The purpose of the project is to support Somali security institutions, Government stakeholders and international community working under the general oversight of the Human Resources System (HRS) to build and, systematically and efficiently manage an accountable and transparent Human Resources system that supports the security institutions stipend payments and benefits of the security forces and veterans.

Payments Team Observer will be responsible for the following duties:

• Observation of the Payments Teams to ensure that all processes and actions are undertaken in accordance with established SOP’s for payments of the Somalia National Army (SNA) troops , including the verification of intended payees.The Payments Team Observer will report to the Payment Mentor on any irregularities in the payments process that affect the transparency and accountability of cash payments. The payments team observer will be responsible for assisting in the coordination of payments teams and also be responsible for preparing pay cycle reports to be provided to the Payments Team Observer Manager .
• Function as a team member in conducting independent and objective control over field registrations and verifications, including identification of issues and opportunities to improve the efficiency, effectiveness and reliability of processes and ensure appropriate use of resources.
• Maintain contact with field teams to ensure the payments teams’ timely , efficient and sound performance of their respective responsibilities.
• Establish and maintain a positive relationship with payment teams.
• Develop tools for monitoring of payments in line with project objectives
• Assist the HRS project team with monitoring progress and completion of payments 
• Measure progress according to payment timelines, identifying problems, proposing solutions in collaborations with the Project Manager 
• Troubleshoot and solve problems at the field level to ensure payments are made in accordance with established SOP’s for payments to SNA troops.
• Ensure the payments operations are properly documented and quality assure such documentation
• Monitor and report on the status and implementation of payments and appraise the adequacy of the processes applied by the payments teams 
• Provide advice on payments related matters.
• Provide guidance to payment teams on technical and administrative matters
• Participate in relevant coordination meetings and other working groups.
• Other duties as required.

The Payments Team Observers Manager will work within the HRS Project Team and will provide regularupdates on progress with reference to payments as well as weekly and monthly progress reports asreouired

Team management: This role does not have team management responsibility.

1. Bachelors Degree in related area combined with 5 years of professional relevant work experience.
2. Good knowledge of roles and activities of the United Nations within complex humanitarianemergency or developmental environments;
3. Proven ability to produce reports and papers on substantive issues with strict attention todeadlines;
4. Ability to oversee and report on the work of others;
5. Excellent drafting ability and communication skills, both oral and written, and good computer skills;
6. Proven abilitv to communicate orally, and ability to prepare written reports in clear, concise and meaningful way
7. Good interpersonal skillsand abilitiestogain assistance of others in ateam endeavor;
8. Ability and readiness to travel, including to hardship locations in Somalia;9. Ability to effectively work in a multicultural environmenu
10, Be physically fit, and in good health;11. Have a demonstrated ability to live in the conditions ofthe region;
12. Knowledge of the UN system and familiarity with the procedures will be considered as an advantage;
13. Fluency in oral and written English and Somali is required