Community Liaison Officer (CLO)

Are you a dedicated and community-focused individual looking for an opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of those affected by violence and insecurity? Join MAG (Mines Advisory Group) Somalia in the role of Community Liaison Officer (CLO).

About MAG (Mines Advisory Group)

MAG’s Vision: A safe future for women, men, and children affected by violence, conflict, and insecurity. We strive to create communities where people’s rights are upheld, and where they can live with dignity, choice, and freedom from fear due to mines, explosive remnants of war (ERW), and the impact of small arms and light weapons and ammunition.

MAG’s Mission: To save lives and build safer futures, MAG uses its core skills to remove mines and ERW, as well as reduce the impact of small arms, light weapons, and ammunition on people and communities. Our approach emphasizes working closely with and for communities because, for us, “it’s all about people.”

MAG’s Values: Our values guide our daily actions, and we encourage our team to embody these values in their behaviour and actions:

• DETERMINED: We work with purpose.
• EXPERT: Through excellence and expertise, we build trust.
• INTEGRITY: We strive to do the right thing.
• COMPASSION: People come first in everything we do.
• INCLUSIVE: We value diversity.

Overview of Role

As a Community Liaison Officer (CLO) at MAG Somalia/Somaliland, your role is pivotal in implementing MAG’s Small Arms and Light Weapons Risk Education (SALW RE) program across Somaliland. This role involves regular travel, including overnight and multi-day trips, to carry out these vital activities.

Key Responsibilities

Community Engagement and Data Collection:

• Liaise with affected communities, local authorities, government bodies, NGOs, INGOs, and other relevant stakeholders in the assigned governorate to gather and provide essential information for operational planning.
• Deliver targeted Small Arms Light Weapons risk education sessions.
• Provide training and support to key individuals to enable them to implement SALW RE activities in at-risk communities.
• Field test resources, including SALWRE materials, prioritization tools, and equipment, as instructed.
• Report the progress of activities to the Community Liaison Team Leader (CLTL).
• Record the impact of projects and the need for future work by collecting case studies, photographs, videos, needs assessments, and evaluation reports.
• Fulfil any other duties requested by the CLTL.

General Responsibilities:

• Work within the framework of MAG’s core values, promoting its ethos and mission statement.
• Collaborate with colleagues to achieve program and department business plan objectives.
• Ensure familiarity with and adhere to all MAG policies and procedures, staying informed about MAG activities.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the post as required.

Essential Requirements:

• Fluent in local languages with basic to intermediate English.
• 3 – 5 years of experience in a similar role, with transferable skills.
• Excellent networking skills and problem-solving ability.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Self-motivated, flexible, and enthusiastic.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interactions with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Proficiency in the Somali language is essential for effective communication with the local communities and authorities.

Desirable Qualities:

• Familiarity with Somali culture.
• Experience in using participatory techniques to gather information in at-risk communities.
• Ability and willingness to travel for extended periods as required.