1. Background

Situation in Somalia

Decades of conflict, recurrent climatic shocks, disease outbreaks, large-scale evictions, desert locusts, and increasing poverty, are devastating the people of Somalia. Somalia remains on the frontline of climate change and is currently experiencing the longest drought in at least 40 years. It has surpassed the duration and severity of the 2010-2011 and 2016-2017 droughts and continues to drive high levels of humanitarian needs. There are now more than 7.8 million people affected by drought in the wake of a fourth failed rainy season, while more than 1 million people have been displaced in search of water, food and pasture. Recurrent climatic shocks and conflict continue to diminish the resilience of communities, consequently depleting livelihood and coping mechanisms. Due to increased frequency of shocks, communities do not have sufficient time to recover.

Somalia Joint Response

In response to the protracted humanitarian crisis, the Somalia Joint Response (SOMJR) supports women, men, girls and boys affected by climate-related disasters and/or armed conflict. Four members of the Dutch Relief Alliance – Oxfam Novib, Red een Kind/ Medair, SOS Children Villages and World Vision – provide life-saving and protection assistance, and support rebuilding of livelihoods, in collaboration with 8 local NGO partners. The SOMJR implements activities in the sectors of Food Security and Livelihoods, Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH), Health, Nutrition, Protection and Multi-purpose Cash, addressing both emergency needs as well as providing medium-term livelihoods support. The SOMJR targets both vulnerable Internally Displaced People (IDPs) and host community members, and special attention is given to the inclusion of vulnerable groups, including elderly people, pregnant and lactating women, children under the age of five, and people with disabilities. The target communities include urban, agro-pastoral as well as pastoral communities.

2. Purpose

The main aim of this assignment is to shed light on the severe humanitarian situation in Somalia and present the efforts to provide humanitarian assistance implemented under the Somalia Joint Response through DRA consortium members and their local partners.

Through the gamification[1] strategy, Oxfam as lead agency for the Somalia Joint Response aims to develop a simple mobile application game presenting the situation in Somalia in a simple and fun way for the youth and people not involved in humanitarian action around the world and particularly in developed countries.

Description of the Game:

The game should reflect the efforts of the Somalia Joint Response to support vulnerable people affected by the crisis in Somalia. The game plays from a Project Manager perspective and will be provided with information about the context/ situation and the humanitarian needs and the design of the SOMJR project and the activities. The game will present this information in an entertaining way. The game part will consider some options on what to do in each situation and throughout the game, the application will show how the situation worsens and the exacerbation of the humanitarian needs in addition to present some humanitarian stories and showing the challenges and the results achieved at the end of the game.

The game should present quick information and the player should be able to finish the game within two hours of playing – divided into several levels or several scenarios – including presenting all the humanitarian stories, humanitarian/drought information, and achievements.

The game should include all links to the websites of all JR members as well as DRA for further information.

The targeted audience for the game is youth and people – mainly in the west – not involved in humanitarian work to shed light on the catastrophic situation in Somalia and the humanitarian efforts to respond.

3. Expected output and scope

The final product of the assignment will be a mobile application game showing the catastrophic situation in Somalia and the SOMJR efforts.

The mobile application should be in two versions for android and IOS operating systems.

4. Indicative timeline

• 18 December 2022: Deadline for Expression of Interest
• 20 – 22 December 2022: Presentations and interviews with the short-listed candidates
• 25 – 26 December 2022: Selection of consultant/ company, contracting and provide all the required data
• 04 January 2023: Deliver the alpha version of the application for test, comments, and feedback
• 15 January 2023: Deliver the beta version of the application for test, comments, and feedback
• 20 January 2023: Send back all comments and necessary changes
• 31 January 2023: Send the final version

5. Required profile for lead consultant/company

Essential

• Excellent technical knowledge in mobile application developments
• Excellent knowledge of game development and gamification concept
• Track record of previous works with organizations, companies, for similar assignments
• Fluency in English
• Report writing skills

Desirable:

• Previous experience with humanitarian of civil society organizations with minimum 5 years.
• Previous experience in project management and understanding of the logics
• Knowledge of Somalia and climate justice
• Interest in qualitative and quantitative results measurement
• Based on Somalia or Somaliland

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamification

WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status, physical or mental disability.

Posting Dates

Date of Issue: 08 February 2022 Closing Date: 21st February 2022

About WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide and the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes.

This position is open to qualified Somali candidates. Female candidates in particular, are encouraged to apply.

What will you do?

•  Support the provision of a range of services, including facilities, light vehicles management, travel, protocol related, fuel while maintaining information to contribute to the provision of a safe and comfortable working environment.
•  Collate and process information to support the production of standard documents and reports for the unit, to enable decision-making and the effective management of resources.
•  Be a first point of contact for internal queries, to facilitate the provision of efficient and effective resolution of daily issues.
•  Provide inputs to routine methods and practices in own area of work, to support the continuous improvement of services provided.
•  Contribute to planning, monitoring, and processing administrative actions related to procurement, finance, including contracts with external vendors.
•  Provide training and guidance to staff in interpretation of administrative procedures, policies, processes, and use of corporate systems.
•  Supervise the outsourced contractors providing a variety of services, including cleaning and catering services, to ensure service provision in accordance with WFP specifications; c7BuyCH Dgn9WK
•  maintain database of contracts validity and ensure timely processing of related payments.
•  Reconciles suppliers’ invoices with the purchase orders and supporting documents, initiate purchase request and ensures vendors are paid.
•  Ensure all generators are in good working conditions at all times.
•  Perform any other duties as may be assigned when targets not met.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in administration or related functional area is desirable.

Experience:

At least four years of progressive experience in administration function. Ability to perform all routine administrative activities in line with WFPs operating standards through day-to-day work.

Language: Proficiency in both oral and written communication in English and Somali is a requirement.

Knowledge & Skills:

•  Broad or specialist knowledge of administration best practices, techniques and processes, and infrastructure in area of responsibility; applies this to ensure the provision of efficient and effective administration services.
•  Proficient in the use of office equipment and computer software packages, such as Microsoft Office, SAP
•  Knowledge of work routines and methods in order to complete processes under minimal supervision.
•  Uses tact and courtesy to give and receive information to a wide range of individuals.
•  Ability to identify data discrepancies and rectify problems requiring attention
•  Ability to offer guidance or basic on-the-job training to more junior staff.

Terms and Conditions

1 Year (Initial).

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.

About WFP:

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide and the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes.

This position is open to qualified Somali candidates. Female candidates in particular, are encouraged to apply.

What will you do?

•  Provides strategic leadership in the areas of diversity and inclusion, with a specific focus on Gender Parity.
•  Supports the HR team with the development and the implementation of the different Gender Action Plan activities (including internship programme, employer branding, university relationships, mentoring programme, etc). Identifies new ways of increasing our Diversity and Inclusion figures effectively.
•  Monitors the progress of the actual Gender Action Plan activities on the ground, reports and recommends adjustments adapted to the local context.
•  Participates and contributes to the national, comparative ‘employer’ surveys to understand how WFP is perceived as an employer vis-à-vis others and what the improvements areas are.
•  Further develops and maintains relationships with the local universities, associations, and others to widen WFP’s outreach to potential qualified, diverse candidates. Defines a value proposition to create a sustainable collaboration between WFP and the different external local partners.
•  Improves effectiveness and success in recruiting and retaining diverse talent. Specifically, the coordinator will attend relevant conferences; will analyze and leverage the usage and outreach through social medias or other communication means across the country to position WFP as employer of choice and ensure a good number of applicants; will network with prospective candidates; will manage an ongoing database of diverse prospects; and will maintain regular contact with potential candidates.
•  Actively researches new approaches, activities and best practices that address common diversity and inclusion challenges and opportunities.
•  Creates and increases awareness, commitment and accountability among management team for Diversity and Inclusion agenda. c7PhHue Dgn9WK
•  Ensures management commitment towards the Diversity and Inclusion agenda, with special attention to our WFP Gender Parity Action Plan.
•  Keeps abreast of Diversity and Inclusion best practices and disseminates as required.
•  Other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Masters’ degree or bachelor’s degree with additional years of experience in the area of Human Resources, Psychology, Sociology, Organizational Development, Human Sciences.

Experience: Minimum 5 years professional experience in a Human Resources Talent Management role, in a Diversity & Inclusion Coordination role or similar position.

Languages: Perfectly bilingual in Somali/English

Knowledge & Skills:

•  Strong communication, engagement and facilitation skills.
•  Experience working with management team to drive transformation and change.
•  Ability to develop and maintain strong partnerships with associations, universities and other external actors.
•  Proven knowledge of talent acquisition, employer branding and sourcing methods.
•  Proficient written and verbal English language skills.
•  Good collaboration skills and experience in working with remote, dispersed teams.
•  Has a passion for topics related to Diversity and Inclusion.
•  Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc) with solid analytical and reporting skills.

Requirement: The position holder will be required to travel frequently across Somalia (more than 50% of the working time) to meet and engage with the different partners.

Terms and Conditions:

1 Year (Initial)

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.

Duty station: Mogadishu, with travel to project sites across Somalia/Somaliland

Reporting to: Emergency Director

Duration: One (1) Year with the possibility of extension

Starting date: As soon as possible

CARE Somalia/Somaliland is an international NGO working in Somalia/Somaliland. 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 the recurrent shocks including drought, conflict, disease outbreaks which results into displacements. We invite applications from experienced and talented individuals to fill the position Humanitarian Coordinator – Somalia/Somaliland to be based in Mogadishu with substantive travel to project sites across Somalia/Somaliland. This assignment will be for a period of twelve (12) months with possible extension depending on availability of funding.

1.0 Job summary

Reporting to the Emergency Director, the Humanitarian Coordinator (HC) – will play a leading role in humanitarian preparedness and response and provide support on the coordination of humanitarian program implementation in Somalia/Somaliland. The role requires working closely with a range of colleagues both internally to CARE Somalia and with partners. He/she will ensure that funding proposals are produced, donor reporting requirements are adhered to and are of the highest standard. The Humanitarian Coordinator will represent CARE at key inter-agency meetings. He /she also monitors the on-going humanitarian situation in the country. He/She will oversee more than 30 emergency response team across the country.

2.0 Specific Areas of Responsibility

(a) Proposal and bid development

1. Engage in identification of humanitarian funding opportunities with support from the Emergency Director (ED)
2. Work closely with the Emergency Director and Deputy Country Director – Program for regular scanning of donor environment
3. Take the lead for developing quality Concept Notes and Proposals

(b) Contract Management

1. Work with Grants and Finance staff to ensure compliance with humanitarian donor contractual requirements.
2. Monitor humanitarian project implementation against contractual requirements, including through regular field visits to ensure timely and appropriate delivery of project outputs/outcomes.
3. Work with finance team, regularly scrutinize project expenditure (burn rates), monitor proper utilization of the project budget on monthly basis and provide timely feedback to finance department on any variance that might come in the BVAs.
4. Lead on all grant revisions, extensions, and donor reporting;
5. Ensure team follow up on audit recommendations
6. Ensure timely and good quality reporting; coordinate finalization and timely submission of narrative and financial reports to donors

(c) Programme Quality and Accountability

1. Ensure that all humanitarian Concept Notes and Proposals and program adheres to Common Humanitarian Standards, recognized humanitarian technical standards (SPHERE) as well as the Somalia Cluster guidelines.
2. To ensure that protection needs are analyzed and addressed appropriately in all project
3. Work with the MEAL Specialist to carry out Real Time Evaluations (RTE), After Action Reviews (AARs) and other forms of project monitoring and evaluation
4. Ensure that lessons learnt are documented and shared with the emergency program team and across CARE Somalia

(d) Stakeholder relationship management

1. Help establish, maintain, and improve active and regular working relationships with host government authorities and partner agencies
2. Represent CARE in coordination forums e.g. humanitarian clusters (Protection, Health, Nutrition, WASH, FSL, Education in Emergencies etc.)

(e) Program/staff Management

1. Manage the Humanitarian team and provide leadership and technical support as needed
2. Develop and train the country Emergency Response Team (ERT) in coordination with the Emergency Director (ED), to ensure efficient delivery and support of humanitarian programs.
3. Ensure that all staff understand and are able to perform their role in humanitarian response
4. Arrange quarterly program management meetings with Emergency program team (including sector leads and Humanitarian Program Managers among others) in order to review progress of programs and prepare plan of action for next quarter.
5. Provide appropriate technical assistance to field teams in timely and professional manner
6. Explore capacity building and learning opportunities (in country and international) for the emergency team
7. Conduct Performance Evaluation (PME) of the direct report

(f) Humanitarian Strategy

1. Assist Emergency Director in developing country office Humanitarian strategy
2. Support the Emergency Director in all aspects of preparedness planning and actions
3. Ensure CARE’s programmes are included in the UN CAP and Flash appeals
4. Ensure rapid humanitarian multi-sectoral integrated assessments are undertaken as necessary to continue to inform the implementation of the humanitarian response strategy

(g). Responsibility 4. Reporting:

1. Produce high quality and timely sitreps/reports for CARE, within agreed reporting schedules as required.

Key Internal Contacts; Country Director/Deputy Country Director/Emergency Director/Program Development Manager/Sector specialists/Humanitarian Program Manager/ MEAL Specialists**

Key External Contacts; Focal points in clusters and other humanitarian agencies (UN and NGO).

QUALIFICATION, KEY SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES:

1. Bachelors and Master’s degree in Social Science, Food security & Livelihoods (FSL) –especially Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) and Health/Nutrition or its equivalent.
2. Minimum of 10 years’ experience in humanitarian programme management, preparedness and response in fragile context. Preference of adequate experience Somalia/Somaliland
3. Experience of managing or leading multi-sectoral humanitarian response, including, Emergency Food security and livelihoods –especially CVA, Health & Nutrition, WASH and Protection
4. Demonstrable competence in Concept Notes/Proposal and report writing
5. Experience of managing or familiarity with requirement of institutional donors e.g. USAID/BHA, ECHO, UNICEF, SHF and GAC
6. Demonstrable competence in budget monitoring and management skills.
7. Strong commitment to support/develop capacity of National staff.
8. Ability to deal with difficult, often complex work situations.
9. Demonstrated experience of working in insecure environments.
10. Ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
11. Fluency in English, both verbal and written.
12. Excellent computer skills

Desirable

1. Previous work experience in Somalia
2. Experience of working with CARE International
3. Working in a conflict area
4. Proficiency with databases
5. Knowledge of Somali language

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

LIVESTOCK SPECIALIST

GAROWE

About the Job

The Livestock Specialist is responsible for the overall management and implementation of the Economic Security Livestock activities and resources in the assigned area of responsibility (AoR).S/he implements the Economic Security Livestock activities according to department/ delegation objectives, agreed budget frame and plan of action (PoA) and reports on the progress of the programme as required.

This is a national/resident position based in Garowe, Somalia.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Participates actively in the design, planning and implementation of the Livestock projects/ program review and evaluation

· Contributes to the set-up and conduct of livestock needs assessments in the AoR by using the standard Economic Security Livestock approach and internally established tools for Livestock program and procedures

· Formulates proposal drafts for Livestock projects including SMART indicators, expected outputs/ outcomes, plan of action (PoA) and project budget, based on the internally established tools and procedures

· Ensures that the Livestock projects implementation are carried out in line with the set objectives, timeframe, allocated budget and the internally adopted coordination mechanisms

· Conducts regular monitoring of the Economic Security interventions based on the internally established tools and procedures

· Conducts response analysis of different Economic Security interventions (SWOT approach), associated risks and mitigation measures, including appropriateness and feasibility aspects and provides support to other involved staff when required

· Organises and supervises the selection of Livestock project beneficiaries by following the criteria attributed to the project

· Offers technical support to other Economic Security Field Officers in their respective region on the planned relief and Livestock interventions and delegates where necessary

· Provides support/ coaching to the teams of the Somali Red Crescent Society (SRCS) involved in the monitoring process

· Maintains up to date information on the Economic Security situation, analyses and compiles the relevant data on the context concerning livelihoods, livestock and markets, local historical, social, political and other aspects pertinent to the program implementation

· Provides written contributions for the delegation’s annual planning exercise regarding the evolution of the Livestock input on economic security situation and program implementation

· Prepares monitoring reports and ensures that the respective field management, technical supervisor and involved Economic Security specialist(s), are regularly and timely informed on the projects’ progresses based on the monitoring findings

Minimum qualifications and required competencies

· Degree in Veterinary Science or equivalent qualification in a related field of study

· 4 years’ experience in a similar position

· Experience and knowledge of the pastoralist system and livelihood of the Somali communities

· Experience in drafting project proposals and preparing monitoring and assessment reports

· Team leadership skills and ability to work independently

· Excellent command of written and spoken Somali and English

· Excellent planning and reporting skills

· Computer proficiency especially in MS office suite

· Flexibility and willingness to travel extensively in Somalia

· Excellent knowledge of political, economic, social and cultural environment of this region

We Offer

· A challenging job opportunity within a dynamic work environment in an international humanitarian organisation

· Training and development opportunities

· A competitive salary with benefits, based on the ICRC Compensation and Benefits framework

Position Title: Data Entry Clerk

Number of positions: 1 (One)

Directly reports to: Field Research Coordinator

Duty Stations: Mogadishu

Organisational background:

Action Against Hunger-USA is part of the Action Against Hunger International network, which provides humanitarian relief in over 40 countries worldwide in the sectors of nutrition, health, water/sanitation, and food security. Action Against Hunger-USA, an independent NGO, currently manages operations in 8 countries: Kenya, South Sudan, Cambodia, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Haiti and Somalia. Action Against Hunger-USA has over $75 million in programs, and approximately 2000 staff based in in the various country offices, Head Quarter in New York City and Operational Centre in Nairobi. Additional growth is anticipated.

*Summary of Position

Under the direct supervision of the Field Research Coordinator, the Data Entry Clerk will input and update data from study participants cards into a digitized Action Against Hunger Research database. He /She will enter Study participants information on data base management in banadir Region.

PURPOSE

As a data entry, the staff will oversee the day to day updating of database information into the access databases. He/she will work closely with Action Against Hunger seconded MoH staff to collect the data from the field and provide technical support to respective field staff on identified needs.

Engagement

With the help of the field Research Coordinator, organize regular meetings with the MOH staff at the field level. • Participate in the monthly and quarterly data quality audits with the Field Research Coordinator.

Delivery

· Ensures timely submission of compiled Research reports.

· Provides support to MoH staff in the district.

· Ensure quality data collection from the supported health facilities through Relapse Nurse engagement at the district level.

Essential job duties.

• Transferring the data hard copy into the relevant data bases

• Maintaining all data bases updated new data and updating regularly the existing records in the data base

• Ensuring the accuracy of numerical and qualitative data

• Cross check and verify the data by comparing the original papers and the data bases and correct incorrectly entered data

• Maintaining the security and confidentiality of data

• Ensuring that all the data from the field are accurate and in line with study protocols

• Document and Organize and store hard copy papers in a fashionable manner for future reference

• Prepare relevant Reports as needed

• Contributing team work to accomplish the study results

• Any other task as required.

Accountability:

• Maintain safety and confidentially of the data

• Coordinate with the data collection teams and seek further information for incomplete data or any other clarification.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Gender Equality Commitments

• Foster an environment that supports values of women and men, and equal access to information.

• Provide a work environment where women and men must be evaluated and promoted based on their skills and performance

• Respect beneficiaries’ women, men, boys, and girls regardless of gender, sex orientation, disability, religion, race, color, ancestry, national origin, age or marital status,

• Value and respect all cultures.

Fiscal Responsibility

None

Working Conditions, Travel and Environment.

The duties of the job require regular job attendance at least five days per week. Must be available to work outside normal office hours or on the weekends as required.

Must be able to travel as required for standard domestic and international business purposes. While performing the duties of this job in the field, the employee may be exposed to precarious settings under high security risks and/or very basic living conditions and outside weather conditions, as well as to infectious diseases.

Required Qualifications and Professional Experience.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health or other Health Sciences

• At least 1-2 years’ experience in health and nutrition projects

• Knowledge and experience in using computer applications

Required Skills & Competencies.

• Conversant with Health Information Management Systems Data.

• Fluent in English and Somali (both oral and written) is compulsory.

• Good communication and organizational skills.

• Coping with high workload, irregular working hours, and sometimes-challenging working environments.

• Ability to enter data into a computer quickly and accurately

• Comfortable with office equipment including a computer, telephone, scanner, calculator, and photocopier

• Strong attention to detail.

• Ability to think analytically.

• Demonstrate team spirit.

• Self Confidence: Holds themselves accountable for meeting their objectives.

• Achievement drive: Sets priorities, identify needs, and plans what must be done.

• Initiative/Innovativeness: Seeks out fresh ideas from a wide variety of sources and revises own views when presented with new information. Anticipates outcomes of situations and acts to steer them in the desired direction.

• Decision Making: Gathers relevant information before making decisions and consults line managers before taking action

NOTE:

All employment offers with Action Against Hunger are conditional upon the receipt of satisfactory references and the signing our code of conduct, Safeguarding Policy with a particular focus on Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Child Safeguarding. This position will also be subject to robust reference and background screening checks.

Duty station: Garowe, Somalia. With frequent travel to other CARE Somalia field offices

Reporting to: Country Director

Duration: One (1) Year with possibility of extension

Starting date: As soon as possible

Organization Context:

CARE is a leading humanitarian organization dedicated to fighting poverty and social injustice with a special emphasis on women and girls. CARE Somalia is part of CARE International, whose vision is to seek a world of hope, tolerance, and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and people live in dignity and security. CARE International is a global force and a partner of choice within a worldwide movement dedicated to ending poverty. We are known everywhere for our unshakable commitment to the dignity of people. CARE Somalia and partners contribute to the empowerment of the most marginalized and vulnerable rural women and girls to exercise their rights.

Job Summary:

The Risk and Compliance Manager works with CARE Somalia Program, Finance and Program Support Departments. The Risk and Compliance Manager will be seen to lead, innovate and be responsible for:

1. Providing independent assurance and consulting services that improve operations at the Country offices
2. Supporting the CO’s accomplish its objectives by evaluating, in a systematic and disciplined way, the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance.
3. Determine compliance with selected policies, procedures, donor requirement as well as local laws and regulations. Perform special investigations as requested.
4. Make recommendations to the CO that will increase efficiency and/or effectiveness of the control systems of functions reviewed.
5. Ensure that compliance matters are appropriately considered throughout the Country Office
6. Liaise with CO Senior Management team to identify and remediate organizational gaps identified during compliance audits and assessments as well as ensuring internal processes and policies relating to compliance are instituted, understood, and maintained.
7. Leadership and management of the Risk and Compliance Team.

The position reports to the Country Director, collaborates closely with the Senior Management, Program, Finance and Program Support Departments and Regional Risk and Compliance Team

Detailed Responsibilities and Tasks:

Job Responsibility #1: Risk management – 25% of time

Support Country Office in Risk Identification, Analysing and Evaluating, Treating/Responding, Monitoring, coordinating and maintaining the risk register.

· Prepare compliance activities, short and long-term plans and annual budgets for the compliance activities. Undertake the comprehensive compliance activity of the Country Office. Based on the same conduct focused compliance review on topics of concern.

· Identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; develop / implement corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues; and provide guidance and advice on how to prevent or address similar situations in the future

· Understand the root cause of risk at a granular level and provide crisp and precise guidance to the organization regarding the execution of compliant business practices and activities.

· Evaluate and contribute to the improvement of risk management, control and governance process in the following areas:

o Compliance with internal policies and external regulations.

o Accomplishment of operational objectives

o Reliability and integrity of information

o Efficiency of processes.

o Safeguarding assets from loss and misuse.

· Ensure that the Senior Management is immediately notified of concerns or reports of violations relating to accounting, internal controls, auditing, regulatory, or financial matters; violations relating to members of senior management; or violations of any of the policies that are designed to ensure that CARE operates in an ethical manner;

· Propose changes in the policies and procedures for the general operation of the Compliance Program and its related activities to prevent illegal or improper conduct;

· Develop training and education programs for internal policies, donor requirements and applicable government laws and regulation changes and topics identified as potential risk areas.

**Job Responsibility #2: Compliance Functions – ***25% of time**

· Prepare compliance activities short and long-term plans and budgets for the compliance activities.

· Undertake the comprehensive compliance activity of the Country Office and conduct focused compliance audits on topics of concern.

· Identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; develop / implement corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues; and provide guidance and advice on how to prevent or address similar situations in the future.

· Develop training and education programs for internal policies, donor requirements and applicable government laws and regulations changes and topics identified as potential risk areas.

· Provide appropriate recommendations to ensure the country office’s compliance with Donors requirements, legally and ethically bounded internal and external regulations.

· Prepares and shares with the Country Director the quarterly reports on the COs significant risks, compliance and management issues and makes recommendations for appropriate action.

· Follow up or/and assist in implementation of the Internal and External auditors’ recommendations.

· Support the Regional Risk and Compliance, CARE USA Internal Audit and other external audit engagement and monitor Country Office compliance obligations with the CARE USA policies and statutory obligations with government.

· Keeps abreast with changes of audit regulations (e.g. the current consolidation of circulars) of donors and advices the management accordingly

Job Responsibility 3: Fraud Management – *20% of time*

· Ensure CARE International Policy on Fraud and Corruption – Awareness, Prevention, Reporting and Response is understood and complied.

· Ensure Fraud incidents are timely reported to the Donors, CMPs, Award Management Solution and Regional Office.

· Support COs to Manage Communication with Donors and CMPs.

· Conduct Investigation as per the Fraud Investigation Standard Operating Procedures.

· Follow up on the investigations, implementation of investigators recommendations and Semi – Annual Review.

· Share lessons Learned at the Country Office

Job Responsibility 4: Leadership and Management – *10% of time*

· Lead the Risk and compliance team ensuring an effective and efficient Risk management and coordination and management of resources.

· Manage the team towards high standards of performance through clear roles and responsibilities and on-going feedback and appraisals. Pro-actively address performance issues through timely constructive feedback and coaching.

· Support the Country Office with key recruitments in Risk and Compliance

Job Responsibility 5: Supporting Program Support functions – 10*% of time*

· Ensure CI Procurement, Property Management, administration policies and procedures are understood and complied.

· Orient staff on Policies and Procedures as well as Risk Management

· Working Program Support Lead in Policies and Procedures E.g. Design of tools and procedures.

· Share lessons Learned from procurement, Property Management and sub recipient management across the Country Office

Job Responsibility #6: Perform *Other Duties as Assigned –* 10% of time

Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Competencies:

· Excellence: Sets high standards of performance for self and/or others; successfully completes assignments; sets standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed; ensures interactions and transactions are ethical and convey integrity.

· Integrity: Maintains social, ethical, and organizational norms; firml*y* adheres to codes of conduct and ethical principles inherent to CARE.

· Communicating with Impact: Diplomatically, logically and clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the recipient / audience and helps them understand and retain their message.

· Facilitating Change: Supports and manages the change process at CARE Somalia by developing a culture affirmative of change; encouraging others to seek and act upon opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities; critically analyzing evolving and fluid situations; facilitating the implementation and acceptance of change within the workplace; actively engaging with resistance to change.

· Strengthening Partnership: Identifying and utilizing opportunities within and outside of CARE Somalia to develop effective strategic relationships between one’s area and other areas/departments/units or external organizations to achieve CARE’s objectives.

· Management Excellence: Makes the connection between values and performance. Influences the performance of others, and ultimately, the performance of the organization. Sets direction, coaches & develops, promotes staff wellness & safety, practices & promotes compliance, models gender equity & diversity, communicates effectively.

· Developing Teams: Using appropriate methods and a flexible interpersonal style to help build a cohesive team; facilitates the completion of team goals.

Qualifications (Know-How)

Required:

· Excellent written and oral communication skills, with a fluent writing style and good knowledge and practical use of English

Education/Training

Required

· Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in Accounting/finance, accounting, or related area from a recognized institution;

· A full professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CIMA, ICSA etc. or its equivalent as a’ MUST

· Must be a National Board of Accounting and Auditing Member/ACCA/CPA

Desired:

· A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience

Required

· Minimum 5 years of experience in auditing, compliance with working knowledge of classical compliance techniques and tools including problem solving, corrective action and auditing.

Desired

· Experience working at senior level in international NGO is desired;

· Significant experience in with applying audit and compliance principles to NGO settings;

Technical Skills

Required:

· Extensive knowledge of Risk Management (Audit, Compliance, Finance and Procurement)

· Proven ability to achieve and maintain a compliant organizational culture by partnering to provide practical standards of compliance that can be implemented and adhered to;

· Knowledgeable and connected in financial management system, knowledge of PeopleSoft will be an added advantage;

· An approach to mirror our core values: commitment, accountability, respect, effectiveness and diversity;

· Ability to work and communicate with a range of stakeholders

· Operational experience including planning, development and implementation of operational activities;

· Demonstrated experience with donor rules and regulations in relation to risk management and mitigation

· Proficient in Computer with knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite, Internet usage;

· Excellent written and oral communication skills, with a fluent writing style and good knowledge and practical use of both English and Kiswahili

Contacts/Key Relationships

Internal Relationship:

Country Director

Immediate supervisor

Regional Management and Country Office Senior Management Teams

Consultation on all compliance and audit activity plans, reports and follow ups at the Country level.

External (where required):

Partner and peer organizations

For key collaboration

Donors / CMPs

Coordination around risk management and reporting

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Internal Audit & Compliance Officer – Somalia National

Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children’s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.

We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.

Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with 15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We’re changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.

Reports to: Internal Audit and Compliance Manager

Staff directly reporting to this post: non

Role Dimensions: Save the Children works in almost all regions in Somalia/Somaliland with a current staff complement of approximately 650 staff and a current expenditure of approximately US$ 120 million each year.

ROLE PURPOSE:

The purpose for this post is to ensure that Save the Children Southern States and Benadir area adheres to all its grant management obligations internally within Save the Children and externally with donors. The post holder will be responsible for performing a thorough review and audit of all area offices including documentations (payment documentations, finance, HR, logistics and program documentations) as well as those from partners for adequacy of supporting documentations, accuracy of coding, accountability and compliance with applicable donor conditions and SCI policies and procedures, and recommend necessary improvements on monthly basis. The post holder will pay particular attention to payments documentations to ensure that all original documents and support for payments are attached, and applicable budget holder limits have been observed. The post holder will prepare a report on a monthly basis of the findings and recommendations for submission to the Audit and Risk Manager. S/he will work together with Finance and other support staff to build capacity of staff both at the Country Office and Sub-office level; participates in developing audit tools and techniques; provides clear guidance; and advice to make necessary amendments whenever the techniques and procedures are found inefficient and ineffective

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in an area of Commerce, accounting, or Business administration or equivalent.
• A minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible experience in professional accounting and financial/grant management /Audit/compliance
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation, and coaching.
• Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mind sets
• Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in
• Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner
• Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies
• Fluency in English, both verbal and written

Commitment to Save the Children values

Please apply in English saving your CV and covering letter as a single document. To see a full a job description, please visit our website at

Application will be close on 12th Feb -2022.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy

Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.

Disclaimer:

Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents