Field Assistant (CCCM) - Mogadishu

Overview of position

• Our client in implementing frontline activities as well as taking the lead in coordinating the Camp Coordination & Camp Management (CCCM) cluster to improve the coordination, delivery & monitoring of humanitarian services to vulnerable populations living in communal settings.

• Under the overall supervision of the CCCM Program Officer & the direct supervision of the Senior Project Assistant (CCCM), the successful candidate will be responsible for our clients site management operations as part of the wider CCCM programming, ensuring that activities implemented are in line with the CCCM global cluster policies & strategies.

Role objectives

• Support coordination with various operational partners & other relevant stakeholders by maintaining regular communications & participating in joint activities such as field assessments.

• Monitor service provision & the overall site conditions to identify outstanding needs & liaise with relevant partners to address any shortcomings, in compliance with agreed standards.

• Provide support in identifying, analysing & prioritising site needs & engage the displaced community in developing strategies to address any problems. 

• Develop, maintain & disseminate service mappings of the sites to identify gaps & advocate for solutions.

• Conduct site safety audits & engage relevant partners on the results, to ensure the safety & wellbeing of the site populations.

• Facilitate mobilization, training & equipping of displaced communities.

• Monitor & document all site maintenance & risk reduction works & regularly visit sites to ensure minimum standards are met.

• Account for & ensure maintenance of equipment, supplies & facilities needed for CCCM activities.

• Assist in compilation of timely & comprehensive reports.

• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Project reporting

This role will work under the overall supervision of the CCCM Program Officer & the direct supervision of the Senior Project Assistant (CCCM).

Key competencies

• University Degree in Management, Business Administration, Social Sciences or related field of study with 3 years of relevant professional experience or a High School Diploma / Certificate in the above fields with 5 years of relevant professional experience.

• At least 3 years of experience in a similar geographical context. 

• Experience working with IDP / refugee community group / committees, particularly women’s or minority groups & / or on protection programming.

• Must have atleast 3 years of relevant experience in Africa.

• Excellent command in written & spoken English & Somali is required, fluency in Swahili is desired.

• Demonstrated ability to maintain integrity in performing responsibilities assigned.

• Ability to pay close attention to details, take initiative & work with minimal supervision.

• Inclusion & respect for diversity respects & promotes individual & cultural differences, encourages diversity & inclusion wherever possible.

• Maintain high ethical standards & acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles / rules & standards of conduct.

• Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent & committed manner & exercises careful judgment in meeting day to day challenges.

• Develops & promotes effective collaboration within & across units to achieve shared goals & optimize results.

• Delivering results produces & delivers quality results in a service oriented & timely manner, is action oriented & committed to achieving agreed outcomes.

• Managing & sharing knowledge continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge & innovate.

• Takes ownership for achieving the organization’s priorities & assumes responsibility for own action & delegated work.

• Encourages & contributes to clear & open communication, explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring & motivational way.

Team management

This role has no team management responsibility.

Further information

Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.

Disclaimer: At no stage of the recruitment process will CTG ask candidates for a fee. This includes during the application stage, interview, assessment and training.