Resilience Officer at Trócaire

Trócaire is one of Ireland’s top International NGOs, having over 40 years’ of experience in international Development. Trócaire works through partners and is a member of worldwide networks such as Caritas and Cooperation Internationale pour le Development et la Solidarité (CIDSE).

Trócaire has been working in Gedo, implementing humanitarian programmes across different themes for the last 28 years. Currently Trócaire implements Health, Nutrition, WASH, Protection, Resilience and Education Programme activities and at times works with local organisations working in Gedo as partners.

Trócaire received funding from Irish Aid under the five-year Ireland’s Civil Society Partnership (2023-2027) funding scheme. Trócaire’s programme will contribute to a Better World by implementing interlinked Long-Term Development, Chronic Humanitarian Crises and Acute Humanitarian Crises response interventions. Trócaire’s Strategic Plan – Local Power Global Justice (2021-2025) forms the core framework that underpins the intervention. Trócaire’s work in Somalia will be delivered in partnership with stakeholders and local organisations to tackle the root causes of poverty, injustice and violence, supporting people to use their power to create positive and lasting change. The programme is recruiting a Resilience Officer, whowill be supporting the day-to-day implementation of the programme. S/He will provide technical support to partners on resilient livelihoods development and natural resource management, particularly any work that deals with agricultural development, agroecology, rangeland management, market development and food security.

The Officer will work in close collaboration with the Partnership & Resilience Coordinator, DRR and Peace Building Officer and broader programme team to achieve programme results.

For the candidate with the required experience and passion for the role, Trócaire offers a competitive package of salary and benefits.

Reporting to Partnership & Resilience Coordinator, this position is a fixed term for one year and is based in Gedo region of Somalia.

Safeguarding[1] Children Policy:

The successful applicant will be expected to sign up to and adhere to Trócaire’s Safeguarding Policy.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Programme

The Resilience Officer will in consultation with the Programme Management, ensure the efficient and effective delivery of Trócaire’s Resilience interventions in Gedo. This includes:

• Support the implementation of Trócaire Somalia’s work on Resilience using principles of Results Based Management
• Ensure that all resilience activities are implemented by partner organizations according to agreed budgets and timeframes with support from the Partnership and Resilience Coordinator
• Closely monitor implementation of activities in the Resilience programme to ensure timely and effective delivery of outputs
• Plan, manage, document and participate in regular field trips to monitor programme implementation, with the support of the programme team, partners and communities.
• Ensure that all projects are managed in compliance with terms and conditions of donor contracts, including work planning, forecasting and reporting, and that all administrative procedures are maintained to a high standard.
• Ensure that principles of gender equity, protection and Do No Harm are adhered to in the implementation of all programme activities.
• Consult regularly with target communities to validate monitoring reports.
• Support partner organisations to establish and implement community accountability systems.
• Promote and demonstrate the highest standards of mutuality, subsidiarity, accountability and transparency in all partnership relations.

Programme Finance Management

• Ensure efficient and cost-effective use of Trócaire and donor funds and resources
• Regularly monitor partner expenditures to ensure compliance with project workplans and grant agreements, including Value For Money principles.

Logistics & Procurement:

• Work with Procurement and Warehousing team to prepare and execute a procurement plan to ensure favourable lead time for the procurement team.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Work with Trócaire management team in the field in monitoring and reporting progress, and, adopts agreed changes in project design to conform to varying context.
• Develop monthly activity schedule based on the project work plan to facilitate timely implementation.
• In collaboration with MEAL team, set up programme impact/process monitoring systems and collect relevant secondary data relating to the project.
• Contribute to the preparation of monitoring and assessment tools in collaboration with MEAL team.
• Prepare and timely submit weekly/monthly reports to the Partnership and Resilience Coordinator.
• Support partner organizations to have the capacity to deliver regular, good quality programme reports (financial, narrative, results frameworks etc.) ensuring that all reports respond to programme indicators and are in line with organizational policy and institutional funding requirements.
• Support partner organizations to have the capacity to implement appropriate field monitoring and documentation practices.
• With leadership from the Partnership and Resilience Coordinator, facilitate regular meetings with partner organisations to monitor programme implementation and to facilitate reflection and learning.
• Support with the design and management of systems to capture learning on a regular basis and to communicate lessons, both internally and externally.
• In collaboration with the programme team ensure that monitoring reports and lessons learned are used to adapt programme strategies to improve programme quality and achievement of results.

Coordination and Networking

• Where necessary, S/He will strengthen relationships between Trócaire, Partners and beneficiaries, (community leaders and government agencies) working closely with all project stakeholders.
• Participate in relevant coordination groups both internally and externally
• Improve Trócaire’s public profile in relevant sectors.
• Accompany visitors (Trócaire or external) to programme sites and carry out promotional or media work as required.

Other

• Fulfil other reasonable duties and responsibilities, as requested by the Partnership and Resilience Coordinator as relevant.

Behavioural Competencies in Line with Trócaire’s Competency Framework

• Leading: Reflecting our values of Participation & Accountability, acts to inspire and lead others to achieve their potential, demonstrating Trócaire’s values with integrity in order to achieve our organisation’s objectives.
• Communicating: Reflecting our value of Participation, being one organisation, communicating clearly and transparently across, teams, units, divisions, locations and other external organisations. Getting our message across with impact.
• Collaborating: Reflecting our values of Participation & Solidarity, partnering effectively as One Trócaire organisation and, in solidarity, maintains positive relationships built on trust and respect.
• Stewardship of Resources: Reflecting our value of Accountability and decision-making around the best use of resources. Using our resources transparently, sustainably, ethically, fairly & with integrity; acknowledging Trócaire’s reputation in the use of resources.
• Delivering Results: Reflecting our values of Accountability & Perseverance, getting a quality job done through effective performance, planning and decision making.
• Continual Improvement & Learning: Reflecting our values of Participation & Courage, constantly looking to learn and develop self, employees, and partners to better fulfil Trócaire’s’ mission.
• Flexibility & Change: Reflecting our values of Participation & Courage, adapts positively to change and to different ways of doing things; manages or takes part in change processes in a way that is appropriate to role in the organisation.

Person Specification – Essential Requirements

(E) Qualification

• University degree or higher qualification in Social Sciences, Development Studies or any other related course.

(E) Experience

• Experience in resilience programming, including humanitarian response and development and peacebuilding including in protracted conflict related crises with at least 2 years’ experience in hardship environments.
• Familiarity with key development issues and current affairs especially in relation to Resilience building in Somalia.
• Knowledge and experience of undertaking assessments and analysing the results.
• Strong training, facilitation, and consensus- building skills.
• Good skills and experience in partner capacity strengthening.
• Understanding of advocacy, campaigning, and lobbying and network building.
• A sound understanding of the importance of gender and participation in humanitarian and development programmes
• Fluency in written, spoken English and Somali languages is mandatory.
• Demonstrable experience in managing teams, supervising and training others.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS)
• Ability to prioritize and commitment to meet deadlines.

(E) Skills

• Strong organisational and independent working skills.
• Leadership and good interpersonal skills including the ability to listen; negotiation skills at different levels; flexible and adaptable to work under unstable environments and under pressure with limited support.
• Strong coordination skills specifically with the ability to effectively coordinate with local partners and among internal team members (technical, finance, management).
• Capacity strengthening skills
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office).
• Strong problem-solving skills and analytical skills.

(E) Qualities

• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Up to date knowledge on the Triple Nexus debate and practice across the sector.
• Cultural sensitivity and respect.
• Strong diplomatic skills in communicating with stakeholders and team members.
• Proven strategic and innovative thinker, recognising and ensuring individual strengths of the team are fully involved in planning, implementation and analysis processes.
• Ability to present concise reports, reflecting the problems and possible solutions.
• Flexible and willing to work additional hours to ensure that the required results are delivered.
• High level of reliability, objectivity and honesty.
• Willingness to work in Somalia environment in unsocial hours and harsh conditions.

(E) Other

• Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

How to apply

For the Candidate with the required experience and passion for the role, Trocaire Offers a competitive package of salary and benefits

The closing date for receipt of applications is 14th April 2023

For full details of
this position, please see job description attached.
To apply,
please send a copy of your CV and covering letter (quoting the job title
above) to: https://trocaire.workable.com/

 

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