The International Committee
of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organisation
with the exclusively humanitarian mission to protect the lives and dignity of
victims of war and internal violence and to provide them with assistance.
The ICRC’s Somalia
Delegation in Nairobi implements the institution’s humanitarian activities in
Somalia.
Administrator (Flying)
Based in Somalia
The ICRC Somalia Delegation
in Nairobi is seeking for an experienced and highly motivated person to fill
the above mentioned position.
This position is a full
time position starting immediately.
Job Profile:
The “Flying” Administrator
forms part of the Administration team working under the supervision of the
Somalia Head of Administration.
The incumbent will be
responsible to provide advice, as well as to support the Delegation’s
strategies on diverse issues related to the implementation of Office and
Residence Management in the domain of Administration and Finance in
Somalia.
These duties require an
in-depth knowledge of Administration and Finance procedures as well guest
hospitality.
Responsibilities:
- Will be
based in Somalia (mainly in Mogadishu) and work within the frame of the
Administration department with regular support mission towards other
offices in Somalia as well to the Delegation in Nairobi;
- Giving
support and working in close collaboration with the Regional Field Officer
Coordinators based in the different regions of Somalia
- Ensure that
administrative files are executed in the respect of given procedures.
- Organize and
supervise the office and residence structures (Welcome service as well hospitality
management of the guestrooms)
- Supervise,
coaches and evaluate staff working in the Administration department.
- Follows up
expenses related to administrative department, reporting
- Contribute
and proposes alternative solutions to improve existing structure (like
cost efficiency, admin. Procedures).
- Ensures the
communication flow on Administration matters within the office
Minimum requirements:
- University
degree in Business Administration and other related fields.
- Minimum 3
years work experience in a similar field
- Excellent
command of English and Somali languages
- Team
leadership skills
- Very good
analytical skills
- Sense of
organisation
- Confirmed
capacity to work independently
- Good
knowledge of the geographically assigned environment
- Good
computer skills
Other requirements:
- Experience
in humanitarian work.
- Experience
in Hotel Management an asset
- Good
interpersonal, reporting and writing skills
- Ability to
work independently and in a team
- Flexibility
and willingness to travel in Somalia and to spend some periods in the
field.
Interested
persons (of Somali nationality or origin), with the required background and
experience are invited to submit their application to the Head of Human
Resources on the address below, before 28th February 2013.
Please include: Copies of
ID papers, detailed curriculum vitae, current and expected remuneration and
contact details of three referees.
Please note that only
short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing will lead to
automatic disqualification.
International Committee of
the Red Cross, Somalia Delegation,
Denis Pritt Road,
P.O.Box 73226,
Nairobi, 00200, Kenya:
E-mail: nai_hr@icrc.org
