MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Project Development and Management o To lead the FIM team to implement and develop the program in line with Concern’s global policies, country strategic plan and Concern’s PCMS o To support the management of an integrated Somaliland programme in line with the contextual analysis. o To maintain the linkages between the integrated program in Somaliland o To oversee the expansion of FIM activities into urban areas of Somaliland in accordance with Concern’s policies and PCMS )covering contextual analysis, PCN development, baseline, programme development M&E etc) o To ensure that an effective M&E system is set up and meets the needs of the programme in terms of lessons learned, programme development and capturing of impact and change. o To ensure that cross-cutting issues – equality, HIV/AIDS, DRR etc are included and considered in all stage of the project – including design, implementation monitoring and evaluation o To ensure the highest possible standards of quality and accountability by adhering to the HAP standards in all progamme areas ensuring and with all programme participants o To provide technical and strategic direction in relation to livelihoods (farmers field schools, self-help groups, entrepreneur programme etc.) and disaster risk reduction particularly watershed management. o To identify and develop strategies for working with local CBOs. o To manage on-going relations with project participants and address any potential constraints in a timely manner o To provide technical reports and position papers in the Livelihood security sector where possible
Project Documentation o To contribute to the development of organisational learning through information sharing with other Concern fields and SAL where applicable o To document success cases and disseminate learning within the country programme and organisation
Staff Management & Development o To line manage and develop program staff of 8 whilst ensuring that there are clear and defined roles and responsibilities and up to date job descriptions for each staff. o To establish performance objectives for each of the project staff and conduct formal Performance and Development Reviews (PDR) on a timely basis
Financial Management o In consultation with the CD, ACD-P, Program Manager (Somaliland) and Finance Manager, produce timely and accurate project budgets and revisions. o To manage project budget and ensure expenditure is in line within agreed project plans and budget o To ensure that project expenditure is undertaken in line with finance policies and procedures o To assist with the Finance unit in the timely production of financial reports and narratives
External Relations o To liase/coordinate with relevant Somaliland Governments authority or institutions
o To liase with other organisations with respect to livelihood security sector o To participate in relevant external meetings and workshops in the LS sector o To assist the Program Manager in establishing and maintaining effective relationships with other agencies implementing Food/Livelihood Security projects/programmes
Person Specification Essential: o Degree in Development related discipline, -Livelihoods (agriculture and/or, food security , watershed management) o At least 5 years’ experience in NGO development work, at least 2 of which in similar management level position o Specific expertise at least one of the following areas: community development, food security, dry land agriculture, capacity building, working with partners o A proven track record in Participatory Programme Cycle Management Systems (PCMS) o Experience working in an insecure environment o Excellent report and proposal writing skills o Good negotiation skills o Ability to mentor, support and train staff o Fluency in English o Flexibility
Desirable: o Experience in facilitating workshops o Previous experience working with Concern o Strong Development orientation
All applications should be submitted through our website at https://jobs.concern.net by 10th April 2012 CV’s should be no more than 4 pages in length. Please note that due to th urgency of this position the position may be offered before the closing date.
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