Details of supporting the Relief Projects at Berdale District of Bay region in Somalia.

Job description

Short-term consultant staff (STCS) for supporting the Relief Projects at Berdale District of Bay region in Somalia.

WV Somalia will be implementing an integrated nutrition and relief project aiming to alleviate the immediate food insecurity and malnutrition while fostering a pathway to recovery and resilience building for vulnerable communities. This project aligns with WFP objectives SO1; improved access to adequate nutritious food and specialized nutritious foods that meet basic food and nutritional needs during and in the aftermath of shocks and; and SO2; improved nutrition and resilience from inclusive access to integrated basic social services, shock-responsive safety nets and enhanced national capacity to build human capital, all year round.

1.Project Goal: To improve food and nutrition security for vulnerable households in areas affected by natural and man-made disasters to meet their basic food and nutrition needs during crises and in the aftermath of shocks 

Purpose of the position:

The Project Officer-Relief will be responsible for quality and timely implementation of projects in the district; ensuring that projects take place on-time, to the intended beneficiaries and in accordance with the provided donor guidelines and ensuring that all the necessary documentation is generated correctly. The position holder will also represent World Vision in meetings for donor(s), Local Authority, State government and other key stakeholders. He/she will maintain communication with the project sub-grantees.

With guidance and mentoring, the position-holder will assist in planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting on progress of implemented project activities in the district.

Other Competencies/Attributes:

The incumbent must have good time management, multitasking skills

Good team work and leadership skills are essential in order to motivate different groups of people to fulfill their responsibilities within a given time frame.

Able to maintain performance expectations in diverse cultural contexts, psychologically stressful environments and physical hardship conditions with limited resources.

Basic to Intermediate English language and fluency in local languages spoken in the working area.

A person of high moral and ethical standards

Demonstrates well-developed interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, as well as negotiation skills;

Must demonstrate a willingness to mentor and teach others;

Excellent analytical skills, particularly in the realm of grant management;

Must promote Finance policy and procedure, must walk the talk in terms of accountability;

Ensure a gender perspective in the scope of work;

Strong organizational skills, versatility, ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.

Perform other duties as required.

Understanding of WV key policies and guidelines on procurement, People & Culture, Admin and finance

Skills and qualifications

Qualifications:  Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

• The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Agricultural extension, Business Administration, Social sciences, from a reputable and recognized University /College.
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in a related job.
• Computer literacy in MS Word, MS Excel, Power point and Technical Drawing Packages.
• Experience in community based participatory development approaches strongly desired
• Use of data bases like LMMS & SCOPE
• At least 5 years of experience in Relief and Development work.
• Practical experience in Crop Production, Soil and Water Management, Pest Management, Post-Harvest handling techniques and Marketing will be a great advantage.

Time frame

The STCS is expected to be a short-term assignment lasting 10 months, starting on the 1st of May, 2025.

Reporting

The Project Officer-Relief will report to Project Manager- Food and Cash Assistance and Technical Advisors at WV.

Payment

The incumbent will be paid a fee of $1400 Inclusive of Taxes on monthly bases upon submitting an invoice, and a monthly project report.

Confidentiality

The incumbent will treat all information obtained during the course of this assignment as confidential.

Additional Notes

The incumbent is encouraged to propose additional activities or approaches that could enhance the effectiveness of the project

The Incumbent is responsible of the assets and all other project responsibilities on behalf of the organization.

How to apply

All interested bidders/consultants are requested to submit their requests via email recruitsomo@wvi.org on or before 16th May 2025.

Only applications with the following subject will be considered ‘’ Application for Short-term consultant staffs: Short-term consultant staff (STCS) for supporting the Relief Projects at Berdale District of Bay region in Somalia’’.

Apply to email recruitsomo@wvi.org on