Job Title:             Assistant Project Officer             

Nationality:        Somali

Sector:                Sustainable Livelihoods               

Contract Type:  Fulltime on Annual Contract Basis

Location: Kismayo, Somalia        

Supervisory Role:            N/A

Job Description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The project assistant will play a critical role in implementing agricultural programs designed to enhance food security and improve the livelihoods of vulnerable communities affected by crises. This position requires a dedicated individual with expertise in agronomy and a passion for humanitarian work, who will work collaboratively with local farmers, organizations, and stakeholders to promote sustainable agricultural practices and resilience in the face of climate change adversity

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and deliver training programs for local farmers on innovative agricultural techniques, pest management, soil conservation and sustainable farming practices.
• Give training on climate smart agriculture for project beneficiaries including sensitizing of climate change and its adaptation strategies
• assist in developing distribution plans of farm inputs (tools, seeds and tractor hours) to ensure the timely use of the inputs in enabling participating farmers for the best result.
• Monitor and document the project progress, lessons, good experience and impact with the community representatives.
• As part of the team the project assistant will be responsible for the community entry, developing and maintaining relationships with all project stakeholders at field level.
• Assists the Project team for empowering the communities to enable them adapt to unforeseen natural shocks through the creation of innovative livelihood options and system strengthening.
• Training community members on livestock modern management/husbandry.
• Responsible for ensuring equal participation by all categories of the community, taking into consideration issues regarding gender mainstreaming, age groups, PWDs & PLW within the target communities.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Qualification and Education Requirements

• Academic Qualifications of the position holder:
• BSC in Agronomy, Irrigation Agronomy, Agricultural Science, Arid land agriculture, Extension and other related field.
• A minimum of 2- 3 years of work experience for BSC holders’
• At least 3- 5 years of work experience in agricultural development with focus on humanitarian or emergency contexts.

Preferred skills

• Strong knowledge of sustainable agricultural practices, food security issues, and local farming systems in Somalia.
• Proven experience in conducting training and capacity building activities for diverse audiences.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and facilitation skills with ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders, beneficiaries, government agencies and other agencies.
• Familiarity with local agricultural practices, crops, and challenges specific to Somalia.
• Experience in project management and implementation in a humanitarian setting.
• Proficiency in data collection, analysis and reporting using relevant tools and methodologies.
• Ability to work under pressure and adopt to changing situations in a challenging environment.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Internal External

Program staff, support staff, project Management Team, management team, Implementing Staff. Community members, Partners, Consultants, Funders, local administration, relevant line ministries, relevant cluster coordination forums.

HOW TO APPLY

Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect the organization's commitment to the prevention of abuse and exploitation of beneficiaries.

Disclosure: The LWF participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme developed by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response, which requires LWF to conduct reference checks with prior employers including questions about employee misconduct. By proceeding with this job application, you consent to LWF requesting a Statement of Conduct from previous employers. This Statement of Conduct is requested from previous employers for all candidates for employment and provided to all employers that request it from LWF.

Closing Date: 7th December 2024

Early applications are encouraged as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the advertising period.

Qualified candidates who are interested in the above position should submit an updated detailed CV and application letter (in English), giving a day time telephone contact and email addresses of 3 (three) work referees.

Throughout its recruitment processes for any job position, LWF does not ask for any fees, and applicants should not pay any money to anyone. We advise the public to exercise due diligence when applying for employment with LWF and when asked to pay any money to anyone to secure a job with us. Such instances are cases of fraud and should be reported to us immediately through email at complaints.kenyasomalia@lutheranworld.org or at our toll-free contact Somalia (2179) and Kenya (0800721270)

NB: The position is open for Somalia Nationals only.

Apply by: Dec. 7, 2024