The Transition Initiatives for Stabilization (TIS), funded by United States Agency for International Development (USAID) responds to the complex crisis that has evolved in Somalia and self-declared region of Somaliland. The overall program goal is to mitigate conflict; to promote stability and community cohesion, and to strengthen citizens’ relationships with their government officials
TIS is in the process of recruiting for the position of Grants Officer/Engineer to be based in Galmudug. This position is funded through DAI, a US based firm, implementing the Transition Initiative for Stabilization (TIS) program funded by USAID.
The Grants Officer/Engineer will work closely with the Senior Project Advisor, Senior Grants Manager, the Senior Engineer, the field-based Project Advisor, Procurement, Finance, and other functional teams, as well as USAID, local government officials, and community leaders to support the above noted program objectives. The work of the Grants Officer/Engineer requires detailed knowledge of Somali culture, engineering and construction, highly developed collaboration and networking skills and the exercise of discretion, judgment, and personal responsibility.
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION
• University degree in Engineering, Political Science, International Relations, International Development or appropriate field.
WORK EXPERIENCE
• Three years of progressively responsible professional experience are required. Experience in working on engineering and/or construction projects highly desirable.
• Three years’ experience working with USAID or an international donor is preferred, but not required.
• Experience in program development, reporting; budgeting; networking highly sought.
• Previous experience working in Somalia highly sought.
• In addition, must be flexible, willing to perform assigned and additional duties and work irregular hours under unpredictable conditions.
SKILLS
• Demonstrated expertise working in Somaliland/Somalia on construction and/or engineering projects and socio-political and culture issues.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to manage a diverse range of professional relationships essential.
LANGUAGES
• English and Somali language fluency required.
Interested candidates should e-mail their CVs and an accompanying cover letter, stating the name of the position and office for which they are applying, to TIS@dai.com. The deadline for application is 3rd June 2011. Only shortlisted candidates will receive a reply.
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