Project Assistant

Islamic Relief Worldwide, Somalia Programme has been operating in Somalia since 2006 and has responded to conflict and drought-affected people through the provision of life-saving assistance. Through our projects, IR has continuously been providing safe drinking water, improving hygienic sanitation facilities, increasing hygiene awareness, particularly among those living in IDP camps; empowering the urban poor and distressed working children, engaging in conflict management and mitigation, and strengthening community cohesiveness and co-existence.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

Project Implementation & Coordination

• Execute day-to-day project activities in alignment with the approved work plan developed by the Project Officer in coordination with the Program Coordinator.

• Lead and coordinate the identification, selection, registration, and distribution processes for project beneficiaries.

• Provide direct support in organizing and supervising project field operations to ensure timely and effective service delivery.

  Community Engagement & Mobilization

• Conduct community mobilization and awareness campaigns to ensure strong community participation and ownership of project activities.

• Oversee targeting and sensitization sessions to ensure transparency and inclusivity in beneficiary selection.

• Guide and support local stakeholders in understanding project goals, activities, and their roles within the intervention framework.

  Project Monitoring

• Develop and implement a structured monitoring schedule to track project progress and outcomes.

• Participate in regular project planning and review meetings; assess performance, identify constraints, and provide actionable feedback**.**

• Participate monitoring of beneficiary registration, distribution and post-distribution activities to ensure compliance with standards and guidelines.

  Data Management & Reporting

• Verify and validate beneficiary data to ensure accurate targeting and appropriate support provision.

• Assist in compiling and preparing project documentation, including reports, specifications, beneficiary lists and progress updates.

  Stakeholder Representation & Communication

• Maintain organized technical files and records in accordance with standard procedures and digital filing systems.

• and digital filing systems.

• Represent IRW program in relevant coordination meetings, stakeholder forums and local meetings when required.

• Liaise with community leaders and other actors to ensure cohesive and coordinated project implementation.

• Provide livelihood input and support to beneficiaries to enhance productivity, sustainability, and self-reliance.

• Facilitate technical training sessions and field demonstrations as needed to build community capacity.

  Flexibility & Additional Duties

• Perform any other related tasks as assigned by the Project Officer, supporting the overall success of the project.

• SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS

• Basic understanding of project cycle management (planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting).

• Knowledge of beneficiary targeting, data collection, and feedback mechanisms.

• Ability to use digital data collection tools (e.g., KoboToolbox, ODK, EBMs) is an advantage.

• Strong documentation and report-writing skills.

• Able to take initiative and work independently.

• Very high attention to detail.

• Cultural and political sensitivity.

• Must be flexible and willing to adapt to a fluid situation.

• Strong written and verbal communications skills and good command of English.

• city
• Warsheikh

• A bachelor’s degree in development studies, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Agriculture, Economics, or a related field.

• Minimum 2 years working experience with INGOs in the field of Integrated Sustainable Development and Resilience Building.

• Experience in project planning, Implementation, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning.

• Understanding of the key issues and trends in Food Security and Livelihood sector.

• Excellent spoken and written communication in English and interpersonal skills.

  Child Safeguarding: The position interacts with children and hence requires utmost compliance child protection and safeguarding policy.

APPLICATION PROCESS

• IRW Somalia Program is inviting applications from qualified/Motivated candidates who are interested to submit their CVs and cover letters explaining, how they meet Job description.
• Each application should be addressed to the HR account: [email protected] and include the following:
• An updated CV; and an application letter
• Academic Qualifications (certificates/Transcripts)
• Copy of your National ID card or passport
• And contact information for three work-related referees.
• Applications not including all of the above information will not be reviewed.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. IRW is an equal opportunity employer.

Note: Please make sure the job title in the mail subject line is clear as Project Assistant -indicating the location (Warsheikh ).