Project Officer-Dollow, Somalia

Position: Project Officer (Open for the locals only)

Location: Dollow, Somalia

1. Project Implementation
   • Ensure compliance in project implementation in accordance with quality standards, organization policies and donor policies.
   • Support the project manager in delivering specialized training focused on the operation and maintenance of MAR systems, water resource management, and data monitoring.
   • Support the project manager in monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of MAR practices, sharing real-time data collection and analysis.
   • Provide ongoing technical support and mentorship to utility staff post-training to ensure effective implementation of learned skills.
   • Ensure knowledge transfer to enhance local capacity for managing and monitoring water resources.
   • Generate monthly project activity reports presented to arche noVa Program team.
   • Ensure all supporting documents (training reports, beneficiary training lists, beneficiary participation lists, vouchers etc) are prepared according agreed standards.
2. Community engagement and Mobilization
   • Identify key community stakeholders, including local leaders, women’s groups, youth organizations, and other relevant community members. Establish strong relationships with these groups to facilitate open communication and trust.
   • Organize community meetings to introduce the MAR project, its objectives, and potential benefits.
   • Encourage community involvement in project planning and decision-making processes, ensuring that local voices are heard and valued.
   • Develop and implement feedback mechanisms to gather community input on project activities and expectations.
   • Use feedback to inform project adjustments and address community concerns effectively.
   • Facilitate workshops and meetings to promote stakeholder involvement and investment in the project.
   • Develop training materials and programs tailored to the needs of local community members.
3. Coordination and Communication
   • Establish and maintain strong relationships with line ministries, local authorities, community leaders, and other stakeholders.
   • Collaborate with water utility management to identify MAR training needs for their staff.
   • Participate and represent AN in all coordination forums happening in Dollow

   4.Reporting

   • Prepare regular progress reports.
   • Document lessons learned and best practices for future reference and scaling.
   • Any other duties as assigned by the project manager or Program Officer or the Program Coordinator.

     Qualification

   • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Hydrology, Geoscience, Water Engineering or a related field.
   • Minimum 5 years of experience in WASH projects, preferably in humanitarian and development contexts in Somalia with Proven experience in similar position.

     Skills

   • Strong background in Humanitarian/Development programing and International Relations is required.
   • Strong understanding of WASH principles, including water supply systems, sanitation facilities, and hygiene promotion.
   • Extensive experience and recognized expertise in models and methods of training, facilitation and capacity building and community engagement.
   • Knowledge and experience with participative methodologies for community engagement and with qualitative methods to gather data such as Focus Group Discussions and Key Informant Interviews.
   • Understanding and experience with conflict -prevention and -resolution, e.g. Do-No-Harm.
   • Excellent communication capacities.
   • Excellent in English and Somali (written & oral)
   • Flexibility, ability to work under pressure and capacity to meet tight deadlines
   • Leadership: Strong leadership and team management skills to inspire and guide project staff.
   • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
   • Problem-solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.