Project Manager (Food Security & Livelihoods)
Extension Officer (Food Security)
Purpose
The Food Security and livelihoods project manager is responsible
for planning and implementing of food security and livelihood program in
adherence with RACIDA and donor guidelines and standards. He/she will be based
in Gedo region Somalia. The project manager will be reporting to the regional
programs coordinator in Nairobi, Kenya.
Responsibilities
Program Implementation
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Oversee the implementation of the
second phase of RACIDA’s sustainable Agriculture, Food security and livelihood
program in Gedo region, Somalia, ensuring timely delivery of all activities in
project work plan and results framework
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Ensure participation of the community
in the implementation of programme through appropriate mechanisms.
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Provide technical extension service to
rural farmers within each livelihood activity in the community.
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Review programme work plans based on
pans submitted to donors and revise accordingly
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Manage the food security and
livelihoods program to ensure activities are meeting their intended outcomes
and objectives and achieving impacts
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Ensure that the programme addresses
the needs of the poorest and most vulnerable.
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Develop and review
facilitation/training manuals on key topic areas covered under the project
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Provide assessments and analyses on
improving crop production and project outcomes for the target project areas
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Coordinate monitoring visits with
established community structures in the project areas
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Coordinate with other organizations
in the same location to ensure no duplication of efforts.
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Coordinate and lead needs assessments
in project target areas.
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Perform regular financial and
narrative reporting to RACIDA’s Regional Programs Coordinator and Executive
Director in accordance with donor/partner requirements and internal RACIDA
regulations
Monitoring and Evaluation
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Manage project in line with the
logical framework and the programme M&E plan,
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Ensuring staff are accountable and
understand M&E requirements and their roles and responsibilities
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Organize regular team coordination
meetings
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Coordinate regular and annual data
collection and analysis initiatives
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Ensure that quality programme reports
are produced and submitted to the Regional Programs Coordinator in a timely
manner for donor reporting
Networking
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Represent RACIDA at local and
regional coordination meetings, in particular Food Security Cluster Group
meetings
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At the request of the Executive
Director and Regional Programs Coordinator, undertake other representational
duties
Qualifications
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B.Sc. in Agriculture Economics and
Rural development, sustainable Agriculture and food security, or any related
field
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A minimum of 3 years of progressively
responsible and successful experience in development work, NGO, Government, or
other agencies
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Experienced manager of staff, team
builder/leader and member;
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Good understanding of key Sectors
including food security, natural disaster risk reduction issues and linkages to
relief and development programmes
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Proven ability in report writing,
research and documentation and experience in proposal writing
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Competent planner and
results-oriented manager; able to prioritize activities in line with project
objectives; excellent organizational abilities to coordinate simultaneous tasks
under time and resource pressures, to deliver high quality and timely products
and results
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Team builder/Team player – excellent
ability to lead, build, and inspire teams and to foster teamwork by being a
good team player; strong interpersonal skills
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Experience in Word, excel, power
point, outlook, access knowledge.
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Excellent written and verbal
communication skills in English and Somali are required.
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Experience working in Somalia,
particularly Gedo region. Preference will be given to applicants that satisfy
this criterion.
Extension Officer (Food Security)
Purpose
The Food Security extension officer is responsible for planning
and implementing of food security and livelihood program in adherence with
RACIDA and donor guidelines and standards. He/she will be based in Gedo region
Somalia. The project manager will be reporting to the regional programs
coordinator in Nairobi, Kenya.
General result area
The project officer is responsible to for ensuring the project
is implemented as planned effectively, efficiently and within the set
timelines.
Responsibilities
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The role of the food security
extension officer is to plan, execute and finalize projects according to the
given timelines, work plan, and within budget.
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The food security extension officer
will also see to it that the project objectives are met and oversee quality
control throughout its life cycle.
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Develop and share regular monthly and
quarterly work plans and financial projections with all team members involved
in the project through effective communication
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Develop and share regular monthly,
quarterly and annual reports in a timely manner with the project manager, and
regional programs coordinator
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Carry out continuous monitoring and
overall reporting of the project progress to the programme manager
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Prepare quarterly procurement plans
for all items, equipments and services needed in the project and advice
accordingly
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Ensure donor regulations are adhered
to and that necessary administrative, financial and implementation controls are
observed and documented appropriately
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Develop and share project information
with Donors, stakeholders and project team appropriately upon request
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The project officer should support
any internal or external monitoring and evaluation exercises of the project
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Support the project manager and
regional programs coordinator in other tasks as needed
Qualifications
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University Degree in development,
social science, Agriculture, or any related field
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At least 2 years work experience in a
similar position
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Knowledge and understanding of
specific community engagement and context
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Competent computer skills in MS Word,
excel and Power point presentations and proficiency in presentation skills
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Competency in report writing skills
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Attentive to detail with strong
analytical and observation skills
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Must be able to work under pressure
and meet deadlines
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Excellent report writing skills
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Excellent written and verbal
communication skills in English and Somali are required.
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Experience working in Somalia,
particularly Gedo region. Preference will be given to applicants that satisfy
this criterion.
How To Apply
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Deadline: Monday 23rd, September 2019
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Interested candidates should submit a
resume and cover letter to jobs@racida.org.
