Somalia: National Project Officer - PRD

OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION

Our client is a major humanitarian as well as developmental actors in Somalia. It is currently implementing a range of projects including WASH, primary health care, gender-based violence prevention, supply hub management, cold chain management, and shelter projects and is expected to expand its programme.

GENERAL FUNCTIONS

Role objective:

Our Client is seeking for a qualified Preparedness and Response Division (PRD) Field Coordinator to represent IOM at strategic project locations across Somalia as well as provide administrative oversight to technical PRD staff from the Health, WASH, Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM), and Shelter/NFI units. Under the direct supervision of the Preparedness and Response Division Coordinator, the incumbent will be responsible for the following functions:-

Expected output:

Represent IOM sub-offices where there is no Head of Sub-Office (HoSo) in coordination with the PRD Coordinator, Chief of Mission and Senior Management Team (SMT).

Provide programmatic and administrative support to all IOM programme under guidance of the PRD Coordinator.

Provide substantial inputs and recommendations for IOM Somalia’s strategies in the respective field locations.

Develop strong partnerships with the key stakeholders in including government, communities, donors, the clusters, United Nations (UN), non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and other stakeholders and partners;

Oversee all PRD operations in including health, nutrition, WASH, shelter, CCCM and supply hub and cold chain management (where applicable),

Monitor and track the implementation progress of PRD projects;

Represent PRD in meetings;

Provide regular updates on PRD projects to the PRD Coordinator;

Identify project development opportunities

Provide inputs to the various strategic documents including thematic strategies for Health and WASH;

Provide programmatic and administrative guidance and support to other field offices as relevant

Undertake duty travel when required;

Conduct additional tasks that may be assigned by the PRD Programme Coordinator

Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Project reporting:

Under the direct supervision of the Preparedness and Response Division Coordinator,

Team management:

This role does not have team management skills.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

Education:

§ Bachelor's degree in WASH, Public Health, Developmental Studies, and/or Diploma/ Certificate in related field.

Work experience:

§ Minimum of 4 years of demonstrable relevant Health & Safety experience and/or minimum of 4 years of demonstrable relevant Cleaning & Sanitation experience.

Geographical experience:

§ Minimum of 4 years of experience in Africa with local experience in Mogadishu, Somalia is an advantage.

Languages:

§ Fluency in English (essential) , Somali (essential) and Arabic ().

Key competencies:

Behavioural

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following competencies:

• Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms

• Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders

• Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others

• Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience

• Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services

• Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;

• Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others.

• Planning and Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;

• Professionalism - displays mastery of subject matter

• Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation.

• Technological Awareness - displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;

• Resource Mobilization - works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of the client ( optional depending on position level)

• Able to handle sensitive situations and cultivate productive relationships;

• Ability to maintain accuracy and confidentiality in performing responsibilities;

• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills

• Calm, diplomatic and demonstrate the ability to meet strict deadlines;

Other relevant information:

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.

Only candidates residing in either the country of the duty station or from a location in a neighbouring country that is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered. In all cases, a prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station, or in the neighbouring country located within commuting distance, and work permit, as applicable. -family: I

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