TVET Project Officer based in Mogadishu – Somalia-National Position

Position Title: TVET Project Officer

Reporting to: TVET Project Manager

Duty Station: Mogadishu-Somalia

Position Status: locally hired position-National

Area of Operation: Somalia

Employment period: Starting in March 2026, 10 months with the possibility of extension

Background:

FCA is Finland’s largest development co-operation organization and the second biggest organization in Finland working in humanitarian aid. FCA is a founding member of the international aid alliance of churches, ACT Alliance. We seek positive change by supporting the most vulnerable people in fragile contexts. We specialize in supporting local communities’ right to peace, livelihoods and quality education. Qualified and interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic affiliation are encouraged to apply for the vacancy.

In Somalia FCA has been working under a right to peace thematic areas since 2008 including governance and reconciliation projects and later has expanded in quality education (R2QE) thematic area.

Primary purpose of the position:

To provide technical and operational support to the Badbaado – Skills for Resilience and Green Economy in Somalia project, ensuring effective and inclusive delivery of green TVET training (solar, CSA, waste management), youth employment pathways, business incubation, and community engagement.

Main tasks:

Project Implementation & Coordination

• Support planning, implementation, and follow-up of all project activities under the guidance of the Project Manager.
• Assist in coordinating solar energy, climate‑smart agriculture (CSA), and waste‑management training modules with TVET centers.
• Ensure smooth logistics arrangements for training, field visits, distributions, and community sessions.
• Monitor progress in the field and provide timely updates to the Project Manager.

Community Engagement & Beneficiary Selection

• Conduct community mobilization and outreach for women, youth, IDPs، and PwDs.
• Support transparent and inclusive beneficiary selection processes.
• Organize awareness sessions on climate action, green skills, and livelihood opportunities.

Private-sector Linkages

• Liaise with solar companies, farms, workshops, recycling businesses, and microfinance institutions.
• Facilitate internship, apprenticeship, and job-placement opportunities.

Monitoring, Reporting & Documentation

• Collect training attendance, pre/post test data, internship tracking, and job-placement information.
• Prepare activity reports, field visit reports, and case stories.
• Support MEAL team in baseline, endline, tracer study, and KAP surveys.
• Ensure proper documentation of all activities, photos, and beneficiary lists**.**

Safeguarding, Protection, and Accountability

• Ensure all activities comply with FCA Safeguarding and PSEAH policies.
• Identify and report safeguarding concerns immediately.
• Support implementation of CRM/FRM mechanisms during activities.
• Ensure safe programming principles are respected at all levels.

Experience:

• Minimum 2–4 years of experience in TVET, renewable energy, agriculture, livelihood, or youth programming.
• Technical knowledge in at least one: solar PV, CSA, waste management, or business incubation.
• Experience working with communities, women groups, youth, IDPs, and PwDs.
• Strong skills in coordination, reporting, and field facilitation.
• Good understanding of Somalia/Somaliland context.
• Good English (oral/written).
• University diploma or degree in renewable energy, electrical, agriculture, environmental studies, or development studies.

FCA has zero tolerance concerning aid diversion and illegal actions and may screen applicants against international lists to ensure due diligence and compliance with Anti-money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism requirements.

FCA has a Safeguarding policy and zero tolerance against child abuse and sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH), and participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By applying, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

FCA is certified against the Core Humanitarian Standard on Quality and Accountability (CHS).

How to apply

Application process:

Please apply by using the link below no later than 1st March 2026. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Only candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted to proceed with the written test.

Link: https://fca.rekrytointi.com/paikat/index.php?jid=879&key=bTEj2YRntwo6D3w0&o=A_RJ