Medair Somalia/Somaliland Vacancies

Medair is seeking qualified candidates to fill the following positions based in Caynabo, Sool region, Somaliland, with frequent visits to field sites in Caynabo and Ceel Afweyn districts of Sool and Sanag regions:

Duration of commitment: 7 to 9 months minimum

1. Project Support Manager, Caynabo

This position will report to the Programmes Support Manager based in Hargeisa

Overall responsibility:

To organize and manage administrative/HR, logistics, and financial processes

Detailed responsibilities include:

• Direct supervision of admin/HR, logistics and finance staff
• The focal point for safety and security of base staff, facilities, and assets
• Support finance staff in preparation of audits and analyzing projected cash flow
• Ensure all logistical procedures and practices are followed
• Initiate improvements to base systems and ensure standardized formats are used
• Develop and maintain transparent and supportive communication structures
• Develop and maintain relationships with authorities, NGOs and suppliers with the objective of raising public awareness of Medair.

Qualifications and experience:

• Degree in business management (accounting/HR option will be an added advantage)
• 2 years’ experience in finance and logistics positions or project support in a humanitarian setting and 2 years’ management experience.

2. Logistics and ICT Officer

This position will report to the Senior Logistics Officer (SLO) in Burao

Overall responsibility: To support functioning of the Somaliland logistics and ICT

Detailed responsibilities include:

• Stock management, ordering, equipment tracking and maintenance
• Administration related to logistics, purchases and stock management
• Identify and document ICT guidelines and training
• Assist in the management, training and development of national staff in ICT
• Standardize, implement and enforce quality control measures in ICT
• Maintain a transparent and supportive communication structures

Qualifications and experience:

• Degree in ICT plus 2 to 3 years’ experience
• Experience in logistics or stock control and management; 1 year’s experience in relief projects.
• Skilled in troubleshooting software and hardware problems, advanced knowledge of server and network management

3. Logistics Officer (Projects)

This position will report to the Project Support Manager, Caynabo

Overall Responsibility:

To coordinate the logistical and security functions required to support project distributions for the remote areas of Sool and Sanaag regions.

Detailed responsibilities

• Coordinate stocks and transport of goods to and from project distribution sites and the related security
• Work with project staff for planning and implementation of activities
• Coordinate casual labour and incentive payments for transport, distribution and other logistics
• Responsible for the maintenance of communications systems used on the project.
• Support project and sector managers with local community relations related to distributions.

Qualifications and experience:

• Degree in management, plus 1 year’s experience in logistics
• Basic knowledge in IT
• English and Somali language skills (oral and written)

4. Logistics Officer, Ceel Afweyn

This position will report to Project Support Manager, Caynabo. Fluency in Somali is a
pre-requisite.

Overall Responsibility:

To coordinate the logistics support for the Ceel Afweyn base and the project teams based in Ceel Afweyn and be Medair’s local focal point in the area

Detailed Responsibilities:

• Procurement and distribution and accurate completeness of documentation
• Oversee the logistical tasks, which include purchasing, storage, transport of project, team supplies
• Maintain accurate stock records for fuel and project stocks, with the assistance of the storekeeper
• Support the management of the base and security
• Ensure power, IT, communication and vehicles are maintained and procurement practices are followed
• Recruit, develop and appraise local logistics and support staff as required
• Develop and maintain relationships with local authorities, NGOs and other stakeholders
• Maintain a transparent, honest and supportive communication structure
• Responsible for the maintenance of communications systems used on the project

Qualifications and experience:

• Degree in management and logistics certification
• ICT knowledge and experience relevant to laptops and small networks
• Experience in logistics or stock control and management, 1 year’s experience in relief projects

Applications are hereby invited from qualified persons to fill the above positions.

If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit your letter of application and CV indicating daytime telephone contact.

Also include telephone and email contacts of two professional references (friends and relatives will not be accepted as referees) and your current/ most recent employer to:

Admin/HR Officer,
Medair Somalia/Somaliland - Medair East Africa Office,
George Padmore Road, Nairobi, Kenya

or mail to Medair P.O. Box 76575, 00508 Nairobi.

Alternatively applications can be sent by email to: recruitment-som@medair.org

Applications should be sent in not later than 2 November, 2011.

Only successful applicants will be contacted.