RE-ADVERT: PROJECT OFFICER -Buroa, Somaliland
TAAKULO
Job Type
Full Time
Location
Burao, Somaliland
Description :
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: PROJECT OFFICER
Taakulo Somali Community Commonly known as TAAKULO. TAAKULO is a multifaceted non-governmental, non-profit making, non-political and non-partisan development and humanitarian aid organization established in 2007 and headquartered in Hargeisa, Somaliland. TAAKULO is dedicated to helping the disadvantaged people and communities throughout Somaliland, Somalia and Somali region in Ethiopia by engaging in the development and related activities and also providing relief support and assistance, facilitating and promoting participatory local community activities and programs that emphasize human dignity and self-reliance.
PROJECT OFFICER JOB OVERVIEW
TASCO partner with ISF will implement a project to integrate the promotion of women’s livelihood and prevention of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), especially female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C). The project will utilize the ISF Training Program for Women’s Empowerment (and related training manual), which provides a participatory framework to combine both areas of work. The Project Officer will be assisting Project Manager for delivering the assigned task as per ToR, and implementing the Integrating promotion of women’s livelihood and prevention of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) project in Togdheer region through delivering quality and accountability commitments and helping to produce internal and external narrative and reports.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Design and prepare project work plans either quarter, annual or action plans
Plan for sensitization and awareness building training of the target project stakeholder including member SHG’s and government line ministries
Develop training plans and plan for required training materials adhering to the purpose of each training or meeting
Produce weekly, monthly and quarterly and annual reports and case studies.
Attend review meetings as planned
Monitor the overall progress regarding milestones and deliverables
Liaise and maintain regular contact with the project beneficiaries and other key stakeholders
Handle logistical and administrative planning and implementation of events (this includes -but is not limited to – booking venues, coordinating participants’ travel and accommodation, preparing outreach and registration lists of participants)
Help with the organization, preparation and logistics of project events (e.g. all-partner meetings in Togdheer region).
Develop a training plan and plan for required training materials adhering to the purpose of each training or meeting.
Produce background documents for meetings, minutes, and any other required documents
Ensure timely preparation of quarterly progress updates and financial reports
Support the Communications Officer in the dissemination of the project
Coordinate the preparation of project interim and final reports as outlined in the Grant Agreement with the support the regional administration and finance.
Perform project organization activities in liaison with the Project Manager, such as;
assistance in the drafting of project reports,
assisting in preparing estimates for budgeted activities and funding proposals,
Assist in the translation of documents and meetings with other actors.
Take on other administrative tasks as they occur, such as updating the documents, taking minutes, assisting with logistics for travels, etc.
Any other task assigned by your Supervisor
Required Qualifications/Skills Qualifications and skills
At least Bachelor degree of Social Science or in a field relevant to this assignment.
Basic understanding of Project Cycle Management.
Demonstrated excellent command of spoken and written English.
Have analytical and report writing skills;
Proven conflict sensitivity and understanding of gender programming.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in project management;
Have experience in Project Management,
Demonstrated experience with women empowerment projects;
Willing to be based in Buroa with full presence.
How to apply :
Female Candidates are encouraged to apply for this position.
Interested candidates should send their applications (cover letter and CV) to Taakulo Somali Community through e-mail. It should be addressed to jobs@taakulo.org. All applications must be received latest by, 31st October 2020.
Note: Previous applicants should not apply.
Note: This position is based in Buroa city with full presence.