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Field Coordinator Job Vacancy

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