GENERALIST FIELD OFFICER - HUDDUR

Purpose The Generalist Field Officer represents the ICRC in the field and contributes to strengthening the organization’s acceptance and understanding among local communities and other stakeholders. The Job holder is responsible for networking within the area of responsibility. They facilitate and contribute to the identification of humanitarian concerns and support the smooth implementation of ICRC activities through regular field visits. Additionally, the GFO contributes to the security analysis, monitors developments in the operational context and provides regular and timely reporting on issues within the AoR. This is a national/resident position based in Huddur, Somalia. Accountabilities & functional responsibilities Monitors the security, political, economic, and social developments and their impact on the population and shares oral and written analysis of the same on a timely and regular basis Supports Identification humanitarian needs resulting from the conflict or natural factors, and proposes course of action Contributes to the analysis and to the planning of activities in consultation with specialists/generalists in the area of responsibility Regularly reviews the security situation in the AoR, based on own analysis, contacts with stakeholders such as authorities, elders, and parties to the conflict Provides an up-to-date security analysis prior, during and after the field trips and informs the team and management of any changes that could impact on the team and beneficiaries’ security Supports in implementation and following up of various field activities, in accordance with objectives Identifies, develops and maintains a network of contacts among local authorities, parties to the conflict, traditional leaders, humanitarian organisations, and members of civil society Represents the ICRC with a view to strengthening its acceptance, access and security, and the respect of its principles of neutrality, impartiality, and independence, according to the guidelines provided Supports in Projects supervision or by giving input to the departments on the activities planned or implemented Participates in the administrative follow up of field missions, ensuring timely coordination, documentation and completion of related administrative details Collects, compiles and translates/interprets project related information, contributing to accurate and timely written reports Participates in internal and external meetings and briefings related to field activities

Certifications / Education required Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies or relevant qualification in a related field of study Professional experience required 5 years’ progressive work experience in a similar field of activity Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with the various stakeholders Excellent knowledge of political, economic, social and cultural environment of this region