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

Reporting directly to the Country Human Resource Manager, the overall purpose of the position is to support the efficient operations of the HR unit by coordinating and delivering a diverse range of human resources (HR) management activities with a focus on recruitment, induction, compensation and benefits management, information management, Immigration and Records Management.

The position holder will provide practical, consistent, and proactive support, direction and advice to line managers on HR procedures, policies, best practices, employment rewards, benefits, and legislation to facilitate in achieving the objectives and targets of the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Recruitment and Placement:

• Review Employee Requests (ERFs) and ensure that Project/department details are correct, the title of position and Grade are in line with CARE Somalia structure, the status of position whether it is new, replacement or temporary position, expected date of hire is adequate to needs of the project and, finally review any recommendations made.
• Ensure that all requests for recruitment are accompanied by updated job descriptions. Keep an updated data folder of all Job Descriptions.
• Prepare vacancy announcements in line with the positions job descriptions and forward them to the Procurement department for procurement of advertisement space in the press.
• Distribute the advert to the other online channels
• Review applications and provide long -lists to the requesting manager.
• Arrange and represent HR in conducting interviews to select candidates (both national and regional positions). Review recommendation on the selection of the candidate by the hiring manager.
• Obtain references and carry out required pre-employment checks to ensure that information given about candidates is verified and attach them to the contract as necessary.
• Draw interview reports, obtain necessary approvals and file.
• Send regret letters to interview candidates who were not successful in the selection process.
• Compile the Monthly Recruitment Status Report and send it to the Head of HR.
• Train interview panel on proper interviewing techniques

2. Recruitment Administration

• Prepare job offers for successful candidates. Prepare contract letters once references are received.
• Monitor existing Fixed Term and temporary contracts and prepare Contract renewals/extensions.
• Prepare employee transfer letters after verification of supporting documents in line with policy.
• Receive employee’s letters of notice of resignation and process separation letter taking note of the notice period given.
• Ensure that departing staff have handed in their final Clearance forms including a filled Exit interview form.
• Ensure personnel records are complete, up to date, filed and kept confidential.
• Provide information needed for reports e.g HR Monthly Report, Staff list etc. ensuring they are timely and accurate.

3. Induction and probation management

• Facilitate the induction process for the new employees
• Ensure the completion of required employee human resource documentation for all new staff and that these are put in employee’s files.
• Maintain the monthly probation tracking tool and track all staff on probation to identify their end of probation date.
• Send confirmation reminders to managers and supervisors in charge.
• Ensure confirmation forms are duly filled and approved.
• Prepare the staff confirmation letters or extension letters as appropriate.
• Forward confirmation letters to individual staff and file copy in the employee file
• Arrange for visas, work permits, dependent’s passes and other documentation for all international staff

4. Immigration

• In consultation with the Head of office, ensure that all international staff have work permits.

5. Payroll Administration

• Prepare and ensure complete and accurate compensation data to have an efficient, effective, complete and accurate monthly payroll process.
• Process monthly payroll on time
• Ensure that the monthly statutory payments (PAYE –) are done on time with proper supporting documents
• Process all accruals; gratuity, Bonus, leave.
• Manage monthly PARs and ensure they are reconciled with leave records
• Process final dues to separating employees.
• Process Bonus in a timely manner.
• Process monthly payments for temporary/Casual staff and Interns in a timely manner.
• Distribute payslips to staff on a timely basis

6. Medical

• Assisting new employees with the medical enrollment process and ensuring medical cards are received in good time.
• Ensure accuracy and verify the monthly statement from the medical provider and reconcile year end statements with accounts.
• Ensure policy renewal review process is done in a timely fashion and coordinate the procurement process for new service providers as necessary.
• Resolve employee health plan issues, such as claim denials, lack of timely processing, health plan administrator disputes, etc.
• Liaise with the medical insurance provider on all medical issues e.g. admissions, confirmation of newborns, spouses, referrals, medical limits etc.

7. Other Insurances – GPA/GLA/WIBA

• Ensure proper coverage in the GPA & GLA cover and ensure that new staff understand the benefits of the covers
• Organize travel insurance for staff travelling outside coverage

8. HRMIS, Leave and PARs Management

• Create staff HRMIS accounts
• Train staff on the HRMIS
• Run useful reports from the HRMIS and use them to inform staff of the appropriate actions
• Track the following type of leave on a monthly basis for National staff: annual leave, sick leave, study leave.
• Reconciliation of leave records with PARs on a monthly basis
• Monthly Personnel Activity Reports (PAR) are completed by all staff, authorized on time.

9. HR Policies and other

• Implement HR policies, practices, and procedures, and ensure compliance with legal laws and/or regulations in all areas of accountability
• Contribute to the updated and formulation of human resource management policies for CARE Somalia
• Counsel employees on their terms and conditions of service, problems and grievances. Take lead in arbitrating on disciplinary issues and performance management issues
• Supervise and manage the implementation of the performance management system, staff development and orientation processes.
• Developing the capacity of supervisory staff in managing the Performance Management system
• Ensure compliance with HR Policies and procedures in Puntland
• Track the Audit Puntland specific audit reports and inform the Head of HR on the issues pertaining to the HR in Puntland and how they’ll be addressed.
• Provide direction and supervision of the HR intern whenever one is onboard.

CONTACTS/KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

• All CARE Staff
• Government authorities

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Willingness to travel to field offices within Puntland.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Degree in Human Resources Management/ Organizational Behavior or equivalent with diploma in HRM.

Experience:

• 4 years of demonstrable experience as a hands-on HR generalist.
• Substantial knowledge of Human Resource administrative procedures and systems either through experience gained from human resources working experiences or from an INGO
• Substantial knowledge of the Somaliland employment law.
• Good written and oral communication in English
• Knowledge and understanding of HR issues related to GED (Gender, Equality and Diversity)
• Ability to resolve issues independently but knows when to refer them to the supervisor.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships and networks quickly at every level within the Country Office,
• Listening, coaching and counselling skills.
• Embraces the values of Transformation, Innovation, Diversity, Excellence, Equity

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

DETENTION HEALTH FIELD OFFICER

MOGADISHU

RE – ADVERTISEMENT

About the Job

The Detention Health Field Officer (HFO) is the focal point for all matters related to health in places of detention. The HFO for places of detention works under the direct supervision of the Detention Health Delegate.

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

Duties and Responsibilities

· Contributes to the definition of the detention strategy and to the implementation of activities to improve conditions and treatment in the priority places of detention

· Participates in detention visits and contributes to the regular reporting

· In liaison with the Detention Health Delegate, supports in the development of an action plan for the Somalia health in detention file

· Supports in relaunching working modalities with the relevant authorities and any other stakeholders working in places of detention

· Supports in discussions for the development and implementation of round tables to strengthen the health system in detention regarding the adaptation of management guidelines, training modules for the health staff, support with basic medical supplies and development of COVID 19 prevention strategy

· Develops a training program in an identified area, according to specific needs and ICRC standard guidelines to health employees

· Develops and maintains strong networks with the relevant interlocutors

· Organizes and represents the Detention Health Delegate in relevant health meetings and liaises with external actors

· Provides translations for other health colleagues during meetings or in hospital activities

· Collects and analyses data in collaboration with the ICRC data manager

· Submits timely reports on issues arising during the implementation of the program

· Provides regular reports on needs assessments and ongoing activities

· Ensures timely supply of medical and non-medical supplies

Minimum qualifications and required competencies

· Bachelor’s degree in a Health-related field

· 4 years’ experience in Outpatient Department (OPD) and Primary Health Care (PHC) with a strong focus on implementation of Health Programs in new areas

· Significant knowledge of public health assessment methodologies, including design, implementation, analysis and reporting

· Excellent interpersonal, analytical and negotiation skills

· Fluency in written and spoken English and Somali

· Sound knowledge of political, social and cultural affairs of the assigned environment

· 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

Human Resource and Administration officer – Baidoa – Open to Somali Nationals Only

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.

Role Dimensions:

Save the Children operates across all zones in Somalia and currently has three main area offices and additional 11 field offices. Programmatically Somalia is a large Country Office with more than $110million annual budget and staff over 650 staff.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Field Manager – Baidoa

Reports to (Technically): Area HR/Admin Manager

Staff directly reporting to this post: HR/Admin Assistant**,** Cook and Cleaners

ROLE PURPOSE:

The HR and Admin Officer is part of support services in Baidoa Office and responsible to provide effective & efficient administration and human resources services, while managing admin and HR functions in Baidoa programme and provide advises to managers in accordance with Save the Children’s corporate policies.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Diploma/ Bachelor’s degree in business administration, HR, economics or related. or diploma with relevant professional experience
• Previous experience of managing a similar personal administrative work.
• Minimum 2 years proven work experience in administration and personal management within a busy working environment such as private company or INGOs
• Good English language command.
• Good computer and writing skills.
• Supportive personnel management style.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of integrity and ability to work as part of a professional team
• Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines Proven ability to handle challenging workload
• Cross-cultural experience, understanding and sensitivity.
• Excellent interpersonal and written and oral communication skills;
• 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 closed on 28th February 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

Position: Health Coordinator

Duty station: Mogadishu

Open for Somali Nationals only

Duration: One year

About Qatar Charity

Qatar Charity (QC) is a leading Gulf-origin nongovernmental organization dedicated to carrying out humanitarian and development programs to fight global poverty by working in partnership with vulnerable communities regardless of faith, race, gender, or political beliefs. Qatar Charity enables people to survive, recover and rebuild their lives while also empowering them to become self-sufficient through practical knowledge, focused expertise, and innovative solutions. QC has been maintaining an active presence in Somali since 2007 through its field office in Mogadishu. It has a portfolio of programs focusing on both humanitarian and development sectors.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Qatar Charity Somalia is seeking a qualified and highly motivated person who can lead a health and nutrition program in Somalia. Under the direction of the PO, the health nutrition officer will work with the emergency program and supervise health and nutrition staff working with the office, as well as other relevant internal and external stakeholders to ensure.

Major Responsibilities:

· Plan, coordinate, and lead implementation of health and nutrition activities in Somalia with particular focus on BRA health and nutrition projects.

· Ensure that all nursing administrative procedures and documents (individual patient cards and registration book, discharge forms, transfer forms, etc.) and existing data management tools are used correctly.

· Ensure universal precautions and infection prevention guidelines are followed in service provision and monitor adherence to hygiene procedures for materials (sterilization, waste disposal), rooms, and equipment in general.

· Together with the WASH Officer ensure proper communication, coordination, and harmonization of tools with the different stakeholders involved in Health, Nutrition, and WASH activities

· Significantly contribute to the development of regular donor reports, assessment and project proposals

· Participate in documentation of best practices, case studies, and lessons learned.

· Work together with MOH and other partners involved in the delivery of health and nutrition services and conduct joint monthly support supervision visits.

· Oversee and coordinate the implementation of IYCF activities at the health facility and through Mother-to-Mother Support Groups;

· Ensure that necessary drugs, vaccines, equipment, and other supplies are ordered on time, available, used rationally, recorded in up-to-date registers, and that there are no wastages

· Ensure that supplies pipeline is established and consistency in timely delivery of supplies maintained.

· Coordinate the referrals of the obstetric cases.

· Review, authorize and keep accurate records of all requisitions, duty rosters, and applications for leave.

· Participate in coordination of health and nutrition surveys ( KAP and coverage surveys)to assess the Health and Nutrition situation of the target population

· Ensure that all HMIS statistical reports are accurate and submitted on a weekly/monthly basis.

· Evaluation of services through monitoring morbidity and mortality rates through monthly statistical reports.

Qualification and skills

· Bachelor’s degree in public health and other equivalents.

· Minimum of 3 years experience in working health and nutrition programs preferable with humanitarian context.

· Excellent mentoring and accompaniment skills

· Leadership and good interpersonal skills including the ability to listen, mentor, and negotiate for best results

· Ability to work under pressure.

· Strong writing and communication skills in Arabic, English, and Somali.

· Good computer skills (Microsoft Office).

Qualities

o Passion for health and nutrition.

o Ability to work to a high standard in a complex environment and to motivate and staff to achieve.

o Able to generate professional reports and maintain well establish the database. Also, be able to participate and lead health and nutrition program development.

o Ability to work with minimum supervision

o Flexible and willing to work additional hours to ensure that the required results are delivered.

o Qualified Qatar charity Sponsored graduates are highly encouraged.

o Qualified Women are highly encouraged.

o High level of reliability, objectivity, and honesty

Background:

The DRC/DDG Somalia Programme is the largest programmes in East Africa region and has been providing relief and development services since 1997. DRC/DDG is among the INGOs with the largest presence in Somalia, with country-wide programmes implemented through six main sub offices in Somaliland, Puntland, Hiran Region, Gedo Region, Bay Region and Banadir Region. Using a human rights framework, the DRC Somalia operations focuses mainly on people who are affected by displacement, including refugees, internally displaced, and migrant.

Danish Demining Group (DDG) is a specialized unit within DRC which implements mine action and armed violence reduction (AVR) programmes. DDG’s mandate is ‘to create a safe environment free from armed violence and the remnants of conflict’, and DDG does this via a programmatic focus on four key sectors: Security Systems Reform, Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) management, Mine Action and Conflict Management.

Overall purpose of the role:

Under the supervision of the Protection Team Leader, the GBV Officer will coordinate all aspects of GBV project implementation, including prevention, response, and mitigation through quality programming, capacity-building, documentation, and standardization of GBV materials, tools, and guidelines at the area level in compliance with DRC and the donor’s policies and procedures. Aspects related to procedures on how to deal with GBV incidents will be coordinated directly with the technical teams.

Responsibilities:

• In compliance with best-practice and international standards in GBV response, provide direct psychosocial support for vulnerable women and girls and particularly GBV survivors. Case management services will include assessment of needs, development of an action plan for recovery, conducting referrals to relevant services, implementing the action plan, and ensuring appropriate follow-up and case closure when appropriate. The case management process should be implemented through a survivor-centered approach;
• Receive referrals from different agencies, do action plan and appropriate response to each case; and send referrals to different agencies according to the action plan developed with the client;
• Ensure the referral mechanism system (GBV/CP SOPs) is known, applied, and monitored;
• File and store GBV data in the gender-based violence information management system (GBV IMS) in compliance with the information sharing protocol developed at the inter-agency level;
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders to address gaps in GBV response services and referral protocols; and work closely with the child protection sector when GBV cases involve child survivors, particularly when assessing the best interest of the child;
• Support caseworkers to provide age-appropriate Psychosocial First Aid (PFA) to vulnerable children in the best interest of the child;
• In collaboration with the supervisor, support case management training for the caseworkers and prepare a weekly schedule for regular coaching and assistance in solving difficult cases.
• Support the caseworkers to ensure timely case management for GBV women and girls (including legal advice, referral to hospitals and clinics, material assistance when existing);
• Monitor and follow up on the outcomes of the material assistance provided for the survivors. Conduct post-distribution monitoring with interviews to evaluate the impact of the material given to them.
• Make sure awareness schedules are respected, planned, and coordinated in advance;
• Support the caseworkers in maintaining a safe and confidential record-keeping system and making a sure referral of cases are confidential, safe, and in a timely manner;
• Attend GBV and Child protection sub-cluster meetings and report on the GBV/CP activities.
• Build good working relationships with other GBV services and partners such as hospitals, MCHs, police, legal and paralegal, caseworkers to assure the referral of GBV cases is confidential, safe, and according to GBV minimum standards;
• On a weekly and monthly basis prepare progress reports and share them with the relevant staff.
• Assessment/registration and distribution of solar torches (with the active participation of the community).
• Conduct evaluation of the distribution by randomly interviewing HHs after the 2 months of the distribution.
• Prepare the solar torchers distribution report.
• Support/help to prepare the caseworker’s monthly reports (Awareness and Narrative reports).
• If needed, represent DRC in the GBVWG in Mogadishu and feedback on gaps/issues identified for case management, referrals, and GBV service provision.
• Support the Protection Monitoring system through joint protection monitoring analysis and data collection when needed
• GBV officer to handle and manage Case Management Data Base at the area level through closely working with all GBV/CP caseworkers and compiling data on weekly basis and sharing weekly updates with supervisor and relevant technical team.
• Assist/help the protection TL and Protection Coordinator in Mogadishu and undertake tasks requested by them.
• Translator in training and workshops for local partners and other actors, if requested;
• Undertake any other relevant duties or assignments not listed here as directed by the direct supervisor, Protection TL, Protection Coordinator, and Protection Manager.

Experience, Education and technical competencies: (include years of experience)

• · Minimum of 2 years’ job experience in Protection/Child Protection and GBV
• · Bachelor degree in International Law, Political Science, Psychology, Social Science, Public health, and/or previous experience with other organizations working in Somalia
• · At least 3 years experience working in project locations
• · Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• · Stable and robust character and a good team-player
• · Excellent communication skills, calm and a good sense of humor
• · Proven commitment to accountability practices.
• · Fluent in written and spoken English and Somali
• · Experience working with Non-Governmental organizations, UN agencies, and local communities

Languages:

· Proficiency in Somali is required

· Good command of the English language (written and spoken) essential.

ABOUT YOU

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:

§ Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results through the country team both to position DRC and ensure excellence in all deliverables.

§ Collaborating: You lead initiatives at country operation level by involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.

§ Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.

§ Communicating: You listen to beneficiaries, staff and other stakeholders; and you communicate concisely and persuasively

§ Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with DRC’s vision and values and set a very clear standard for your country team members..

Conditions

Availability: March 2022

Duty station: Mogadishu

Reporting to: Team Leader-Protection

Duration: 7 Month with possibility of extension based on performance and funding

Contract: This position is graded as Band NM-H2 for qualified national staff and the terms of employment will be in accordance with DRC terms for national staff.

The position is open to NATIONALS ONLY

Gender Equality: DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels. In light of this, women candidates are particularly encouraged to apply to bridge the gender gap.**

Equal Opportunities: DRC is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, color, race, marital status or other protected characteristics.

Commitments

DRC adheres to the Core Humanitarian Standards. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of these standards.

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DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework.

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For general information about Danish Refugee Council, please visit www.drc.ngo

Background:

The DRC/DDG Somalia Programme is the largest programmes in East Africa region and has been providing relief and development services since 1997. DRC/DDG is among the INGOs with the largest presence in Somalia, with country-wide programmes implemented through six main sub offices in Somaliland, Puntland, Hiran Region, Gedo Region, Bay Region and Banadir Region. Using a human rights framework, the DRC Somalia operations focuses mainly on people who are affected by displacement, including refugees, internally displaced, and migrant.

Danish Demining Group (DDG) is a specialized unit within DRC which implements mine action and armed violence reduction (AVR) programmes. DDG’s mandate is ‘to create a safe environment free from armed violence and the remnants of conflict’, and DDG does this via a programmatic focus on four key sectors: Security Systems Reform, Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) management, Mine Action and Conflict Management.

Overall Purpose of the role:

The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will work closely with the programme implementation team to strengthen DRC/DDG Somalia monitoring, evaluation, learning, accountability and information management systems. He/She will work closely with the program team and responsible for all MEAL related activities at area level.

Responsibilities:

Monitoring and Evaluation
• Work with the MEAL team to update the Output/Outcome indicator trackers.

• Support the Programme team leaders, Coordinators and other programme staff with the active implementation of their MEAL plans, ensure the plans are updated timely and MEAL findings are in place for all donor reports.
• Coordinate with field staff to develop tools and methods to improve data collection for surveys and assessment and beneficiary data for all projects.
• Link with data and grants management tools developed to collect relevant MEAL information. Support the team to use tools on all projects activities levels.
• Organize field data collecting missions and participate in the processing and analysis of the data.
• Take part in, and carry out assessments, evaluations and any other form of survey or review of projects.
• Undertake field trips and do physical observation on on-going projects.
• Guide the regular sharing of the outputs and the MEAL findings with projects staff and implementing partners
• Lead the implementation of Information Management (IM) platform and securely transfer large program field data. Support teams with accuracy of data entered in to the MEAL database/platform and day-to-day management.
• Capacity build, train and support sectors and field staff to improve the field monitoring or any other monitoring needs
• Participate in the development and review of questionnaires for use by field teams conducting assessments.
• Participate in developing and strengthening DRC’s MEAL unit by providing support in recruitments and capacity building of staff.
• Provide support in conducting external evaluation and internal reviews of the implemented projects by DDG/DRC.
Accountability

• Coordinate the design and implementation of accountability systems for projects, working closely with Programme Managers
• Build the capacity of staff to plan and implement effective accountability systems for the Programme.
• Strengthen the country program’s beneficiary and feedback complaint mechanism and set-up new systems as the program extends to new geographical areas

Learning and project quality

• Participate in the Review meetings and Close-out meetings in order to highlight cross-project components aimed at replicating good practices and strengthening synergies between projects or programmes.
• Regularly present key MEAL findings to the Senior Management Team for further development.
• Support the programme’s aim for further strengthened integrated programming and actively propose ways of achieving this using MEAL findings.
• Perform other duties as directed by the MEAL Coordinator

Education, experience & technical competencies. (include years of experience)

Essential:

• Minimum of 3 years of work experience within the field of monitoring and evaluation;
• A Bachelor’s degree of development Studies, social Sciences and researches preferable with a focus on monitoring and evaluation as well as compliance issues.
• Experience working with International NGO’s, UN agencies, line ministries and/or local authorities in migrants’/refugee settings in complex emergencies;
• Experience in developing/ guiding information management systems for large humanitarian programs
• Experience in participatory assessment and community-based monitoring approaches;
• Clear understanding of Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS);
• Experience with convening and facilitating trainings and workshops
• Excellent analytical and report writing skills (English)
• Fluency in written and spoken English-essential,

Languages:
• Fluency in written and spoken Somali & English. Fluency in local spoken Language

ABOUT YOU

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:
• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results through the Regional team both to position DRC and ensure excellence in all deliverables
• Collaborating: You lead regional initiatives and processes by involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating: You listen to other stakeholders and staff; and you communicate concisely and persuasively.
• Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with DRC’s vision and values
Conditions:

Availability: March 2022

Duty station: Dolow

Reporting to: Area Manager.

Duration: 9 Months with possibility of extension based on performance and funding

Contract: This position is graded as Band H-Non-Management for qualified national staff and the terms of employment will be in accordance with DRC terms for national staff.

The position is open to Nationals ONLY

Gender Equality: DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels. In light of this, women candidates are particularly encouraged to apply to bridge the gender gap.
Equal Opportunities: DRC is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, color, race, marital status or other protected characteristics.

Commitments

DRC adheres to the Core Humanitarian Standards. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of these standards.

DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework.

For general information about Danish Refugee Council, please visit www.drc.ngo

Background:

The DRC/DDG Somalia Programme is the largest programmes in East Africa region and has been providing relief and development services since 1997. DRC/DDG is among the INGOs with the largest presence in Somalia, with country-wide programmes implemented through six main sub offices in Somaliland, Puntland, Hiran Region, Gedo Region, Bay Region and Banadir Region. Using a human rights framework, the DRC Somalia operations focuses mainly on people who are affected by displacement, including refugees, internally displaced, and migrant.

Danish Demining Group (DDG) is a specialized unit within DRC which implements mine action and armed violence reduction (AVR) programmes. DDG’s mandate is ‘to create a safe environment free from armed violence and the remnants of conflict’, and DDG does this via a programmatic focus on four key sectors: Security Systems Reform, Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) management, Mine Action and Conflict Management.

Overall purpose of the role:

Responsible for the overall implementation of Food Security Livelihoods implementation activities of Cash programming, CFW, SMEs and VST, VSLS, Microfinance, and Agriculture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for assisting and supporting Food security & Livelihoods implementation activities and interventions for DRC Jowhar
• Participate in the overall implementation, coordination, and LA and community engagement, beneficiary mobilization, and selection of fishery activities, SMEs, VST, and microfinance in the intervention areas.
• Facilitate liaison with community-based organizations and coordinate with community leaders in identifying target groups for DRC FSL activities in urban and IDP settlements.
• Regularly monitor and evaluate the performance of the project and provide timely inputs, feedback, and impact of the DRC FSL interventions to PSTL/Livelihood Officer
• Play an important role in the realization of project outputs and outcomes through timely implementation of activities in a well-planned, organized and coordinated manner
• Ensure equal participation by all segments of the community, taking into consideration issues regarding gender, age, and clan affiliation
• Together with your supervisor, participate in gathering basic information about the community/cluster of villages which will help easy implementation of the planned activities Responsible for the implementation of Agricultural and provide technical support to farmers at the field level and advice on agricultural activities.
• Plan and prepare agricultural project needs including Agro farming tools, seeds, and fertilizers applications for beneficiaries. And also train the beneficiaries for Land preparation, post-harvesting, and good practices for storage of crop yield
• Guiding village committee and Community Project Implementation unit and on the adherence to the project policies and procedures.
• Ensure that DRC’s objectives and approaches are well disseminated to raise awareness amongst beneficiaries ensuring all project procedures and policies on project implementation are followed.
• Provide advice, backstopping, conduct and facilitate training on through appropriate methodology.
• Responsible community empowering to enable them to manage their issues by themselves and be able to sustain projects
• Assist and facilitate the needs assessment survey of IDPs and urban poor areas in collaboration with others Staff, INGO’s and or government.

Programming:

• Participate in carrying out participatory needs assessment within the target population in the DRC area of intervention.
• In liaison with sector heads set criteria of eligibility for beneficiaries. Select and record through filing system beneficiaries profile and support.
• Planning activities (quarterly plan/objectives; monthly plan and weekly movement planning) to focus on the expected results.
• Ensure quality programming through capacity building and training.
• Analyze and propose solutions/improvements or new directions for the smooth running of the current and future programs.
• Participate in follow-up, monitoring, and evaluation exercises as scheduled or otherwise.
• Responsible for managing risk associated with cash-related implementation program activities.

Logistic and administration

• Responsible for organizing the necessary logistic (transport, accommodation, meals, etc).
• Submit weekly movement plans to the Project Team Leader/Officer.
• Follow up order requests and give suggestions to the Project Support Team leader for validation.

Reporting and communication

• Identify and inform the Team Leader of any problems or constraints.
• Represent the organization in meeting with beneficiaries.
• Promote systematically DRC mandate and humanitarian principles to other stakeholders/partner agencies at all times.
• Develop weekly activity and movement planning and submit to area manager and logistic officer.
• Develop monthly work plan /activities/objectives and submit to Project Support TL/Livelihood Officer.
• Submit weekly/monthly activities report and work plan (objectives/movement/activities) to Project Support-team leader/Livelihood Officer.

Experience, Education and technical competencies: (include years of experience)

• 3 years of experience within the field of Livelihoods, scope registrations, community mobilization, and others.
• Bachelor or Diploma of public health, public admin, Business administration, or relevant degree.
• Computer literacy and statistical data management
• Strong understanding of basic training in Livelihood programming, participatory training methods, community mobilizations, and networking
• Effective and timely implementation of all interventions outlined under output and any other related and cross-cutting program activities related to Livelihoods
• Working experience and knowledge of the local duty station
• Able to adapt to changing situations as required.
• Able to work well under pressure and in adverse condition

Languages:

• Proficiency in Somali is required
• Good command of the English language (written and spoken) essential.

ABOUT YOU

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:

 Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results through the country team both to position DRC and ensure excellence in all deliverables.
 Collaborating: You lead initiatives at country operation level by involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.
 Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
 Communicating: You listen to beneficiaries, staff and other stakeholders; and you communicate concisely and persuasively
 Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with DRC’s vision and values and set a very clear standard for your country team members..

Conditions

Availability: March 2022

Duty station: Jowhar

Reporting to: Team Leader-Project Support

Duration: 7 Month with possibility of extension based on performance and funding

Contract: This position is graded as Band NM-I2 for qualified national staff and the terms of employment will be in accordance with DRC terms for national staff.

The position is open to NATIONALS ONLY

Gender Equality: DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels. In light of this, women candidates are particularly encouraged to apply to bridge the gender gap.

Equal Opportunities: DRC is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, color, race, marital status or other protected characteristics.

Commitments

DRC adheres to the Core Humanitarian Standards. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of these standards.

DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework.

For general information about Danish Refugee Council, please visit www.drc.ngo

[ Procurement Officer]

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.

ROLE PURPOSE:

The Procurement Officer is responsible for providing all procurement support requested by the programs as well as handling documents and filing. In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly Contract Duration: 12 Months

Location: Hargeisa

•  Review procurement requests received and prepared RFQs based on the thresholds and organize for committee meetings, CBA and timely minutes preparation.
•  Receive qua rterly procurement plans from the p rogram managers and implement as per the procurement delivery date.
•  Responsible for delivery follow up and coordination with warehouse focal point by providing Pos/ contracts for incoming stock to adequately confirm both required quality and quantity.
•  Ensure procurement pr ocedures are carried out in line with Save the Ch ildren policy and t he Minimum Standards of procurement.
•  Ensure donor procurement policies, guidelines and specific requirements are strictly met.
•  Ensure all department requests for each month is consolidated and delivered as per the required delivery timeline providing regular updates, coordination, and communication.
•  To establish and maintain good contacts with suppliers, government offices, UN agencies and other NGOs regarding logistical matters
•  Carry out market surveys and maintain an up-to-date databa se of suppliers
•  Provide support to the storekeeper in handling supplies and stocks where p ossible
•  Ensure time ly sharing of solicitation documents w ith the suppl iers and do efficient follow up for timely bid return.
•  Timely organization of bid opening and ensu re to finalize minutes of the bi d/ committee consensus on time.
•  Coordinate with the fleet the assistant on timely submission of vehicle data, invoices of rented vehicles and other service providers for timely payment.
•  Ensure to meeting supply chain reporting requirement on monthly basis on 1 st of every month c7D6KJS Dgn9WK
•  Ensure Save the Children and donor procurement policies, guidelines are strictly followed for every transaction.
•  Preparing BI-weekly procurement tracker and share with all relevant budget holders as well as the area Supply chain manager
•  Respons i ble f or suppl ier mapping and quarterly market price update to ensure market dynam ic is met.
•  Res pons i ble f or c o ntract management of Hargeisa and field transferred procurement regarding payments of the contr actors by keeping proper records for the payment pack.
•  Suppo rt in t he preferred supplier and FWA process in Somaliland with the supply chain manager.

Custom clearance (as may require)

•  Ensure timely preparation of tax exemption requests and the transit approvals for quick release of shipment from the sea and airports.
•  Ensure tax exemption paperwork and clearance permits are fully filed for future reference.
•  Follow up with DHL for original shipment documentations in preparations for tax exemption request.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

•  Previous experience of managing a similar work.
•  Bachelor of Business administration/ supply chain management
•  Experience in working
•  Minimum 3 years proven work experience in Logistics within a busy working environment such as a private company or INGOs
•  Good English language command.
•  Good computer and writing skills.
•  Good communication and interpersonal skills.
•  High level of integrity and ability to work as part of a professional team

Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines

Please apply in English saving your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role. To see a full a job description, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs

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.

Location: Hargeisa

Employee Status: Fixed Term

Closing Date: Feb 24, 2022

Background

DRC has been providing relief and development services in the Horn of Africa since 1997. Using a human rights framework, the DRC Somalia operations focuses mainly on people who are affected by displacement, including refugees, internally displaced, and migrant.

Danish Demining Group (DDG) is a specialized unit within DRC which implements mine action and armed violence reduction (AVR) programmes. DDG’s mandate is ‘to create a safe environment free from armed violence and the remnants of conflict’, and DDG does this via a programmatic focus on four key sectors: Security Systems Reform, Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) management, Mine Action and Conflict Management.

Overall Purpose of the role:

The Economic & Recovery assistant position is based in Hargeisa, with regular field visits in various DRC target locations in Somaliland. The postholder will help the area program manager and country Economic & recovery unit in the implementation of food security and livelihood related activities including mobilizing communities.

Facilitating beneficiary training on SME, BDS, saving groups, farmers, beneficiary registration and targeting for cash transfers in compliance with DRC, donor policies and technical guidance from country technical team.

Besides, the postholder is expected to promote DRC’s values through various community entry points in the project and preserve stakeholders and target groups moral and enthusiasm for the project work.

Responsibilities:

· Participate planning, implementation and monitoring of project activities through participative community engagement.

· Conduct community mobilization and timely information sharing on beneficiary selection and registration

· Facilitate the implementation of the livelihood activities in collaboration with the area program manager and Economic & Recovery Officer

· Facilitate beneficiary capacity building and trainings on various Economic & Recovery activities including SME, VSLA, BDS, GAP, NRM, CAAPs, Contingency plan, nutrition, hygiene practices.

· Support beneficiary’s selection, verification and registration and share information with respective supervisors while ensure equal participation by all segments of the community prioritizing female headed HHS and marginalized groups

· Conduct beneficiary targeting and registration for Cash based transfers including CWF and UCT

· Participate development of assessment questioners and conduct rapid assessment survey Beneficiaries capacity building for cash methodology

· Working closely with the M&E Officer, prepare monthly/weekly plans and report the same

· Participate in the documenting lessons learnt, best practice and case studies to contribute to sector learning

· To do any other job assigned by the supervisor.

Education, experience & technical competencies.

· Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or other related disciplines.

· Have 2 years’ experience on livelihood interventions including; micro-finance, Business Development service, SME, VSLA, energy, cooperatives and market linkages.

· Adequate knowledge on beneficiary mobile money cash transfers

· Good communication skills ability to conduct training

· Understanding of Gender, Protection and Human rights

· Having a knowledge on humanitarian responses and standards

· Experience with several of the following conventional FSL themes: Food security, livelihoods and agricultural recovery, cash programming, DRM/DRR, NRM

· Experience in working with local communities through development of CAAPs, local community resource mobilization and coordination with local authorities, diaspora and private sector partners.

· Good computer skills including Microsoft Office and Outlook

· Excellent communication (writing and oral), reporting and presentation skills in English and Somali

• Willingness to travel to all project locations on regular basis.**

ABOUT YOU

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies:

· Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.

· Collaborating: You are a strong networker and enjoy working with many different types of stakeholders, you involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.

· Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while balancing the role of advisor and taking leadership

· Communicating: You write and speak effectively and honestly and display political and cultural sensitivity, including ability to adapt well to local cultures

· Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.**

Conditions

Availability: April 2022

Duty station: Hargeisa

Reporting to: Acting Base Manager

Duration: 6 Month of contract with possibility of extension based on fund and performance.

Contract: This position is graded as Band I-Non-Management for qualified national staff and the terms of employment will be in accordance with DRC terms for national staff.

THE POSITION IS OPEN TO NATIONALS ONLY.

Gender Equality:

DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels. In light of this, women candidates are particularly encouraged to apply to bridge the gender gap.

Equal Opportunities:

DRC is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, color, race, marital status or other protected characteristics.

Commitments:

DRC adheres to the Core Humanitarian Standards. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of these standards.

DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework. ​

For general information about Danish Refugee Council, please visit www.drc.ngo

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