Liaison Officer

Overall purpose of the role: (1-2 sentences)

To support DRC’s proactive government engagement, collaborations, maintaining strong relationships and established networks with government counterparts in Hiraan region specifically in Jalalaqsi district.

Responsibilities: (in bullet points)

• Facilitate and follow up on all meetings with government at the regional and district level.
• Ensure active follow-up on outstanding application filed with government, responding to queries from authorities in a timely manner.
• Work with authorities to secure all required authorizations and permissions to facilitate smooth implementation of child sensitive social protection in Jalalaqsi district.
• Proactively solve conflicts and address issues that could occur in the project implementation period.
• Perform as a key focal person for the coordination, responsiveness, compliance related to the CSSP project.
• Govt. Liaison Officer is responsible for government engagement, project information sharing and community engagement ensuring that the rightful beneficiaries are targeted.
• Govt. Liaison Officer should also responsible for effective communication between govt as well as organization.
• Govt. Liaison Officer is responsible for conduct monthly, quarterly review meetings with government and other stake holders.
• Govt. Liaison Officer is responsible for maintaining the meeting notes, circular, notices, interventions on behalf of DRC as well as government.
• Govt. Liaison Officer conduct quarterly task force meeting with consultation of Project Manager as well as other DRC managements.
• Strengthening and maintaining government and organization relationship for smooth and effective project roll out and implementations.
• Any other task given by project manager.

Programming and reporting:

• The liaison officer will also participate in CSSP-related activities, workshops, and review meetings
• Familiar with programme management cycle.
• Planning activities (quarterly plan/objectives; monthly plan and weekly movement planning) as to focus the expected results.
• Ensure quality programming through capacity building and training.
• Analyze and propose solutions/improvements or new directions for the smooth running of the current and future programs.
• Participate in follow-up, monitoring and evaluation exercises as scheduled or otherwise.
• Responsible for managing risk associated with cash-related implementation program activities.

Logistic and Administration

• Responsible for organizing the necessary logistic (transport, accommodation, meals, etc.
• Submit weekly movement plans to the project manager.
• Follow up on order requests and give suggestions to the Project manager for validation.

Reporting and communication

• Identify and inform the project manager of any problems or constraints.
• Represent the organization in meeting with beneficiaries.
• Promote systematically DRC mandate and humanitarian principles to other stakeholders/partner agencies at all times.
• Develop weekly activity and movement planning and submit to area manager and logistic officer.
• Develop monthly work plan /activities/objectives and submit to Project manager.

Experience and technical competencies: (include years of experience)

• At least 2-3 years of experience within the field of government engagement.
• Knowledge and experience in project cycle management
• Working experience and knowledge of the local duty station
• Able to adapt to changing situations as required.
• Able to work well under pressure and in adverse condition

Education: (include certificates, licenses etc.)

• Bachelor in Business Administration, Social science, international relations and public relations.
• Computer literacy and statistical data management
• Good comment of English and Somali -spoken and written

Conditions

Contract:            4 months with the possibility of extension, subject to funding and performance. Salary and other conditions are offered by DRC’s Terms of Employment for National Staff; Employment band None Management H2.

Availability:       1st November 2024

Duty station:      This position is based in Jalalaqsi

Reporting Line:  Project Manager  

Providing equal opportunities, we are committed to creating an inclusive and positive work environment based on mutual respect for all employees. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, age, ability, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other factor. At DRC we celebrate diversity and appreciate our employees for the people they are and their unique skills, backgrounds, and perspectives. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.

Promoting high standards: DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP, and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct about DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment. DRC conducts thorough background checks as part of the recruitment process

Application and CV

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered

Qualified Female candidates highly encouraged to apply

DRC only accepts applications sent via our online application form on www.drc.ngo under Vacancies.

Please submit your application and CV in English no later than 10th October 2024.