Somalia: National Program Officer (Environmental Peacebuilding)
Oct 12, 2023
|
Committed To Good
View Original
CTG staff and support humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world, providing a rapid and cost-effective service for development and humanitarian missions. With past performance in 17 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia, CTG has placed more than 20,000 staff all over the world since operations began in 2006.
CTG recruits, deploys and manages the right people with the right skills to implement humanitarian and development projects, from cleaners to obstetricians, and mechanics to infection specialists, we’re skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Key to successful project delivery is the ability to mobilise at speed; CTG can source and deploy anyone, anywhere, in less than 2 weeks and have done so in 48 hours on a number of occasions.
Through its efficient and agile HR, logistical and operational services, CTG saves multilateral organisations time and money. CTG handles all its clients’ HR related issues, so they are free to focus on their core services.
Visit www.ctg.org to find out more
Overview of position:
CTG’s clients Somalia Community Stabilization Unit (CSU) encompasses community stabilization programming & environmental peacebuilding programming. Environmental Peacebuilding (EP) programming harnesses the gains made by previous stabilization programs of its client such as breaking the climate Conflict in Galmudug (Deegaan Bile Galmudug as shorthand) & stabilization support to Somalia II (Daryeel as shorthand) & aims to contribute to climate security efforts in Somalia. By creating conditions to simultaneously restore the environment & foster peace & stability, the social contract between Somali citizens & state institutions is rebuilt in an environmentally sustainable way, thereby providing a bridge to longer term development interventions.
Under its EP portfolio, its client is implementing several programs / projects across the 4 states Jubaland, Southwest state, Hirshabelle & Galmudug. These include the EU funded breaking the climate conflict cycle in Hirshabelle, Danish funded forging a greener peace in the Hirshabelle state of Somalia, FCDO funded Rapid Stabilization Support to Somalia (RSS) & several projects in the pipeline by other donors.
Under the overall supervision of Senior Program Coordinator (TRP) & Head of Sub Office & direct supervision of the Senior Program Coordinator (Community Stabilization / CS), the EP program under CSU seeks to recruit a National Program Officer (EP) WHO will be responsible & accountable for the political liaison at the federal, state, regional & district level, as well as management & coordination for the EP programs within its client’s project in Somalia, based in Mogadishu.
Role objectives:
- Master’s Degree in International Relations, Environmental Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, Law, Economics or from an accredited academic institution with 5 years of relevant professional experience or Bachelor’s Degree in the same fields with 7 years of relevant professional experience.
- Experience in the management of environmental peacebuilding & / or community stabilization programs in countries experiencing instability or transition in Somalia is an advantage.
- Experience working with the government at a federal, state, regional, district & local level primarily with Ministry of Interior.
- Experience in the design & field implementation of environmental peacebuilding & / or community stabilization activities.
- Experience in the design & field implementation of innovative interventions that promote or create conditions for environmental peacebuilding including through enhancement of horizontal trust (inter & intra community), as well as vertical trust (between the local government & their constituents).
- Experience on Humanitarian, Development, Peacebuilding Nexus (HDPN) programming.
- Experience collaborating or coordinating with stabilization or environmental agency partnes (UN agencies, international organizations & international specialized NGOs) in Somalia.
- Experience in managing national staff.
- Experience in local partner liaison & community engagement at field level.
- Familiarity with pastoral, agro pastoral & nomadic ecologies & economies.
- Thorough knowledge of rural project implementation approaches.
- Experience in managing stakeholder relationships & ability to communicate with different stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple, simultaneous & shifting demands / priorities under tight deadlines.
- Understand land issues (land tenure systems, ownership & user rights) in the agriculture sector.
- Demonstrable understanding of Somali regional /c ountry social issues & analysis.
- Ability to collaborate within teams & cross boundaries.
- Good knowledge of the UN work system & ability to work under minimum supervision & effectively with people of different national & cultural backgrounds.
- Lead & manage coordination of EP activities with government at federal, state, regional, district level to ensure that programs are launched jointly & government counterparts are informed punctual every step of the process.
- Actively contribute to the development & the execution of the CS strategy for Somalia under the EP component for its client in the country in line with the national stabilization strategy & government mandates & in coordination with the CS Senior Program Coordinator & in close collaboration with other units of the mission, the regional office, national & local authorities, beneficiary communities & other relevant CS stakeholders.
- Proactively identify EP program development opportunities, new thematic areas of technical intervention & strategic partnerships that would promote the expansion of the SP portfolio. Liaise effectively with government at federal, state, regional & district level to advocate for adequate funding to sustain EP program & actively contribute to proposals for funding.
- Actively work to position its client as a lead in innovative, operational & technical EP programming, in accordance with institutional strengths & mandate vis a vis government, other stabilization & environment related partners in Somalia as well as with EP programs.
- Lead the design process & oversee compliance of technical specifications for the implementation of the required EP infrastructure & services to guarantee quality of the output & alignment to international & national standards & donor requirements.
- In coordination with Program Manager (EP), ensure a sound financial management of projects, that the budget lines are respected & monitor burn rates for the effective use of the funds.
- In coordination with Program Manager (EP), the resource management unit & procurement & logistics unit, oversee all EP related procurement efforts for supplies, infrastructure & services, ensuring that the processes are transparent & in line with its client & their donor’s regulations.
- Coordinate closely with Engineers, M&E, field teams, procurement & finance units to ensure timely implementation of various steps relating to the respective units within the activity cycle.
- Manage & oversee field staff working on EP activities across South Central Somalia to ensure that linkages with government & communities are active & that the quality & timeliness of field activities are attained through regular team meetings, field visits, on site discussion with government & communities.
- Identify & document success, lessons learnt, challenges / bottlenecks encountered in project implementation especially at field level & regarding government & community engagement working with the M&E team, as well as Program Manager (EP) to identify feasible solutions to the challenges encountered.
- Together with Program Manager (EP), lead the development & adjustment of methodologies, contingency plans, approaches & standard operations procedures to respond to emerging challenges in the field through a consultative process with other relevant parties within EP team & if needed other relevant Somalia units of its client.
- Undertake regular travel to target location when needed to enhance government, community & local partner ties as well as to regularly monitor progress of activities.
Perform any other duties as may be assigned.
Project reporting:
This role works under the overall supervision of Senior Program Coordinator (TRP) & Head of Sub Office & direct supervision of the Senior Program Coordinator (Community Stabilization / CS).
Key competencies:
- Must have 7 years of relevant work experience in Africa.
- Must be fluent in English & Somali.
- Respects & promotes individual & cultural differences, encourages diversity & inclusion wherever possible.
- Maintain high ethical standards & acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles / rules & standards of conduct.
- Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent & committed manner & exercises careful judgment in meeting day to day challenges.
- Develops & promotes effective collaboration within & across units to achieve shared goals & optimize results.
- Produces & delivers quality results in a service oriented & timely manner, is action oriented & committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge & innovate. - Takes ownership for achieving the organization’s priorities & assumes responsibility for own action & delegated work.
- Encourages & contributes to clear & open communication, explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring & motivational way.
- Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example & demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization’s vision. Assists others to realize & develop their leadership & professional potential.
- Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best & develop their potential.
- Promotes shared values & creates an atmosphere of trust & honesty.
- Works strategically to realize the organization’s goals & communicates a clear strategic direction.
- Leads with humility & shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.
Team management:
This role has no team management responsibility.
Further information:
Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.
The educational certificate(s) of the selected candidate will be sent for verification.