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ACTED NGO Jobs in Kenya


ACTED NGO Jobs in Kenya  

1. AMEU Assistants (4 positions)
Department: AMEU
Direct hierarchy: AMEU Officer
Contract duration: Six Months
Location: 2 x Kismayo 2 x Elwak
Starting date: September 2014
Responsibilities:


  • Assist the AMEU officer to prepare and implement monitoring and evaluations plans to measure project progress and impact indicators
  • Assist in planning and conducting field level data collection and project monitoring using different techniques including household surveys, market data collection, focus group discussion, key informative interviews, etc. Conduct training and supervision of enumerator teams , including checking questionnaires for reliability and consistency
  • Support the implementation and evaluation of the feedback response mechanism Conduct quantitative data entry and recording of qualitative field notes and conducting quality checking and cleaning of data
  • Support analysis of qualitative and quantitative data, writing reports to inform programme development and implementation
  • Improve AMEU process and procedures including data collection skills, data quality, analysis and report writing
  • Develop case studies, success stories and lessons learnt papers
  • Perform any other task assigned by the manager. Qualifications/Required skills:
  • Diploma in a social science or related field; Degree in social sciences or related field is preferred; at least one year experience in working with International NGO in the similar level.
  • Experience in participatory assessments, monitoring and evaluation, data processing and analysis
  • Good contextual knowledge of local issues, community priorities, social and cultural constraints and realities
  • Ability to organize and train field teams
  • Reliable, honest and sincere work attitude
  • Good communication and inter-personal skills
  • Ability to coordinate with other departments.
  • Highly motivated and ability to work with culturally diverse groups of people;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective and working relationships.
  • Experience and willingness to travel within Somalia areas where ACTED is active.
  • Excellent communication skills, personal, calm and good sense of humor Fluent in written and spoken Somali and English
  • Proven ability to handle large and varied workloads, and deal constructively with stress 2. AMEU Officers(2 positions)
    Department: AME
    Direct hierarchy: AMEU Manager
    Contract duration: Six Months
    Location: 1 x Kismayo
    1 x Elwak
    Starting date: September 2014
    Responsibilities:
  • Develop AME project monitoring and evaluation plans, M&E tools, data collection tools and methodologies specific to field projects.
  • Facilitate and coordinate the collection of accurate, reliable and useful data for project implementation and development.
  • Daily supervision of AMEU field teams to ensure field monitoring, evaluation and other AME tasks are followed.
  • Check and ensure data collection, identify problem areas and recommend solutions.
  • Compile AME reports and in collaboration with the Database officer/Data Analyst and analyse AME findings.
  • Updating work plans and AME tasks for all field teams.
  • Support the field teams in collection of monthly market data (food baskets) and compile into comparative reports.
  • Forecast AMEU team finance, logistics and administrative (FLAT) needs in advance of activities planned.
  • Oversee quick and accurate reporting of monitoring results to ensure ACTED, donors and other organizations can build upon successes and lessons learnt during program.
  • Provide technical assistance to Somalia project team in developing strategic and implementation plans in design process.
  • Develop/consolidate key indicators and subsequently incorporate them in all agreements and amendments under the projects.
  • Ensure transparent and accountable participation of project beneficiaries in AME activities.
  • Provide internal ACTED reporting as required for the coordination team.
  • Any other duty that may be assigned by the manager. Qualifications/Skills/Profile Required
  • Degree/ Higher Diploma in Sociology, Community Development, Statistics, or related field.
  • Extensive experience of social research methods to conduct monitoring and evaluation for humanitarian and development initiatives/interventions. Knowledge and experience of participatory rural appraisal methods an asset.
  • Excellent analytical skills in order to interpret qualitative and quantitative data and discern useful recommendations for programme implementation and development.
  • Statistical analysis including use of SPSS and Excel for data analysis;
  • At least 3 years of work experience in a similar field; former experience with humanitarian organizations is an asset.
  • Somalia National with good English communications skills (both oral and written) and ability to travel to Kenya and other Somalia bases where ACTED is operational.
  • Strong team player of high integrity, pleasant personality, ability to work under least supervision and meet strict deadlines.
  • Computer literate and with excellent IT Knowledge.
  • Strong people management and leadership skills 3. Security Coordinator
    Department: Coordination
    Direct hierarchy: Kenya/Somalia Country Director
    Contract duration: Six Months (with possible extension)
    Location: Nairobi – with frequent travels to Somalia and Kenya field offices
    Starting date: September 2014
    Main objective:
  • To provide overall leadership and management of security procedures, protocols and systems in ACTED’s Kenya and Somalia bases. This includes but is not limited to: Compound security; travel SOPs; base set-ups and security reviews; and security management.
  • The role will require active management of security processes, technical management of a Security Officer in Somalia and an advisory role for all bases.
  • The Security Coordinator will work closely with the Kenya and Somalia Coordinators, as well as with the logistics department on the procurement of essential security items and processes, systems and procedures for travel etc. Responsibilities:
  • To regularly assess and analyse the security situation, identify and implement appropriate risk mitigation measure in Nairobi and in all ACTED areas of intervention in Kenya and Somalia.
  • To technically supervise field security officers and focal points. Daily security check-in with the field security focal points recorded in the Security Monitoring Plan.
  • To participate in relevant meetings and build a strong network of contacts in Kenya and Somalia.
  • Adjust security procedures and revise security plan as needed and ensure their implementation in coordination with the field coordinators and their security focal points (ex. staff movements, communication, clearance, etc.)
  • Oversee the implementation of security and safety measures as stated in ACTED Security Plan or decided with the Country Director and with the Kenya and Somalia Coordinator.
  • Provide security briefing to staff as needed and ensure that all staffs adhere to security policies and procedures. This includes briefing to all newly recruited staff joining ACTED
  • In collaboration with the Coordination team develop security procedures, SOPs and field security briefings for new arrivals with the field security focal points.
  • Advise on security equipment and on premises, conduct periodic security assessment of the same and advice on improvements and solutions appropriately.
  • Advise Coordination on security matters for project development, implementation and routine work.
  • If possible, advise on humanitarian access negotiation
  • Provide training and capacity building for staff members in order to increase the level of technical ability and skills in terms of safety and security. Ensure that staff members are proficient in the use of safety and security equipment, including communications equipment, vehicle emergency equipment and personal security safeguards required for work in the field.
  • Facilitate security clearances for areas where required.
  • Provide advice on the security of transportation and logistics.
  • Responsible for complying with all the reporting requirements within the various sub departments to the country department team, HQ as well as donor requirements within the FLAT process.
  • Ensure proper filing/file maintenance of security related documents.
  • Manage all compound security and reporting from bases on agreed time-frames.
  • Develop security guard training tools for Kenya and Somalia and security equipment maintenance check-lists / calendars.
  • This position will require frequent travel to ACTED’s areas of intervention in Kenya and Somalia. Qualifications/Skills Required
  • A minimum of three years relevant experience on security, preferably at a management position, in an INGO.
  • Good understanding of the Somalia context.
  • Strong analytical skills (context, people …)
  • Flexibility/pragmatism and dynamism/commitment.
  • Good understanding of security procedures and equipment.
  • In-depth knowledge of security management and risk management.
  • Excellent resistance to stressful situations.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective work relations at all levels,
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to manage varied workloads, and deal constructively with stress and working long hours.
  • Proven ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and work with limited supervision, pro-active and a good team-player.
  • A commitment to documented systems and procedures.
  • Computer literate
  • Capacity to build a maintain a strong professional network 4. Head of Operations
    Department: Coordination
    Direct hierarchy: Somalia Coordinator
    Contract duration: Six Months
    Location: Mogadishu
    Starting date: September 2014
    Main objective:
  • Under the direct supervision of the Somalia Coordinator, he/she is responsible for overseeing the overall functions of the Mogadishu office and all field bases.
  • This includes oversight of all office functions, compliance processes and human resource management.
  • All field based staff will report directly to the Head of Operations (HoO) who will be the focal contact for the Nairobi office on strategic, office or program related issues.
  • This is a senior position with a great deal of responsibility and opportunity as ACTED’s programs continue to expand. Under the direction of the Somalia Coordinator, the HoO will take a lead on coordination of the Somalia operations. S/he will also provide input into the strategic direction of ACTED’s programming and initiate processes for exploring further areas of intervention.
  • This is an exciting post at a time of expansion for ACTED’s activities for a highly driven, professional, structured and organised leader with high attention to detail and a commitment to capacity development of Somali nationals.
  • The successful candidate will be passionate about providing humanitarian assistance to the most vulnerable and have an uncompromising commitment to transparency and accountability. Responsibilities:
  • Coordinate office functions and ensure operations of Somalia field offices are in compliance with ACTED policies and requirements.
  • Directly supervise and provide overall leadership to the Somalia team under the guidance of the Somalia Coordinator.
  • Provide operational guidance to Somalia field offices and facilitate coordination between departments toward common objectives.
  • Ensure ACTED programs are implemented with full transparency and accountability to both donors and communities.
  • Ensure that all activities are monitored, and key performance indicators reported on a regular basis to achieve the set objectives.
  • Travel to field bases and provide strong leadership on program when necessary.
  • Travel to field bases and ensure all compliance procedures are being followed and that human resources match/meet the needs of program activities.
  • Ensure weekly, monthly and other technical reports and are submitted to relevant managers on timely manner and provide operational support to all other major project deliverables.
  • Provide support to technical support departments to ensure best practices and ACTED’s policies and procedures are being followed, including: HR; Finance; Security; Programs; Logistics and Procurement.
  • Oversee overall day to day operations of ACTED Somalia field staff in planning, systems and controls.
  • Play a significant role in long-term planning for ACTED’s field operations, including initiatives toward operational excellence and increased presence according to needs of communities.
  • Facilitate and coordinate teams in the set-up of new offices and bases as required.
  • Maintain a professional culture and positive working atmosphere focused on teamwork and shared responsibilities.
  • Provide leadership and structure to team/departments to ensure functions are being fulfilled and work conducted in an efficient and effective manner.
  • Provide recommendations to the Somalia Coordinator on developing office and personnel structures toward more effective and efficient operations. Qualifications/Required skills:
  • Somali national.
  • A competent professional with experience in management, coordination of field offices, HR, logistics and finance processes.
  • Capacity building and ability to guide and delegate responsibilities effectively.
  • At minimum of 3 years direct experience in operations management.
  • Adaptive management and intercultural, communication skills; experience with managing cultural differences.
  • Dedication to ACTED’s mission and oriented to its goals and vision for assisting the most vulnerable.
  • Strong background and work experience in Finance, HR, and Logistics.
  • A responsible and independent work attitude.
  • Excellent computer skills and proficient in excel, word, outlook, and access.
  • Fluent in both Somalia and English
  • Knowledge and experience in organizational effectiveness and operations management implementing best practices.
  • Demonstrated leadership and vision in managing staff groups and major projects or initiatives.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style.
  • A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace.
  • Excellent people manager, open to direction and collaborative work style and commitment to get the job done.
  • Leadership, supervision and decision making skills are required.
  • Ability to challenge and debate issues of importance to the organization.
  • Ability to look at situations from several points of view.
  • Appreciation and commitment to line management structures and systematic and structured approaches to management.
  • Commitment to accountability, transparency and strict documentation of compliance procedures. 5. Beneficiary Engagement Coordinator
    Department: Program
    Direct hierarchy: Somalia Coordinator
    Contract duration: Six Months (with possible extension)
    Location: Nairobi – with travel to Somalia
    Starting date: September 2014
    Main objective:
  • Under the direct supervision of the Somalia Coordinator, he/she is responsible for ensuring ACTED continuously engage in meaningful two-way dialogue with communities it serves.
  • The Beneficiary Engagement Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring the implementation and management of a complaints mechanism, pro-active engagement with project beneficiaries and ensuring issues, questions and complaints are followed up in a meaningful and genuine manner.
  • This is a new role and suited to a dynamic, committed and hard-working individual who embraces innovation and the development of new initiatives.
  • The successful candidate will line manage field based Community Engagement Officers and influence the overall future strategy of ACTED’s work in this area.
  • This is a very exciting initiative for those interesting and passionate about ensuring communities have direct influence in aid interventions and how they are carried out. Responsibilities:
  • Coordinate ACTED Somalia beneficiary engagement strategy and field activities Supervise ACTED Somalia beneficiary engagement officers
  • Liaise with communities/beneficiaries to ensure meaningful two-way dialogue and feedback.
  • Pro-actively engage project participants to ensure communities are active participants in shaping appropriate approaches to project implementation.
  • Conduct trainings on community mobilisation, complaints handling and commination with communities to ACTED mobilisation staff.
  • Design and develop innovative ways to engage beneficiaries in projects.
  • Manage a complaints mechanism and ensure timely feedback is provided to beneficiaries.
  • Document all interactions with communities and create a referral system to handle complaints appropriately.
  • Assess and map community structures in ACTED areas of operation to ensure beneficiary engagement mechanisms are culturally appropriate and ensure the involvement of all groups, including vulnerable or marginalised groups.
  • Create weekly and monthly reports on activities and interactions.
  • Create and maintain beneficiary databases.
  • Create and maintain call logs, action points, referrals and feedback databases.
  • Working closely with program teams to ensure beneficiary feedback is incorporated into better practices and future programs. Qualifications/Required skills:
  • University Degree in relevant field.
  • Previous experience working with an NGO is an advantage.
  • Good IT skills and proven ability to learn new software quickly including: Word, Outlook, Excel.
  • Innovative, idea driven and able to learn new technology. Somalia nationals are encouraged to apply.
  • Practical work experience working in NGO projects is an advantage.
  • Proven commitment to accountable practices.
  • Ability to coordinate with other departments.
  • Motivated and creative in approaches to work.
  • Highly motivated and ability to work with culturally diverse groups of people.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective and working relationships.
  • Experience and willingness to travel to and work in Somalia.
  • Excellent communication skills, personable and articulate.
  • Fluent in written and spoken Somali and English.
  • Proven ability to handle large and varied workloads, and deal constructively with changing priorities.
  • Flexible, to adapt to new approaches and influence strategies.
  • Committed to humanitarian principles and community inclusion in aid programs. 6. Beneficiary Engagement Officers (3 positions)
    Department: Program
    Direct hierarchy: Beneficiary Engagement Coordinator
    Contract duration: Six Months
    Location: 1 x Kismayo
    1 x Elwak 1 x Baidoa
    Starting date: September 2014
    Main objective:
  • Under the direct supervision of the Beneficiary Engagement Coordinator, he/she is responsible for ensuring ACTED continuously engage in meaningful two-way dialogue with communities it serves.
  • The Beneficiary Engagement Officer will be responsible for ensuring the implementation and management of a complaints mechanism, pro-active engagement with project beneficiaries and ensuring issues, questions and complaints are followed up in a meaningful and genuine manner.
  • This is a new role and suited to a dynamic, committed and hard-working.
  • This is a very exciting initiative for those interesting and passionate about ensuring communities have direct influence in aid interventions and how they are carried out.
  • This initiative is about given a voice to communities and ensuring accurate needs and feedback is being listened to and acted upon in ACTED programs. Responsibilities:
  • Liaise with communities, beneficiaries, local authorities and community leadership structures at field level.
  • Conduct weekly meetings on a structured basis including: focus groups discussions; household interviews; village relief committee meetings; key informant interviews (authorities etc).
  • Produce weekly and monthly reports and databases on feedback gathered.
  • Act as a focal point for complaints and feedback on ACTED programs.
  • Map and assess community structures to ensure feedback is representative of all groups.
  • Work closely with program teams to ensure all feedback is incorporated into approaches and future programs where possible.
  • Provide timely feedback to all stakeholders based on complaints and feedback.
  • Work closely with community mobilisation teams as when necessary as a technical advisor on community focal points, structures and inclusivity of all groups. Qualifications/Required skills:
  • University Degree in relevant field.
  • Somali national
  • Practical experience working with communities.
  • Previous NGO experience is an advantage but not essential for the right candidate.
  • Proven commitment to accountable practices.
  • Ability to coordinate with other departments.
  • Highly motivated and ability to work with culturally diverse groups of people.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective and working relationships.
  • Experience and willingness to be based in the relevant field location.
  • Committed to community participation in humanitarian interventions.
  • Dynamic and flexible to changing priorities.
  • Excellent communication skills and able to engage with communities, officials and community leaders.
  • Fluent in written and spoken Somali and English
  • Proven ability to handle large and varied workloads, and deal constructively with changing priorities. 7. Food Security and Livelihoods Advisor
    Department: Coordination
    Direct hierarchy: Somalia Coordinator
    Contract duration: Six Months (with possible extension)
    Location: Mogadishu
    Starting date: September 2014
    Responsibilities:
  • Ensure effective implementation of ACTED FSL programming in accordance with program requirements and in line with international standards and best practices.
  • Provide technical support for all FSL program components and develop strategies for FSL interventions with a particular focus on diversified livelihoods.
  • Develop ACTED best practices on FSL interventions in Somalia alongside the Program Manager.
  • Conduct feasibility studies on potential new FSL interventions, including but not limited to: cash interventions; vocational livelihoods; agriculture; livestock.
  • Ensure the timely implementation of ACTED FSL components in coordination with field teams and Coordination.
  • Plan the procurement of FSL inputs and recruitment of technical livelihoods trainers.
  • Represent ACTED in Clusters and coordination forums on FSL related issues alongside the logistics and procurement departments.
  • Support the development of M&E tools and assessments to inform FSL interventions.
  • Provide technical input into proposals and programs as required.
  • Supervising and conducted FSL trainings and training of trainers (ToTs).
  • Other duties as required Qualifications/Required skills:
  • Somali national.
  • A diploma/degree in agriculture; livestock keeping; project management; or other relevant field.
  • A minimum of five years (if a diploma holder) and 2 years (degree if a degree holder) experience in working/programming in either emergency/relief or development, including working on community-based FSL interventions.
  • Background in training of communities and involvement in FSL trainings.
  • Experience in providing technical input into project design, proposal writing, needs assessments, surveys, and information management.
  • Experience in supervising, training, and coaching staff.
  • Good understanding of SPHERE and other international standards.
  • Ability to conduct and effectively communicate community FSL activities.
  • Ability to conduct trainings for staff and communities, including ToTs.
  • Experience in compiling high quality reports and strategy documents to inform future interventions.
  • Computer literacy (MS Office).
  • Fluency in English & Somali.
  • Experience of working in a team and coordinating the work of project staff of different cultural backgrounds.
  • Able to handle, prioritize, multiple tasks simultaneously. 8. Wash Officer Department: Program
    Direct hierarchy: Somalia Coordinator
    Contract duration: Six Months (with possible extension)
    Location: Mogadishu
    Starting date: September 2014
    Responsibilities:
  • Ensure effective implementation of ACTED WASH programming in accordance with program requirements and in line with international standards and best practices.
  • Provide technical support for all WASH program components and oversee the selection and repair of selected water sources.
  • Develop ACTED best practices on WASH interventions in Somalia.
  • Conduct feasibility studies on potential new WASH interventions, including but not limited to: Water source construction; Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS); and other programming focusing on hygiene and sanitation behaviour change at the individual and community-level.
  • Conduct training of trainers (ToTs) on hygiene promotion and design hygiene and other sanitation and hygiene campaigns.
  • Represent ACTED in Clusters and coordination forums on WASH related issues.
  • Provide technical input into proposals and programs as required.
  • Other duties as required Qualifications/Skills Required
  • Somali national.
  • A diploma/degree in Water Engineering, Water Resource Management, Hydro-geology or a related field (Public Health, etc.).
  • A minimum of five years (if a diploma holder) and 2 years (degree if a degree holder) experience in working/programming in either emergency/relief or development, including working on community-based water, health, and sanitation projects with evidence of successful implementation of similar projects (CLTS, sanitation infrastructure, hygiene promotion, etc.)
  • Background in training of communities and involvement in WASH or health campaigns.
  • Experience in providing technical input into project design, proposal writing, needs assessments, surveys, and information management.
  • Experience in supervising, training, and coaching staff.
  • Good understanding of SPHERE and other international standards.
  • Ability to conduct and effectively communicate community WASH (including sanitation and hygiene) needs assessment, program planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of WASH activities.
  • Experience in compiling high quality reports and strategy documents to inform future interventions.
  • Computer literacy (MS Office).
  • Fluency in English & Somali.
  • Experience of working in a team and coordinating the work of project staff of different cultural backgrounds.
  • Able to handle, prioritize, multiple tasks simultaneously. 9. Security Coordinator
    Department: Coordination
    Direct hierarchy: Kenya/Somalia Country Director
    Contract duration: Six Months (with possible extension)
    Location: Nairobi – with frequent travels to Somalia and Kenya field offices
    Starting date: September 2014
    Main objective:
    To provide overall leadership and management of security procedures, protocols and systems in ACTED’s Kenya and Somalia bases.
    This includes but is not limited to: Compound security; travel SOPs; base set-ups and security reviews; and security management.
  • The role will require active management of security processes, technical management of a Security Officer in Somalia and an advisory role for all bases.
  • The Security Coordinator will work closely with the Kenya and Somalia Coordinators, as well as with the logistics department on the procurement of essential security items and processes, systems and procedures for travel etc. Responsibilities:
  • To regularly assess and analyse the security situation, identify and implement appropriate risk mitigation measure in Nairobi and in all ACTED areas of intervention in Kenya and Somalia.
  • To technically supervise field security officers and focal points.
  • Daily security check-in with the field security focal points recorded in the Security Monitoring Plan.
  • To participate in relevant meetings and build a strong network of contacts in Kenya and Somalia.
  • Adjust security procedures and revise security plan as needed and ensure their implementation in coordination with the field coordinators and their security focal points (ex. staff movements, communication, clearance, etc.)
  • Oversee the implementation of security and safety measures as stated in ACTED Security Plan or decided with the Country Director and with the Kenya and Somalia Coordinator.
  • Provide security briefing to staff as needed and ensure that all staffs adhere to security policies and procedures. This includes briefing to all newly recruited staff joining ACTED
  • In collaboration with the Coordination team develop security procedures, SOPs and field security briefings for new arrivals with the field security focal points.
  • Advise on security equipment and on premises, conduct periodic security assessment of the same and advice on improvements and solutions appropriately.
  • Advise Coordination on security matters for project development, implementation and routine work.
  • If possible, advise on humanitarian access negotiation
  • Provide training and capacity building for staff members in order to increase the level of technical ability and skills in terms of safety and security. Ensure that staff members are proficient in the use of safety and security equipment, including communications equipment, vehicle emergency equipment and personal security safeguards required for work in the field.
  • Facilitate security clearances for areas where required.
  • Provide advice on the security of transportation and logistics.
  • Responsible for complying with all the reporting requirements within the various sub departments to the country department team, HQ as well as donor requirements within the FLAT process.
  • Ensure proper filing/file maintenance of security related documents.
  • Manage all compound security and reporting from bases on agreed time-frames.
  • Develop security guard training tools for Kenya and Somalia and security equipment maintenance check-lists / calendars.
  • This position will require frequent travel to ACTED’s areas of intervention in Kenya and Somalia. Qualifications/Skills Required
  • A minimum of three years relevant experience on security, preferably at a management position, in an INGO.
  • Good understanding of the Somalia context.
  • Strong analytical skills (context, people …)
  • Flexibility/pragmatism and dynamism/commitment.
  • Good understanding of security procedures and equipment.
  • In-depth knowledge of security management and risk management.
  • Excellent resistance to stressful situations.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective work relations at all levels,
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to manage varied workloads, and deal constructively with stress and working long hours.
  • Proven ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and work with limited supervision, pro-active and a good team-player.
  • A commitment to documented systems and procedures.
  • Computer literate
  • Capacity to build a maintain a strong professional network 10. Program Officers (4 positions)
    Department: Program
    Direct hierarchy: Somalia Program Manager
    Contract duration: Six Months
    Location: 2 x Kismayo
    2 x Elwak
    Starting date: September 2014
    Main objective:
    To provide direct field level management and implementation of ACTED’s programs on the ground in accordance with internal procedures, practices and systems as well as minimum humanitarian standards and best practices.
    The Project Officer works closely with all other technical departments to ensure effective and efficient running of offices and timely implementation of projects. The Program Officer is a representative of ACTED
    Responsibilities:
  • Under the management of the ACTED Somalia Program Manager, oversee the implementation of all project activities in the area of operation.
  • Work closely with monitoring and evaluation teams to plan and facilitate effective M&E activities.
  • Set up, plan, supervise and monitor the project at the field level to ensure the successful implementation of all projects activities against planned outputs and indicators.
  • To ensure that all activities undertaken are appropriately documented (agreements/ MOUs with relevant authorities, attendance sheets in training curricula, beneficiary lists beneficiary business plans and accounts when relevant etc.)
  • To manage the field program staff, including community mobilizers, working with provide them with advice and ensure technical backstopping.
  • To provide strategic advice and guidance to program management team in relation to project programming aspects.
  • To undertake biannual appraisal of staff under his responsibility.
  • To budget and monitor project expenditures to ensure they are in line with ACTED and donor requirements.
  • Liaise with the compliance team to coordinate procurement and other needs for project implementation and organization of base support.
  • Act as focal point for the base, including for security follow ups, team leadership and coordination between departments.
  • To produce a departmental internal report on bi-monthly basis.
  • Ensure all reporting is on time and according to ACTED processes and standards.
  • Any other duties that may be assigned by the Program Manager Qualifications/Required skills:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Community Management, Social studies or related field an added advantage.
  • Somalia National with good English communications skills (both oral and written) and ability to travel to Kenya and other Somalia bases where ACTED is operational.
  • Previous experience in coordinating, implementing and managing food security and livelihoods projects in humanitarian contexts of South Central Somalia.
  • Strong ability to support and build the capacity of national team.
  • Experience supervising national staff in a complex, insecure emergency setting.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to live and work under pressure in an unstable security environment.
  • Experience in report writing and databases is essential.
  • Excellent computer skills: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and the internet.
  • Fluency in English and Somali.
  • Additional qualities: ability to multitask, ability to handle pressure well, ability to improvise, flexibility, adaptability to transitions.
  • Hard-work and commitment to working independently. Application Procedure:
    Qualified Somalia persons with the required skills and qualifications are invited to submit their detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter to kenya.jobs@acted.org and received on or before 31st September 2014.
    Applications sent after the deadline will not be considered.
    When applying, please indicate your preferred/suitable duty station.
    ACTED is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please note that only the short listed candidates will be contacted.
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