Details of Team Leader CBT
About the institution
Name | ALIGHT |
City | Kismaayo |
Job Requirement | Job
description Position: Team Leader CBT Location: Kismayo and Jamame, Lower Juba,
Somalia Duration: 10 months, renewable based on performance, funds, and need for the position Closing date: 10th May 2025 Organization: Alight
DEPARTMENT/COUNTRY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION/MISSION Alight is built on the way we see people.
Understanding that a life is about so much more than simply satisfying basic
needs, we’re working on how best to help the people we serve find connection,
purpose, and joy in the challenging situations they find themselves in today. We are dedicated to the principles that:
abundance is everywhere; humans deserve human worthy service; radical
accountability transforms our impact; everyone has the power to make change
through democratic co- design; and by scaling deep we can rise to the size of
the problem while staying close enough to respond to everyone.
The overall objective of the
ALIGHT in Somalia program is to prevent death and alleviate human suffering among
affected internally displaced persons (IDPs) in settlements and host
communities where we work. ALIGHT has embarked on WASH, Health, Protection,
shelter, and livelihood activities in lower juba region of Somalia and health
and WASH program in both Banadir, Middle Shabelle Jubaland, Sool region and
maroodijeex of Somaliland expand to other parts of the Country. Alight is
taking a multi-sectoral approach in responding to the severe drought conditions
through a range of activities including Health, Relief Commodities and WASH. The Somalia Program of the Alight has fully-fledged
offices in Mogadishu, Kismayo, Dhobley, Afmadow, Hargeisa,
and Las Anod in Somaliland besides a liaison office in Nairobi, Kenya. Alight
is working closely with national and regional authorities and with several
Somalia-based international and national organizations to galvanize coordinated
lifesaving humanitarian assistance to the people in need. PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Overall
Responsibilities: The Team Leader - CBT will be responsible
for the day-to-day management, coordination, and implementation of ALIGHT’s
WFP-funded Integrated Relief and Nutrition Project for Internally
Displaced Persons (IDPs) and vulnerable host communities in Kismayo and Jamame
Districts. Main Responsibilities and Tasks:
Reporting
Line: ·Direct Reporting: Food security and
livelihood Coordinator. Additional
Information:
Skills
and qualifications Additional
Information:
Preferred:
How to apply Kindly send your CV, Cover letter and copies of relevant academic and technical
qualifications to: SMJobs@wearealight.org not later than 10th May 2025 NB: Please state on the Subject line of the e-mail: Community Mobilizer. Apply
to SMJobs@wearealight.org
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Member Since | Apr 29,2025 |
Last Worked | Apr 29,2025 |
Open Job By ALIGHT | 5 |
Job Requirement
Job
description
Position: Team Leader CBT
Location: Kismayo and Jamame, Lower Juba,
Somalia
Duration: 10 months, renewable based on performance, funds, and need for the position
Closing date: 10th May 2025
Organization: Alight
DEPARTMENT/COUNTRY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION/MISSION
Alight is built on the way we see people.
Understanding that a life is about so much more than simply satisfying basic
needs, we’re working on how best to help the people we serve find connection,
purpose, and joy in the challenging situations they find themselves in today.
We are dedicated to the principles that:
abundance is everywhere; humans deserve human worthy service; radical
accountability transforms our impact; everyone has the power to make change
through democratic co- design; and by scaling deep we can rise to the size of
the problem while staying close enough to respond to everyone.
The overall objective of the
ALIGHT in Somalia program is to prevent death and alleviate human suffering among
affected internally displaced persons (IDPs) in settlements and host
communities where we work. ALIGHT has embarked on WASH, Health, Protection,
shelter, and livelihood activities in lower juba region of Somalia and health
and WASH program in both Banadir, Middle Shabelle Jubaland, Sool region and
maroodijeex of Somaliland expand to other parts of the Country. Alight is
taking a multi-sectoral approach in responding to the severe drought conditions
through a range of activities including Health, Relief Commodities and WASH.
The Somalia Program of the Alight has fully-fledged
offices in Mogadishu, Kismayo, Dhobley, Afmadow, Hargeisa,
and Las Anod in Somaliland besides a liaison office in Nairobi, Kenya. Alight
is working closely with national and regional authorities and with several
Somalia-based international and national organizations to galvanize coordinated
lifesaving humanitarian assistance to the people in need.
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
ALIGHT
is implementing the Integrated Relief and Nutrition Project in Lower Juba. The
Community Mobilizer will be responsible for conducting field-based project
activities and coordinating with various project stakeholders at ALIGHT,
including the Livelihoods and Food Security (LFS) programme, the Monitoring and
Evaluation (M&E) team, and the Community Engagement and Accountability
(CEA) team. The Mobilizer will be based in Kismayo and will support activities
across all designated project target locations.
MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY /PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIE
Overall
Responsibilities:
The Team Leader - CBT will be responsible
for the day-to-day management, coordination, and implementation of ALIGHT’s
WFP-funded Integrated Relief and Nutrition Project for Internally
Displaced Persons (IDPs) and vulnerable host communities in Kismayo and Jamame
Districts.
Main Responsibilities and Tasks:
- Under the direct supervision of the project
food security and livelihood coordinator and in collaboration with the Project
FSL coordinator and project team, the Team Leader will:
- Facilitate community mobilization,
meetings, and trainings before cash redemption activities.
- Collaborate with village relief Committees
to ensure ALIGHT and WFP receive regular feedback from beneficiaries, including
complaints regarding service quality.
- Sensitize beneficiaries on project
objectives, entitlements, complaint mechanisms, and redemption schedules.
- Represent ALIGHT in engagements with
community leaders, local authorities, and other humanitarian actors at field
level.
- Conduct regular meetings with community
structures and stakeholders, ensuring minutes are documented and shared with
project leadership.
- Maintain active community outreach to
promote two-way communication between beneficiaries and the CBT team.
- Supervise and guide Field Monitors,
ensuring accountability, performance tracking, and continuous capacity
building.
- Oversee the distribution of SCOPE cards to
targeted beneficiaries.
- Monitor monthly cash redemption and
cash-out activities, including market price tracking, vendor compliance
monitoring, and ensuring beneficiaries are treated fairly and with dignity.
- Organize monthly vendor/agent
meetings to address challenges, ensure compliance with WFP guidelines, and
advocate for beneficiary needs.
- Timely report irregularities, protection
concerns, or operational challenges to project leadership.
- Conduct regular field visits to beneficiary
communities to monitor food security outcomes and collect feedback.
- Prepare and submit detailed weekly and
monthly activity reports to food security coordinator.
- Support data collection for project outcome
monitoring surveys and assessments.
- ·Uphold ALIGHT’s Code of Ethics, WFP’s
Protection Principles and standards in all interactions with beneficiaries,
vendors, and communities.
Reporting
Line:
·Direct Reporting: Food security and
livelihood Coordinator.
Additional
Information:
- This job description is not exhaustive. The
employee may be assigned additional related tasks by their supervisor according
to project needs and organizational priorities.
Skills
and qualifications
Additional
Information:
- This job description is not exhaustive. The
employee may be assigned additional related tasks by their supervisor according
to project needs and organizational priorities.
- Candidate Profile
- Minimum Education Requirements:
- ·Bachelor’s degree in social science, Economics, Agriculture, International Affairs, Business Administration, Development Studies, or a related field
Desired Competencies / Skills:- At least 3 year of relevant work
experience in cash-based programming, food security, or livelihoods.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and
communication skills.
- Professional, motivated, open-minded,
culturally sensitive, and flexible.
- Experience working in cash transfer and/or
social protection programming.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook,
Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Ability and willingness to work in field
locations and travel to remote areas.
- Fluency in English and Somali (spoken
and written) is essential.
- Strong team spirit and ability to
coordinate diverse teams.
Preferred:
- Prior experience with WFP-funded projects,
food security, cash programming, or nutrition-focused humanitarian
interventions.
- Good understanding of Lower Juba local
context
- Previous experience with international NGOs
or humanitarian organizations.
How to apply
Kindly send your CV, Cover letter and copies of relevant academic and technical
qualifications to: SMJobs@wearealight.org not later than 10th May 2025
NB: Please state on the Subject line of the e-mail: Community Mobilizer.
Apply
to SMJobs@wearealight.org