CARE Somalia Program Monitoring and learning Coordinator- Urban Youth Program

CARE Somalia is an International NGO working in Somalia. CARE and its partners work with vulnerable communities to address the underlying causes of poverty and promote peace and development, through its strategic goal to reduce poverty by empowering women, enhancing access to resources and services, and improving governance.

CARE Somalia program is seeking applications from qualified candidates for the position of Program Monitoring and learning Coordinator for the Urban Youth Program. (RE-ADVERTISEMENT)

The position will be based in Hargeisa, Somaliland and it is open to candidates in any of the East Africa countries.

The Urban Youth Program Monitoring and Learning Coordinator will be responsible for managing CARE’s Urban Youth Program work in Somalia in a defined geographical area. S/he will contribute to strategic planning and ensure high quality, accountable and impactful program design and delivery of programs targeting vulnerable urban youth, with a focus on secondary education and livelihoods, to address underlying causes of poverty, vulnerability and marginalization that affect them.

KEY RESULT AREAS

Program Design, implementation, monitoring and reporting (30% of time) • To be responsible for all aspects of delivering a high quality and accountable program for the Urban Youth program • Contribute to the development and regular review of theory of change, program strategy and key sectoral approaches • To identify potential sources of funding in line with program strategy • Design and manage interventions in Somalia in close collaboration with area managers to ensure synergy and inter linkages • Coordinate with PQU on development of a program-level M&E system that aligns existing programming to measure the desired changes in the lives of the impact group • To ensure high quality implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting is done as per the donor requirements • Develop a knowledge management system to ensure continuous cross learning among all the projects within the program and that these are reflected in new initiatives • Coordinate with PQU on the planning and implementation of studies, research, assessments, evaluations and knowledge events as needed. • Provide input and advice to CARE Somalia CMT on strategic planning, program strategies and operational issues

Partnerships (15% of time) • Ensure strong collaborative relationships with strategic partners involved within the program area. • Coordinate with PQU to ensure ongoing monitoring of partners and quality and accountability of work. • Ensure strong collaborative relationships are developed between the intended impact group, CARE and partner staff. Ensure strong input by the intended impact group in program strategy, design, monitoring and evaluation. • Identify partner capacity needs and coordinate with PQU or PS departments where strategic partners are in need of specific capacity building support that can be provided by CARE • Ensure strong collaborative relationships with key government departments and relevant private sector organizations/ • Ensure the program is implemented in line with partnership principles as outlined in CI policies.

Staff management (20% of time) • Oversee field staff as appropriate • Apply performance management systems to ensure consistent, strong performance within the team.
• Identify capacity gaps and recommend opportunities to build the capacity of direct reports and other program staff to ensure implementation in line with CI principles and CARE policies • Collaborate with PQU for staff training/capacity building on areas of key focus (gender, governance, partners, M&E, advocacy, conflict)

Contract management and Compliance adherence. (20% of time) • To be responsible for achieving program compliance with the organizational quality and accountability commitments. Task includes: • Manage grants in line with CARE & donor regulations, formats and requirements • Contribute to ensuring compliance to CARE and donor policies • Ensure progress against grant proposals/work plans • Ensure quality and timely submission of reports in line with donor requirements • Ensure adequate financial management in liaison with the CARE Somalia finance department • In collaboration with the PC and partnership unit to facilitate timely audits and evaluations for the program partners as required.
• Coordinate grant management with area managers for those grants that are across multiple Areas

Representation Coordination, advocacy and Stakeholder management (10%of time) • As overall responsible for the operations in the region; he / she will ensure that CARE maintains excellent and productive relations with all key stakeholders, especially beneficiaries, local authorities and the humanitarian community. Tasks include: • Overall area representation of CARE at relevant and senior forums/ meetings, • Ensuring other staff are appropriately representing CARE at relevant forums/ meetings, • Conducting regular stakeholder analyses to ensure that CARE has good understanding of dynamics/ relationships, • Liaison with key CARE staff to identify, support and engage in advocacy actions that address the needs of the program. • Ensuring that all staff maintain beneficiaries and communities at the centre of CARE’s stakeholder list, • Engaging in coordination processes amongst local authorities and key stakeholders and within the organization for greater impact within the programs. • In absence of the program coordinator, to be in charge of the rural women program in acting capacity.

Staff safety and security (5% of time) • The Program monitoring and learning manager has a role in ensuring staff safety and security with technical support from the Safety and security advisor. As such, he will be responsible for ensuring programs are delivered in a safe and secure manner. Key tasks include: • Work to ensure that security management protocols and procedures are updated, made locally relevant and applied consistently, • Work with the security advisor to ensure that risks to staff, beneficiaries and assets are mitigated through a deterrence, acceptance, protection and program-enabling lens.

JOB REQUIREMENTS • Bachelor or Master's degree in the related field • At least 5 years experience working in conflict/post conflict context, with preferred work experience in Somalia. • Demonstrated experience in development and recovery programming • Demonstrated experience in program assessments, problem analysis and program design • Proven capacity of managing programs through partnerships • Strong gender and conflict analysis skills, and the ability to articulate and design programs using a rights based approach • Proven budgeting and financial management skills as well as report writing skills • Ability to develop and articulate program ideas related to Livelihoods, Education, Natural resources management, and Peace building and governance. • Demonstrated ability to motivate and coach field staff

OVERALL COMPETENCIES: Commitment, Excellence, Diversity and Respect, Integrity and Accountability

How to apply:

Due to the urgency to fill this position, applications will be reviewed and shortlisted as they are received. The position will remain open until filled.

Please email your application to recruit@som.care.org , quoting the job title and reference number “SOM/EX/131”. All applications should be accompanied by a CV with daytime telephone contacts and contact details for three referees.

CARE is an Equal Opportunity Employer, promoting gender, equity and diversity, therefore women are strongly encouraged to apply. Our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse

Only Short listed candidates will be contacted.

Please note that this is a re-advertisement. Previous applicants need not apply.