, lead the strategic
direction of the livelihoods and ERD programs. This involves an analysis
of external and internal context and the development of detailed
livelihood sector strategic plans.
- Contribute
actively to the development, revision, monitoring and implementation of
the IRC Somalia Country Strategy and the development of related country
sector strategies and emergency preparedness Plans.
- Ensure
that all work follows the IRC Global Strategy Framework, the IRC Somalia
Strategic Plan and IRC global policies and procedures, donor contract and
agreement obligations.
- Ensure
that all livelihood projects are aligned to the sector strategy and
country strategy and develop monitoring, quality and impact indicators to
monitor the achievement of IRC strategic plan and sector strategy
- Maintain
an overview, monitoring and analysis of the external and internal
parameters of the humanitarian and development context and use own skills
and experience in providing proactive scenario development.
- Contribute
to updates of the IRC Somalia Safety and Security Management as
appropriate.
Representation,
Coordination and Advocacy
- Enhance
coordination and advocacy with other stakeholders so as to avoid any
overlaps and duplication of projects with other actors.
- Attend
monthly and quarterly coordination meetings in Somalia/Nairobi and
share minutes of meetings with the DDP and other concerned staff;
- Generate
livelihoods and ERD related data to be used by the Country Senior
Management, food security cluster, and other relevant staff to
influence donor policies with the purpose of generating more funding;
- Improve
collaboration and cooperation with other partners and donors featured in
the engagement of more partners and donors and the achievement of more
harmonization;
- Ensure
that all IRC livelihoods and ERD projects are in line with the contextual
dynamics and priorities agreed among stakeholders in Somalia.
- Built
good relationships with authorities, partners, international and national
organizations, authorities in the region and the country
- Represent
IRC in external coordination meetings with UN/ NGOs, donors, partners and
government in Nairobi.
Program
Development and Planning
- Lead
the development and expansion of the IRC livelihoods and ERD sector
throughout Somalia. This involves conducting periodic quality assessment
and research, development of quality concept notes and proposals and
development of new projects and initiatives
- Conduct
periodic desk reviews on the available livelihoods and ERD literature and
compile the reports and publications on the same.
Program
implementation and monitoring (M&E)
- Lead
the process of development of M&E systems and impact assessment for
the livelihoods and ERD sector in IRC Somalia. This includes the
development of livelihoods and ERD Sector M&E tools developed in line
with the IRC’s Comprehensive Measurement and Effectives Tool (COMTET)
guidelines, Somalia country strategy and livelihoods and ERD sector
strategy; development of specific M&E system for each livelihood s and
ERD grant; submission of periodic donor reports; and establishment of
baseline data collection system through surveys and other relevant mechanisms;
and documentation and sharing of case studies within the organization.
- Ensure
effective and high quality reporting, monitoring and evaluation systems
for both internal and external use capturing best practice to support
program decision-making.
- Maintained
regular communications on program work to the Deputy of Director-Program.
Technical
support (Livelihoods and ERD)
- Ensure
the technical aspects of the programming are implemented using best
available practices.
- Provide
and document quality technical advice to all livelihood program staff to
ensure that quality control measures are fully understood by program
teams. This will involve regular visits to the program areas and providing
feedback
- Develop
program quality indicators based on the livelihood strategic plan and
monitor program quality in consultation with the staff, communities and
local authorities.
- Ensure
all livelihoods & ERD project are in line with the internationally
accepted standards.
Financial
management
- Lead
the development of realistic budgets for the livelihoods and ERD program
both in the short-term and the long-term and identify the areas which
require fundraising.
- Review
sector budgets and expenditures and advice the projects coordinator and
DPP accordingly.
Staff
management and development
- Conduct
capacity / training needs assessment and identity areas for further
capacity development in line with the sector strategic plan.
- Actively
engage in national program staff capacity building in key aspects of
program cycle management including program design, implementation and
monitoring.
- Ensure
gender mainstreaming and conflict sensitive programming within the
livelihoods program and promote the monitoring of interventions addressing
gender and conflict issues. In particular to promote the full and equal
participation of women in all aspects of the work and to ensure that IRC’s
program is an opportunity for peace making, rather than community
division.
- Ensure
effective frequent communication and feedback with the field.
- Develop
the capacity of the livelihood staff in line with identified gaps and
strategic areas.
Program
quality and impact evaluation
- Take
an active and hands on role in assessing impact and changing trends,
advising on appropriate interventions and implementation where necessary
and regularly review these against forecasts and action plans to enable
integrated planning
- Responsible
for developing clear exit strategies from the current emergency programme
ensuring that it links into recovery and longer-term Livelihoods
programming.
- Learn
the new impact evaluation methodologies and consider the application of
these methodologies in livelihoods and ERD programs and projects.
Minimum
Requirements
- Master’s
Degree in Agriculture, food security, international development, disaster
risk management or related field.
- A
of Minimum 5 years’ experience working within international development,
including direct experience managing a national Livelihoods program in
fragile and post conflict environments in a developing country.
- Demonstrated
ability in managing projects, including project design, proposal
development, budget preparation, expenditure tracking, monitoring and
evaluation, reporting, etc.
- At
least 2 years’ experience working with disaster risk reduction, climate
change adaption and resilience building programs and/or projects.
Experience in community managed/based disaster risk reduction, and
pastoral field school approach is an asset.
- Demonstrated
experience exploring, managing and strengthening partnerships.
- Excellent
analytical and organizational skills – innovative thinker.
- Experience
developing and leading trainings, workshops, evaluations, etc.
- Ability
to create a team environment and coordinate with other departments. And
the ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, respond quickly to requests.
- Excellent
communication (English), inter-personal and problem solving skills. And a
working understanding of Somali would be an asset.
- Excellent
computer skills.
International
allowances are not available for this position.
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