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WE ARE HIRING! ECONOMIC SECURITY FIELD OFFICER (Hiraan Region) Based in Belet Weyne - Somalia, the Economic Security Field Officer (Resident/National position) is responsible for the overall management of Economic Security (EcoSec) activities and resources in the Hiraan region. He/she analyses the economic security situation, conducts needs assessments and plans for relevant interventions.

Your Responsibilities  Ensures regular monitoring of the Economic/food Security situation in the assigned regions;  Plans, implements and monitors the EcoSec Programme according the institutional procedures and objectives;  Conducts assessment missions, writes assessment reports and project proposals;  Reports on the progress of the programme and its outcomes against the set objectives;  Manages the respective teams of the Somali Red Crescent Society (SRCS) that are involved in the implementation of the EcoSec emergency and livelihood interventions;  Establishes and maintains contacts with the relevant stakeholders at the community, district and regional levels;  Contributes to the annual planning exercise of the EcoSec department for the assigned regions.

Your Profile  University degree in Agriculture, Economics, Animal Production, Veterinary Science or related fields;  At least 4 years’ work experience in a similar field;  Team leadership skills;  Very good analytical and communication skills;  Fluent in written and spoken English and Somali;  Good knowledge of political, social and cultural affairs of the assigned regions; We Offer  A dynamic and challenging work environment in the humanitarian and international environment;  Training and development opportunities;  A monthly gross salary of USD 1452 plus secondary benefits based on the ICRC Somalia Compensation and Benefits framework; How To Apply Apply by sending your cover letter and CV addressed to the Human Resources Manager, ICRC Somalia Delegation, on the email address [email protected]. Your cover letter must indicate your current salary and your expected salary range. The closing date is 27th December 2017. Please indicate the position title in the subject line of your email message. NOTE THAT ONLY EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Any enquiries about the position should be addressed to [email protected].