Assistant Country Director Systems – Concern Somalia Programme

Concern Worldwide is a non-governmental, international, humanitarian organization dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following position:

Assistant Country Director Systems – Concern Somalia Programme

Contract Duration: 2 years

Job Summary:

The position will be based in Hargeisa (Somaliland) and will be reporting to the Country Director.

The Assistant Country Director (ACD) systems is responsible for the overall development and management of Concern Somalia’s (Somaliland and South-Central Somalia) support functions, which comprise administration, HR, IT, logistics and transport.

This includes ensuring that appropriate systems are in place which responds to program needs and ensures effective and efficient use of Concern’s resources.

Specific responsibility is to mentor and provide guidance to support staff for an effective administrative, logistics, transport systems in place and maintained.

Person specification:

* Masters degree in a relevant subject (e.g. Business Administration, Human Resources, supply chain management or any other relevant disciplines )
* At least 5 years progressively responsible professional work experience in a senior position within an international development organisation/NGO.
* Excellent knowledge and proven experience of implementing administration, Logistics, Human Resources and IT systems within the not for profit sector.
* Experience of managing a large team of senior staff.
* Experience working with local partner organizations.
* Excellent English Language (both written and spoken).
* Excellent Information Technology (MS Office, Internet) skills

A detailed ToR may be obtained by sending an email to the following address: concern.somaliavacancies@concern.net

Concern has a Code of Conduct and a Programme Participant Protection Policy to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from abuse and exploitation.

Interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, should apply by sending a CV and a covering letter addressed to: -

The Human Resource Manager,
Concern Worldwide,
P.O. Box 13850-00800, Nairobi,

to the following email address: nairobi.hr@concern.net

The closing date for application is Tuesday, 1st November, 2011.

Each application should include two referees who can validate technical expertise.

Telephone contacts must be submitted with the application.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview