Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Somalia/Kenya is a two Country
Program with four field offices in Dadaab (Kenya), Hargeisa (Somaliland),
Bossaso (Puntland) and Mogadishu (South Central).
NRC has been present in Somaliland since early 2004 and expanded to Puntland in 2006, Mogadishu and Dadaab in 2007.
In a short time NRC established Education, Shelter/Sanitation, Distribution and Camp Management projects for IDPs, refugees and local population in Somalia and Kenya.
NRC also has a coordination office in Nairobi, Kenya that was established in
2006.NRC has been present in Somaliland since early 2004 and expanded to Puntland in 2006, Mogadishu and Dadaab in 2007.
In a short time NRC established Education, Shelter/Sanitation, Distribution and Camp Management projects for IDPs, refugees and local population in Somalia and Kenya.
Position Vacant: Project Officer – General Food Distribution
Reporting to: Project Manager – Food Security and Distribution
Duty Station: Dadaab
Duration of Contract: January 2012 to 31st December 2012 (with possible extension)
Main Responsibilities include:
- Support
the development, implementation and monitoring of the General Food
distribution project and Food Security and distribution sector activities
- Manage
general food distribution project activities including storage, movement
and distribution at the refugee camps with the support of Project
Assistants
- Supervise
the GFD team and report on the general food distribution project
activities.
- Assist
the Project Manager in expansion of the sector/project and preparation of
proposals and budgets to donors
- Provide
required project and progress reports, both narrative and financial, to
Project Manager and donors, including the weekly, bi-weekly and monthly
reports
- Develop
training programs and teaching materials with particular emphasis on
participatory methodology together with the Project Manager and NRC
partners
- Liaison
with relevant authorities and communities at field level
- Develop
M&E tools together with the Project Manager, M&E Officer and
Project Assistants
- Assist
the Project assistants and project
staff in carrying out the daily activities, supervise them and assist them
in collection of the M&E data and provide the required data to Project
Manager and M&E Officer
- Design
the post distribution and baseline survey forms/tools and conduct/
supervise the survey
- Based
on needs, design training contents and methodology according to the
guidelines given by the PM ensuring that appropriate measurement criteria
relating to input, process, output and outcomes are in place.
- Ensure
overall quality assurance and control of all project activities
- In
liaison with the Project Manager ensure that financial, administration and
logistic requirements of the project are arranged
- Any
other assignment as may be required/assigned by the PM
Required skills and qualifications:
- Degree
in Social sciences with focus/background on food security and supply /
logistics and livelihoods or related area
- Minimum
3 year experience in relevant field, preferably in a refugee setup
- Ability
to work independently in a result oriented multi-tasking and multicultural
environment and manage conflicting priorities.
- Excellent
communication (spoken and written) skills, including the ability to
explain and present technical information and write good reports
- Good
interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective
partnerships and working relations with sensitivity and respect for
diversity
Desired Skills:
- Knowledge
of the Local language.
Position Vacant: Project
Assistants – General Food Distribution (8)
Reporting to: Project Officer – Food Security and Distribution
Duty Station: Dadaab-Kenya, with extensive travel to the Project Sites
Duration of Contract: January 2012 to 31st December 2012 (with possible extension)
Main Responsibilities include:
Reporting to: Project Officer – Food Security and Distribution
Duty Station: Dadaab-Kenya, with extensive travel to the Project Sites
Duration of Contract: January 2012 to 31st December 2012 (with possible extension)
Main Responsibilities include:
- Supervise
the food supply and distribution activities at the food distribution point
(FDP), including reception of food at the FDP, proper stacking of it,
record keeping and GFD Cycle management. The project assistant is the
overall responsible for the management of the whole GFD team at the FDP.
- Ensure
right quantity and quality of food are reflected in the waybill received
- Ensure
the food is offloaded and loaded timely and properly stored at the
distribution sheds.
- Ensure
all documents are properly managed and duly signed
- Report
any damages and/or losses of the food to the project officer and WFP staff
- Write
daily, weekly and monthly reports
- Ensure
stock cards and ledgers are updated daily
- Ensure
that food is stocked and distributed according the set procedure
- Ensure
that right entitlements of food are distributed to beneficiaries.
- Liaise
with Project officer, WFP staff, UNHCR and food advisory committees about
GFD cycles and beneficiaries manifest.
- Liaise
with Project Officer and WFP staff on the food status and procedures of
disposal
- Ensure
smooth running of the GFD activities and availability of food
- Ensure
that food storage and distribution is properly maintained
- Ensure
that all activities are properly coordinated with the WFP staff on the
ground
- Participate
in M&E activities as may be requested by M&E unit.
- Any
other assignment as may be required/assigned by the Project Officer
Required skills and qualifications:
- Diploma
in purchasing and supply management / food security / logistics / store
management or related area from a recognized institution.
- Minimum
2 year experience in relevant field, preferably in a refugee setup
- Certificate
in computer packages with good experience in Microsoft office.
- Experience
in general food distribution/book/record keeping
- Ability
to supervise large number of staff / daily wage workers
- Ability
to work independently in a result oriented multi-tasking and multicultural
environment and manage conflicting priorities.
- Excellent
communication (spoken and written) and computer skills, including the
ability to explain and present technical information and write good
reports
- Good
interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective
partnerships and working relations with sensitivity and respect for
diversity
Desired Skills:
- Knowledge
and experience of the local area is highly desirable.
Position Vacant: Project
Assistants – Host community support projects (2)
Reporting to: Project Manager – Food Security and Distribution
Duty Station: Dadaab and Fafi districts – Kenya, with extensive travel to the Project Sites
Duration of Contract: January 2012 to 30th June 2012 (with possible extension
Main Responsibilities include:
Reporting to: Project Manager – Food Security and Distribution
Duty Station: Dadaab and Fafi districts – Kenya, with extensive travel to the Project Sites
Duration of Contract: January 2012 to 30th June 2012 (with possible extension
Main Responsibilities include:
- Leads
needs assessments, baseline studies and periodic studies, and feedback
findings to the stakeholders
- Collect
data from implementing partners, coordinate it with the M&E Officer
and prepare regular reports on activities.
- Liaise
with community leaders, local administration, CDC, other sectors and
agencies working locally in order to coordinate the host community support
response more efficiently.
- Represents
NRC in co-ordination meetings with the IPs, CDC and local administration
as well as other partner organizations and stakeholders, when asked by
supervisor.
- Preparation
of reports, checklists, data collection and community mobilization tools.
- Participate
in M&E Activities as may be requested by the M&E Unit.
- Supervise
the construction and rehabilitation of host community support
infrastructure including schools, latrines, boreholes and water-pans,
ensuring that the constructions are of the highest quality and as per
specified technical drawings.
- Overview
the material estimates for construction of the IPs infrastructure
activities and their bidding process together with the WASH and Shelter
team support.
- Conduct
community mobilization in coordination with the partner organization and
facilitate appropriate community involvement in the design and delivery of
all the project activities.
- Carry
out informal and formal training sessions (according to identified needs)
and evaluate the impacts of this training.
- Identify
needs/gaps for future project expansion.
- Use
participatory approaches in the designing, implementation and handing over
of the project outputs to the host community as well as its proper use
thereafter.
- Take
account of gender, protection, HIV, the environment, and other important
cross-cutting concerns in programme design, implementation, and reporting;
carry out activities in a way that reflects the needs of target groups and
individuals e.g. elderly people, minority groups, children, and people
with disabilities.
- Any
other assignment as may be required by the Supervisor / Project Manager.
Required skills and qualifications:
- Technical
background in infrastructure development/construction and/or livelihoods.
First degree or Higher National diploma in the mentioned field or similar
relevant discipline. Extensive experience may substitute for specific
qualifications but not vice versa.
- Proven
practical experience in the planning and execution of construction,
livelihoods and/or borehole drilling and water-pan excavations of at least
2 years experience in a humanitarian and development programme.
- Experience
of working with a wide range of stakeholders including the local
communities, representative bodies, administration and other orgs.
- Experience
in designing and conducting baseline and needs assessment surveys
- Ability
of using AutoCAD and other technical softwares will be an added advantage.
- Excellent
communication (spoken and written) skills, including the ability to
explain and present technical information
- Experience
in capacity building and training of staff and target groups
- Political
and cultural awareness and experience of working where insecurity is a
major issue
Language: Fluency
in written and spoken English is essential; fluency in Somali or Kiswahili is
highly desirable.
Ability to work independently in a result oriented multi-tasking and multicultural environment and manage conflicting priorities.
Sensitivity to the needs and priorities of disadvantaged populations (minority groups etc)
Desired Skills:
Ability to work independently in a result oriented multi-tasking and multicultural environment and manage conflicting priorities.
Sensitivity to the needs and priorities of disadvantaged populations (minority groups etc)
Desired Skills:
- Knowledge
and experience of the local area is highly desirable.
Applications should be submitted to:
Norwegian Refugee Council,
P O Box 21211-00100
Nairobi, Kenya
Email Address: recruitment_nb@som.nrc.no
Or
Norwegian Refugee Council, Dadaab Field Office
P O Box 05, Dadaab
Only the short listed candidates will be contacted.
The Norwegian Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer, with no discrimination in terms of sex, age, religion, ethnic origin or political affiliation.
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