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:
Program management
(support staff hiring, develop tools, manuals and systems based on best
practice, develop and implement baseline study and help develop M&E
system), program quality and coherence (provide regular updates/reports to
consortium, coordinate technical support and program quality unit), learning
(support innovation, knowledge management, input on regional and global policy
work), reporting and liaison and representation.
Requirements:
Master’s degree in community development, sociology, political science or
related field. Seven years’ experience in progressively more senior position in
governance, peacebuilding and/or community development. Experience managing
projects and consortia and working with partners. Technical knowledge of peace
buiding and governance strengthening in fragile environments. Excellent
communication, negotiation and facilitation skills required. Experience working
in Somalia is highly desirable.
Competencies and skills for all positions:
Respect, accountability, analytical ability, networking, adaptability,
initiating action, building partnerships, communication with impact,
facilitating change, coaching, managing performance for success, operational
decision making, planning and organizing. For all positions, computer literacy
in MS-Word, Excel, good interpersonal, communication and writing skills are
required.
Get more details about this position and
apply online from the website below:
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
CARE is an Equal Opportunity Employer,
promoting gender, equity and diversity, our diversity is our strength
and we encourage people from all backgrounds
and experiences, particularly women, to apply.
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