Field Coordinator JobVacancy

Position: Field Coordinator
Supervised By: Project Manager
Location: Dhobley with frequent
travel all regions in SCZ (Esp.
Kismaayo and Gedo)
Duration: 4 months with possible
extension depending on availability
of funds
Closing Date: 2 Sept 2013
Job Purpose
INTERSOS is an independent non-
profit humanitarian organization
committed to assist the victims of
natural disasters and armed
conflicts and has been working in
South Central Somalia since 1993.
Based in Dhobley Intersos office, the
candidate will be involved in
coordinating, implementing,
monitoring and reporting all of the
activities planned for Intersos PDM
and Returnees project in Somalia.
Specifically, the candidate will:
Participate in, and
facilitate PDM
trainings and
meetings with project
stakeholders
Assist in project
implementation
through facilitation,
coordination and
supervision of all PDM
data collection
exercises.
Manage individual
exercise budgets.
Identify and maintain
database of IDP
settlements in border
regions including,
where possible,
obtaining GPS
coordinates of
settlements.
Identify return
movements and
provide regular
reports providing
situation analysis.
Maintain network
with local authorities
and other
stakeholders in order
to: provide an
overview of the
demographic profile
of IDPs and return
movements; provide
an overview of the
intentions and
situation analysis of
IDP and return
movements; and
prepare responses to
requests from local
authorities, and the
public regarding
program information.
Assist in conducting
project related
assessments, surveys
and evaluations.
Perform any other
responsibilities as
may be assigned as
from time to time
Minimum Qualifications,
Experiences and Skills
Diploma in
Community
Development,
statistics, Social work,
or related social
sciences.
Minimum 2 years of
experience in working
in an International
non-governmental
Organization.
Strong ability to
communicate
effectively in English
and Somali, both
verbally and in
writing;
Knowledge of MS
Office Suite,
specifically Word,
Excel, PowerPoint and
Outlook and Access
and internet use;
Prior work experience
in South Central
region of Somalia and
familiarity with
community strategies,
structures and
processes as well as
willingness to
frequently visit these
regions;
Strong interpersonal
skills and the ability to
interact successfully
with a diverse group
of individuals and
champion a team
spirit;
Ability to maintain the
highest degree of
confidentiality
regarding all aspects
of work at all times
especially in relation
to partner activities
How to apply
Qualified and interested candidates
are requested to forward their cover
letter and curriculum vitae with
three work related and traceable
references to the Human Resources
Manager, hr.somalia@intersos.org
Please state Project Assistant in the
subject field.
Applications will be reviewed until
the position is filled.
Note that only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted for interviews
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