Job Advert – Somalia Country Office

Title: Mental Health & Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Advisor

ROLE PURPOSE

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ROLE PURPOSE:

The MHPSS Advisor will use their technical expertise, in-depth contextual understanding, and relationship-building skills to define and deliver our strategic vision for high quality, integrated MHPSS programming in Somalia, in line with global standards and latest research. This builds on a growing and increasingly well-documented recognition of the critical MHPSS needs and of the gaps in available national and local services, NGO responses, referral mechanisms and documentation for this constantly growing challenge.
The main purpose of this role is to provide strong technical leadership in Somalia on Mental health & Psychosocial Support. The aim is to enhance the quality of MHPSS work delivered by SCI and its Partners across sectors and themes, bringing measurable and lasting changes in the lives of children.

The role will lead CO-level MHPSS integration in strategy development and will oversee integrated MHPSS technical design and implementation of high-quality programmes that deliver change for children in both emergency and development programming. The role supports national advocacy and influencing, while driving strategic partnerships for new business development. It supports the design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation systems to demonstrate impact, while sharing learning across our programmes, teams and partners. The role will work closely with operations colleagues and with partners in building their capacity and building ownership and agency of local organizations. This role includes a focus on external representation on priority issues around mental health promotion, prevention and access to the care, and the strengthening of an effective and sustainable MHPSS continuum. 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.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to:

Head of Protection, Gender and Inclusion
Staff reporting to this post:

No direct reports but technical support and coordination of in-country relevant staff
Dimension of Role

: Save the Children has been working in Somalia for more than 70 years. The Country Office has over 450 staff across 10 field offices. In 2024 we reached more than 3.2 million people through our humanitarian and longer-term development work in Health, Nutrition, Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH), Education, Child Poverty Reduction, Child Protection and Child Rights Governance. The Country Office has a large and diverse funding portfolio – managing over 80 active awards. In 2024 our portfolio was $109.2M from a range of governmental/institutional donors, including GPE, FCDO, MFA, DANIDA, Danish Embassy, SIDA, SDC, NORAD, EU, ECHO, GAC, GFFO AFDB & WB. However, MHPSS portfolio in Somalia is currently integrated across various sectors, including CP, Education, and FSL. However, this integration is ad-hoc and relies on project-specific resources rather than a cohesive country-level framework. There is no standardized approach, resulting in variable technical quality and weak systems for measuring child-level MHPSS outcomes. This position aims to establish a strong, coordinated, and quality-assured MHPSS system across the country office.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES:

Essential

Advanced degree in Psychology, Mental Health or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in a similar capacity
Excellent knowledge and experience in using key tools and approaches, including the IASC Guidelines on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergencies
Significant experience working in emergency response, protracted crises or fragile state contexts (experience from the ESA region is a strong advantage)
Ability to write clear and effective assessment and project reports
Excellent communication and influencing skills with experience in advocacy
Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy
The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances
Experience of representation and ability to represent Save the Children effectively in external forums
Commitment to the aims and principles of Save the Children. In particular, a good understanding of the Save the Children mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support
A high level of written and spoken English
Application Information:

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For more information about Save the Children in Somalia and to see a full a job description, visit our website at SCI Career Site Careers (oraclecloud.com)

Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer, and our working environment is inclusive and accessible. We need to keep children safe, so our selection process includes rigorous background checks, 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

Application will be closed on 28

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December 2025
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

Qatar Charity is one of the leading non-profit organizations in the Arabian countries and the world. It was established in 1992 for the purpose of developing Qatari communities and the surrounding destitute communities regardless of their race, gender and cultural differences.

Qatar charity is active in a number of sectors significantly in sustainable development, fighting against poverty, and relief for the emergency afflicted situations. Qatar charity enjoys the consultative status with the Organization of Islamic Cooperation as it is a founding member of the Arab Network for Development in Cairo since 1999.

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 started its field office in Somalia in 2007 working in both development and emergency relief programming. Throughout its present in Somalia, it has worked in 6 strategic sectors including FSL, WASH, Education, Health, Shelter and Protection. It works both federal government of Somalia as well as state level institutions to better deliver programs in coordinated approach.

QC believes in fundamental dignity of everyone and works with all people regardless of their faith, race, gender or political beliefs.

Job Summary:

• Provide financial reports and interpret financial data regarding the office’s status to direct supervisors, along with recommendations and proposals.
• Analyze daily financial activities and offer advice and guidance to subordinates on future financial planning.
• Recommend strategic plans that support maintaining stable and efficient management of the office’s assets and available cash.
• Enable stakeholders to make sound financial decisions and achieve the organization’s objectives in the most efficient and effective manner.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare the budget forecast in alignment with strategic objectives, in coordination with the Office Manager and direct supervisors.
• Monitor the annual plan and budget forecasts, ensure their implementation, and submit periodic follow-up reports.
• Ensure the accounting records and books of the field office comply with approved financial systems and procedures, following the accounting standards of both the organization and the host country.
• Prepare financial statements, reports, final accounts, and annual closures, and oversee all financial and accounting activities with corresponding reporting.
• Analyze costs of products and contributions, as well as operational results and actual office performance compared to work plans.
• Review required administrative and financial data and reports and prepare monthly and quarterly reports for the headquarters and donors.
• Supervise the office’s financial operations, set goals and objectives, and design a framework to facilitate the review and approval of all financial transactions, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
• Ensure the implementation of financial decisions issued by headquarters and review accounts accordingly.
• Apply and monitor financial control systems effectively.
• Approve final inventory adjustment entries and submit them for final approval by the financial management at headquarters.
• Prepare audit files for internal and external auditors, ensuring all financial documents are reviewed and available when needed.
• Coordinate directly with the external auditor to prepare annual financial statements.
• Safeguard the office’s assets, investments, and projects through financial oversight.
• Manage office treasury, supervise inventory operations, and record assets.
• Review insurance procedures for the organization’s assets and properties against risks such as fire, theft, or accidents, and verify the adequacy of coverage.
• Supervise the accounting staff in the field office.

Qualifications and experience

• Candidate shall have a minimum bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Preference will be given to candidates with professional certifications such as CPA, CMA, or ACCA.
• Prior experience in working with International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs)/UN is required.
• Practical experience with ERP systems is essential; familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (MCD365) is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in finance operations.
• Proficiency in Arabic is highly recommended.
• Must demonstrate compliance with the laws and regulations of the country.
• Strategic thinking and planning capabilities.
• Full understanding of accounting treatments for financial statement items.
• Extensive experience in preparing annual budgets and detailed budgets for programs and activities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications.

Additional Skills

• Proven experience in the financial sector, covering various roles and financial analysis.
• Broad understanding of general financial trends and developments.
• Strong knowledge of budget preparation processes.
• Proficiency in preparing journal entries and annual inventory adjustments.
• Experience in closing financial years and reconciling both summary and detailed balances.

CTG Overview CTG was established in 2006, almost 20 years ago, in Afghanistan. We currently operate in 35 countries and have approximately 11,500 staff members committed to good! But do you know who we are? And what do we do? We provide tailored Human Resources and Staffing Solutions that support critical global initiatives across Humanitarian and Development sectors, and are now strategically foraying into new industries, including Construction, Energy, and IT, with a focus on high-risk regions. Here’s a list of services we offer: Staffing solutions and HR management services Monitoring and evaluation Fleet management and logistics Facilities management Sustainability and Communications Advisory Election monitoring and observation IT professional services Medical assistance Visit www.ctg.org to find out more. Overview of Position Somalia Urban Resilience Project II (SURP II) is a municipal governance & infrastructure development project financed by the World Bank (WB) & its partners, aimed at improving access to urban infrastructure & strengthening municipal governance in Somalia. The government of Somalia, through the Benadir Regional Administration (BRA) in Mogadishu representing multiple cities has selected by our client to provide the consulting services for the urban transport infrastructure works to be executed by the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) of the respective municipalities under the project. The works involve construction of urban roads to bitumen standards, construction of bridges / drainage works & installation of streetlights, by the contractors engaged by the respective PIU. Our client assists the PIUs in the contracts management, supervision of works implementation by the contractors as well as in other technical areas related to the project activities. The scope of our clients engagement is to provide technical assistance to the PIUs in the works implementation & contracts managements in the areas of design review, technical supervision, performance monitoring, quality control etc., as well as contributing to PIUs capacity building. Role Objectives The Road Construction Inspector Assistant will assist in the site supervision & reporting activities, under the guidance of the Resident Engineer. The specific roles & responsibilities will include but not limited to: Assist the Engineer in day to day supervision of the construction works in checking the contractor(s) works & maintaining daily site diaries on progress & works quality. Assist the Environmental & Social Safeguard Specialist in the monitoring of the social & environmental impact management activities of the works by the contractor(s) & keeping of the records. Assist the Engineer in taking measurements of contractor(s) completed works in order to verify the contractor(s) submitted invoices for the works completed. Assist in the site surveys, material sampling & other duties related to the works implementation progress monitoring & quality control as directed by the Engineer. Project Reporting This roles works under the guidance of the Resident Engineer. Key Competencies A diploma in civil engineering will be an asset. A minimum of 5 years of experience in civil construction works is required for candidates with no formal engineering training, a diploma may be substituted for the years of experience. Excellent command of Somali & English languages (oral and written) are required. Team Management This role has no team management responsibility.. Further Information Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply. How to apply https://app.tayohr.io/jobs/detail/vac-31416-road-construction-inspector-30135

BACKGROUND ON IMPACT AND REACH

REACH was born in 2010 as a joint initiative of two International NGOs (IMPACT Initiatives and ACTED) and the United Nations Operational Satellite Applications Programme (UNOSAT). REACH’s purpose is to promote and facilitate the development of information products that enhance the humanitarian community’s decision making and planning capacity for emergency, reconstruction and development contexts. REACH facilitates information management for aid actors through three complementary services: (a) need and situation assessments facilitated by REACH teams; (b) situation analysis using satellite imagery; (c) provision of related database and (web)-mapping facilities and expertise.

IMPACT Initiatives is a humanitarian NGO, based in Geneva, Switzerland. The organisation manages several initiatives, including the REACH Initiative. The IMPACT team comprises specialists in data collection, management and analysis and GIS. IMPACT was launched at the initiative of ACTED, an international NGO whose headquarter is based in Paris and is present in thirty countries. The two organizations have a strong complementarity formalized in a global partnership, enabling IMPACT to benefit from ACTED’s operational support on its fields of intervention.

We are currently looking for a Senior Assessment Officer to support our team in SOM.

Department:REACH

Position: Senior Assessment Officer

Contract duration:6 months

Location: Mogadishu

Starting Date: 26th October 2025.

COUNTRY PROFILE

Somalia remains within a complex and protracted crisis due to active conflict, the presence of non-state armed actors, the persistent presence of communicable diseases and climate-driven onset shocks – including droughts and flooding. Conflict and natural disasters continue to drive displacement and constrain the availability of resources, while the presence of armed groups severely impedes the level of access and support provided by humanitarian actors. The combination of restricted access to resources, drought, and flooding further exacerbates the possibility for outbreaks of communicable diseases like measles, cholera, and acute watery diarrhea (AWD),

Against this backdrop, IMPACT Initiatives has developed a wide range of research cycles to provide an evidence-base for the humanitarian community. This includes support to the Somali Cash Consortium, the Joint Market Monitoring Initiative, Detailed Site Assessments (DSAs), the Durable Solutions Readiness Assessment (DSRA); and leadership of the Multi-Sectoral Needs Assessment (MSNA), Humanitarian Situation Monitoring (HSM), Rapid Needs Assessments (RNA).

FUNCTIONS

Under the line management of the IMPACT Research manager, the Senior Assessment Officer is responsible for the implementation of IMPACT’s HSM and RNA research cycles in Somalia, including the preparation, data collection, analysis, drafting, dissemination, and evaluation stages. Throughout the research cycles, the Senior Assessment Officer engages with partners and stakeholders to promote their participation and maximize their impact. They also ensure an efficient and transparent use of resources required for project implementation.

This position requires strong research skills, willingness to work in hardship location, an analytical mind, creativity, independence, and an interest in the national and regional context. Candidates should have strong writing and presentation skills and be able to clearly think through and articulate implications of research findings, as well as engage with external stakeholders in the design and dissemination of the research cycle. The position will regularly require interpreting data, highlighting relevant findings, writing engaging briefs and factsheets, presenting findings to external audiences with varying amounts of data literacy, and guiding colleagues in how to think more analytically about their own research.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Senior Assessment Officer’s responsibilities include:

Research CYCLE MANAGEMENT

• Anticipate knowledge gaps prior to the execution of a Research Cycle through strong understanding of the Somali context.
• Ensure that required secondary data review and/or analysis has been conducted in preparation of an assessment.
  Ensure that all research cycles are planned in line with the country strategy, relevant research and project objectives and with IMPACT’s research cycle and other relevant guidelines.
  Design research approaches and methodologies according to IMPACT’s requirements and principles as well as partners’ information needs.
• Compose and construct, in close coordination with GIS and data teams, qualitative and quantitative data collection tool.
  Ensure relevant stakeholders and partners are engaged in research design and planning.

STAFF MANAGEMENT AND TRAINING

• Directly line manage the HSM and RNA Assessment Officers and indirectly supervise the wider research team involved in the research cycles in his/her portfolio.
• In close liaison with the Field Manager, manage assessment logistics, including with partner organizations, ensuring logistics, financial, administration, security and HR processes directly related to ongoing and upcoming assessments are appropriately planned, implemented and coordinated with the relevant ACTED departments.
• In close liaison with data colleagues, provide quantitative, qualitative, and spatial data analysis on primary and/or secondary data as per ToRs, ensuring that meaningful techniques are used to analyze the data collected.
• Promote capacity building across the IMPACT Somalia mission (capacity building portfolio will depend on level of experience)

INTERNAL COORDINATION

• Interact autonomously with HQ departments for matters relating to the research cycles under his/her supervision.
• Engage in the development and implementation of IMPACT’s strategy in Somalia
• Conduct regular meetings with relevant national and international assessment staff members to assess progress in relevant research cycles and to review work plan.
• For all activities, ensure that all assessment and field teams are comprehensively briefed on objectives, expected outputs and that the overall implementation strategy is clearly understood.
• Ensure that project/field staff are given required training and resources to achieve their tasks in line with IMPACT and project requirements. Support to the line managers and specialists in the development and implementation of capacity training plans for team members.
• Be available to provide regular support and technical backstopping; regularly debrief team members to receive feedback on the progress of an activity.
• In coordination with line manager, contribute to conduct induction for new staff members, including training in basic technical competencies for research design, implementation and analysis.

DISSEMINATION MANAGEMENT

• Ensure the drafting of timely and accurate outputs that consolidate the analyses from each research cycle into relevant products such as factsheets, reports, briefs, presentations, etc which comply with IMPACT’s guidelines and quality standards.
• Ensure that products accurately reflect the information collected and that information is conveyed in a way that maximizes their impact in line with their intended use for the relevant audiences.
  Follow the designated timeline of reports to be submitted to project partners and donors. Ensure that delays or identified challenges for specific assessments are reported in writing and orally in a timely manner.
• Maintain regular communication with country Management and IMPACT HQ on progress and deadlines for deliverables
  Ensure that all written products are validated before external release.

EXTERNAL ENGAGEMENT

• Ensure that relevant partners are consulted and involved at all stages of research cycle: assessment preparation; data collection; data analysis; review of research products; product dissemination; and lessons learnt.
• After validation by the line manager, represent IMPACT in relevant external meetings/ working groups.
• Follow up on issues identified by partners or during meetings / working groups.
• Promote an active use of datasets and research findings by partners and the broader humanitarian community for their decision making.
• After validation by line manager, disseminate research findings to relevant third parties in order to enhance their use and impact.
• Ensure that all partner engagement and all external relations are clearly documented and communicated with the line manager and relevant colleagues.
• More generally, contribute to the creation of a positive image and overall credibility of the organization, notably through the application of IMPACT’s mandate, ethics, values and stand-point with regard to other actors.

DATA CONFIDENTIALITY AND PROTECTION

The Senior Assessment Officer will maintain the strictest confidentiality on all data collected and related processes, ensuring full compliance with IMPACT’s data protection policy and SOPs. He/she will actively take measures to prevent the unauthorized sharing of any information and data belonging to IMPACT and its partners, or collected during his/her assignment with IMPACT.

REQUIREMENTS

• Years of work experience 3 years of relevant working experience in a humanitarian setting, such as assessments, monitoring and evaluation, research design and analysis, etc.
• Research skills Excellent quantitative and qualitative research data analysis experience required. Ability to adapt, implement and interpret methodology, sampling and analysis to a high standard
• Familiarity with the humanitarian and aid system Good understanding of the aid system and the research community. Prior experience with humanitarian coordination forums preferred
• Thematic experience Prior experience with key informant and area of knowledge methodologies and humanitarian assessments is an asset.
• Communication/reporting skills Excellent verbal and written communication and drafting skills for effective and accurate reporting required
• Academic qualifications Excellent academic qualifications, preferably including a Master’s degree in relevant discipline (e.g. international studies, development, humanitarian response, data science, political science, statistics, etc)
• Software skills Proven knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Advanced skills in R, SPSS and/or STATA or other statistical analysis software are an advantage; Experience with InDesign an asset.
• Level of independence Proven ability to work independently.
• Experience in geographical region Past experience in the HoA region is desirable; or any other emergency context where access is challenging.
• Language skills Fluency in English required, competency in Somali an asset.
• Security environment Openness to working in a high-risk security zone required. Ability to operate in a complex and challenging security environment. Ability to prioritize self-care and well-being

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• For this position, salary between 3’000 CHF and 3’120 CHF monthly (before income tax), etc as well as a monthly living allowance of 300 USD
• NB – IMPACT salaries are strictly determined by our salary grid depending on the grade of the position and the level of education of staff. A location-dependent security and/or isolation adjustment is then applied as a recognition that some staff are required to work in difficult places where living and working conditions are much more difficult than elsewhere.
• Accommodation and food provided in a guesthouse. Depending on the country situation, a contribution to a housing allowance of up to 75% of country-specific benchmark can be considered instead. NB – IMPACT is hosted by ACTED in this country [to be adjusted depending on the country]
• Enrolment in Swiss private pension fund (Swisslife – approx. 9.975% of staff gross salary), health insurance, life insurance and repatriation assistance
• Flight tickets every 6 months & visa fees covered (in-country travel costs and professional expenses are fully covered)
• R&R after 2-3 months (flight ticket up to 500$ + 200$ of living allowance)
• Contribution to the luggage transportation: between 20 and 100 kgs, depending on the length of the contract (+ luggage and personal property insurance)
• Annual leave of 36 days per year. Public holidays of the country of assignment. Family/compassionate leave when applicable.
• Predeparture induction – 3 days at IMPACT Initiatives’s HQ in Geneva + one week pre-departure training in ACTED HQ in Paris, including a 4-days in situ security training;
• Enrolment in IMPACT Initiatives Research Foundational Learning Programme within the first 3 months from the start of contract.
• IMPACT prioritizes the psychological safety of its staff and the health insurance provided covers, among others, up to 1000 € per year of psychosocial counselling fees.

CTG overview

CTG was established in 2006, almost 20 years ago, in Afghanistan. We currently operate in 35 countries and have approximately 11,500 staff members committed to good!

But do you know who we are? And what do we do?

We provide tailored Human Resources and Staffing Solutions that support critical global initiatives across Humanitarian and Development sectors, and are now strategically foraying into new industries, including Construction, Energy, and IT, with a focus on high-risk regions.

Here’s a list of services we offer:
•Staffing solutions and HR management services
•Monitoring and evaluation
•Fleet management and logistics
•Facilities management
•Sustainability and Communications Advisory
•Election monitoring and observation
•IT professional services
•Medical assistance

Visit www.ctg.org to find out more.

Overview of position

We support the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.

Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices, always satisfying or surpassing our partners’ expectations. With over 7,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, we offer our partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, wherever they need it. A flexible structure and global reach means that we can quickly respond to our partners’ needs, while offering the benefits of economies of scale.

Has been operating in Somalia since 1995. The Somalia Country Office we manage and coordinate a diverse portfolio across a variety of sectors, including health, rule of law, crisis recovery, and security and justice. Located in Mogadishu, we work with multiple partners including the Governments of Somalia, bilateral and multilateral donors, United Nations agencies, funds, and programmes. Specifically, we are supporting the implementation of multiple Projects as a partner of the Government of Somalia. In these Projects the Government has committed to compliance with the World Bank’s Environmental and Social Framework (ESF).

Role objectives

The Environmental and Social Risk Management Specialist will be responsible for the compliance of -implemented Project activities with the Somali legislatory framework and the World Bank’s ESF, as laid out in the Project-level Environmental and Social instruments (e.g. the Environmental and Social Management Frameworks, the Stakeholder Engagement Plans, the Resettlement Policy Frameworks, the Security Risk Management Frameworks and others). The specific roles and responsibilities of the Specialist are;

• Support the preparation of sub-project specific Environmental and Social instruments (Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA), Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMP), Resettlement Action Plans (RAP) etc…), based on the requirements in the Project-level Environmental and Social instruments.
• Collaborate closely with the respective PIU’s Environmental and Social Risk Management Safeguard Specialist.
• Submit Environmental and Social instruments to the Government Project Implementation Unit (PIU) and to the World Bank and ensure clearance of the instruments.
• Implement Environmental and Social risk management capacity building activities for project entities, contractors, workers, and others as required.
• Monitor and supervise all partners and contractors in the implementation of Environmental and Social risk mitigation measures
• Manage social and environmental data collection to monitor against performance indicators in the Environmental and Social instruments
• Report non-compliance with the instruments to the Project Manager and jointly develop corrective action plans.
• Monitor the implementation of corrective action plans by partners or contractors.
• Collect regular partner and contractor reports on Environmental, Social, Health and Safety measures, and prepare inputs for our clients’ general progress reports to the Government.
• Engage in community-level awareness raising activities in view of disseminating information on the Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM), Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment, community health and safety issues and others
• Conduct stakeholder engagement at sub-project sites and inform sub-project Environmental and Social instruments, pay special attention to consultations of vulnerable groups.
• Advise the Resident Engineer on Environmental and Social risk mitigation measures and build capacity or raise awareness of the workforce on Environmental, Social, Health and Safety issues as they related to them
• Raise awareness of the workforce on the Project GRM and available workers’ GRM.
• If required, administer the GRM at the sub-project sites Liaise closely with local governmental Environmental and Social Specialists, and participate in PIU staff capacity building through knowledge sharing and on-the-job training on environmental and social risk management related areas
• Perform other related duties as directed by the Project Manager.

Project reporting

• The Environmental and Social Risk Management Specialist will report to the Project Manager.

Key competencies

• A Bachelor Degree in Environmental Science or Management, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Engineering, Social Science (e.g. Sociology, Anthropology, Development Studies) or related area is required; a master’s degree would be an asset and may substitute for 2 of the required years of experience
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in environmental and social risk management
• Minimum of 4 years of experience with the World Bank’s Environmental and Social Framework (ESF)
• Experience with involuntary resettlement under the World Bank’s Environmental and Social Standard (ESS) 5 is desired.
• Stakeholder engagement experience is required
• Good communication skills, fluency in English and report writing skills are required
• Familiarity and experience with the application of WB safeguards framework in development projects is an advantage
• Full working knowledge of English is essential.
• Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organization. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organization. (Applicable only for levels ICS-10 and above)
• Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.
• Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as a positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilising appropriate leadership styles.
• Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).
• Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.
• Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behaviour. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.
• Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.
• Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Team management

• This role doesn’t have team management.

Further information

• Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

What we do

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and, at the same time, promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.

Purpose

Reporting to the ICT Coordinator, the ICT Specialist is responsible for managing and organising all ICT systems and services in the area of responsibility. The job holder provides support to the management and ICT coordinator in the design and installation of ICT infrastructure.

ICT specialist in Dhusamareb is in charge of ICT activities in all the Sub Delegation`s sites, including Dhusamareb, Beledweyne, Jowhar, and Galkayo.

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

Accountabilities & functional responsibilities

• As a part of global support services handles staff queries and escalates as per the ICT policy
• Ensures existing ICT infrastructure is functional and performs regular quality control checks
• Drafts and keeps technical documentation up to date for all ICT installations
• Ensures that global and country-level policies and procedures are implemented and followed
• Briefs, advises, and trains end-users on the ICRC’s ICT systems and equipment
• Installs, maintains, and repairs all IT hardware, IT infrastructure (LAN, SDWAN, wireless), and telecom (VHF, SAT phones, and UC) in line with ICRC standards
• Keeps track of equipment allocations, dispatches equipment, and follows up on shipments to and from other ICRC sites
• Collaborates with the ICT team, suppliers, and service providers to ensure that requested goods or services are delivered according to the established standards
• Enforces the use of the ICRC service portal for ICT requests and incident reporting
• Allots requested ICT equipment in an efficient manner, considering users’ needs and ICRC policies
• Participates in regular physical inventory checks and updates the ICT inventory upon new attribution or intervention on a device, strictly adhering to the internal procedures for inventory management

Certifications / Education required

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Electronics or Computer Science or equivalent qualification in a related field of study
• Professional certification in domains of Network, Operating systems and Software Development

Professional experience required

• At least 4 years’ troubleshooting experience in ICT service catalogue, workplace services, telecommunications, IT and help desk
• Experience in ICT services management is an asset
• Knowledgeable and skilled in Wireless and VSat technologies
• Experience in Project management and report writing

Desired profile and skills

• Ability to work under minimal supervision in a very busy environment
• Excellent command of both written and spoken English and Somali
• Willing and ready to be based in Dhusamareb and to travel frequently to Beledweyne, Jowhar, and Galkayo offices
• Good knowledge of the social, economic, and political affairs of the assigned region

Reports to (role)

ICT Coordinator

What we offer

• Challenging job opportunity within a dynamic work environment in an international humanitarian organization
• Training and development opportunities
• Competitive salary with benefits, based on the ICRC Compensation and Benefits framework

Our values

At the ICRC, we value impact, collaboration, respect, and compassion. We seek candidates who demonstrate behaviors based on these shared values. For more information on the ICRC values, please visit this page.

Additional information

This is a resident/national position based in Dhusamareb, Somalia with frequent travel to Beledweyne, Jowhar, and Galkayo offices

Application deadline : 22nd October 2025

BACKGROUND ON IMPACT AND REACH

IMPACT Initiatives is a humanitarian NGO, based in Geneva, Switzerland. The organisation manages several initiatives, including the REACH Initiative. The IMPACT team comprises specialists in data collection, management and analysis, GIS and remote sensing. IMPACT was launched at the initiative of ACTED, an international NGO with headquarters based in Paris and presence in thirty countries. The two organizations have a strong complementarity formalized in a global partnership, which allows IMPACT to benefit from ACTED’s operational support in its fields of intervention.

We are currently looking for a Research Manager to lead our Intersectoral unit in Somalia.

Department: REACH

Position: Research Manager Contract duration: 6 months

Starting Date: 26th October 2025

Location: Mogadishu

COUNTRY PROFILE

Somalia remains within a complex and protracted crisis due to active conflict, the presence of non-state armed actors, the persistent presence of communicable diseases and climate-driven onset shocks – including droughts and flooding. Conflict and natural disasters continue to drive displacement and constrain the availability of resources, while the presence of armed groups severely impedes the level of access and support provided by humanitarian actors. The combination of restricted access to resources, drought, and flooding further exacerbates the possibility for outbreaks of communicable diseases like measles, cholera, and acute watery diarrhea (AWD),

Against this backdrop, IMPACT Initiatives has developed a wide range of research cycles to provide an evidence-base for the humanitarian community. This includes support to the Somali Cash Consortium, the Joint Market Monitoring Initiative, Detailed Site Assessments (DSAs), the Durable Solutions Readiness Assessment (DSRA); and leadership of the Multi-Sectoral Needs Assessment (MSNA), Humanitarian Situation Monitoring (HSM), Rapid Needs Assessments (RNA), as well as analytical products such as the Acute needs analysis (ANA) and Real time monitoring (RTM).

POSITION PROFILE

The Research Manager will be responsible for overseeing the development and strategy of the Intersectoral Unit under the supervision of the IMPACT Deputy country representative. The candidate should be comfortable representing IMPACT with donors and be able to coordinate and liaise with a range of senior external partners. This position requires a profile that can be both analytical and managerial, as the Research Manager’s job can range from coordinating with external partners (whether data actor, humanitarian cluster, or donor) to analytical oversight of research products to logistics.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Research Manager’s responsibilities will include:

STAFF MANAGEMENT

• Direct management of senior national and international team members, including recruitment and staff career management.
• Development and implementation of capacity training plans for team members;
• Day-to-day management of team members, including the development of work plans and performance indicators.

PROJECT/RESEARCH CYCLE MANAGEMENT

• Ensure all assessments and analysis are planned and implemented in a structured and coherent manner, in line with relevant project and strategic objectives, and with global REACH guidelines;
• Oversee all research cycles in his/her unit, including reviewing ToRs, methodology notes, tools, products and dissemination strategies.
• Ensure the writing and production of timely, accurate and analytically rigorous reports, assessments, and factsheets;
• Ensure relevant stakeholders and partners are engaged in assessment design and planning;
• Monitor output achievement, project expenditure and ensure timely completion of the project.
• Actively advocate for the improving of analysis within REACH products, and using common methodologies, tools and analysis frameworks across units where relevant

GRANTS MANAGEMENT

• Under the guidance of the Country representative and the Project and Partnerships support department, manage grants in the unit, including initial discussions with donors, conceptualisation of new projects, drafting proposals, regular reporting, and M&E;
• Under the guidance of the Country Representative, oversee the financial management of all grants covering the unit’s projects, including oversight of budget and expenditure;
• Ensure that contractual obligations are met in terms of programs deliverables.

EXTERNAL ENGAGEMENT

• In coordination with the Country Representative and Deputy country representative, represent REACH with donors, partners, and the wider development community in Somalia.

STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION

• Under the guidance of the Country Representative and Deputy country representative, develop the unit strategy, engagement and involvement with various technical and coordination forums;
• Work with key clusters and partner organizations and working groups to understand the various relevant information gaps within Somalia and identify how REACH can fill these gaps;
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the REACH Somalia country strategy;
• Develop and implement dissemination strategies to strengthen the impact of the programmes under his/her supervision;
• Engagement with HQ on matters related to the research cycles under his/her supervision and provide support to relevant IMPACT Global Community of Practices (CoPs).

The Research Manager will maintain the strictest confidentiality on all data collected and related processes. They will actively take measures to prevent the unauthorized sharing of any information and data belonging to IMPACT and its partners or collected during his/her assignment with IMPACT.

REQUIREMENTS

• Years of work experience At least 4 years of relevant working experience in a humanitarian setting, such as program management, evaluation and assessments;
• Research skills Excellent quantitative and qualitative research design, data collection, and data analysis experience required;
• Familiarity with aid system Good understanding of the aid system and the research community. Prior experience with humanitarian coordination forums preferred;
• Management experience Demonstrated team management skills, including remote management;
• Thematic experience Background in public health highly desirable
• Experience in geographical region Past experience in the HoA is desirable;
• Communication/reporting skills Excellent communication and drafting skills for effective reporting and reviewing;
• Cross-cultural work environment Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility and work independently;
• Academic qualifications Excellent academic qualifications, including a master’s degree in a relevant discipline;
• Software skills Proven knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Familiarity with R, SPSS and/or STATA or other statistical analysis software an asset
• Security environment Ability to operate in a complex and challenging security environment.
• Language skills Fluency in English required, competency in Somali is an asset.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• For this position, salary between 3’600 CHF and 3’720 CHF monthly (before income tax), etc as well as a monthly living allowance of 300 USD NB – IMPACT salaries are strictly determined by our salary grid depending on the grade of the position and the level of education of staff. A location-dependent security and/or isolation adjustment is then applied as a recognition that some staff are required to work in difficult places where living and working conditions are much more difficult than elsewhere.
• Accommodation and food provided in the guesthouse.
• Enrolment in Swiss private pension fund (Swisslife – approx. 9.975% of staff gross salary), health insurance, life insurance and repatriation assistance.
• Flight tickets every 6 months & visa fees covered (in-country travel costs and professional expenses are fully covered).
• R&R after 2-3 months (flight ticket up to 500$ + 200$ of living allowance)
• Contribution to the transportation of luggage: between 20 and 100 kgs, depending on the length of the contract (+ luggage and personal property insurance)
• Annual leave of 36 days per year. Public holidays of the country of assignment. Family/compassionate leave when applicable.
• Predeparture induction – 3 days at IMPACT Initiatives’s HQ in Geneva + one week pre-departure training in ACTED HQ in Paris, including a 4-days in situ security training;
• IMPACT prioritizes the psychological safety of its staff and the health insurance provided covers, among others, up to 1000 € per year of psychosocial counselling fees.

BACKGROUND ON IMPACT AND REACH

IMPACT Initiatives is a humanitarian NGO, based in Geneva, Switzerland. The organisation manages several initiatives, including the REACH Initiative. The IMPACT team comprises specialists in data collection, management and analysis and GIS. IMPACT was launched at the initiative of ACTED, an international NGO whose headquarter is based in Paris and is present in thirty countries. The two organizations have a strong complementarity formalized in a global partnership, enabling IMPACT to benefit from ACTED’s operational support on its fields of intervention.

We are currently looking for a Data Officer to support our team in Somalia.

Department:REACH

Position: Data Officer

Contract duration:6 months

Location: Mogadishu

Starting Date: 26th October 2025

COUNTRY PROFILE

Somalia remains within a complex and protracted crisis due to active conflict, the presence of non-state armed actors, the persistent presence of communicable diseases and climate-driven onset shocks – including droughts and flooding. Conflict and natural disasters continue to drive displacement and constrain the availability of resources, while the presence of armed groups severely impedes the level of access and support provided by humanitarian actors. The combination of restricted access to resources, drought, and flooding further exacerbates the possibility for outbreaks of communicable diseases like measles, cholera, and acute watery diarrhea (AWD),

Against this backdrop, IMPACT Initiatives has developed a wide range of research cycles to provide evidence-based for the humanitarian community. This includes support to the Somali Cash Consortium, the Joint Market Monitoring Initiative, Detailed Site Assessments (DSAs), the Durable Solutions Readiness Assessment (DSRA); and leadership of the Multi-Sectoral Needs Assessment (MSNA), Humanitarian Situation Monitoring (HSM), Rapid Needs Assessments (RNA), as well as analytical products such as the Acute needs analysis (ANA) and Real time monitoring (RTM).

POSITION PROFILE

The Data Officer will be responsible for leading the production of analysis products, including the preparation of research design, support in designing sampling methods, data analysis plans, data collection tools, data cleaning scripts and processes, analysis scripts, analysis outputs and (as relevant) production of web maps and information management systems. Under the line management of the Senior Data officer, the Data Officer, in close liaison with the assessment teams, engages with partners to promote their participation in data processing, analysis or relevant topics, to maximize the uptake and use of IMPACT/REACH research. When relevant, or managing a project, they also ensure an efficient and transparent use of resources required for project implementation. This can include the direct supervision of data and assessment teams during data collection, analysis or output production.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Data Officer is responsible for the following:

RESEARCH CYCLE MANAGEMENT

• Research planning and design through leading on sampling design and in coordination with relevantassessment and GIS staff construct quantitative sample;
• Providingtraining on data cleaning and management techniques;
• Overseeing data analysis set-up (specifically conducted in the R environment).

DATA MANAGEMENT

• Data management, cleaning and analysis including monitoring of the accuracy of data collected, cross-checking data collected in the field;
• Maintaining R-based systems of data management and analysis, serving as the focal point for statistical analysis and quantitative reporting;
• Developing cleaning and analysis (descriptive, hypothesis testing, correlation, and regression analyses) scripts in R;
• Contributing to the automatization of data analysis processes.

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

• Developing information products and dashboards with the collected data;
• Providing information management support to other team members, or humanitarian stakeholders;
• Other tasks falling within their functions as requested by supervisors.

The Data Officer will maintain the strictest confidentiality on all data collected and related processes, ensuring full compliance with IMPACT’s data protection policy and SOPs. They will actively take measures to prevent the unauthorized sharing of any information and data belonging to IMPACT and its partners or collected during their assignment with IMPACT.

REQUIREMENTS

• Years of work experience At least 2 years of relevant working experience in a similar role preferable in the humanitarian field;
• Research skills Proficiency and proven experience with research methods, including both quantitative and qualitative research. Excellent analytical skills;
• Statistical skills Strong statistical and analytical skills including correlation and regression analysis
• Software skills Advanced knowledge of R, STATA, Python or equivalent statistical software (with a willingness to learn R). Knowledge of ArcGIS or Power Bi an advantage;
• Level of independence Proven ability to work independently;
• Organizational and coordination skills Strong presentation, and organisational skills;
• Multi-tasking skills Ability to multitask with tight deadlines;
• Cross-cultural work environment Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility;
• Academic qualifications Excellent academic qualifications, preferably including a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (Computer or Data Science, Statistics, Social Science, Economics, or related);
• Security environment Ability to operate in a complex and challenging security environment.
• Experience in geographical region Past experience in the region is desirable;
• Language skills Fluency in English required, competency in Somali is an asset.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• For this position, salary between 2’600 CHF and 2’760 CHF monthly (before income tax), etc as well as a monthly living allowance of 300 USD NB – IMPACT salaries are strictly determined by our salary grid depending on the grade of the position and the level of education of staff. A location-dependent security and/or isolation adjustment is then applied as a recognition that some staff are required to work in difficult places where living and working conditions are much more difficult than elsewhere.
• Accommodation and food provided in the guesthouse.
• Enrolment in Swiss private pension fund (Swisslife – approx. 9.975% of staff gross salary), health insurance, life insurance and repatriation assistance.
• Flight tickets every 6 months & visa fees covered (in-country travel costs and professional expenses are fully covered).
• R&R after 2-3 months (flight ticket up to 500$ + 200$ of living allowance)
• Contribution to the luggage transportation: between 20 and 100 kgs, depending on the length of the contract (+ luggage and personal property insurance)
• Annual leave of 36 days per year. Public holidays of the country of assignment. Family/compassionate leave when applicable.
• Predeparture induction – 3 days at IMPACT Initiatives’s HQ in Geneva + one week pre-departure training in ACTED HQ in Paris, including a 4-days in situ security training;
• IMPACT prioritizes the psychological safety of its staff and the health insurance provided covers, among others, up to 1000 € per year of psychosocial counselling fees.

Organization

iMMAP Inc. is an international nonprofit organisation that provides information management services to humanitarian and development organizations. Through information management, we help our partners target assistance to the world’s most vulnerable populations. At the core of our philosophy is the belief that better data leads to better decisions, and better decisions lead to better outcomes. iMMAP Inc. provides critical support to information value chains, helping our partners address operational and strategic challenges in both emergency and development contexts by enabling evidence-based decision-making that drives meaningful results.

Background

iMMAP Inc.’s present project is designed to strengthen the information management capacities of the Somalia Explosive Management Authority (SEMA). Earlier in late 2023, iMMAP Inc. introduced the Humanitarian Information Support Team (HIST) in Somalia. This demand-driven and centralised Information Management request system simplifies the support provided to local and international humanitarian actors involved in the Somalia Response. The initiative centred on the establishment of an Information Management Unit that supports and collaborates with humanitarian actors, including UN Agencies, NGOs and INGOs working across various clusters and sectors, including UNOCHA, Food Security and Livelihood, Nutrition and WASH clusters, to enhance data collection, validation, analysis, and reporting. This initiative included the capacity building of the partners, development of interactive dashboards, spatial analysis, and mapping to support processes like the Humanitarian Needs Overview (HNO) and Humanitarian Response Needs Plan (HRNP). In the first half of 2024, the project has facilitated the increased involvement of stakeholders, including the Operational Cell (OC), Area Based Coordination structures (ABCs), Somalia Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), and Somalia NGO Consortium (SNC). This expansion has enhanced efforts to meet the urgent needs of Somalia’s vulnerable populations amidst the ongoing crisis.

Description of Duties

iMMAP Inc. is looking for an Admin & Finance Assistant to support the Country Representative in routine administrative tasks, including finance and procurement matters. The tasks include, but not limited to;

• Ensure compliance with iMMAP Inc.’s global operating principles and risk management policies.
• Provide administrative support for organising the workshops, meetings, and events.
• Coordinate with the HQ finance team to manage petty cash and cash advances.
• Maintain records of bank statements, cash disbursements, and reconciliations.
• Assist with preparing bank payment requests and wire transfers.
• Follow up with the bank on account-related issues and ensure timely transactions.
• Liaise with legal advisor and or relevant authorities to ensure organisational compliance with local laws.
• Assist in collecting and submitting the income and withholding tax documentation and processes.
• Coordinate with finance or tax consultants during quarterly or annual tax filings.
• Ensure compliance with local income tax laws and reporting deadlines.
• Maintain documentation of employee tax contributions and benefits.
• Coordinate entire immigration processes with relevant authorities; documentation for staff work permits, visas, and renewals.
• Maintain proper records of contracts, MoUs, and legal documents.
• Support the onboarding of international staff through immigration procedures.
• Ensure suppliers provide proper documentation for goods and services.
• Maintain an up-to-date asset register when procuring and disposing of items.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, ensuring all assets are documented.
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education
• University or Institute degree in business administration, finance or a relevant field
• Experience
• With at least 2 years of work experience in the Administration field.
• Soft skills
• Flexible and adaptable to any situation.
• Ability to translate English into Somali and vice versa.
• Ability to work independently while under pressure and during long hours.
• Excellent work habits with a willingness to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Excellent organisational skills, including proven ability in administration, financial and logistics.
• Excellent communication skills, including drafting documents;
• Programmes
• Excellent computer skills in Windows and Microsoft Office, especially MS Excel and MS Word.

Guiding Principles

Personnel are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and iMMAP Inc.’s policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all Countries.

iMMAP Inc. has zero-tolerance for sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, human trafficking, child abuse and exploitation. Any violations of these principles and policies will be treated as serious misconduct.

iMMAP Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer regardless of background.