Field Officer - Galkacyo | International NGO Safety Organisation

1. Position Summary:

INSO seeks to recruit a Field Officer to join its Somalia Mission in Galkacyo, to cover Mudug region (South and North) – and if/when needed, other parts of Puntland.

The main purpose of this position is to:

· Be INSO focal point in his/her area of operation, liaising and coordinating with NGOs and other relevant actors and support them for any security and safety related issue.

· Gathers, analyses and reports to NGOs and to his/her line manager any security related information occurring in his/her area of operation.

Emergency Programmes Manager- Concern Worldwide Somalia

Closing date: 05 Jan 2017

Job Purpose: The overall objective of this position is to ensure that emergency response, preparedness and recovery activities and plans for Concern Somalia are successfully implemented according to the respective project budgets and timeframes. The position ensures that all activities are aligned with the objectives of the Country Strategic Plan and donor guidelines; and that emergency response activities are implemented in line with the overall country programme. The position manages/oversees the implementation of emergency response projects in both Somalia and Somaliland and manages emergency staff.

Reference:

VR/EPM/SOM

Country: Somalia/ Somaliland

Programme Coordinator (m/f) Resilience and Food Security; Somalia- German Redcross

Closing date: 13 Jan 2017

The German Red Cross (GRC) is part of a worldwide community assisting victims of conflicts and disasters and people affected by social or health related crises. The Red Cross / Red Crescent Movement provides vulnerable people with assistance without discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions and adheres to the seven Fundamental Principles of the Movement: Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity and Universality. The German Red Cross assists in disaster response, rehabilitation and capacity building projects internationally on appeals of their sister organisations within the Movement.

GRC works in Somalia in a coordinated bilateral cooperation with the Somali Red Crescent Society (SRCS). In line with the SRCS Strategy Paper for Resilience, launched in 2012, GRC initiated a number of community resilience projects, in partnership with the Host National Society. At present, GRC supports two BMZ funded resilience projects in Somaliland, one ECHO funded drought response operation and other initiatives with own funds. GRC is currently the only Red Cross / Red Crescent (RC/RC) Movement partner with permanent physical presence in Hargeisa, Somaliland.

Consultant - Survey Research - Somalia

Deadline to apply: December 5th, 2016

Background:

Mercy Corps seeks to undertake research to better understand the effect of youth educational programming on stability in Somalia. Through a mixed-methods evaluation of the Somalia Youth Leadership Initiative (SYLI), a $38 million USAID-funded youth development program, this study would assess the degree to which improved access to education and opportunities for civic engagement can contribute to stability in Somalia.

Access to secondary education in Somalia is among the worst in the world with only 52,000 students enrolled in 195 secondary schools (64 public schools). Enrollment rates are highest in Somaliland (16,410 students in 42 schools), less in Puntland (6,773 in 22 schools), and lowest in Galmudug (1,407 students in 10 schools) and other parts of south central Somalia. Only 2-6% of the 2.7 million Somali youth (ages 14-17) are enrolled in secondary school. 10-20% of the student population is female with numbers even lower in rural and pastoralist communities.

UAE Projects in Somalia

UAE Project Management Office in Mogadishu announces for all companies wishing to participate in the Execution of United Arab Emirates projects in Somalia to register at the Office starting on Tuesday 1st of March 2016.

Eligibility requirements for interested Companies are as following:

1. Possession of a valid Trading License Certificate authorized by the Somali Government.
2. Proof of similar types of construction work experience in Somalia within the past three years.
3. Authorized Signatories Letter.

Civil Engineer – Mogadishu | Daryeel Bulsho Guud -DBG

Position Title:Civil Engineer Mogadishu
Duration:Five months contract with possible extension depends on fund availability and performance
Duty Station:Mogadishu with frequent travel to the field where DBG is operating

About DBG:Daryeel Bulsho Guud -DBG (Community care for all) is a non-political and non-profitable humanitarian relief- and development local organization who works to save lives, promote self-reliance and dignity through human transformation going beyond relief and development.

The organization has a strong humanitarian setup related to: Shelter, WASH, Food security, Education and Peace building projects

See us www.dbg.so for more information about DBG

Reporting LineProject Coordinator
Working hours8 hours per day for 5 days  per week

Specific responsibilities

Act as the main technical adviser on the construction site for 30 latrines for subcontractors, crafts people and operatives

Setting out, levelling and surveying the site, checking plans, drawings and quantities for accuracy of calculations.

Ensuring that all materials used and work performed are as per specifications, overseeing the selection and requisition of materials.

Agreeing a price for materials and making cost-effective solutions and Bill of quantities  for the intended construction

Managing, monitoring and interpreting the contract design documents supplied by the contractors

liaising with the local authority and relevant ministries(where appropriate to the project) to ensure compliance with local construction regulations and by-laws and ovoid duplication

Day-to-day management of the site, including supervising and monitoring the site labour force and the work of any subcontractors.

planning the work and efficiently organizing the site facilities in order to meet agreed deadlines;

overseeing quality control on site and preparing reports as required, resolving any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise

Qualifications

Degree in a construction-related or engineering discipline. In particular, the following subjects

building engineering;

building surveying;

civil engineering;

construction studies;

Structural engineering.

Skills

Communication skills, written and oral, with the ability to liaise effectively with a range of other professionals, e.g. construction managers, quantity surveyors, subcontractors, architects, designers, other engineers

organization skills and a methodical approach to work;

strong analytical and problem-solving skills;

accuracy and attention to detail;

negotiation skills;

strong team working skills;

flexibility and project management skills;

Knowledge of relevant building and health and safety legislation.

HOW to APPLY:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their application with an updated CV to hr@dbg.so

The email subject line should read the title of the applied position Please don’t attach any other documents accept the uupdated CV and application letter.

DBG is an equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Deadline: 19-Dec-2016

COMMUNITY SAFETY NATIONAL OFFICER (SOMALI NATIONALS ONLY) UNDP

Location : Bosaso, SOMALIA Application Deadline : 03-Dec-12 Type of Contract : Service     Contract Post Level : SC-9 Languages Required :

English   Duration of Initial Contract : 1 year Expected Duration of Assignment : 1 year  

Background

The UNDP Rule of Law and Security Programme (ROLS) is comprised of three components that are programmatically and operationally linked: Access to Justice; Civilian Policing; and Community Security Project (CSP) Within the framework of the Governance and Rule of Law Programme, the Community Safety Project aims to address the cycle of violence through a two-sided approach. On the preventive side, community-level interventions neutralize factors generating armed violence in an enabling legal, policy and institutional environment. On the curative side, the government shall be able to assist individuals to overcome trauma and reintegrate into society. Changing mindsets is likely to be an important objective of both preventive and curative efforts, and will require sustained sensitization of the communities. The combined effort is meant to reduce violence sustainably. Progress will be measured by collecting data on crime and victimisation through a network of community-based organizations working with the project, and analyzing it through an Observatory on violence.

The National Community Safety Officer will report to the Community Security Team Leader in Garowe. The National Community Safety Officer will make routine decisions upon his/her own authority within established guidelines.

The National Community Safety Officer works in close collaboration with the Operations, Programme and projects staff in the CO and other UN agencies staff to exchange information and ensure consistent service delivery. The National Community Safety Officer will work under the supervision of the CSP Project Manager supporting the Projects Activities in Somalia but may be called upon to assist in provision of administrative support to other projects in the Rule of Law and Security Programme. The incumbent shall cover North Puntland, with a focus on Bosasso and Ghardo.

The National Community Safety Officer works on a daily basis with colleagues in the CSP project and ROLS programme, necessitating that the incumbent of the National Community Safety Officer post be able to develop and maintain viable working relationships with colleagues across the organization, partner NGOs and in government, and be able to work with them in a responsive client orientation and in a problem solving mode.

Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of Key Functions:

• Strategic development of the policies and strategies for the establishment of community safety / district level peace building infrastructure
• Daily management of project’s field level activities
• Building partnerships with governmental and non-governmental counterparts at field level
• Input in project’s strategic development
• Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing

Strategic development of the policies and strategies for the establishment of community safety / district level peace building infrastructure focusing on the achievement of the following results:

• Guide partner agencies in developing sound strategy, outputs, timeframe and budget for implementing project’s strategies
• Monitoring the execution of the agreements (MCGAs) signed with partner organizations for the establishment of the district level peacebuilding infrastructure;
• Contributing to the development of output indicators for the project, supporting the establishment of a data collection mechanism and participating in the analysis;
• Submitting weekly and monthly progress reports based on clear and verifies output in a timely manner.
• Identify and strengthen key partners in the civil society groups, NGOs and government counterpart in order to maintain a strong capacity for policy development and project delivery.

Daily management of project’s field level activities, and in particular:

• Preparing and monitoring the execution of LoAs with relevant ministries counterpart for AVR activities in Somaliland;
• Monitoring the execution of the agreements (MCGAs) signed with partner organisations;
• Contributing to the development of output indicators for the project, supporting the establishment of a data collection mechanism and participating in the analysis;
• Coordinating the establishment and facilitation of a Community safety working group for North East region of Somalia;
• Coordinating the establishment and roll-out of a Victim Referral Mechanism for North East region of Somalia
• Managing the implementation of the AVR activities in other regions as requested,
• Submitting weekly and monthly progress reports in a timely manner.

Building partnerships with governmental and non-governmental counterparts at field level, and in particular:

• Coordinating and liaising with the national counterpart on issues related to the AVR activities;
• Developing and maintaining partnerships with key stakeholders, identifying and recommending possible synergies;
• Establishing the identification of partners (Expression of Interest), assessing the capacity of partners, and formulating and following up on Request For Proposal (RFP) processes;
• Assessing the capacity of partner organisations and institutions, developing capacity building plans and implementing them through mentoring, trainings and workshops.

Input in project’s strategic development, and in particular:

• Elaborating a draft work plan on CSP for approval including financial requirements;
• Mapping out conflict management strategies in the region and supporting the development of the project’s strategy on armed violence reduction;
• Implementing the identification of lessons learned, good practices and recommending improvement on strategy;
• Developing the elaboration of a Somali model for armed violence reduction.

Providing input in project’s knowledge building and management by focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Guidance to the executing agencies on routine implementation of projects, tracking use of financial resources.
• Advice to Project staff on UNDP administrative and reporting, in particular, on budgetary issues.
• Organization of training for the Project Staff and partners on financial management.
• Synthesis of lessons learned and best practices in project and project finance.
• Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice

Impact of Results:

The Community Security National Officer supports the achievement of the following outputs:

• Established community security process with developed guidelines;
• Institutional framework for community safety is in place;
• Agreements are managed in accordance to UNDP rules and procedures;
• Lessons on armed violence reduction are drawn and shared;
• Weekly and monthly progress report timely submitted;
• Established positive image of the project;

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards.
• Advocates and promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UN.
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
• Treats all people fairly without favoritism.

Functional Competencies:

Knowledge and Learning Management

• Contributes to UNDP Practice Areas and actively works towards continuing personal learning and development.
• Builds knowledge in at least one practice areas, and shares.
• Ability to provide top quality policy advice services on related issues.
• In-depth practical knowledge of inter-disciplinary development issues.

Development and Operational Effectiveness

• Ability to conduct results-based management and reporting
• Solid knowledge in financial resources and human resources management, contract, asset and procurement, information and communication technology, general administration

Management and Leadership

• Builds strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
• Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
• Leads teams effectively and shows mentoring as well as conflict resolution skills
• Remains calm, in control and good humoured even under pressure

Required Skills and Experience

Education:          

• Masters Degree in Social Science, conflict management or other related field.
• A first level university degree in relevant academic field with minimum three years relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university.

Experience:       

• Experience in violence reduction or related issues
• Work experience within the UN or an NGO is an asset;
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages;
• Sound knowledge in administration and finance is an asset.

Language Requirements:            

• Excellent written and spoken English and Somali.

Other Requirements:     

• Applicants are requested to upload a copy of their latest updated and signed P11 Form instead of a CV which can be downloaded from this website: http://www.sas.undp.org/Documents/P11_Personal_history_form.doc
• This position is only open to nationals of Somalia.
• This is a non-staff contract under the Service Contract modality of hiring of the UNDP. Individuals engaged under a Service Contract serve in their individual capacity and not as representative of a government institutions, corporate body or other authority external to UNDP. The incumbent shall not be considered as staff of UNDP, the UN common system or the government and are therefore not entitled to any diplomatic privileges or any other special status or conditions.

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER Islamic Relief MOGADISHU, SOMALIA

Islamic Relief                           VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT (1 POSITION)

Established in 1984 in the UK, Islamic Relief is an international NGO seeking to promote sustainable economic and social development by working with local communities through relief and development activities.  We aim to help the needy regardless of race, religion or gender and implement our work within the following sectors:

Education and Vocational Training                        Emergency & Relief       

Water and sanitation                                          Income Generation                    

Health and Nutrition                                           Orphans Support

Ramadan and Qurbani                                        Disaster Preparedness

JOB TITLE:HUMAN RESOURCE  OFFICER
BASE LOCATION: MOGADISHU, SOMALIA
REPORTING TO: HR COORDINATOR
OPENING DATE: 14^th November 2012

JOB OBJECTIVE:CLOSING DATE- 20^th November 2012

(Who we are looking for)

We are looking for a Human Resources Professional with at least 2 years experience in Human Resources and Organisational Development. S/he must have proven experience of being part of management team and providing technical leadership in HR preferably in the humanitarian set up. S/he should be well versed with the International HR Practises and the local legislation. S/he must have ability to manage a team and provide support to field staff in remote set up.

The candidate is expected to provide effective human resource services at Islamic Relief Mogadishu Office as part of the project management team. He/She will also be responsible to implement all HR policies of IR Somalia office.

Operations Associate, Mogadishu UNPOS

UNOPS mission is to expand the capacity of the UN system and its partners to implement peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations that matter for people in need.Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, UNOPS vision is to always satisfy partners with management services that meet world-class standards of quality, speed and cost effectiveness. By assisting UN organizations, international financial institutions, governments and other development partners, UNOPS makes significant, tangible contributions to results on the ground. UNOPS employs more than 6000 personnel and on behalf of its partners creates thousands more work opportunities in local communities. With its headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark, a network of five regional offices and a further 20 operations and project centres, UNOPS oversees activities in more than 80 countries. UNOPS is committed to achieving a truly diverse workforce. 

Background Information - MAS

EXECUTIVE ASSOCIATE - UNOCHA (OPEN TO SOMALI NATIONALS ONLY), Mogadishu

EXECUTIVE ASSOCIATE - UNOCHA (OPEN TO SOMALI NATIONALS ONLY)
Closing Date: Friday, 16 November 2012

Location : Mogadishu, SOMALIA Application Deadline : 16-Nov-12 Type of Contract : FTA Local Post Level : GS-6 Languages Required :

English   Duration of Initial Contract : One year Expected Duration of Assignment : One year (Renewable)  

Background

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Head of Office , the Executive Associate to ensure effective and efficient functioning of the Front Office, full confidentiality in all aspects of assignment, maintenance of protocol procedures, management of information flow, follow up on deadlines and commitments made.

The Executive Associate works in close collaboration with UNOCHA staff, UN Agencies, national authorities, HQs staff to ensure efficient flow of information, actions on instructions, agendas, prepare draft letters on behalf of the Head of Office.

Duties and Responsibilities

Ensures effective and efficient functioning of the Front Office focusing on achievement of the following results:

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT OFFICER, Mogadishu

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT OFFICER - UNOCHA (OPEN TO SOMALI NATIONALS ONLY)

Location: Mogadishu, SOMALIA Application Deadline : 21-Nov-12 Type of Contract : FTA Local Post Level : NO-B Languages Required :

English   Duration of Initial Contract : One year Expected Duration of Assignment : One year (with possibility of renewal)  

Background

Somalia has recently undergone intense conflict between the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) and the Union of Islamic Courts (ICU), the second such confrontation within six months. The country has endured fifteen years of armed conflict and generalized violence, which has resulted in widespread human rights abuses, the destruction of public infrastructure, and the disintegration of basic health and social services.

Overall the humanitarian situation for vulnerable civilians remains dire. Somalis continue to flee insecurity, particularly in the south and central parts of the country. While approximately 35,000 Somalis crossed into Kenya in 2006, there are at least protracted 400,000 IDPs, with 250,000 alone in Mogadishu. IDPs remain an especially vulnerable group, particularly those who come from historically discriminated minority clans and ethnic groups. The response of OCHA, the IASC Country Team and the international community to natural disasters and chronic political instability has been a mix of humanitarian and recovery/transitional initiatives that seek to:

Protection Area Manager GRT

Title: Protection Area Manager

Sector: Protection, with a focus on Child Protection

Location: Garowe (Puntland, Somalia), with frequent travels within Somalia and to Kenya.

Duration: 12 months (3 months probation)

Closing Date: 30th November 2012

Start of Contract: 05/01/2013

AIMS OF THE ORGANIZATION

Since its foundation in 1968, GRT has been working with socially marginalized groups and individuals, being expression of cultural values outside dominant paradigms.

GRT' story is a journey through culture, enriched over the years (mainly in Nicaragua, Guatemala, Somalia, Nepal and Romania) through cooperation programs where local communities are supported in inventing and developing their own surviving strategies.

Walking along paths of desires together with local communities, efforts are made in trying to help them remaining protagonist of their history, without imposing western models, rather supporting the search for appropriate ways of belonging, claiming and acknowledgements.

The main fields of expertise and involvement are: Community Mental Health, Support for Ethnic Minorities, Traditional Medicine, Street Children and Migrations.

ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND IN THE SOMALI CONTEXT

JOB ADVERTISEMENT WASH UNIT COORDINATOR

 JOB ADVERTISEMENT

WASH UNIT COORDINATOR

Caritas Switzerland/Luxembourg is currently seeking to recruit a WASH Unit Coordinator to manage its WASH Unit. The WASH Unit in Nairobi provides technical assistance, training and advice to Caritas Switzerland/Luxembourg’s as well as partners’ WASH projects in the region (Eastern Africa and Horn of Africa). Organisation	Caritas Switzerland and Caritas Luxembourg are non-governmental aid agencies and mem-bers of Caritas Internationalis. Caritas works worldwide and adheres to international humanitar-ian principles (NGO code of conduct). Caritas Switzerland and Caritas Luxembourg act in the frame of a MoU as a consortium in the Eastern Africa and the Horn of Africa. They operate a joint Liaison Office in Nairobi, have Country Offices in Somaliland (Hargeisa) and South Sudan (Torit) and a Representative in Ethiopia (Addis Ababa).
Position	WASH Unit Coordinator
Reporting to	Head of Kenya Office
Duration	1 year (with possible extension)
Location	Nairobi, Kenya with regular travel to South Sudan, Somaliland and Ethiopia
Key tasks & responsibilities

ToR consultancy - NSP Country Director Training for Somalia / Somaliland

 Purpose

The NGO Safety Program (NSP) proposes to deliver a security training workshop for NGO Country Directors with staff based and working in all regions of Somalia. The training will focus on security at the Country Director / Security Advisor level, with a heavy emphasis on specifics linked to the Somali context.

Expected Output

4 courses are to be delivered, approximately every quarter, with the first one to be delivered in December 2012.

The course/workshop will be:-

Two full days. (8.30am to 6.30pm)

Non – residential

Optimum number of 10 attendees

At NSP offices, Nairobi

The content will be designed by NSP for the Somali specific part, with significant input from the successful consultant on the general security management framework part.

Co-directed and co-facilitated by NSP senior managers (50% of the facilitation), but the consultant will be the Lead facilitator.

Participant centred, leading to tailor made advice and solutions

Specifically linked to real and current issues within the Somalia context Focusing on strategic aspects of security at Country Director level

Vacancy announcement Logistic and Security Officer ADESO

 ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

Adeso, formerly known as Horn Relief, is an expanding and vibrant African based international development and humanitarian organization. At Adeso, we work with African communities who are yet to realize their full potential; working inside these communities to create environments in which Africans can thrive. Our belief that economic, social and environmental security is the bedrock of a healthy community drives the nature and intent of our programming. We work to prevent and overcome situations that adversely affect community well-being by: reinvigorating the economy, developing skills for life and work, providing humanitarian aid, and influencing policy.

For the past 20 years we have strengthened rural livelihoods through environmental awareness, training, technology transfer and innovative humanitarian projects in pursuit of a peaceful, self-reliant, and greener future. Currently, Adeso has programs in Somalia, Kenya and South Sudan. Our current donor portfolio includes the European Commission, USAID, SIDA, CIDA, UNICEF, and the Government of Netherlands, among others. Adeso is an exciting and dynamic organization experiencing managed rapid growth. It offers sound employment conditions with opportunities for personal growth and development.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of South Somalia program Manager, the Logistics and Security Officer (LSO) will be responsible for Adeso administrative logistics and security with overall control and responsibility over the sections of procurement, transportation, warehousing / assets, communication, equipment maintenance, and reporting. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring quality in logistics support across Adeso HQ, field offices, and projects. S/he will also ensure the logistics function is delivering timely, cost-effective, high quality and appropriate support; and supporting field teams in achieving and maintaining minimum standards in logistics work.

POSITION PURPOSE

CONFLICT AND GENDER OFFICER IRC GAROWE

 CONFLICT AND GENDER OFFICER

Location: Garowe Supervisor: Governance Projects Manager Program: Somalia

BACKGROUND:

The International Rescue Committee has been working in Somalia since 2006, providing essential services to conflict and disaster affected communities. The IRC has been operational in Central Somalia (Mudug and Galgadud regions) and Mogadishu implementing interventions in the areas of livelihood, WASH and health reaching out to more than 200,000 conflicts and drought affected people.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Conflict and Gender Officer will work under the direct supervision of the Governance Projects Manager. He/She will support the mainstreaming of both gender and conflict sensitivity, data and contextual analysis, build capacities of both the team and the local communities, lead the relevant thematic interventions and support the Community Development Officers in the programme implementation. The programme will be initially implemented in Burtinle district (Nugaal).

KEY TASKS:

M&E ADVISOR IRC Hargeisa

M&E ADVISOR
Location: Hargeisa Supervisor: Consortium Project Manager Program: Somalia

BACKGROUND:

The International Rescue Committee has been working in Somalia since 2006, providing essential services to conflict and disaster affected communities. The IRC has been operational in Central Somalia (Mudug and Galgadud regions) and Mogadishu implementing interventions in the areas of livelihood, WASH and health reaching out to more than 200,000 conflicts and drought affected people.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

The M&E Advisor will work under the direct supervision of the Consortium Project Manager within the Program Quality Unit (PQU) based in Hargeisa, Somaliland. The project will be implementing Community Driven Reconstruction interventions in Somaliland and Puntland. The Advisor will manage the generation, collection, analysis, and dissemination of information pertaining to the project with the assistance of partner agencies management and M&E officers and other PQU staff. The Advisor will orient partners to the M&E system, including follow-up visits to partner field operations to ensure understanding and compliance with M&E procedures.

In addition, the M&E Advisor will support the design and implementation of research activities that will help show the impact of the project on communities.

KEY TASKS:

TERMS OF REFERENCE: STRENGTHENING LIVELIHOODS IN HIRAAN REGION – SOUTH CENTRAL SOMALIA PROJECT

 TERMS OF REFERENCE: STRENGTHENING LIVELIHOODS IN HIRAAN REGION – SOUTH CENTRAL SOMALIA PROJECT

Background

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit organisation founded in 1956 that works in more than 30 countries throughout the world. DRC fulfils its mandate by providing direct assistance to conflict-affected populations – refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs) and host communities in the conflict areas of the world; and by advocating on behalf of conflict-affected populations on the basis of humanitarian principles and the Human Rights. In Somalia, DRC is providing relief and development services using a human rights protection of framework, aiming at supporting IDPs and host communities affected by conflict and natural disasters. Currently, the main thematic programme areas include; Food Security and Livelihoods; WASH and Infrastructure; Protection and Advocacy; Community-Driven Development; as well as Emergency Response on a case-by-case basis.

Project Overview

Loss of household income compounded by increased reliance on the market, high food costs, greater debts and waves of insecurity have made it progressively more difficult for households to cover their immediate basic needs or plan for the future. These problems are not, however, limited to the prevailing crisis or particular seasonal effects on production but are the result of compounding shocks and difficulties.

DRC has been implementing a 32 - month food security and livelihood project ending in December 2012 in Hiraan Region, funded by the European Commission (EC). The project aimed at improving food security and promoting a higher degree of self-reliance amongst populations living in selected villages of the Hiraan Region. The target for the project were 5,250 food insecure households living in the Riverine and urban areas of Beletweyne and Bulo Burte Districts to support community efforts to become more self-sufficient by improving, intensifying and diversifying agricultural production at household level; and promoting and supporting diversified income-generating activities through community-prioritized vocational skills training and capacity building. These longer-term investment activities were to be complemented by a cash relief component to mitigate the risk of loss of productive assets during acute quick- onset emergencies.

M&E Officer INTERSOS Mission in Somalia

 INTERSOS Mission in Somalia National Staff __________________________________________________________________________________ 

Position: M&E Officer Job site: Somalia, Middle Shabelle (50-75% of time) and Nairobi (25%-50% of time). Duration: 6 months - 6 days per week while in Somalia, 5 days per week while in Nairobi. Probation period: 3 months Reports to: Health & Nutrition Coordinator – Nairobi. Status: Collaborator/ Full-time ___________________________________________________________________________ Purpose/objectives: The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Assistant to the Health and Nutrition Coordinator, engaged for the 50/75% of his/her activities in Somalia and for the 25/50% in Nairobi, is responsible to support the coordination of all the health and nutrition activities of INTERSOS by, under the guidance of the Health and Nutrition Coordinator, supervising and monitoring and locally evaluating the data collection mechanisms and the implementation strategies. Core responsibilities:

 He/she liaises with the managerial staff at field level, ensuring that the activities they supervise meet high quality standards in terms or monitoring and reporting mechanisms.

 He/she is in charge of preparing ad hoc training courses in Nairobi and delivery them to the Somalia’s staff. He/she is responsible for the correct collection of data by the field staff and ensures that these data are correctly and timely transferred to the Database Manager.

 He/she is also responsible for the empowerment and development of the tools regarding the collection of data in the field and at hospital level.

Vacancy announcement Monitoring & Evaluation Officer ADESO (HORN RELIEF)

 ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

Adeso, formerly known as Horn Relief, is an expanding and vibrant African based international development and humanitarian organization. At Adeso, we work with African communities who are yet to realize their full potential; working inside these communities to create environments in which Africans can thrive. Our belief that economic, social and environmental security is the bedrock of a healthy community drives the nature and intent of our programming. We work to prevent and overcome situations that adversely affect community well-being by: reinvigorating the economy, developing skills for life and work, providing humanitarian aid, and influencing policy.

For the past 20 years we have strengthened rural livelihoods through environmental awareness, training, technology transfer and innovative humanitarian projects in pursuit of a peaceful, self-reliant, and greener future. Currently, Adeso has programs in Somalia, Kenya and South Sudan. Our current donor portfolio includes the European Commission, USAID, SIDA, CIDA, UNICEF, and the Government of Netherlands, among others. Adeso is an exciting and dynamic organization experiencing managed rapid growth. It offers sound employment conditions with opportunities for personal growth and development.

POSITION SUMMARY

The incumbent will be responsible for the day to day monitoring and evaluations of Adeso interventions in Lower Juba in accordance with the implementation framework and donor guidelines.

POSITION PURPOSE

1. Program implementation M&E plan.

2. Assessment and regular reporting.

3. Documentation and information dissemination

Vacancy announcement Project Manager ADESO

 Vacancy announcement Project Manager ADESO

 ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

Adeso, formerly known as Horn Relief, is an expanding and vibrant African based international development and humanitarian organization. At Adeso, we work with African communities who are yet to realize their full potential; working inside these communities to create environments in which Africans can thrive. Our belief that economic, social and environmental security is the bedrock of a healthy community drives the nature and intent of our programming. We work to prevent and overcome situations that adversely affect community well-being by: reinvigorating the economy, developing skills for life and work, providing humanitarian aid, and influencing policy.

For the past 20 years we have strengthened rural livelihoods through environmental awareness, training, technology transfer and innovative humanitarian projects in pursuit of a peaceful, self-reliant, and greener future. Currently, Adeso has programs in Somalia, Kenya and South Sudan. Our current donor portfolio includes the European Commission, USAID, SIDA, CIDA, UNICEF, and the Government of Netherlands, among others. Adeso is an exciting and dynamic organization experiencing managed rapid growth. It offers sound employment conditions with opportunities for personal growth and development.

POSITION SUMMARY

The project Manager will manage and monitor a team of international and national staff. This is a key position in a challenging context. The position is based in Dhobley and reports directly to the Area Coordinator at Adeso’s headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.

POSITION PURPOSE

MONITORING AND EVALUATION INTERNS HARGEISA Danish Refugee Council (DRC)

                                    Danish Refugee Council (DRC)

POSTION: MONITORING AND EVALUATION INTERNS HARGEISA (2 POSITIONS )

Background/ Introduction

DRC is an International non-governmental organization, which promotes and supports durable solutions to the problems faced by refugees and internally displaced people all over the world.

DRC opened its first office in the region in Somaliland in 1998 to support the sustainable return and integration of refugees and internally displaced people (IDP). Most of the refugee population has now returned and activities mostly target the host community and internally displaced people.

The Somaliland programme aims at supporting durable solutions through livelihood interventions, reconstruction and rehabilitation of infrastructure and protection, advocacy and capacity building activities. However, the organization also undertakes life-saving activities such as water trucking, health and sanitation and the distribution of basic household items when required.

Donor and partners: DANIDA, ECHO, EU, EC, UNHCR, WFP

Position’s Overall Objectives

The M&E Interns will, in coordination and cooperation with the M&E staff, and supervised by the M&E Officer, is expected to give a substantial contribution to:

1. To assist the M and E team in the overall work.

UNICEF SOMALIA VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT REF: UNSOM/2012/068

                                                            UNICEF SOMALIA

Title: Logistics Assistant

Category and Grade Level: GS-5

Type of Contract: Fixed Term Appointment

Case Number: SOM12023

Length Of Contract: One year

Organization Unit: Supply & Logistics

Duty Station: Mogadishu, Somalia

Date of Issue: 13th November 2012

Closing date of Application: 27th November 2012

If you are qualified and looking for a chance to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable Somali children while gaining opportunities for career growth, you are invited to apply for the post of Logistics Assistant with UNICEF Somalia in Mogadishu.

If successful, you will be part of a dynamic and passionate team in Nairobi and Somalia that works together to improve the health, nutrition, water, sanitation, hygiene, and basic education of Somali girls and boys and protect them from violence, exploitation and abuse.

The successful candidate will be offered a Fixed Term Appointment for one year. Further extensions willbe based on organizational needs, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.

Purpose of the Post

Under the general supervision of the Supply/ Logistics Specialist performs Logistics functions.

Major duties and responsibilities

International Hire – Peace-building and Governance Program Coordinator for Consortium Based in Hargeisa, Somaliland (RE-ADVERTISEMENT).

Please note that those who had applied for this position in the earlier advertisement need not re-apply.

CARE INTERNATIONAL-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, as well as mitigating immediate suffering caused by drought, conflict and displacement. We invite applications from experienced and talented individual to fill  the position of Peace-building and Governance Program Coordinator for Consortium, to be based in Hargeisa, Somaliland.

CARE, DRC, IRC and UNICEF have developed a joint program to strengthen local governance and conflict management at the village level in Somaliland and Puntland (targeting village institutions and local representatives, including marginalized minorities, women and youth, to build skills in project management, financial management, conflict resolution, advocacy and leadership skills, as well as public speaking). This position will provide overall leadership for the implementation of the Consortium, overseeing the establishment and functioning of a joint Program Quality Unit to ensure harmonization and quality of interventions. S/he will be responsible for developing the overall program approach, guided by the proposal, bringing together technical expertise from each agency, and developing harmonized ways of working, tools and manuals.

Specific responsibilities:

TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICE ON GREENHOUSE TECHNOLOGY AT GEBILEY, AWDAL AND MAROODI JEEH REGIONS, SOMALILAND

  

PROGRAM SUPPORTING THE EMERGENCY IN WATER & LIVELIHOOD IN

SOMALILAND II

1. Background

Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA Somalia) is a humanitarian agency that started programs in Somalia in 1992 and is committed to its core values of enabling positive changes and building capacities of the communities through development and relief interventions and working with established local and external networks and partnerships. 

ADRA’s goal is to build and enhance the capacities of vulnerable communities in Somalia to attain sustainable positive change in their lives. Currently, ADRA Program portfolios cover projects in the energy; water and sanitation; education; emergency and food security sectors.

ADRA is currently implementing an integrated program focusing on WASH and livelihood activities for various vulnerable communities in  Somaliland and Mudug.  The program is intended to reach four (7) farmers’ groups through the establishment of demonstration sites and about 20 villages benefitting through the support of WASH activities.

The demonstration sites will include the 4 sites supported by the forerunner of PSWELS at Baki and Gebiley. The two additional sites located at Maroodi Jeeh are borrowing from the pre-existing ones to get the farmers copy the best practices as they learn through the demonstration sites. ADRA has supported the establishment of these  demonstration sites with the necessary structures and the required basic inputs including certified seeds.  The project’s goal is to provide emergency relief and strengthen the resilience of communities to enhance economic recovery in Somalia.

Specific objectives include;

Protection Area Manager, Garowe (Puntland, Somalia), with frequent travels within Somalia and to Kenya. GRT

AIMS OF THE ORGANIZATION

Since its foundation in 1968, GRT has been working with socially marginalized groups and individuals, being expression of cultural values outside dominant paradigms.

GRT' story is a journey through culture, enriched over the years (mainly in Nicaragua, Guatemala, Somalia, Nepal and Romania) through cooperation programs where local communities are supported in inventing and developing their own surviving strategies.

Walking along paths of desires together with local  communities, efforts are made in trying to help them remaining protagonist of their history, without imposing western models, rather supporting the search for appropriate ways of belonging, claiming and acknowledgements.

The main fields of expertise and involvement are: Community Mental Health, Support for Ethnic Minorities, Traditional Medicine, Street Children and Migrations.

ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND IN THE SOMALI CONTEXT

GRT is an international humanitarian organization working in Somalia mainly in the fields of protection and mental health. The organization has been implementing UNHCR-funded projects on improving the response to protection risks faced by refugees, asylum seekers, migrants and IDP communities in Northeastern Somalia through the provision of psychosocial support with a specific interest to children (formal and non formal Education, recreational activities, etc.). With the support of UNICEF, UNHCR, UNFPA and IOM, a GBV program (response and prevention) has also been implemented in Puntland.  Within the framework of these programs, the organization seeks to fill the position of Protection Area Manager.