EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
HEAD OF OFFICE
JOWHAR
About the Job
The Head of Office manages the office in Jowhar and monitors activities for Beletweyne Antenna. He/she supervises the operations in Hirshabele region in accordance with the strategies, objectives, programs and actions defined by the Sub Delegation it reports to. He/she will operate under the supervision of the Head of Sub delegation.
This is a resident/National position based in Jowhar, Somalia.
Duties and Responsibilities
· Implements and monitors operational issues, programmes and activities under his/her area of responsibility, in liaison with the respective Delegates
· Contributes to representing the ICRC, interacting or coordinating with several external stakeholders, humanitarian actors, international community and donors
· Contributes to defining and implementing the office’s security rules in line with the overall security framework established by the Delegation
· Provide analysis of the security environment, related risks, proposes mitigation measures and supervises their implementation
· Facilitates the collection of protection-related information from the local community and implements the relevant protection activities in coordination with respective departments
· Maintains constructive relations with the Somali Red Crescent Society (SRCS) branch and its sub branches
· Supervises and follows-up all administrative, HR and Finance related matters of the office and ensures adherence to the relevant procedures
· Supports the Communication department’s missions and initiatives
· Manages and continuously monitors performance for staff working under his/her responsibility
· Ensures timely and accurate internal reporting
Minimum qualifications and required competencies
· University degree in Business Administration or relevant qualification in a related field
· At least 8 years’ professional experience in a similar field of activity
· Excellent knowledge of political, security, social and cultural of the assigned environment
· Comprehensive knowledge of and exposure to a wide range of humanitarian assistance, emergency relief and related protection issues
· Experience in security management in a volatile context
· Proven leadership and management skills
· Excellent, reporting, analytical, negotiation and presentation skills
· Ability to make quick, sound decisions when faced with highly challenging and sensitive matters
· Highly proactive and diplomatic individual required
· Good understanding of ICRC operations and mandate is an asset
· Excellent command of English and Somali language
· Computer proficiency especially in MS Office suite
We Offer
· A challenging job opportunity within a dynamic work environment in an international humanitarian organization
· Training and development opportunities
A competitive salary with benefits, based on the ICRC Compensation and Benefits framework