About COOPI

COOPI - Cooperazione Internazionale is an Italian humanitarian non-governmental organization founded in 1965. COOPI aims to help the world’s poorest to improve their access to healthcare, food, and financial security, and to overcome their special vulnerability to wars, civil conflicts and natural disasters. For more than 50 years of long-term support and constant presence in the field, COOPI has been engaged in breaking the cycle of poverty and responding to specific emergencies in numerous sectors, including Food Security, Humanitarian Aid, Health, Socio-Economical Services, Water and Sanitation, Human Rights, Education and Training, Migrations and Sustainable Energy.

COOPI in Somalia

COOPI has been active with its humanitarian and resilience programs in Somalia since 1984. COOPI has been implementing emergency and long-term resilience building projects including food security & livelihoods, water and sanitation and health, to improve the living conditions of thousands of vulnerable families.

COOPI has been providing response and supporting the most basic and pressing needs of communities in Southwest State, South Central, Banadir, Jubaland and Somaliland. COOPI has a long-standing presence in those locations providing both emergency humanitarian support and building resilient livelihoods through a multi-sectoral approach with specific focus on crisis affected populations. COOPI's main operational and coordination offices are located in Mogadishu, Baidoa and Dollow.

COOPI also has a support and regional office in Nairobi.

Main responsibilities

·         Support beneficiaries to get a clear understanding of the TVET program and follow up their engagement of the training regularly.

·         Ensure the implementation of agreed plans at the field level to achieve quality results on time.

·         Mobilize communities (leaders, parents, etc.) and disseminate information about the project to promote community support.

·         Hold regular meetings with beneficiaries to familiarize them with the project and its objectives and engage them in the process.  

·         Submit regular updates, reports and case studies on success stories and lessons learned

·         Collect data from the field in line with program indicators.

·         Ensure that success story will be in place

·         Support the team to organize livelihood survey for beneficiaries

·         Ensure that the programs are implemented in ways that are responsive to communities in line with COOPI’s principles, values and strategic plan.

Requirements (education required, years of experience, technical skills, soft skills)

ESSENTIAL

·         A Degree/Diploma in Social science or relevant fields with minimum (1) one-year experience working in a humanitarian/recovery context, complex and volatile contexts.

·         Ideal candidate should be able to use MS Word, Excel, and Power point.

·         S/he should have the ability to prioritize responsibilities, carry out multiple tasks simultaneously, and able to meet deadlines.

·         Good understanding of English language (Written and Spoken) and Somali language (spoken) is a must. Any additional language will be added value.

·         Knowledge of humanitarian principles and code of conduct is essential.

·         Possess ability to remain calm and professional when working under pressure.

·         Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.

·         Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical and negotiation skills.

·         Experience in carrying out participatory fieldwork, monitoring and reporting.

·         Experience in conducting needs/vulnerability assessments and beneficiary selection processes.

·         Ability to work under time pressure, independently and with limited supervision.

Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit their applications through link to https://forms.gle/GuCtypfnNHjb73nr5 with subject line as “Community Mobilizers” by 10/01/2024.

The application should be a cover letter and CV as one document and indicate the title of the position on the subject line this will ensure we capture your application in the right way. Applications should include contact details of three professional referees. One referee must be the applicant’s Immediate supervisor. COOPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Brief Conditions

·         COOPI has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the organization, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. COOPI also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

·         COOPI reserves the right to transfer position as per need / project demand any time during the project.

·         COOPI reserves the right to close the application before deadline, if the required number of candidates is attained Rolling basis review of applications.

·         Other Terms & Condition will be part of Job Contract;

Important Information and Notice

Carefully observing the details as follows:

• Only motivated applicants who are able to perform the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications will be considered.
• CVs will be reviewed on rolling bases
• Due to the large numbers of expected applicants, only short-listed candidates will be contacted and invited for an interview. We apologies for the inconvenience.
• COOPI considers all applicants based on merit without regard to race, sex, colour, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.

This ToR shall be inclusive of any other task specifically assigned by the Project Manager and direct supervisor for what concerns the implementation of the program activities.

Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.