Somalia Program Officer at American Friends Service Committee (AFSC)

Reporting to the Somalia Country Representative and based at ARO, the PO will support implement a donor funded peace building program in South Central Somalia

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement a three-year donor funded program targeting youth in South central Somalia
• Develop and implement an outreach and advocacy engagement strategy to respond to issues affecting Somali youth.
• Articulate AFSC’s values and principles including its commitment to peace and nonviolent approaches to social justice and peacebuilding among Somali youth.
• Provide support to efforts toward creating spaces and learning circles for youth interaction through exchange visits, networking and workshops.
• Supports the application of M&E with partners to include, among others, the review of data collection tools or strategies, the review and writing of partner reports, contributions to new project proposals, and the provision of sessions on M&E concepts and approaches.
• Technically supporting AFSC Somalia Program Partners to improve in their deliveries of program services to their targeted population with greater impact and effectiveness.
• Regular field visit to the partner on monitory and support visits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field preferably Peace Studies, Conflict Transformation, Peace building.
• 3 years’ experience working in Somalia or Somalia related work elsewhere. Commitment to AFSC’s mission and values