Climate Change Advocacy Field Monitor-Open to Somali Nationals Only

JOB DESCRIPTION

LWF World Service is the humanitarian and development arm of the Lutheran World Federation. We are a widely international recognized with over 20 countries. We seek to bring people of all backgrounds together in the common quest for justice, peace, and reconciliation in an increasingly complex and fragmented world.

A commitment to the human rights of every individual, regardless of their status, guides our work, actions, and operations. We are particularly known for our timely, compassionate, and professional humanitarian work, and for our field presence in hard-to-reach areas. Our work is people-cantered and community- based. Above all, we work with the most vulnerable, and in order to claim and uphold their rights, we engage proactively with local government and community structures.

Our partners in Kenya Somalia Program include: The European Commission (ECHO), the US Government (BPRM), WFP, UNICEF and UNHCR, CLWR, ALWS, Act CoS, Bread for the World (BftW), GNC with whom we are key implementing partners.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The main purpose of the Climate Change Advocacy Field Monitor role in Kismayu is to promote community resilience to climate change by empowering local populations, particularly those in vulnerable situations such as Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps.

DUTIES OF CLIMATE CHANGE ADVOCACY FIELD MONITOR

·    Work directly with local communities to raise awareness about climate issues, advocacy efforts, gather feedback and ensure the voices of the most affected by climate change are heard in policy discussions.

·      Conduct training sessions and workshops to empower community members with knowledge about climate change and advocacy techniques helping to build local capacity.

·    Collaborate with stakeholders including government agencies, NGOs and community organizations to promote climate advocacy efforts.

·        Mentor community leaders and activists within IDP camps to enhance their advocacy skills and empower them to lead climate initiatives.

·        Conduct regular assessments of affected areas to document changes and impacts.

·        Assist in developing and implementing advocacy campaigns aimed at influencing climate legislation.

·        Develop programs to engage youth in climate action and advocacy, fostering their leadership and participation in local initiatives.

·        Gather data on environmental conditions, community impacts and the effectiveness of climate policies and initiatives.

Skills and Qualifications

·   Certificate/Diploma in Environmental Science, Social Sciences, Development Studies or International Relation, Mass Communication or any related field.

·      2 years of experience in environmental advocacy, conducting field assessment and engaging with affected communities.

·   An impeccable professional standard of ethics as well as the willingness and ability to implement accountability activities within the LWF World Service is essential.

·        The candidate should be well versed with the local context.

COMPETENCIES

·        Strong verbal and written communication skills for engaging diverse audiences and conveying complex information clearly.

·        Ability to listen to community concerns and feedback, fostering trust and collaborative relationships.

·        Skills in advocating for community interests and negotiating with various stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.

·        Understanding and respect for local customs and traditions to engage effectively with communities.

·        Mobilizing community members, building coalitions, and facilitating participation in advocacy efforts.

·        Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to identify challenges and develop practical solutions.

·        Ability to create and maintain relationships with NGOs, government agencies, and community organizations.

·        Fluent in written and spoken English and Somali languages.

·        Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

Personal Attributes

·  Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, community members, and stakeholders to achieve common goals.

·  Strong dedication to environmental issues and a desire to promote sustainable practices.

·  Understanding and valuing the experiences and needs of vulnerable communities, particularly in IDP camps.

·  Commitment to ethical practices and transparency in advocacy efforts and community interactions.

·  High level of integrity, commitments and professional responsibility.

·  Ability to tolerate and respect for cultural and religious diversity in the work place.

·   Good communication and presentation skills.

·  A good team player with high degree of initiative, flexibility and tolerance.

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

LWF Kenya- Somalia Program is an equal opportunity employer, irrespective of gender, race or religious affiliation. LWF/WS is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for humanitarian agencies. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect the organization’s commitment to the prevention of abuse and exploitation of beneficiaries. 

Throughout its recruitment processes for any job position, LWF does not ask for any fees, and applicants should not pay any money to anyone. We advise the public to exercise due diligence when applying for employment with LWF and when asked to pay any money to anyone to secure a job with us. Such instances are cases of fraud and should be reported to us immediately through email at complaints.kenyasomalia@lutheranworld.org or at our toll-free contact 0800721270.