Global Communities Yemen, EASE Program
Program Officer (Aden/Lahj) Program Background:
Under the EASE program, Global Communities’ overarching goal is to meet the early recovery needs of conflict-affected populations through a holistic approach to rebuilding productive livelihoods and improving WASH outcomes. Over an approximate 11 month period of implementation, the program will reach an estimated 64,358 beneficiaries in 5 governorates, namely Abyan, Aden, Lahj, Taiz and Ibb. The program design aims to achieve the following three objectives:
• Objective 1—Improve household livelihood and food security by restocking livestock assets and promoting improved food production techniques
• Objective 2—Provide durable employment opportunities for vulnerable households through vocational training
• Objective 3—Increase access to adequate potable water supply and improve awareness of good hygiene practices Job Description: • Oversee and supervise Community Mobilizers’ work, including but not limited to beneficiary selection, local council interactions, community interactions, and activity implementation.
• Support the Hygiene Specialist with assistance in planning and implementing the WASH sector program activities.
• As determined, identify and coordinate community participation opportunities.
• Complete and, when necessary, collect M&E forms related to different activities.
• Prepare weekly reports, to be submitted to the Deputy Program Director.
• Carry-out program messaging – communication of program activities to community and local government officials (as needed). • Coordinate activities with community, format the community committee and local government officials, as well as other INGOs & LNGIOs (under the direction of the Deputy Program Director).
• Coordinate Community Mobilizers needs with GC procurement, logistics and finance / accounting teams
• As required, periodically meet (frequency to be determined) with GC senior program management to present and discuss updates on works progress and related issues
• Perform other duties, as needed or requested.
Qualifications
• Previous assignments in related construction – project management or engineering
• Ability to understand and interpret engineering drawings and bill of quantities.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and deliver tasks / activities on time.
• Good understanding of water supply, related conservation issues and WASH (water and sanitation health) issues
• Ability and willingness to undertake required travel throughout Yemen; work and live in often difficult conditions for extended periods of time
• Ability to maintain performance expectations in stressful environment and physical hardship conditions
• Ability to work in a flexible and respectful manner as a team player while interacting responsively and tactfully with all project partners and colleagues
• previous experience working with an international non-governmental organization (NGO) preferred
• Good-excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to work in close collaboration with various clients and partners. Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field, minimum one year relevant experience, very good organizational and communication skills, and team work oriented, basic English language skills.
Language Skills: Fluency in written and verbal Arabic is required. Must be able to communicate with others in English, as necessary to perform job duties effectively. Duration: Length of contract is approximately six months in length. Location: Aden, & Lahj. Application Process::
• Application should consist of a one page cover letter and detailed resume or CV. Cover letter should include the applicant’s earliest date of availability to begin work with the EASE program. Resume or CV should include the applicant’s detailed work and educational history.
• Applications should be submitted to [email protected]; the subject line of the email should be the name of the position being applied for.
• Applications submitted after February 23, 2014 will not be considered. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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