Organization: Adeso : African Development Solutions
Position Title:Deputy Program Director / Engineer Team Leader
Reporting to:Program Director
Program/ Duty station
MDG
Initiative for Somalia: Reducing hunger and food insecurity in Puntland region
through improved and sustainable use of rangeland resources – Garowe with
frequent field visits throughout Somalia and Nairobi HQ
Duration: 5 years
Starting date: 1st February 2013
Organizational Context
Adeso,
formerly known as Horn Relief, is an expanding and vibrant African based
international development and humanitarian organization.
At
Adeso, we work with African communities who are yet to realize their full
potential; working inside these communities to create environments in which
Africans can thrive.
Our
belief that economic, social and environmental security is the bedrock of a
healthy community drives the nature and intent of our programming.
We work
to prevent and overcome situations that adversely affect community well-being
by: reinvigorating the economy, developing skills for life and work, providing
humanitarian aid, and influencing policy.
For the
past 20 years we have strengthened rural livelihoods through environmental
awareness, training, technology transfer and innovative humanitarian projects
in pursuit of a peaceful, self-reliant, and greener future. Currently, Adeso
has programs in Somalia, Kenya and South Sudan.
Our
current donor portfolio includes the European Commission, USAID, SIDA, CIDA,
UNICEF, and the Government of Netherlands, among others. Adeso is an exciting
and dynamic organization experiencing managed rapid growth. It offers sound
employment conditions with opportunities for personal growth and development.
Website: www.adesoafrica.org
Position Summary
Adeso
is seeking to fill the following position for an European Union (EU) funded
project starting on 1st February 2013.
The MDG
Initiative for Somalia: Reducing Hunger and Food Insecurity in Puntland Region
through Improved and Sustainable Use of Rangeland Resources. The proposed
action seeks to reduce hunger and food insecurity by improving rangeland
conditions in Puntland regions of Somalia.
The
program will improve the state of natural resources management through
implementation of land rehabilitation and restoration work on degraded
rangelands, improving sustainable use of natural resources through community
based range management programs.
The
program will integrate environmental consideration into all economic planning
and programming activities in the region and galvanize community support for
environmental protection and sustainable use of resources.
The
action will also improve the capacity of the communities to avert
resource-based conflicts and to protect the rangeland resources through
implementation of local customary laws, establishment of community based
environmental courts and by strengthening communities to prevent misuse of
natural resources at local level.
Furthermore,
the action will support development of alternative source of energy that can
create jobs and reduce current dependency on firewood and charcoal.
Awareness
raising campaign branded as “stewardship Puntland” will also be launched to
sensitize both rural and urban communities on environmental issues and to in
still general public sense of ownership and stewardship of the environment.
Position Purpose
- Deputy Program
Director/Engineer Team Leader will be responsible for overall strategic
leadership and oversight to the project.
- Primarily
responsible for the smooth day to day aspects of the project, ensuring
smooth implementation and compliance with all Donor regulations and
reporting requirements
- Highly sensitive
to the dynamics of the region and continue to identify innovative
solutions through a combination of integrated programming and strategic
partnerships.
- Ensure timely
and efficient delivery of project’s results.
- Be responsible
for coordinating partners, project planning and review, stakeholder
engagement, financial and people management, and donor reporting.
- Under the
Program Director is responsible for managing 5 multi-year programs based
in Garowe in Puntland.
- Provide the
vision and leadership in Program administration and is responsible overall
Program implementation ensuring high quality performance.
- Maximizes budget
resources and personnel development and remains flexible in a continually
changing environment
Specific Roles and Responsibilities
Vision, Leadership and Strategy
- Assist the
Program Director and the Country Director with strategic planning and
technical direction of NRM MDG programming to guarantee program impact and
institutional growth.
- Maintain a
central role in developing Adeso’ program strategy.
- Participate in
Adeso strategic planning processes and ensure key humanitarian and longer
term development issues are prioritized.
- Supervise and
provide strategic and technical guidance to project team in a range of
Natural Resources Management interventions as outlined in the program
document, ensure synchrony and collaboration between technical staff
within the program and externally from the various partner organizations
and work with them to bring ideas, findings, and lessons learned to
project leadership and the donor agency;
- Provide day to
day and ongoing supervision and support to the Team of the MDG Initiative
for Somalia-NRM programs revising and following the program work plan,
program documents and implementation strategy;
- Develop
relationships and sets up meetings with stakeholders to identify needs and
empower clients to develop effective strategies to enhance their success.
This includes the development of partnerships to leverage maximum impact
and ensure maximum sustainability of initiatives.
- Oversee
management of implementation and make regular visits to ensure that
interventions remain on track through program documentation mechanisms and
ensure that monitoring outputs are well presented for internal and
external learning.
- Document and
disseminate project achievements and lessons on a timely basis; Organize s
- Look for
opportunities for staff development and organize trainings and workshops.
- Manage the
project budget and allocate resources according to the approved budget
within Adeso and donor regulations.
- Create an
organizational culture of professionalism, accountability, responsibility
and quality of service.
Commitment to Quality Program and Staff Development
- Assist in the
recruitment and training of program and support staff to ensure quality
and capacity for the successful implementation of activities;
- Overall
responsibility for the quality of program and plans developed by Adeso
core team members;
- Establish
leadership, direction and personal credibility of Somalia-based staff;
implement and maintain a clearly understood chain of authority and
accountability.
- Assist Human
Resources to maintain adequate staffing consistent with Adeso policies,
including current position descriptions for all positions under the project,
personnel orientation and professional development plans, personnel
evaluation systems, field personnel policy manual, and personnel grievance
procedure system.
- Manage with an
emphasis on excellence and achievement; encourage a team culture of learning,
creativity, innovation and incorporate staff development strategies and
performance management systems into team building process.
Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting
- Ensure programs
are based on sound design principles, including need assessments and
baselines that impact oriented and evidence based. Ensure program teams
are responsible and capable of conducting on-going program monitoring and
strategic evaluation.
- Establish an
M&E system to document evidence of project activities and impact, in
accordance with existing Adeso MEL guidelines. Reflect on actions and
progress to inform future action. View all situations as an opportunity to
develop knowledge and “lessons learned”.
- Oversee
monitoring of project implementation, results and impact. Design monitoring
plans and strategies which predict and monitor increased income of
small-scale livestock producers which are plausibly attributable to
program interventions.
- Establish and
maintain effective and timely program/ grant reporting systems for all
donors. Write reports for donors in line with progress against stated
outcome.
Representation & Diplomacy
- Work closely
with the EU, Government of Puntland (particularly Mowet), and other
critical counterparts, to ensure the project effectively complies with the
EU and Government of Puntland objectives;
- Oversee the
activities of and relationships with partners. Review and alter contracts
as necessary in relation to performance and objectives.
- Develop and
nurture culturally sensitive internal and external relationships and
networks to ensure optimum communication and program success.
- Build strong
constituencies to include Adeso headquarters and regional teams,
international and local NGOs, government officials, donor community
officials, vendors, media and the general public.
- Participate
regularly in a variety of external forums/workshops/conference/sector
coordination meetings to proactively engage and share best practices and
findings of the project with the greater government and development
community initiatives.
Fiscal, Compliance Management and Accountability
- Coordinate
budget; manage budget within approved spending levels and assist in the
development of cash flow projections and spending plans.
- Provide
oversight of all project operations and reporting, ensuring compliance
with EU requirements and regulations;
- Exercise sound
judgment to ensure program expenses are reasonable, allowable and prudent.
- Ensure all
program funds are spent in accordance with donor rules and regulations
including private funds.
- Ensure all Adeso
administration, logistical, human resources and financial procedures are
followed in relation to implementation of grants.
- Assist with
security monitoring to ensure Adeso staff, assets and partners are able to
work securely and visit regularly.
- Oversee the
submission of monthly expenditures forecasts, expenditure surpluses and
deficits to the Finance Director and Program Director to allow program
adjustments to be made in a timely fashion;
- Responsible for
timely preparation of annual work plans and reports to the Program
Director for donor reporting.
Accountability to Beneficiaries
- Ensure the
program is implemented in ways responsive to the communities, in line with
Adeso principles, values, strategic plans, and following Adeso and donor
compliance procedures;
- Ensure that
project activities are meeting beneficiaries and stakeholder expectations
and that project results are pro-actively disseminated;
- Guarantee
community involvement at all phases of the project (identification,
design, implementation, and monitoring) to ensure the development of
community ownership for the projects.
Technical Compliance/ Engineering
- Ensure
compliance with the policy and legislative requirements of EU as
stipulated under the Agreement;
- Promotion of
information on basic Natural Resource Management issues as well as
conservation practices.
- Conduct detailed
Natural Resource Management surveys, identify needs and assist in
rehabilitation design and implementation of program.
- Ensuring
construction of projects in accordance with approved designs and training
of community members and stakeholders on proper operation and maintenance
of the Natural Resources.
Skills and Qualifications
- Masters degree
in natural resource management, forestry, watershed management, soil and
water engineering, agriculture, renewable energy or a social science or
associated field with a minimum of five years practical international
experience is ideal;
- Minimum three to
Five year's experience managing EU programs in Africa;
- Excellent
representational and communication skills, written and oral proficiency in
English, and verbal communication skills in one or more local languages;
Somali language skills a plus;
- Proven ability
to work well with multi-level stakeholders; strong interpersonal skills;
Experience in developing program work-plans, developing program budgets,
managing program implementation, managing staff, and field and managing
short-term technical assistance;
- Strong field
experience in managing multiple programs, and staff, with an emphasis on remote
staffing;
- Previous
experience working in the Horn of Africa and/or knowledge of the region is
preferred;
- Experience
working in an insecure environment and security knowledge is essential;
- Familiarity with
EU policies and procedures desired;
- Demonstrated
leadership, supervision, and communication skills;
- A team player
with visionary leadership
- Good
interpersonal skills as well as networking, flexibility and
innovativeness;
Application Process
This is
a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated
professional.
If you
would like to join this dynamic team and be part of building resilience and
economic growth in Africa, please submit your application to
jobs.somalia@adesoafrica.org, quoting the position in the email subject matter,
by 15th January 2013.
Each
application should be addressed to the Human Resources Manager and include the
following:
- An updated CV;
and
- An application
letter which should include remuneration requirements and contact
information for three work-related referees
Applications
not including all of the above information will not be reviewed.
Only
short-listed candidates will be contacted. Adeso is an equal opportunity
employer
