Somalia: Field Coordinator (Dhobley, Somalia)

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.