CARE seeks a Chief of Party for an anticipated USAID-funded education project is Somalia. This procurement is expected to be a five-year contract in the $50-$75-million USD range.

The Chief of Party is accountable for the overall vision and leadership of the project and is accountable for delivering results. The successful candidate should possess significant experience managing program, financial, and operations of USAID- or other international donor-funded projects.

The procurement is expected to be released on March 30, 2016, and awarded on September 30, 2016. This position is subject to project award and funding.

International relocation and allowances may be available.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Oversee the completion of all technical requirements, including project results and deliverables, in accordance with the project work plan.
• Build and maintain productive working relationships with USAID, project partners, and key stakeholders. Serve as the primary liaison among all project stakeholders.
• Manage the project’s operational, financial, and administrative priorities; direct the planning and budgeting processes. Create or adapt management systems in line with CARE’s standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency with project needs.
• Build partnerships among international -, national- and community-level stakeholders
• Design and oversee an annual project cycle in accordance with USAID’s annual planning cycles
• With staff and partners, translate project goals and objectives into implementable strategies and plans. Oversee the preparation of quarterly and annual project activity reports, M&E reports, and other deliverables, as specified in the agreement. Report against the project’s targets.
• Represent the project at high-level meetings, conferences, and other fora.
• Guide team members to fulfill the project’s strategic goals and objectives.
• Supervise and mentor senior staff, delegating responsibilities as appropriate. Clearly communicate expectations for staff performance.

Required Skills:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in international development project management (USAID program management required); previous Chief of Party, Deputy Chief of Party, or senior management experience on primary and secondary education (including improved reading skills, access to education, and equity) and/or youth workforce development.
• Experience with one or more of the following: primary and/or secondary education programming in conflict priority countries or other conflict countries, youth workforce development, resilience activities for youth; experience working with community groups/organizations; or advocacy.
• Experience managing USAID contracts.
• Proven exceptional leadership in the design, management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of similar-sized international donor-supported programs, with skills in strategic planning and thinking, management, supervision and budgeting, and experience managing complex activities involving coordination with multiple program partner institutions.
• Demonstrated skills building and maintaining relationships with host governments, donors, other donor-funded projects and stakeholders, local organizations, and partners.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; excellent demonstrated interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Experience recruiting, developing, and managing staff and teams.
• Track record of strong commitment to sharing knowledge, documenting experiences, supporting creative initiatives, and sharing credit.
• Experience managing required programmatic and financial reporting requirements. Experience with M&E is a plus.
• Previous experience in Somalia is an advantage but not a requirement.
• Fluency in English is required; knowledge of local languages is a plus.
• Ability to travel within Somalia as required and as the security situation allows.

http://chc.tbe.taleo.net/chc02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CAREUSA&cws=1&rid=2942

Oxfam is looking for an outstanding individual who can offer management support and delivery of an EC funded project on support to Artisanal Fisheries and Coastal Management in Somaliland and Puntland.

The Role:

To take responsibility for planning, coordination and implementation of EC’s project on Public and private sector institutional capacity building and strengthening; Overseeing the work of partner staff and technical experts at the ministries; Represent Oxfam during relevant meetings and liaise with government officials, donors, NGOs and UN bodies to co-ordinate Oxfam's work; Programme monitoring, evaluation and documentation and supporting local partners in M&E; Ensure adherence to financial reporting schedule as per agreement with donor(s) by both Oxfam and partners; Ensure implementation of Oxfam’s operational policies, procedures and guidelines, especially gender equity, in all aspects of Oxfam’s work; advocacy for good practices with key stakeholders.

The Person:

5 years minimum experience in managing development programmes; Master’s qualification in related area (livelihoods, economics, development studies, law etc); Knowledge of humanitarian work within an international organisation; Experience in fisheries sector or Institutional capacity-building of Government institutions highly desirable; Advocacy and policy review experience; experience of working in Puntland and Somaliland highly desirable; Proven team leadership experience; Commitment to equal opportunity with experience in integrating gender and diversity issues into programmes; Written and spoken English proficiency is essential- Somali language knowledge is desired. nch?.rand=a3nrr4ib6d1kj#8574172371

If you have exceptional analytical, strategic planning, financial management and documentation skills and willingness to travel in difficult or insecure circumstances, this is the perfect job for you. Submit your application and detailing how your experience prepares you for the post to somaliajobs@oxfam.org.uk

The closing date**: 3^rd February 2016.** We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization.

Note: Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Country

: Somaliland

Project Holder

: Ministry of Education and Higher Education

Project

: Sool and Sanaag Education Project

Fund

: Somaliland Development Fund

IFA Title

: Consulting opportunity for Boarding Schools Expert for Las Anod and Dayaha Secondary Schools

IFA No.

: P223

The Somaliland Development Fund (SDF) is a 4 - year fund designed to support the Government of Somaliland (GoSL) filling a critical gap supporting projects that are fully aligned to the National Development Plan (NDP). SDF is currently funded by the Department for International Development (DFID), the Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA), Norwegian Embassy and the Netherlands. The SDF has allocated funding for implementation of the Sool and Sanaag Education Project implemented by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoE& HE) in Somaliland. As a part of its objectives, the project seeks to re-establish Dayaha and Las Anod Secondary schools in Sanaag and Sool regions of Somaliland respectively in sustainably managed boarding secondary schools. The MoE&HE therefore intends to use a part of the funding to engage the services of a Boarding Schools Management Expert to assist the Ministry in identification and drafting of a sustainable public boarding schools management modality/structure for the two schools.

The Somaliland Development Fund Secretariat now invites applications from qualified Education professionals with substantial experience in development and implementation of boarding schools management structures to apply for this assignment.

Required Qualifications/Skills

The expert will have the following skills, experience and qualifications:

Qualifications and skills

* At least a Master’s Degree or equivalent in Educational Planning and Management or relevant social science fields like sociology, educational psychology, curriculum, etc.

* Demonstrated and excellent command of spoken and written English; and

* Excellent interpersonal and diplomatic skills.

General professional experience

* Minimum of 10 years’ experience working in the field of education management in the East and Horn of Africa with experience in Secondary School Education.

* Experience with post conflict or fragile countries context.

Specific professional experience

* At least 7 years practical experience in the establishment of school management structures gained through either of the following; practical management of secondary schools as a headmaster/principle, development of school management structures as an education manager or as tertiary level trainer in the management of secondary schools in a University or Secondary School Teachers college.

* Practical experience in establishment of secondary school management structures in nomadic contexts.

* Should have conducted 2 assignments similar to the one covered by these ToRs in the last three years. by

How to apply

Interested candidates should send their applications (cover letter and CV) to the Somaliland Development Fund Secretariat through e-mail jobs@sdf-secretariat.org Candidates should .indicate in their cover letter how they fit the criteria outlined in the advert. All applications must be received by 3 February 2016 at 1600hrs East African Standard Time. Full Terms of Reference can be requested via email from SDF recruitment consultant at l.vocks@europeansolutions.nl. Applicants should clearly indicate the position they are applying for in the email subject line.

Any attempt by a candidate to influence the outcome of the recruitment process in any way which can be interpreted as canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification from being considered for the this position.

This role is open to Somaliland Nationals and International Candidates.

Women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Invitation for Applications

Country

: Somaliland

Project Holder

: Ministry of Health

Project

: Sool and Sanaag Health Project

Fund

: Somaliland Development Fund

IFA Title

: Construction Engineers Ministry of Health- 2 Positions

IFA No.

: P221

The Somaliland Development Fund (SDF) is a 4 year fund designed to support the Government of Somaliland (GoSL) filling a critical gap supporting projects that are fully aligned to the National Development Plan (NDP). SDF is currently funded by the Department for International Development (DFID), the Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA), Norwegian Embassy and the Netherlands. The SDF has allocated funding for implementation of the Ministry of Health Project in Sool and Sanaag Regions. The Ministry of Health intends to use a part of the funding to engage the services of 2 Civil Engineers for supervision of Works at Erigavo Regional Hospital and Las Anod Regional Hospital. The assignments will last up to 12 months.

The Somaliland Development Fund Secretariat now invites applications from qualified Civil Engineers for the assignments.

Required Qualifications/Skills

Qualifications and skills

· University degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Technology or equivalent;

· Demonstrated excellent command of spoken and written English;

· Good communication skills, strong interpersonal and negotiations skills.

· A critical thinker with ability to develop rapid solutions.

· High ethical and professional standards and ability to work under pressure with willing to work long hours.

· Team player with service oriented attitudes.

· Proven ability to handle multiple tasks in demanding and fast-paced environment with short deadlines.

· Ability to coordinate a range of diverse actors and activities to achieve a common objective in the area of health is essential.

General professional experience

· Minimum 4 years’ experience with Construction, repairing and rehabilitation works.

· Strong technical background in analytical report writing and submission.

Specific professional experience

· Exposure to hospital design and construction, and experience in implementing MoH and other international health standards/guidelines is preferred.

· Proficiency in use basic computer software such as MS Access, MS project Excel, Word, Power point, AutoCAD.

· Must possess strong technical background in implementation/supervision and inspection works of educational services.

· Experience working with donor funded hospital construction projects is preferred.

· Experience in either region will be an advantage

How to apply

Interested candidates should send their applications (cover letter and CV) to the Somaliland Development Fund Secretariat through e-mail jobs@sdf-secretariat.org. Candidates should indicate in their cover letter how they fit the criteria outlined in the advert. All applications must be received by 14 February 2016 at 16.00hrs East African Standard Time. Full Terms of Reference can be requested via email from SDF recruitment consultant at l.vocks@europeansolutions.nl. Applicants should clearly indicate the location for which they are applying in the email subject line.

Any attempt by a candidate to influence the outcome of the recruitment process in any way which can be interpreted as canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification from being considered for the this position.

The Assignments are open to Somaliland Candidates only.

Women candidates are encouraged to apply ait

Invitation for Applications

Country

: Somaliland

Project Holder

: Ministry of Education

Project

: Sool and Sanaag Education Project

Fund

: Somaliland Development Fund

IFA Title

: Construction Engineers Ministry of Education - 2 Positions

IFA No.

: P220

The Somaliland Development Fund (SDF) is a 4 year fund designed to support the Government of Somaliland (GoSL) filling a critical gap supporting projects that are fully aligned to the National Development Plan (NDP). SDF is currently funded by the Department for International Development (DFID), the Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA), Norwegian Embassy and the Netherlands. The SDF has allocated funding for implementation of the Ministry of Education Project in Sool and Sanaag Regions. The Ministry of Education intends to use a part of the funding to engage the services of 2 Civil Engineers for supervision of Works at Dayaha Secondary Boarding School, and Las Anod Secondary Boarding School. The assignments will last up to 12 months.

The Somaliland Development Fund Secretariat now invites applications from qualified Civil Engineers for the assignments.

Required Qualifications/Skills

Qualifications and skills

· University degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Technology or equivalent;

· Demonstrated excellent command of spoken and written English;

· Good communication skills, strong interpersonal and negotiations skills.

· A critical thinker with ability to develop rapid solutions.

· High ethical and professional standards and ability to work under pressure with willing to work long hours.

· Team player with service oriented attitudes.

· Proven ability to handle multiple tasks in demanding and fast-paced environment with short deadlines.

· Ability to coordinate a range of diverse actors and activities to achieve a common objective in the area of education is essential.

General professional experience

· Minimum 4 years’ experience with Construction, repairing and rehabilitation works.

· Strong technical background in analytical report writing and submission.

Specific professional experience

· Exposure to School design, construction and rehabilitation in Somaliland and other international education standards/guidelines.

· Proficiency in use basic computer software such as MS Access, MS project Excel, Word, Power point, AutoCAD.

· Must possess strong technical background in implementation/supervision and inspection works of educational services.

· Experience working with donor funded school construction projects is preferred.

· Experience in either region will be an advantage

How to apply

Interested candidates should send their applications (cover letter and CV) to the Somaliland Development Fund Secretariat through e-mail jobs@sdf-secretariat.org. Candidates should indicate in their cover letter how they fit the criteria outlined in the advert. All applications must be received by 14 February 2016 at 16.00hrs East African Standard Time. Full Terms of Reference can be requested via email from SDF recruitment consultant at l.vocks@europeansolutions.nl. Applicants should clearly indicate the location for which they are applying in the email subject line.

Any attempt by a candidate to influence the outcome of the recruitment process in any way which can be interpreted as canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification from being considered for the this position.

The Assignments are open to Somaliland Candidates only.

Women candidates are encouraged to apply

Country

: Somaliland

Project Holder

: Ministry of Environment and Rural Development

Project

: Enhanced capacity development for forests and range

Fund

: Somaliland Development Fund

IFA Title

: Forestry Management Training Expert

IFA No.

: P075

The Somaliland Development Fund (SDF) is a 4 - year fund designed to support the Government of Somaliland (GoSL) filling a critical gap supporting projects that are fully aligned to the National Development Plan (NDP). SDF is currently funded by the Department for International Development (DFID), the Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA), Norwegian Embassy and the Netherlands. The SDF has allocated funding for implementation of the Enhanced Capacity Development for Forests and Range Project in Somaliland implemented by the Ministry of Environment and Rural Development (MoERD). The MoERD intends to use a part of the funding for engage the services of a Forestry Management Training Expert to design and train MoERD staff in forest management.

The Somaliland Development Fund Secretariat now invites applications from Forestry Management Training Expert for this assignment.

Required Qualifications/Skills

Qualifications and skills

* At least a Master’s degree in forestry.

* Demonstrated excellent command of spoken and written English; and

* Excellent interpersonal and diplomatic skills.

General professional experience

* At least 8 years of experience in Forest Management in the public or non profit sector.

* Demonstrated experience of forestry management in Horn of Africa.

* Experience in fragile states.

Specific professional experience

* At least 5 years’ experience in designing and delivering forest management trainings.

* Have conducted at least three training in forest management in the last five years.

* Have proven workshop facilitation skills.

How to apply

Interested candidates should send their applications (cover letter and CV) to the Somaliland Development Fund Secretariat through e-mail jobs@sdf-secretariat.org. Candidates should indicate in their cover letter how they fit the criteria outlined in the advert. All applications must be received by 05 February 2016 at 1600hrs East African Standard Time. Full Terms of Reference can be requested via email from SDF recruitment consultant at l.vocks@europeansolutions.nl. Applicants should clearly indicate the position they are applying for in the email subject line.

Any attempt by a candidate to influence the outcome of the recruitment process in any way which can be interpreted as canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification from being considered for the this position.

This Consultancy is open to Somaliland and International Candidates.

Women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

TERMS OF REFERENCE Support to GAVI HSS grant implementation

Level: International Consultant / Expert Operational Research Reports to: Country Program Advisor Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) , WHO Somalia Liason Office
Location: Somaliland, Puntland, Mogadishu
Contract Type: STC Duration: 6 months Start: 15 February 2016

1. Background Immunization coverage in Somalia is among the lowest in the world. Fully functional national health and immunization structures are lacking, especially at regional and district level. The access to immunization services is poor and paired with little awareness among communities. Outreach immunization activities are limited to campaigns and immunization district micro plans are not developed. Reliable data on immunization are lacking. The latest survey capturing immunization data was the MICS conducted in 2006 and 2009 respectively. Only recently the Population Estimate Survey for Somalia was published and data could now be utilized to determine district population and facility catchment population to determine coverage denominators.
   The 5-years GAVI grant on strengthening the Somali Health System is in its last year of implementation. It aimed to increase the access to essential health and especially immunization services through the deployment of a new cadre of Lady Health Workers (LHWs) at community level, the support to selected Health Posts and Maternal Child Health (MCH) Clinics and capacity building of Ministry of Health staff in programme management, monitoring and supervision as well as data analysis and operational research. In June 2015, a joint mission appraisal by the GAVI secretariat, WHO, UNICEF and the Somali Health Authorities assessed that activities planned under this programme have not yet overcome bottlenecks for improving routine immunization. One of the key challenges for informed decision making and planning processes is the lack of quality immunization data. Furthermore, operational research activities to examine existing service delivery model including the impact of LHWs and to explore, based on findings, innovative strategies to increase service access, have not been carried out. Therefore, one of the key recommendations of the mission was to utilize the remaining project time to support the health information delivery team at the Ministries’ of Health in implementing relevant operational research studies and support improving data quality and analysis. To this effect MOHs and partners would like to engage the service of a consultant to plan and undertake operational research studies relevant to the programme and a comprehensive data Quality Self Assessment( DQS) to determine the accuracy and quality of the immunization monitoring systems and come up with recommendations.

2. Purpose and scope of work The consultant will work in support to the Ministries’ Health Information Delivery Team i.e. Health Systems Analysis Team, HMIS, Research officers and M&E advisors/officers in Puntland, Somaliland and Puntland, under the guidance of the programme manager to plan, implement and disseminate findings of operational research relevant to the project. In addition, this assignment aims on reviewing the quality of immunization data and to produce relevant data that can support the production of immunization coverage data in light of an immediate plan to conduct a national coverage survey.

3. The specific tasks for this consultancy are the following: • Provide technical assistance to Somali Health Authorities’ team in conducting and disseminating operational research studies relevant to the programme;
   • Finalize a concept note to conduct data quality self assessment(DQS) • Adapt the generic DQS tools to be used in Somali DQS • Lead and support the review and validation of existing HMIS data on immunization using DQS methodology and tool in the three zones. • Verify the immunization coverage data sent by health units • Assess the quality of immunization monitoring systems at various levels of the health system • Present and disseminate the findings of the DQS to health authorities and partners at zonal and national levels.

4. Deliverables • Inception report one week after selection • Finalized concept note, budget and adapted tools for conducting DQS for Somali health sector • DQS planned, implemented and fesults presented to MoHs and partners • DQS report with recommendations

5. Requirements 1) Education • University Degree in Medicine, Public Health or Epidemiology • Masters Degree in Public Health is an asset; 2) Work experience • Minimum 8 years of relevant working experience in developing countries; • Previous experience in planning and implementing DQS in similar context • Previous work in EPI program 3) Key Competencies • Working experience in research methodology (quantitative and qualitative) and data analysis; • Experience in working successfully with a variety of health sector stakeholders, particularly governments and development partners, but also the private sector; • Solid oral communication skills targeting high-level policy audiences; 4) Assets • Strong knowledge building and sharing skills; openness in sharing information and keeping people informed • Ability to build and cultivate strong productive relationships with internal and external client • Ability to interpret, analyze and resolve problems • Ability to conduct capacity assessments and support capacity-strengthening initiatives • Proven facilitation and training skills
   5) General conditions • Remuneration depending on education and experience

Interested experts / expert groups should send their expression of interest, together with respective resumes and budget to Dr. Katja Schemionek, HSS programme advisor at WHO Somalia: schemionekka@who.int by February 5, 2015.

TERMS OF REFERENCE Support to GAVI HSS grant implementation

Level: International Consultant / Expert Reports to: Country Program Advisor Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) , WHO Somalia Liason Office
Location: Somaliland, Puntland, Mogadishu
Contract Type: STC Duration: 6 months Start: 15 February 2016

1. Background Immunization coverage in Somalia is among the lowest in the world. Functional national health and immunization structures are lacking, especially at regional and district level. The access to immunization services is poor and paired with little awareness among communities. Outreach immunization activities are limited to campaigns and immunization district micro plans are not developed.
   The 5-years GAVI grant on strengthening the Somali Health System is in its last year of implementation. It aimed to increase the access to essential health and especially immunization services through the deployment of a new cadre of Lady Health Workers (LHWs) at community level, the support to selected Health Posts and Maternal Child Health (MCH) Clinics and capacity building of Ministry of Health staff in programme management, monitoring and supervision as well as data analysis and operational research. In June 2015, a joint mission appraisal by the GAVI secretariat, WHO, UNICEF and the Somali Health Authorities assessed that activities planned under this programme have not yet overcome bottlenecks for improving routine immunization. Therefore, one of the key recommendations of the mission was to utilize the remaining project time to support the implementation of Somalia’s comprehensive Multi Year Plan for immunization that had been developed late 2015 to accelerate activities related to routine immunization.

2. Purpose and scope of work The consultant will work in line with the operational work plan of the project as to support implementation of the One-EPI policy, under the guidance of EPI/Polio coordinator and the GAVI HSS the programme manager and in close collaboration with WHO and Ministry relevant technical staff in Somalia . The purpose of this assignment is to address bottlenecks for improving immunization coverage especially at the institutional and management level of routine immunization.

3. The specific tasks for this consultancy are the following:  Assist health authorities in the production of district micro plans for immunization;  Facilitate the kick-start of the integrative supportive supervision with specific attention to the quality of immunization services;
    Facilitate the work of zonal immunization task forces and ensure inclusion of GAVI HSS activities;
    Develop capacity building plans for regional and district health teams to manage and oversee routine immunization;  Assist health authorities in implementing outreach services and other activities described in the One EPI plan.  Assist zonal health information team in producing quality immunization data for decision making processes by management teams;
    Work closely with zonal coordination committees and provide regular updates on EPI progress.

4. Requirements 1) Education • University Degree in Medicine, Public Health or related subjects • Masters Degree in Public Health;
   2) Work experience • Minimum 8 years of relevant working experience in developing countries; 3) Key Competencies • Experience in working successfully with a variety of health sector stakeholders, particularly governments and development partners, but also the private sector; • Solid oral communication skills targeting high-level policy audiences; • Appropriate computer skills necessary to analyze data; 4) Assets • Strong knowledge building and sharing skills; openness in sharing information and keeping people informed • Ability to build and cultivate strong productive relationships with internal and external client • Ability to interpret, analyze and resolve problems • Ability to conduct capacity assessments and support capacity-strengthening initiatives • Proven facilitation and training skills
   5) General conditions • Remuneration depending on education and experience

Interested experts / expert groups should send their expression of interest, together with respective resumes and budget to Dr. Katja Schemionek, HSS programme advisor at WHO Somalia: schemionekka@who.int by February 5, 2015.

CARE seeks a Youth Workforce Development Advisor for an anticipated USAID-funded education project is Somalia. This procurement is expected to be a five-year contract in the $50-$75-million USD range.

The procurement is expected to be released on March 30, 2016, and awarded by September 30 2016. This position is subject to project award and funding.

The Youth Workforce Development Advisor will design, manage, and implement youth vocational, workforce, and/or professional development programs and provide assistance to the Government of Somalia’s Ministry of Education around national policy frameworks for workforce development. He or she will also network and develop linkages with key government relevant departments, technical vocational training centers and private sector employers and stay abreast of analyze labor force statistics and trends.

The Youth Workforce Development Advisor will identify curriculum for remedial education, soft skills training, and technical skills training, work to integrate the principles and wraparound services required for effective youth development, and ensure that workforce development interventions use best practices to address the needs of youth. The Advisor will also collaborate with local curriculum design experts to establish or identify competency-based standards or industry certifications as identified and improve training curricula for related occupations to create a more highly qualified and technologically skilled youth workforce that matches labor market demand.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the technical team in the design, management, and implementation of youth workforce development interventions with close collaboration of local government.
• Lead programming aimed at improving workforce readiness of at-risk youth.
• Identify curriculum for remedial education, soft skills training, and technical skills training.
• Work to integrate the positive youth development principles and wraparound services required for effective youth development, and ensure that workforce development interventions use best practices which are sustainable and replicable to address the needs of youth as per local context.
• Collaborate with local curriculum design experts of the Ministry of Education and assist them in identifying and including competency-based standards or industry certifications. Collaborate with relevant government representatives to improve training curricula for related occupations to create a more highly qualified and technologically skilled youth workforce that matches local labor market demands.
• Develop youth vocational skills programs linked to market demand in order to provide youth with meaningful livelihood pursuits.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to education or youth development. Related Master’s degree strongly preferred.
• Technical expertise and theoretical and practical knowledge of best practices in the field of non-formal education for youth, workforce development especially education.
• Minimum of six years of experience managing workforce and curricula development initiatives.
• Technical knowledge and experience in skills development, curriculum development, positive youth development, and related support services for youth.
• Previous experience working on a USAID-funded program is preferred.
• Experience working in institutions with a focus on serving the needs of youth.
• In-depth knowledge of youth workforce development interventions in Somali.
• Fluent Somali and advanced professional proficiency in English.

Click here to apply.

Position Title: Head of Sub Office Duty Station: Bossaso, Somalia* Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P2 Type of Appointment: Special short term, Nine months with possibility of extension Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible Closing Date: February 09, 2016 Reference Code: SVN2016/09(P)-EXT

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM has a proactive recruitment policy to increase the representation of nationals of non- represented member states. Qualified applicants from the following countries will be favorably considered: Algeria, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Belize, Benin, Botswana, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Czech Republic, Comoros, Djibouti, El Salvador, Gabon, Gambia, Guinea, Guyana, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Lesotho, Libya, Luxembourg, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Montenegro, Micronesia, Mongolia, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Republic of Congo, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Seychelles, Somalia, Suriname, Swaziland, Timor Leste, Trinidad and Tobago, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam

Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged.

Context: Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) IOM Somalia and under the primary direct supervision of the Border Management Programme Manager for Somalia, with secondary reporting lines to various Programme Managers, including those of Returns/Emergencies, Migration Assistance (counter-trafficking) the successful candidate will be responsible for the overall planning and implementation of the full range of IOM projects relevant to the geographic area of operations.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. In coordination with the relevant Programme Managers, responsible for the overall coordination of IOM field activities in Bosasso and ensure that the programme implementation is aligned with the overall objectives of IOM Somalia. In particular support the implementation of project activities under the Immigration and Border Management (IBM) programme as well as Mixed Migration, Counter trafficking and activities related to the organized return of Somalis.
2. Coordinate the work of staff members of IOM Bosasso in programme implementation, operations/logistics, procurement, capacity building and trainings, and monitoring and evaluation.
3. Liaise with and act as focal point to relevant Puntland Government counterparts and maintain working relations with implementing partners, UN agencies, and other stakeholders on the project implementation, facilitating information exchange and project cooperation, as well as promoting IOM implemented initiatives.
4. Manage financial/budgetary planning, exercises quality control over all procedures and documents, and ensure proper follow up as necessary.
5. Identify and develop opportunities for new projects and develop strategies and proposals for new phases of on-going projects and other activities.
6. In coordination with the IBM Programme Manager, coordinate and organize IBM workshops and trainings in collaboration with IOM experts, partners and targeted external resource persons in order to meet the objectives of programmes.
7. Share information regularly with other IBM projects in Puntland as a way of ensuring synergy and complementarity amongst the various projects.
8. Provide strategic inputs and guidance to IOM Somalia for effective response in Puntland for any political developments, emergencies and areas of IOM intervention.
9. Responsible for the management and oversight of the administrative and logistical issues of the Common Compound in Bossaso and collect regular feedback on the services and management of the compound from the participating agencies.
10. Ensure that programme implementation in Puntland is done in close coordination with respective project managers as per the work plans, donor agreements, and IOM rules as well as assist in co-ordination of project activities with the project counterparts and implementing partners.
11. Ensure that internal and external reports, including donor reports and other supporting documents related to Migration Management activities in Puntland are timely developed and submitted.
12. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Competencies

Behavioural  Takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism;  Works effectively with all clients and stakeholders;  Promotes continuous learning; communicates clearly;  Takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management;  Plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;  Displays mastery of subject matter;  Contributes to a collegial team environment;  Incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation;  Displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;  Works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

Technical  Delivers on set objectives in hardship situations;  Effectively coordinates actions with other implementing partners;  Works effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the broader community to advance country office or regional objectives.

Emergency and Crisis  Works effectively in high-pressure, rapidly changing environments;  Coordinates actions with emergency response actors and making use of coordination structures;  Supports adequate levels of information sharing between internal units, cluster partners, IOM and other emergency response actors;  Establishes and maintains effective relationships with implementing partners;  Makes correct decisions rapidly based on available information.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education  Master’s degree in Political, Social Science, Business Administration, International Relations, Law or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or  University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.

Experience  Relevant operational and field experience in capacity building including experience in migration and border management and project management;  Working experience in the Somali context is an advantage;  Experience in writing project documents and reports, fundraising as well as managing and monitoring a programme budget.

Languages Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Somali is an advantage.

Note:

1. With relocation to Garowe if and when the situation is conducive.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by February 09, 2016 at the latest, referring to this advertisement. For further information, please refer to: http://www.iom.int/how-apply

In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly filled in and submitted with a cover letter not more than one page specifying the motivation for applications.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application in your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

Posting period: From 26.01.2016 to 09.02.2016

Requisition: SVN 2016/09 (P) - Head of Sub Office (P2) - Bossaso, Somalia (54734015) Released Posting: SVN 2016/09 (P) - Head of Sub Office (P2) - Bossaso, Somalia (54734022) Released

CARE seeks a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for an anticipated USAID-funded education project in Somalia. This procurement is expected to be a five-year contract in the $50-$75-million USD range.

The procurement is expected to be released on March 30, 2016, and awarded by September 30, 2016. This position is subject to project award and funding.

International relocation and allowances may be available.

Primary responsibilities:

• Oversee the coordinated planning (of activities and resources) and implementation of the program and program operations in line with state-of-the art strategies, technical standards, and applicable USAID rules and regulations.
• In collaboration with the Chief of Party, ensure the adequacy of planning, monitoring and reporting and competence for the effective scale up of program interventions to meet established programmatic and financial targets and timeframes.
• Develop and implement systems that address food insecurity and other pertinent sectoral issues. Resolve/facilitate the resolution of technical issues.
• Provide strategic oversight of program tasks and activities, including participating in budget discussions.
• Conduct monitoring visits to observe field activities.
• Serve on the program’s Senior Management Team.
• Promote quality, efficiency, integrity, and learning throughout program duration.
• Mentor and supervise direct report/s.

Required skills:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 8 years of recent and progressively responsible experience working on educational programs. Previous management experience on primary and secondary education programs (including improved reading skills, access to education, and equity) and/or youth workforce development.
• Prior management of USAID-funded contracts is strongly preferred.
• Experience with one or more of the following: primary and/or secondary education programming in conflict priority countries or other conflict countries, youth workforce development, resilience activities for youth; experience working with community groups/organizations; or advocacy.
• Proven leadership skills. Demonstrated experience recruiting, developing, and managing staff.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with host governments, donors, other donor-funded projects and stakeholders, local organizations, and partners.
• Experience managing programmatic and financial reporting requirements.
• Previous experience in Somalia is preferred but not required.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and proficiency in Somali.

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Position: Consultants for Central Banking – Customer Identification Systems Procurement and Implementation

Location: Mogadishu, Somalia

Salary: $100,000 for a period of 6 months in-country

The Financial Services Volunteer Corps (FSVC) is seeking a highly motivated consultant with bank examination experience for program work in Somalia. FSVC is developing a two-year technical assistance program focused on strengthening the capacity of the Central Bank of Somalia (CBS) to examine and supervise banks and money transfer operators (MTOs), and helping to build the foundation for future anti-money laundering (AML) programs. A key component of this program is to support the Somali financial sector in adopting customer identification systems to verify and record the information of individuals conducting transactions into or within Somalia. To do so, FSVC will hire a consultant to:

1) Assess the needs of the CBS and local financial institutions in the area of customer identification; and

2) Assist the CBS in the procurement and selection of a national IT or data system that can verify the identity of customers conducting transactions.

This position is based in Mogadishu, Somalia, but may involve some travel to Nairobi, Kenya. This position reports to the FSVC Regional Director for East Africa based in Nairobi. Housing and transport will be provided by a U.S. Government-approved compound at the Mogadishu airport (if necessary). Should the hired consultant meet expectations, they could be offered the opportunity to implement Phase II for an additional 6 months, during which the consultant will train the CBS, MTOs and other local financial institutions in how to implement the selected customer identification system.

FSVC is a not-for-profit, private-public partnership whose mission is to help build sound and effective financial sectors in emerging market countries. The premise of FSVC’s work is that sound financial infrastructure, together with the rule of law, is necessary to mobilize domestic savings, attract foreign investment, deepen international trade linkages, and create conditions that promote lasting economic opportunity.

Key job functions include:

• Conduct assessments over a six-month period, which will include in-person, one-on-one consultations with representatives of the CBS, the Somali Special Task Force on Remittances (STFR), the Somalia Bankers Association, banks, MTOs, government agencies and ministries, and other relevant stakeholders;
• Support the development of an assessment report with a gap analysis and benchmark performance data, which will outline strategies to improve the capacity of the CBS and STFR, and provide recommendations on how to improve customer due diligence (CDD) and customer identification practices, standards and reporting of banks and MTOs;
• Develop and support a results-based work plan, implementation plan, procurement plan and timeline for a customer identification system;
• Support the development of a defined business concept and accompanying analysis;
• Assist in the selection of a set of business requirements for a customer identification system, and gather support from/agreement of relevant financial sector stakeholders; and
• Support and guide the overall procurement process for a customer identification system.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s degree in finance/economics, computer science or other program-related field;
• Experience in leading and supporting large scale government technology deployment;
• Strong understanding of central banking practices;
• Experience in conducting assessments, gap analysis and baseline studies of national customer identification system capabilities;
• Experience in developing procurement requirements, and a selection and award process for customer identification systems or technology, particularly for government agencies;
• Ability to lead and support procurement teams;
• Excellent English speaking and writing skills; fluency in Somali preferred;
• Work experience in Somalia preferred;
• Experience working in conflict-affected countries;
• Excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills; and
• Ability to work independently.

For consideration, please email a cover letter and a resume to hr@fsvc.org and include “Short Term Consultant/Customer Identification-Somalia” in the subject line.

Submission Deadline: February 12, 2016

TERMS OF REFERENCE Support to GAVI HSS grant implementation

Level: International Consultant / Expert Operational Research Reports to: Country Program Advisor Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) , WHO Somalia Liason Office
Location: Somaliland, Puntland, Mogadishu
Contract Type: STC Duration: 6 months Start: 15 February 2016

1. Background Immunization coverage in Somalia is among the lowest in the world. Fully functional national health and immunization structures are lacking, especially at regional and district level. The access to immunization services is poor and paired with little awareness among communities. Outreach immunization activities are limited to campaigns and immunization district micro plans are not developed. Reliable data on immunization are lacking. The latest survey capturing immunization data was the MICS conducted in 2006 and 2009 respectively. Only recently the Population Estimate Survey for Somalia was published and data could now be utilized to determine district population and facility catchment population to determine coverage denominators.
   The 5-years GAVI grant on strengthening the Somali Health System is in its last year of implementation. It aimed to increase the access to essential health and especially immunization services through the deployment of a new cadre of Lady Health Workers (LHWs) at community level, the support to selected Health Posts and Maternal Child Health (MCH) Clinics and capacity building of Ministry of Health staff in programme management, monitoring and supervision as well as data analysis and operational research. In June 2015, a joint mission appraisal by the GAVI secretariat, WHO, UNICEF and the Somali Health Authorities assessed that activities planned under this programme have not yet overcome bottlenecks for improving routine immunization. One of the key challenges for informed decision making and planning processes is the lack of quality immunization data. Furthermore, operational research activities to examine existing service delivery model including the impact of LHWs and to explore, based on findings, innovative strategies to increase service access, have not been carried out. Therefore, one of the key recommendations of the mission was to utilize the remaining project time to support the health information delivery team at the Ministries’ of Health in implementing relevant operational research studies and support improving data quality and analysis. To this effect MOHs and partners would like to engage the service of a consultant to plan and undertake operational research studies relevant to the programme and a comprehensive data Quality Self Assessment( DQS) to determine the accuracy and quality of the immunization monitoring systems and come up with recommendations.

2. Purpose and scope of work The consultant will work in support to the Ministries’ Health Information Delivery Team i.e. Health Systems Analysis Team, HMIS, Research officers and M&E advisors/officers in Puntland, Somaliland and Puntland, under the guidance of the programme manager to plan, implement and disseminate findings of operational research relevant to the project. In addition, this assignment aims on reviewing the quality of immunization data and to produce relevant data that can support the production of immunization coverage data in light of an immediate plan to conduct a national coverage survey.

3. The specific tasks for this consultancy are the following: • Provide technical assistance to Somali Health Authorities’ team in conducting and disseminating operational research studies relevant to the programme;
   • Finalize a concept note to conduct data quality self assessment(DQS) • Adapt the generic DQS tools to be used in Somali DQS • Lead and support the review and validation of existing HMIS data on immunization using DQS methodology and tool in the three zones. • Verify the immunization coverage data sent by health units • Assess the quality of immunization monitoring systems at various levels of the health system • Present and disseminate the findings of the DQS to health authorities and partners at zonal and national levels.

4. Deliverables • Inception report one week after selection • Finalized concept note, budget and adapted tools for conducting DQS for Somali health sector • DQS planned, implemented and fesults presented to MoHs and partners • DQS report with recommendations

5. Requirements 1) Education • University Degree in Medicine, Public Health or Epidemiology • Masters Degree in Public Health is an asset; 2) Work experience • Minimum 8 years of relevant working experience in developing countries; • Previous experience in planning and implementing DQS in similar context • Previous work in EPI program 3) Key Competencies • Working experience in research methodology (quantitative and qualitative) and data analysis; • Experience in working successfully with a variety of health sector stakeholders, particularly governments and development partners, but also the private sector; • Solid oral communication skills targeting high-level policy audiences; 4) Assets • Strong knowledge building and sharing skills; openness in sharing information and keeping people informed • Ability to build and cultivate strong productive relationships with internal and external client • Ability to interpret, analyze and resolve problems • Ability to conduct capacity assessments and support capacity-strengthening initiatives • Proven facilitation and training skills
   5) General conditions • Remuneration depending on education and experience

Interested experts / expert groups should send their expression of interest, together with respective resumes and budget to Dr. Katja Schemionek, HSS programme advisor at WHO Somalia: schemionekka@who.int by February 5, 2015.

TERMS OF REFERENCE Support to GAVI HSS grant implementation

Level: International Consultant / Expert Reports to: Country Program Advisor Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) , WHO Somalia Liason Office
Location: Somaliland, Puntland, Mogadishu
Contract Type: STC Duration: 6 months Start: 15 February 2016

1. Background Immunization coverage in Somalia is among the lowest in the world. Functional national health and immunization structures are lacking, especially at regional and district level. The access to immunization services is poor and paired with little awareness among communities. Outreach immunization activities are limited to campaigns and immunization district micro plans are not developed.
   The 5-years GAVI grant on strengthening the Somali Health System is in its last year of implementation. It aimed to increase the access to essential health and especially immunization services through the deployment of a new cadre of Lady Health Workers (LHWs) at community level, the support to selected Health Posts and Maternal Child Health (MCH) Clinics and capacity building of Ministry of Health staff in programme management, monitoring and supervision as well as data analysis and operational research. In June 2015, a joint mission appraisal by the GAVI secretariat, WHO, UNICEF and the Somali Health Authorities assessed that activities planned under this programme have not yet overcome bottlenecks for improving routine immunization. Therefore, one of the key recommendations of the mission was to utilize the remaining project time to support the implementation of Somalia’s comprehensive Multi Year Plan for immunization that had been developed late 2015 to accelerate activities related to routine immunization.

2. Purpose and scope of work The consultant will work in line with the operational work plan of the project as to support implementation of the One-EPI policy, under the guidance of EPI/Polio coordinator and the GAVI HSS the programme manager and in close collaboration with WHO and Ministry relevant technical staff in Somalia . The purpose of this assignment is to address bottlenecks for improving immunization coverage especially at the institutional and management level of routine immunization.

3. The specific tasks for this consultancy are the following:  Assist health authorities in the production of district micro plans for immunization;  Facilitate the kick-start of the integrative supportive supervision with specific attention to the quality of immunization services;
    Facilitate the work of zonal immunization task forces and ensure inclusion of GAVI HSS activities;
    Develop capacity building plans for regional and district health teams to manage and oversee routine immunization;  Assist health authorities in implementing outreach services and other activities described in the One EPI plan.  Assist zonal health information team in producing quality immunization data for decision making processes by management teams;
    Work closely with zonal coordination committees and provide regular updates on EPI progress.

4. Requirements 1) Education • University Degree in Medicine, Public Health or related subjects • Masters Degree in Public Health;
   2) Work experience • Minimum 8 years of relevant working experience in developing countries; 3) Key Competencies • Experience in working successfully with a variety of health sector stakeholders, particularly governments and development partners, but also the private sector; • Solid oral communication skills targeting high-level policy audiences; • Appropriate computer skills necessary to analyze data; 4) Assets • Strong knowledge building and sharing skills; openness in sharing information and keeping people informed • Ability to build and cultivate strong productive relationships with internal and external client • Ability to interpret, analyze and resolve problems • Ability to conduct capacity assessments and support capacity-strengthening initiatives • Proven facilitation and training skills
   5) General conditions • Remuneration depending on education and experience

Interested experts / expert groups should send their expression of interest, together with respective resumes and budget to Dr. Katja Schemionek, HSS programme advisor at WHO Somalia: schemionekka@who.int by February 5, 2015.

WV Somalia
Checklist for Evaluation Terms of Reference (ToR)

1. Evaluation Summary
   Project Name Odweyne Area Rehabilitation Programme Togdheer Region, Somaliland
   Evaluation Type End of Project Evaluation
   Evaluation Purpose The purpose of the evaluation is to assess the progress made towards achievement of the objectives of the project, its outcome and impact on the lives of Odweyne community that include the families, communities and governments involved in the implementation of the interventions.
   It will also measure the level of community and other stakeholder participation and ownership of the implementation process. Also identify the intended and unintended outcomes, best practices, lessons learned as well as challenges arising from project execution. In addition, the evaluation will come up with conclusions and recommendations for learning and future intervention.
   Proposed Methodologies Household survey
   FGD,KII,
   Document Reviews
   Most Significant Change( Case study)
   Proposed dates of Evaluation 22 February-8 March 2016
   Anticipated Date of Draft Evaluation Report Submission 12 March 2016
   Anticipated Date of Final Report Submission 17 March 2016
2. Description of Programme or Project Being Evaluated
   Project Goal To Improve the wellbeing of children in community through participatory community empowerment, livelihood resilience enhancement and better water accessibility in 8 priority villages within Odweyne District, Daadmadheedh Region.
   Project Objectives/ Outcomes 1. Improved and diversified livelihood alternatives among the Odweyne agro pastoralists.
3. Improved and sustained community Rangeland Environmental Management.
4. Enhanced community resilience and mitigation of disaster.
5. Improved access to water.
6. Community-led programme design developed to attract additional funding for sustainable development through the Area Rehabilitation Programme model.
   Project location (Districts and # of villages/ sub-locations) 8 villages (Odweyne, Galooley, Gatiitalay, Qaloocato, Baarcad,
   Laan-Mulaaho, Abdi Dheere, and Jamaacaadka Aynaanshe).
   Number of target beneficiaries 22, 500
   Sectors FSL and WASH
   Key Project Activities • Support 24 MT of assorted Drought tolerant seeds to 400 farmers (200 farmers first year)
   • Provide 400 farmers with 400 tractor hours per year for two years and 200 tractor hours for one year(last year)
   • Procure and distribute farm tools for 400 farmers
   • Procure for distribution 0.6 MT of pasture grass seeds
   • Support 5 communities to Establish 5 check dams through cash for work
   • Construction of 3 earth dams
   • Construction and equipping of 3 shallow wells
   Donor Fu Tak Iam Foundation Limited (WV Hong Kong)
   Length of Program 3 years
   Available Project Documentation (baseline, mid-term, key monitoring data etc.) • Baseline
   • ARP Design document
   • Midterm evaluation
   • Quarterly report
   • Annual reports
7. Evaluation Purpose and Objectives
   Provide project staff, community members and other stakeholders with an analysis to understand overall project relevance, operational efficiency, effectiveness, Programme impact and sustainability.
   3.1 Relevance
   The evaluator will assess to what extent the programme activity were suited to the priorities of Odweyne community. The evaluator should ascertain;
    To what extent are the objectives of ARP valid?
    Are the activities and output of the programme consistent with the intended programme goal to improve the wellbeing of children in community through participatory community empowerment, livelihood resilience enhancement and better water accessibility?
   3.2. Effectiveness
   The evaluator will assess the effectiveness of capacity building interventions within the community structures. Also the evaluator will ascertain the extent to which the objectives of the ARP has been achieved and what major factors influencing their achievement and non-achievement of the objectives.
   3.3. Efficiency
   The evaluator will assess whether activities of the programme were cost-efficient, were achieved on time and whether they were implemented in the most efficient way compared to alternatives.
   3.4. Impact
   The evaluator will assess the positive and negative changes produced by ARP interventions, directly or indirectly, intended or unintended. The evaluator will ascertain whether;
    There is improvement in household income as result of improvement in crop productivity.
    There is improvement of social ties with other communities through farmers exchange programmes.
    Community empowerment has helped to create better coordination between residents and local government.
    There is real difference made to the beneficiaries through ARP activities and how many people have been affected.
   3.5 Sustainability
   The evaluator will assess the sustainability of the project in terms of continuation, maintenance and replication of the project outcomes by communities, local authorities and central government. Sustainability will be measured by the possibility of communities, local authorities, and central government to manage projects (-cohesion, building capacity of partners and national staffs, technical replication of technology and financial viability).The Evaluator will also ascertain the possibility of scaling up of the project beyond the project areas to other communities and districts. For more details, please refer the project sustainability part in the design document.
   Also the evaluator will;
    Verify project activities as described in project documents (embed log frame)
    Measure high-level project indicators (objective/ outcome and goal/ impact level)
    Measure the child wellbeing indicators( embed below)
    The evaluator should ascertain changes being brought in the lives of Odwyane community due to the result of project activity implementation. The Evaluator will assess whether there are any changes in the living standards of poor rural agro-pastoralist community:
8. Whether environmental health restored
9. Whether food is available in homes from alternative source,
10. Where community access water for home, livestock and irrigation purpose
11. Where community are well aware of personal hygiene and environmental sanitation
12. If the targeted community feel empowered by the project and,
13. If the general community livelihoods have been improved.
14. Outline the intended and unintended outcomes
     Assess integration of humanitarian accountability standards in project implementation
     Assess the influence of other projects in Odwyane ARP (WV to provide list of project and log frame document and other relevant project documents.
     Assess world vision influence in the last three years.
     Assess the integration of gender, disability, resilience, child protection and engagement with faith/religious leaders
     Provide lesson learnt, conclusion and recommendations for future interventions
     The evaluator shall on the basis of the data gathered:
15. Capture best practices and lessons learned from this project. World Vision Somaliland will share this information with the donor and key stakeholders including government bodies, other NGOs, and other stakeholders for further programing
16. Draw conclusions and make recommendations
17. Logistics
     Travel logistics (embed flight schedule)
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     Access to Operational Areas (security/ physical access)
18. Consultant Responsibilities during evaluation
     The consultant will use the baseline methodology and WVSom will provide HH Survey tools
     Train enumerators
     Work with field staff to coordinate evaluation schedule
     Supervise enumerators during data collection in the field
     Data verification during data collection
     Data entry and analysis
     Reporting
     Retain original data collection tools for 3 months after final submission of evaluation report
19. WV Responsibilities during evaluation
     Arrange and fund all international flights and Somalia travel/ logistics, including visas
     Arrange accommodation and meals
     Source, hire and pay for enumerators (depending on the project)
     Provide Security Briefing to consultants
     Arrange key information interviews and focus-group discussions as per the evaluation plan
     Review all plans/ tools before use
     Review all reports and provide feedback
     Liaise with local implementing partners on behalf of the consultant to plan data collection
     Products
     Evaluation Report
20. No more than 30 pages (without annexes)
21. Includes photos and quotes highlighting significant change
22. Including, but not limited to, sections on context, sampling, methodology, findings (including table showing achievements per indicator/ activity), analysis and recommendations
23. Annexes with the following information:
    i. List of enumerators
    ii. All data collection tools
    iii. Findings on the integration of humanitarian accountability standards in project implementation
    iv. Findings on the integration of gender, disability, resilience, child protection and engagement with faith/religious leaders
    v. Key lessons learned by project staff during project design and implementation
24. 1- page “fast facts” evaluation summary
25. 15 minutes evaluation preliminary findings presentation to be delivered to the field team
26. 15 minutes evaluation summary/ review PowerPoint presentation to be delivered at Nairobi national office level
27. Soft copy of raw data set for any quantitative data
28. Soft copy of cleaned data set for any quantitative data
29. Soft copies of data collected during qualitative data collection exercises (i.e. interview notes)
30. Proposal Contents
    Proposals from Consultants should include the following information (at a minimum)
     Proposed timeline (see travel schedule below)
     Proposed methodology, including types of data collection tools and data collection activities
     Proposed budget
     CVs of key consultants for this evaluation

• Applications from qualified firms/individuals should be submitted by 11th February 2016 to somo_supplychain@wvi.org. If you don’t hear back from us by 30th March 2016, kindly be informed that your bid was not successful.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

UNIDO’s Community Stabilization through Restoring Livelihoods for at Risk Youth along Key Border Areas between Kenya and Somalia (CSRL Dhobley) project builds on UNIDO’s multi-phase livelihood support programme that was introduced into Somaliland in early 2011 and expanded its reach into South Central Somalia. Under SRL Dhobley, UNIDO places a special emphasis on building capacity of training providers and delivering marketable skills for youth through technical training and technology transfer to under-employed youth and young women operating in the informal markets.

PROJECT CONTEXT

Under the general supervision of the Project Chief Technical Advisor (CTA), the Field Coordinator is required to perform the following duties:

MAIN DUTIES - Serve as focal point for the project with local staff, partners, vendors, and government counterparts during all daily project activities and implementation;

• Provide CTA with relevant daily updates on project activities, including especially security issues;

• Coordinate UNIDO efforts sensitizing communities to the project and related activities;

• Lead the field level initiatives aimed at 1) identifying, selecting, registering trainees, 2) managing rehabilitation of project training locations, 3) managing all training activities 4) toolkit procurement & distribution and 5) monitoring of all auxiliary activities of project-targeted beneficiary groups;

• Gather data and report activities to support the various reporting requirements to the donor, assessing the quality and effectiveness of workshops, training activities, distribution of inputs, etc.

• Any other tasks as may be required by the project. As determined by the CTA.

MINIMUM ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Education: Advanced university degree required or 1st level or technical diploma also acceptable along with relevant field work experience in Dhobley, Somalia. Applicants with technical background in vocational skills, construction and/or engineering desirable.

Technical and Functional Experience:

A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant practical experience working with youth, vocational skills training, and/or livelihood activities and coordinating with international and national partners.

Languages:

Fluency in English and Somali is required; additional knowledge of Swahili is desirable;

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

Core values:

1. Integrity
2. Professionalism
3. Respect for diversity

Core competencies:

1. Results orientation and accountability
2. Planning and organizing
3. Communication and trust
4. Team orientation
5. Client orientation
6. Organizational development and innovation

Managerial competencies (as applicable):

1. Team player with the ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
2. Good communication and interpersonal skills to deal effectively with sensitive issues in Jubaland, Somalia, including government entities, clan relationships, etc.
3. Computer skills to effectively communicate with the CTA when managing remotely due to the ongoing security issues.

Please send up to date CV and cover letter to: Mr. Jonathan Eischen (j.eischen@unido.org).

Only those applicants who submit completed application and selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. If a suitable candidate is found the position will be filled.

BACKGROUND
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit organisation founded in 1956 that works in more than 30 countries throughout the world. DRC fulfils its mandate by providing direct assistance to conflict-affected populations- refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs) and host communities; and by advocating on behalf of conflict-affected populations on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights.

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) has been providing relief, recovery and development programme interventions in the Horn of Africa since 1997. DRC aims at integrating its Somalia activities within a wider regional mixed migration programme, comprising the existing programmes in Kenya, Somalia (South Central, Puntland and Somaliland), Ethiopia and Yemen. DRC Somalia programme operates within a Regional Framework (East Africa and the Horn) and incorporates three major components namely: long-term community-driven development and recovery programmes, emergency humanitarian interventions in urban/rural and protection services, prompting advocacy campaigns.

DRC Somalia implementing multi-donor supported food security and livelihoods (both recovery and development) programmes since 2011 to current period in various regions of Somalia through integrating the community-based disaster risk plan. Moreover, most of the programmes guided by either by donor policies/procedures or by bilateral agreed policies made between DRC Somalia and donors.

PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVE
To assess the impact of the cash transfer on the purchasing power of the beneficiaries and how the number of meals consumed by the households has changed and whether the dietary diversity has increased.

Results and Activities:
Result 1: 3,500 vulnerable households have improved access to food and non-food items and basic services.

Activity 1: Distribution of unconditional cash transfers to 3,500 HH for a period of 6 months (from July to December 2015) through mobile money Transfer Company called Hormud.
Beneficiaries will be the same as the ongoing CR program and in the same 5 districts in Hiraan and Galgadud regions. The exact number of beneficiaries per location will also not change.

Scope of the consultancy
The Consultant/consultancy firm, in cooperation and consultation with DRC field staff, other livelihood implementing partners in the Somalia, the various sectors of the local administration, beneficiary communities and other stakeholders, will conduct the study and produce an independent impact of Cash in above area.

Objectives of the Evaluation
To assess the impact of the cash transfer on the purchasing power of the beneficiaries and how the number of meals consumed by the households has changed and whether the dietary diversity has increased.

• Prepare enough sample from the target districts.
• Assessing the effectiveness of beneficiary targeting and the degree of inclusion of (vulnerable) children and women.
• Analysing the experience of the beneficiaries, including their preferences on modes of assistance delivery, Lessons learnt focusing on good practice and initiatives as well as constraints and unexpected obstacles encountered and how they have been resolved.
• Assessing the influence of cash transfer on the beneficiaries’ lives and coping strategies created during the project
• Achievements with respect to the objectives of the project based on the monitoring indicators and the results to the specific activities undertaken. Has the programme performed against its targets? Which targets were met and which ones were not and why.
• Impact of the cash at Household and community level, assessing how the Cash distribution affected the economy of the targeted communities during project implementation and how it impacted the livelihood of beneficiaries.
• Analyse the degree to which the programme was transparent and participatory from the perspective of beneficiaries, and the use of DRC beneficiary feedback mechanisms or complaints mechanisms during project implementation.
• Assessing the gender sensitive aspect of the project. Was the project implementation followed DRC gender inclusion in both in decision making and targeting. Was the project gender-sensitive in its design and implementation approach?

Find out whether the following indicators have been achieved.

• 20% less target beneficiary households use negative coping strategies (as defined by the Coping Strategies Index) 60% more target beneficiary households with acceptable food consumption score
• 30% more target beneficiary households show monthly expenditure on education
• 80% of community members in targeted communities are aware of the program following sensitization
• 80% of beneficiaries are aware of the complaints response mechanism by the end of the project
• 3,500 households in the target locations receive predictable monthly cash transfers, equivalent to 60% of the food component of the mi
• Any recommendations for future programing of un-conditional Cash transfers.

Deliverables
• A soft copy sent through email, 3 printed copy of the report and also and 3 CDCs.

CONSULTANT REQUIREMENTS

• The livelihood Consultant/consultancy firm team should have a degree with bias towards livelihoods, economics, rural development or sociology from a recognised Institution.
• He/she should have thorough knowledge about the various aspects of Cash impact. Preferable in a dynamic and hostile environments.
• The Consultant must be willing and able to travel to conduct fieldwork in Major towns in the target areas.

CONDITIONS
The total duration for this assignment is for a total of 21 working days with effect from 1stth of Oct-28, (including travelled days). This will include field work, one day validation workshop, and finalization and submission of an acceptable final report of the assessment.

For general information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult www.drc.dk.

APPLICATION,BUDGET AND PLAN

Interested applicants or consulting firms are encouraged to apply for this assignment by submitting a concise proposal that includes:

• A detailed methodology to be used to carry out the assignment.
• Detailed work plan.
• CVs of the Consultant/Team to carry out the assignment. .
• Detailed budget.
• References of similar work, or documented evidence for other similar assignments.

TIME FRAME
Application: Jan/Feb 2016 (This is position is required urgently and will be checked as application comes

CONSULTANT PROFILE

• An Advanced Degree in Food Security & livelihoods, Development Studies/Business Management allowing the candidate to assess the technical value of the vocational skills, institutional management arrangements and the larger socio-economic aspect of the intervention.
• Experience with vocational training/management training institutions in similar environments.
• Proven experience in labour market assessment carried out is an added advantage
• At least 5 years’ experience in monitoring, quality control and institutional capacity building efforts and development projects, preferably in post-conflict countries
• A demonstrated understanding and analytical capacity in the identification of issues relating to indicators of performance in development projects.
• Understanding of political ,social cultural context and access of Somalia
• Should be able to develop their own field visit plan, tools and methodologies
• Excellent report writing skills and ability to meet deadlines

Interested applicants who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit their Expression of Interest by 6 February 2016. EOL should include the following documents:

• CV(s) with details of qualifications and experience indicating documentation of relevant assignments undertaken, and including full contact details of three professional referees.

• Technical proposal that summarizes understanding of the TOR including the proposed methodology.

• Financial proposal providing cost estimates of daily consultancy fees.

• The foreseen work plan.

Commitments
DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework

For general information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult www.drc.dk

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please contact job@drc.dk

BACKGROUND
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) has been providing relief and development services in the Horn of Africa since 1997. The Horn of Africa and Yemen regional office is based in Nairobi with country programmes in Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia and Yemen. Non-operational regional initiatives, focusing on advocacy and capacity building are supported from the Nairobi regional office. Using a rights-based approach, DRC has mainly focused on Somalis who are displaced by conflict.

The Somalia programme currently has over 300 staff working in five main offices across Somalia in Hargeisa, Bossaso, Galkacyo, Mogadishu, Dollow and Beletweyne, as well as eleven smaller offices. DRC Somalia implements broad emergency and recovery programming, which include protection, livelihoods, and food security, water and sanitation, local governance. Durable Solutions are at the core of DRC programmes in Somalia. As part of the UNHCR-led Somali Return Consortium (SRC), DRC supports the voluntary return of IDPs across the country. Similarly, DRC is actively engaged in the management of a Way Station in Luuq to assist voluntary refugee-returnees from Kenya. As part of its Durable Solutions strategies, DRC is also implementing coexistence and local integration projects, and an Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration pilot (AVRR) in Mogadishu. In addition, DRC is actively involving in research and advocacy on Durable Solutions at the regional level, through the Regional Durable Solutions Secretariat (ReDSS) and other stakeholders groups.

PURPOSE
The position of Return and Reintegration Coordinator will mainly focus on supporting the sustainable reintegration of Somali IDPs and refugee through voluntary return and local integration. The Coordinator will provide technical support to field offices throughout the country and, as needed, to relevant Government authorities in Somalia/Somaliland

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordination and advisory

• Ensure harmonization of DRC durable solution activities internally within the DRC Somalia program areas, and externally with other agencies and in line with international norms and standards.
• Support the development of policies, position papers, SOPs and toolkits on issues related to durable solutions in coordination with the Protection Manager, the DRC regional office and the regional durable solutions secretariat (ReDSS).
• Work closely with the Returns and Resilience Consortiums to identify areas of synergy and complementarity.
• Coordinate and plan with other DRC teams and government authorities in Somalia to implement local integration and return activities in line with agreed procedures and standards, in coordination with the Protection Manager.
• Coordinate with sending teams in asylum countries to provide information on reintegration opportunities for voluntary returnees.
• Screen and select AVRR candidates from asylum countries.
• Support advocacy activities with local authorities and other agencies to facilitate the attainment of durable solutions for IDPs and returnees from abroad.
• In coordination with the Protection Manager, support the DRC technical team and ReDSS to mainstream durable solutions in other programmatic areas.

Capacity Building and Partnerships

• Enhance early and effective partnerships and promote improved understanding of reintegration and other durable solutions among local authorities and other relevant stakeholders.
• Provide capacity building and assistance in developing plans and policies for organized return movements.
• Provide technical assistance and trainings to internal and external stakeholders on reintegration, return processes, livelihood and coexistence, rights and principles on voluntary return, international law, good practice on sustainable return and local integration.
• Support other team members through information and coordination with other durable solutions stakeholders including NGOs, UN and governments.

Program Management

• Oversee and guide the implementation and financial status of relevant grants, in coordination with the field staff and Area Managers.
• Supervise and coordinate the provision of screening, referrals, registration, financial assistance, and reintegration assistance to project beneficiaries.
• Provide technical support on the reintegration of returnees by identifying most sustainable reintegration packages and modalities of implementing follow up programs
• Provide technical support to relevant field staff in protection, livelihoods, and durable solutions.
• Supervise relevant project staff as indicated by the Protection Manager.
• Support beneficiaries’ reintegration through employment and self-employment.
• Prepare and follow-up work plans, implementation strategies and monitoring plans for local integration and return programmes.
• Draft donor reports on relevant durable solutions grants.
• Carry out periodic assessments and analysis on the economic and social recovery situations for returnees to support innovative approaches for durable solutions in Somalia.
• Develop proposals relevant proposals in coordination with the Protection Manager

REPORTING ARRANGEMENTS : The Return and Reintegration Coordinator reports to the Protection Manager.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Contract: 10 months’ contract. Salary and other conditions would be in accordance with Terms of Employment for Expatriates, which can be found on our website www.drc.dk under Vacancies (Terms of employment; Appendix 3: Employment categories and salary). This position is placed at Level A13.

For national staff, employment conditions would be in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National staff in Somalia.

Other benefits: 25 annual leave days per year, medical insurance. International staff would be entitled to R&R.

Availability: 1 March 2016

Location: The position is based in Somalia (Mogadishu) with visits to program areas in Somaliland, Puntland and South & Central Somalia and possible participation to relevant meetings at the regional level.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS
Essential:

• Academic training in Human Rights Law, Development Economics, Social Sciences or other relevant fields.
• Minimum of three years’ significant work experience with INGOs or UN agencies in assisting IDPs, refugees, returnees and asylum seekers with a focus on durable solutions.
• Experience in protection programmes with in-depth knowledge of the main protection and humanitarian standards and manuals, and solid grasp of the applicable legal frameworks.
• Experience in livelihoods interventions including reintegration assistance and Technical and Vocational training.
• Experience with international donors, particularly UNHCR and CHF.
• Ability to represent the organization in key meetings, including relevant clusters and working groups.
• Excellent proposal and report writing skills.
• Excellent training and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and management skills.
• Experience in conflict and post-conflict contexts.
• Good IT skills (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook).
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

Preferable:

• Significant work experience in Somalia (especially South-Central Somalia).
• Knowledge of issues related to Housing, Land and Property rights.
• Good conflict resolutions skills.
• Fluency in Somali language is an asset.

Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit updated CV and cover letter explaining their motivation and why they are suited for the post.

We only accept applications sent via our online-application form on www.drc.dk under Vacancies.

Please forward the application and CV, in English through the online application on www.drc.dk under vacancies no later than 7 February 2016

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please contact job@drc.dk
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Position Technical Advisor for Concessions

Place of Performance Somalia

Contract Duration initial 30-day consultancy to be used over a 3-month period with possible renewal of contract

Starting Date ASAP

OVERVIEW OF CTG GLOBAL

CTG Global is a managed service company specializing in Recruitment, Management Consultancy, Human Resources support services and Monitoring & Evaluation in post disaster and post conflict countries around the world.

CTG Global provides services to humanitarian organizations, government, non-governmental organizations and corporates that enables public and private sectors to focus on their core business and the achievement of their objectives in hostile and threatening environments as we provide a safe and secure environment for them to do so and alleviate them of their risks, crisis and personnel management problems.

OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION

Our client seeks qualified candidate for the position of Technical Advisor for Concessions who will:

§ Support the INPB in the execution of its functions.

§ Act as Secretary to the INPB.

§ Provide liaison between FGC and the INPB.

§ Build the capacity of the INPB to fulfill its mandate.

GENERAL FUNCTIONS

§ The Technical Advisor for Concessions (“Advisor”) will provide technical guidance and support to the INPB (Interim National Procurement Board) through our client to achieve its purpose and mandate, and to other institutions that are involved in the granting of concessions, to improve their abilities in concessions management.

§ The Advisor will provide technical guidance to the INPB to perform its oversight role in the grant and award of all concessions, noting that the FGC has the mandate to review all public procurement contracts exceeding US$ 5 million until such time as a functional National Procurement Agency has been established and a full IMCC is constituted.

§ The Advisor will support the INPB to make informed decisions in the granting of concessions, based on the recommendations made by the client.

§ The Advisor will work with our client to review all concessions above the agreed threshold and support the INPB to implement the recommendations made within our client’s company. Our client review process includes but is not limited to fiscal terms and pricing in concession agreements.

§ The Advisor will establish a liaison between our client and the INPB and ensure establishment of a rapport and synergies between the two bodies.

§ The Advisor will act as a Secretary to the INPB and ensure a timely preparation of board minutes and follow up on the implementations of recommendations and decisions made by the INPB and our client.

§ Issue regular reports and meeting minutes on financial governance challenges and progress, and the extent to which our client recommendations have been implemented by key stakeholders.

§ The Advisor will build the capacity of the INPB for it to be able to fulfil its’ mandate. This should involve developing a work plan for training and ‘on-the-job’ coaching in partnership with government counterparts. The Advisor should also develop training and guidance materials for the INDB to serve as a reference for the trained members as well as to be used for peer-to-peer training of incoming members to the board beyond the period of the consultancy.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

Education:

§ An advanced degree in Economics, Finance, Law, Public Administration, Business Administration, International Development, or related field.

Work Experience:

At least 10 years of professional experience in concessions management including:

§ Experience working in or with a Government agency that manages concessions.

§ Knowledge of and experience with developing concessions laws, regulations, policies and procedures.

§ Experience working in or with the private sector negotiating/managing concessions with governments.

§ Demonstrated ability to work with multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams and at the highest levels of Government.

§ At least five (5) years’ experience working with international development donor agencies in institutional capacity building activities, including experience in Africa.

§ The ability to effectively mentor and guide people with different viewpoints and objectives to reach a common objective.

§ Fully computer literate; possess excellent oral and written communication skills.

LanguageRequirements:

§ Fluent in written and spoken English.

Duration of the Assignment

§ The Advisor will be contracted for an initial 30-day consultancy to be used over a 3-month period. After the initial probationary period, the contract may be renewed for an additional 70 - 100 days to be used over an additional 9 months. The delivery of the assignment will be broken into missions appropriate to discharge the duties of the Advisor. The Advisor will be based in Mogadishu during missions for approximately 70% of his/her contracted time with a limited number of days in Nairobi, Kenya as and when required and scheduled.

Interested candidates should submit their CV along with their application letter via e-mail to careers@ctgglobal.com with reference to “BHJOB2678_968” in the subject line. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

CARE is an International NGO working in Somalia. CARE and its partners work with vulnerable communities to address the underlying causes of poverty and promote peace and development, through its strategic goal to reduce poverty by empowering women, enhancing access to resources and services, and improving governance. CARE is seeking applications from experienced professionals to fill the position of Field Security Manager who will be based in Garowe with frequent travel to other Care Offices.

1. JOB SUMMARY

The Field Security Manager will report to the Staff & Program Security Advisor and working closely with the head of office Puntland and other staff, the Field Security Manager is mainly responsible for provision of analysis of specific events, groups or situations that have security implications for CARE, ensuring a consistently acceptable standard of risk management to minimize the likelihood and impact of potential threats.

The Field Security Manager will also be responsible to train and support staff to ensure that any risks are minimized. Demonstrate a high socio- cultural, political and economic understanding of the many contexts where CARE works

1. ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carryout analysis of the context and developments in relation to the security situation.

• Collect security related information and compile a weekly security report for the Staff and Programme Security Advisor (SPSA)

• Prepare flash reports on incidents that may affect CAREs operations in the region and give appropriate advisories

• Maintain close contacts with all relevant stakeholders to develop a network and build relationships with key actors to ensure gathering of reliable security information.

• Approve travel requests and travel routes for CARE staff traveling within Puntland

• Ensure that an appropriate system is in place to provide security information to travelers in advance of their departure.

• Undertake regular and ad hoc security assessment missions as necessary, in order to gather information and to analysis the overall security situation in existing and potential areas of intervention.

• Support the Staff & Program Security Advisor (SPSA) to develop a security management system which includes a security management strategy (including detailed acceptance strategy) and plan which allows for the continuous updating of security measures.

• Advice and support the Staff & Program Security Advisor and Head of Office in the region with regard to implementing the security management system.

• Ensure the security management system is in line with existing CARE’s security policy, protocol and approach.

• Support the Head of Office and SPSA to manage security incidents.

• Provide crisis management support to the senior management for incident response, reporting and analysis in the region.

• Ensure that staffs have the security skills and awareness that they need to be effective, by providing appropriate learning and development opportunities, including delivering training.

• Ensure that all staff and visitors receive appropriate briefing.

• Supervise watchmen and SPU posted in CARE offices and Guesthouse.

• Coordinate with SPU and police commander on SPU issues; provide feedback to them about the conduct and performance of posted SPU.

• Attend NSP meetings in the field

2. REQURIED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

• Bachelor's degree with specialist technical training in security analysis, reporting and management such as INGO security, public safety, military or police training ;( Education qualification may be relaxed for experienced candidates)
• Specific safety and security training in NGO context.
• Qualification as a trainer in safety and security
• 5 years’ experience as a security staff in operational environments with an INGO.
• Competent in Safety and security management – information collection, investigations, analysis, assessments and reporting
• Specific NGO security training (eg. RedR Security Management or similar training).
• Excellent Oral and written and oral English.

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are encouraged to send their application letters and detailed CVs to somhrgarowe@care.org by 14^th February 2016. Please indicate ‘Puntland Field Security Manager’ as the subject line.

Only Somali Nationals can apply shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

CARE is an Equal Opportunity Employer promoting gender, equity and diversity. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.