CODE 62/2011 PM SOM
DURATION 4 months (renewable if extension will be approved +2)
REQUIRED COMPETENCES University-advanced degree in Law, Education, Psycho-social studies, Political Sciences, Humanitarian Aid studies, or related fields
Office management skills – problem solving Leading and representation skills – liaison/negotiation and lobbying Ability to make effective decisions under time pressure Ability to cope with isolated environment Capacity to work independently, strong strategic and creative thinking Ability to prepare clear and concise report and project proposals - writing skills
Experience (1-2 years) in development and/or emergency projects management and implementation Experience (1-2 years) in international NGOs Previous experience in Protection interventions Good administration and accounting skills (on-the-spot constant supervision and monitoring upon project administration is required) Demonstrate experience in managing multi-partner projects Demonstrate experience to work in post-conflict areas where security is an issue
Fluency in English (oral and written).
DESIRABLE COMPETENCES Previous experience(s) in the management of EC projects. Previous overseas working experience(s)
Extensive human rights programme management experience in developing area or in countries in emergencies.
Previous work experience in Somalia. Good knowledge of Italian language would be an advantage.
Be able to facilitate the further development of emergency programmes in the area and to identify and quickly react to funding opportunities.
WORK CONTEXT The general objective of the project is to contribute to protect and promote the rights of children affected by armed conflict in Somalia.
The project will focus on the establishment of specific measures covering, respectively, three different dimensions. At institutional/political level, a multifaceted network will be established as a child rights' mechanism for protection, monitoring and reporting, and as a tool to enhance the formal adoption of relevant international legislation. At technical level, the action will set up a territorial system of social workers and psychosocial centres, where professionals will identify, refer, treat and psychosocially rehabilitate victims of violence and vulnerable children. Finally, at social/community level, the project envisages fine-tuned educational modules: formal, informal, and koranic education is herein conceived as a catalyst of change, rehabilitation and protection for minors in Somalia. Cesvi has the overall responsibility of the project while other partners organizations will be involved.
Cesvi, based in Somaliland and Puntland since 1995 has conducted an assessment to identify target groups and final beneficiaries. The action will be located in Hargeisa, Burao, Borama, Berbera, Bosaso and IDPs camps near urban areas in Somaliland and Puntland.
JOB DESCRIPTION The collaboration will start by middle of September 2011.
The main duty station will be Hargeisa (Somaliland) The person will report to Desk Officer at HQs. Cesvi Nairobi Regional Office will coordinate, support and supervise the operations at field level.
S/He will be responsible for the overall project management, implementation of the project and for overseeing administration, accounting, procurement and staffing issues related to the project. S/He will oversee the planning and implementation of the activities and ensure that objectives are achieved and that appropriate quality, functioning and assistance is established and maintained for setting up policies, strategies and laws to comply with international conventions and standards. S/He will also provide adequate and timely technical guidance, supervision, capacity building and management support to the local staff and actors involved in the project. S/He will ensure that the right support is given in terms of identification of needs and existing competencies; development of curricula; coordination; supervision; facilitation support and progress assessment. S/He will ensure the elaboration of monthly internal report to be submitted to the Desk Officer for Somalia and Kenya on achievements, projects, problems encountered, pertinent developments, and strategic needs. S/He will supervise all project activities, guaranteeing a constant support to all project stakeholders. S/He will guarantee clear documentation of all project activities, through reports and other visibility tools, as required and agreed upon with Cesvi HQs. S/He will represent Cesvi in various coordination fora and ensure coherence of Cesvi mission and strategy with that of the Human Rights and Democracy for Somalia.Manage liaisons with EC, local and international NGOs and IGOs, private sector, civil society associations and other counterparts. S/He will keep informed of the project activities donors, UN and NGOs active in Somalia to ensure proper advocacy and improve collaboration and coherence of interventions. S/He will attend meetings with local representatives of the EC and local concerned authorities, as well as with and other donors or project stakeholders, whenever required. S/He will attend meetings with UN Agencies representatives, local and international NGOs officers, private sector and civil society representatives, whenever required. S/He will be constantly involved in the development of new project proposals for private and public donors, according to Cesvi Country strategy. S/He will report to the Desk Officer for Kenya and Somalia at HQs level, through e-mails, other mailing, telephone calls and periodic reports, as required. S/He will maintain daily contacts with Cesvi Regional Nairobi Office and will ensure effective distance supervision / remote control when in Nairobi. S/He will carry out briefing and de-briefing with the Desk Officer for Kenya and Somalia at Headquarters level and/or with the Regional Representative in Nairobi, at the beginning and at the end of his/her assignment. S/He will attend a compulsory training at the beginning of his/her assignment at Headquarters level. S/He will be involved in visibility actions taken by CESVI headquarters in order to promote in-country activities and to raise funds accordingly.
To apply, please visit this page
http://hr.cesvi.org/?name=details&id=328
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