Program Officer, Somalia
Responsible for:Livelihood, Faith
Communities, and Peace building
Reports to: Somalia Programme Coordinator
Duty Station:Nairobi, Kenya (with travel
to Somalia)
Period of Contract: One year with opportunity for extension
Purpose of position
The post holder will join a
team based in Nairobi, which oversees the overall program in Somalia headed by
the Somalia Programme Coordinator.
The Somalia Programme is
part of the NCA Area Representation Office based in Nairobi, which is headed by
the Area Representative for Somalia and Kenya.
Background
NCA works for the
attainment and full realization of peoples’ basic rights through the
development of local capacities and initiatives.
NCA’s program in Somalia
has greatly expanded and includes emergency humanitarian interventions as well
as long term development projects. NCA’s focus areas have been the Gedo region,
the State of Puntland and in the Afgoye corridor of Mogadishu.
Main Responsibilities of
post holder
- Taking
leadership in the respective thematic areas
- Monitoring
and reporting on designated program areas and partners
- Attending
cluster forums/trainings and meetings
- Building
capacities of staff of partner organizations
- Working in
close collaboration with the Somalia Programme Financial Controller to
ensure reporting compliance
- Supervising
thematic implementation of the project
- Organizing
thematic partner meetings
- Preparing
and submitting thematic quality reports to Somalia Programme Coordinator
- Advising the
Somalia Programme Coordinator on new program development issues
- Ensuring
cross-cutting issues are handled in accordance with NCA’s Global Strategy
- Ensuring
that projects achieve minimum standards during implementation
Job requirements:
Education:
- Bachelor’s
degree in Social/Development studies or related fields.
- Background
in sustainable livelihoods and peace building desired.
Experience:
- At least 5
years in project management within NGO working environment.
- Understanding
of the context in Somalia would be an added advantage.
Skills: Demonstrable skills in
leadership, proposal and report writing, facilitation & training,
monitoring and evaluation, and proficiency in the use of word processing,
spreadsheet and internet.
Language: Excellent written and spoken English.
The successful candidate
will be expected to have a proper understanding, interpretation and commitment
to NCA’s vision, mission, values and strategies.
Knowledge of the 2010 HAP Standard in Accountability and Quality Management would be an advantage.
NCA upholds the right of
equal opportunity, and qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Applicants who meet the
requirements and qualifications outlined above, should submit an application
letter and a detailed C.V., indicating current and expected remuneration by
e-mail to:
Vacancies.Ncakenya@nca.no.
by Wednesday, 18th July 2012.
Only short listed
candidates will be contacted for interview.
