INTERNAL/EXTERNAL
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
As a registered charity, founded in 1979, Action Against Hunger operates in 45+ countries. The international network of Action Against Hunger is represented in France, United Kingdom, Spain, Canada, USA and India. Teams in the field combat hunger on 4 fronts: Nutrition and Health, Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL), Water, Sanitation and hygiene (WASH), and Mental Health and Care Practices (MHCP).
For our Operations department in Somali, we are currently looking for the following professional:
Program Communication Officer
Work Base: Somali - Jijiga
Availability: As Soon As Possible
General Assignment:
The successful person will be responsible for management of the Jijiga, coordinating and communicating between the field, country office and the region. Support the field/country office, in all Administrative processes that liaises with the region. Develop filling system of all projects document, develop contacts and improve ACF working relationships with governmental, regional and non-governmental bodies at Regional level
Duties and Responsibilities:
Objective 1: Liaise with local, zonal, and regional authorities in Somali Region
Activities:
Objective 2: Develop ACF regional network and represent the organization when liaising with partners at regional level
Activities:
Objective 3: Reporting
Activities:
External Reporting
Internal Reporting
Objective 4: Management and Running of Jijiga Sub-Office Base
Activities
Finance
Logistics
HR
Other
Educational/Professional Background: University Degree with a background in Health/Nutrition from a recognized university/college is advantageous. Working experience in management and coordination/Liaising with authorities is an asset. Proficient in computer (Word & Excel) with knowledge on finance and logistic is desirable. Experience with INGO compulsory.
Required Competence & Skills: Organizational skills – Dynamism – Autonomy-Strong communication skills – Excellent reporting abilities in Somali, English and Amharic languages. – Good sense of diplomacy-Good knowledge of local procedures and intervention area – Fluency in Somali, English and Amharic language is mandatory.
Salary and Benefits: 15,574.00 ETB with other additional benefits provided according to the social benefit packages of the organization.