Country: Somalia
Closing date: 24 Jun 2016
Title Programme Manager - Somalia Stabilisation Programme
Location Somalia
Department Name Program Delivery
Pact Overview
Pact Overview
At the heart of Pact is the promise of a better tomorrow. The promise of a healthy life. Of a decent livelihood. Of sustainable natural resources that benefit communities. Now more than ever in its 42-year history, Pact is helping millions of people who are poor and marginalized discover and build their own solutions and take ownership over their future.Pact enables systemic solutions that allow those who are poor and marginalized to earn a dignified living, be healthy, and take part in the benefits that nature provides. Pact accomplishes this by strengthening local capacity, forging effective governance systems, and transforming markets into a force for development.
Department Overview
Pact seeks a Programme Manager for the anticipated Bilateral Labour Intensive Stabilisation Programme in Somalia, funded by the Royal Norwegian Embassy. The programme will provide immediate benefits to communities in areas newly recovered from Al Shabaab, or in areas under threat by militant groups, as well as strengthen the ability of the government, including local authorities, to function and provide relevant services for Somali citizens.
Position Purpose
Reporting to the Team Leader, the Programme Manager for the anticipated Bilateral Labour Intensive Somalia Stabilisation Programme will provide day-to-day oversight for the programme’s operations, including working directly with local partners.
Key Repsonsibilities
- Providing operational and administrative support to programme, including ensuring high-quality implementation of district-level activities and working directly with local partners
- Working directly with district-level government, including providing capacity development support when required
- Assisting in the review of scopes of work, programme reports, work plans, and ensuring quality of content
- Keeping track of programme’s up-coming due deliverables and reporting dates; helping track and complete monthly financial reports
- Coordinating preparation of project-related consultant agreements and tracking related payments
- Supporting recruiting and onboarding processes for project staff
All other tasks Basic Requirements
At least 8 years of programme management experience in governance, peacebuilding or youth-focused programming funded by the EU or other European donors, with experience in Somalia or other fragile states.
Demonstrated experience and success in providing capacity development support directly to district-level stakeholders.\
Demonstrated experience with similarly complex projects involving coordination with multiple programs and partner institutions, including delivering at pace in conflict affected and fragile states, in political complex and high-risk environments, and managing demands from multiple stakeholders.
Financial management, compliance, procurement and due diligence experience.
Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
Fluency in English; fluency in Somali a plus.
University degree required; Masters Degree in International Development, International Politics, Development Policy or related field preferred.
Somali candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
How to apply:
To apply for this position, please click link: http://pactworld.force.com/careers/VanaHCM__Job_Detail?Id=a33j0000000kbl1AAA