Role and Responsibilities
To design and manage the strategy, implementation, development and evaluation of Somalia / Somaliland health, WASH, and Emergency Response programmes. Represent Medair for all issues related to the Somalia / Somaliland programme.
Project Overview
To deliver multisectoral relief in Somalia / Somaliland and to support partner(s) from there. Address additional critical needs (i.e. food security related or IDP support) as capacity of Medair programme grows.
Medair
Medair brings life-saving relief and rehabilitation in disasters, conflict areas, and other crises by working alongside the most vulnerable. Its staff are inspired by their Christian faith to care for people in need, providing practical and compassionate support, regardless of race, religion, or politics. Medair has achieved the ISO 9001:2000 quality certification worldwide, which denotes consistent and effective project management activities for the well-being of its beneficiaries. Founded in 1989, Medair’s unwavering commitment continues to bring hope to the world’s most vulnerable.
Workplace
Nairobi, Kenya
Starting Date
As soon as possible
Contract Details
2 years, 100%
Key activity areas
Planning and Strategy
• In coordination with the HQ Desk Officer and sector coordinators, design, evaluate and update the Country and Exit Strategies to facilitate the long term planning and development of the projects in the country. • To monitor, evaluate and report on the implementation of the planned activities in accordance with the project proposals and logical frameworks. • To stay informed on humanitarian need trends and political developments at the regions of the country programmes in order to anticipate new projects and initiatives.
Financial Management
• Plan and construct project budgets, in collaboration with the HQ Desk Officer (DO), programme coordinator, sector coordinators and HQ Finance Officer. • Ensure that spending is inline with the approved budgets through monthly consultation of the BVA’s. • Highlight over or under spending in conjunction with the appropriate coordinator or manager and ensure that the necessary changes are made. • To analyse projected cash flow and ensure monthly cash requests are sent to HQ in a timely fashion. • To oversee and be responsible for any annual audits carried out on site in collaboration with the Field Finance Manager, and to support the preparation of audits carried out at HQ.
Communications and reporting
• To develop and maintain a transparent, honest and supportive communication structure with the coordinators and field managers, to uphold a spirit of unity and mutual respect between field sites and base. • To draft and update the Project Approval sheets, in conjunction with the project managers and the DO. • Responsible for ensuring the writing of surveys, project proposals, monthly, quarterly & final reports for all projects, regular communication to HQ, correspondence / reports to counterpart organisations and donors.
Donor Relations Management
• To oversee the drafting and presentation, in conjunction with the DO, of all proposals, operational and financial reports related to the Country Programme under their control, in order to have SMART objectives and evaluations of the projects as well as to be transparent and accountable to our institutional donors. • Develop and maintain contact with the Country Representatives of the relevant funding partners (institutional donors or private donor organisations) in order to secure sufficient funding for the country programme.
Quality Management
• To promote Quality Management Practices so as to implement projects that meet the real needs of the beneficiaries in accordance with their requirements, standards and cultural background. • To evaluate the quality of our operations using the Internal Quality Audit and correct shortfalls to the agreed Medair standard. Aim to adhere to Sphere standards as far as possible within operational constraints.
Security Management
• Responsible for drafting and updating the Security Guidelines. • Responsible for the management of any security related incidents and the consequent decisions which need to be made, e.g. evacuation. • Ensure appropriate security procedures and awareness is maintained throughout the Country Programme.
Staff Management
• Oversee all programme HR issues including recruitment, appraisal, management, development & training, general well-being of all staff, team structures, job descriptions in collaboration with the HQ HR Officer. • Oversee the monthly Staff Plan; Promote healthy living conditions and practices for all staff. • Ensure that all staff are adequately equipped, and provide possibilities for mentoring and coaching. • To reflect the vision and values of Medair when interacting with team members and beneficiaries
Public Relations
• Develop and maintain relationships with authorities, donors, media, NGO's and embassies with the objective of raising public awareness and identifying funding opportunities and other working partnerships. • Contribute to the needs of HQ Marketing by supplying Human Interest Stories, web updates etc.
Qualifications
• University degree and relevant professional experience
Experience / Competencies
• 2 years of experience in senior management position • 3 year of overseas experience in insecure environments • 5 years management experience in relief & rehabilitation projects desirable • Experienced proposal & report writer; Proven Conflict management skills • Excellent communicator; Analytical mind; Advanced skills in project, finance & strategy planning • Excellent negotiation skills, especially in the context of the Somaliland culture
Medair standard working requirements for the field
• Committed to Medair values • At least one year of professional experience in a relevant field (more experience preferred) • Minimum 3 months inter-cultural overseas experience • Single, or married (without dependent children) • Strong English communication skills (oral and written) • Familiar with Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook • Able to live and work with a multicultural team under difficult conditions • Strong character traits, including emotional stability, adaptability, ability to handle stress, cultural and gender sensitivity, honesty, and physically fit • Successful completion of Medair Relief & Rehabilitation Orientation Course (ROC)
Benefits
• An allowance based upon the grade of the position and experience of the position-holder • Full HQ organisational and role briefing, as well as in-country briefing • Additional security training for those going to insecure environments • Accommodation, food, and transportation in-country, plus all flights to and from the country programme • Comprehensive medical and emergency rescue insurance, with 60 days post assignment cover, which includes counselling, if necessary • Annual leave; Rest & Recuperation (R&R) leave including associated travel, accommodation, food expenses • Additional benefits for those who commit to longer contracts – re-entry allowance or training allowance, extra flights to and from home, additional paid leave (up to 4 weeks) every 12 months
Working Conditions
• The CD will make regular trips to Somaliland. Living conditions in Nairobi / Somaliland are good. Somaliland is relatively safe and stable. R&R will take place in Nairobi.
Application process For more information on this and other positions, please follow this web link: www.medair.org/work-with-us and check the Experienced Relief Worker section followed by Field Vacancies.
We request that you complete all applications on-line at www.medair.org. Only English-language applications and CV’s will be reviewed. We will not review email applications. Medair does not set closing / deadline dates for applications; recruitment is ongoing until the position is filled. We review every online application. Applicants will be contacted only if they are selected as a potential candidate.
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