Somalia: Senior Program Assistant (CS) - Kismayo

Oct 16, 2023 | Committed To Good
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Overview of Position

CTG clients Transition & Recovery Pillar (TRP) encompasses their Somalia’s Community Stabilization Unit (CSU) & Disengagement, Disassociation, Reintegration & Reconciliation (DDRR) program & addresses the multifaceted drivers of instability to support the Somali government & communities to build peace & lay the foundations for longer term, sustainable recovery through activities that restore trust horizontally between communities & vertically between communities & government authorities in newly recovered & fragile areas. Within this mandate, TRP works with marginalized & at risk youth on Preventing Violent Extremism (PVE) & to promote social cohesion & supports the Federal Government of Somalia's (FGS) national program for the treatment & handling of disengaged combatants in Southwest state & Jubaland. TRP also supports the FGS’s & Federal Member State (FMS) level stabilization strategies in programs that works in Galmudug (GM), Hirshabelle (HS), Southwest (SWS) & Jubaland (JSS).

CTG clients CSU is currently implementing numerous projects which include the EU funded breaking the climate conflict cycle in Hirshabelle, the USAID funded Stabilization Through Education Program (STEP), the Danish funded forging a greener peace in the Hirshabelle state of Somalia, the FCDO funded Rapid Stabilization Support to Somalia (RSS) & the USAID funded Stabilization & Reconciliation in Somalia (SRS), among others in the pipeline by other donors.

Under the overall supervision of the Program Manager (Community Stabilization) & direct supervision of National Stabilization Officer, the Community Stabilization Unit seeks to recruit 1 Senior Program Assistant to provide oversight & support to planning, coordination & execution of community stabilization activities in Southwest, Hirshabelle, Galmudug & Jubaland in coordination with National Stabilization Officers & field staff. The positions will be based in Kismayo, with frequent travel to the field.

Role Objectives          

  • Identify new project opportunities in target locations & draft activity concept notes, proposals & budgets in close coordination the National Stabilization Officer
  • Assist in coordinating & facilitating project activities, ensuring seamless collaboration among team members & stakeholders.
  • Travel to field locations is a requirement.
  • Provide support in the planning, execution & monitoring of projects, including preparing project timelines, tracking progress & reporting on project status.
  • Provide regular updates to the National Program Officers & prepare activity reports.
  • Coordinate kick off meetings between the government & vendors selected to implement (whether its construction or service).
  • Establish working relationships with target communities, local government (or caretaker administrations) & regional government officials. 
  • Support the communications team in providing inputs to visibility & communications products in accordance with communications plan & donor compliance.
  • Review all deliverables submitted by implementing partners / service providers on youth & women related activities prior to sharing with the Program Officer (Stabilization) for approval.
  • Ensure timely procurement of necessary materials & supplies based on the priority interventions, stabilization action plans & community consultations (or pre recovery dialogue consultations when applicable).
  • Coordinate with stabilization partners, such as TISS, EAJ, NIS foundation, FCA, ERI, the UN local & state level government authorities & other actors engaged in stabilization activities in the region.
  • Coordinate with CTG clients Somalia resource management unit including procurement of necessary materials, supplies, logistical support & payment of vendors for all activities in a timely manner.
  • Provide regular inputs to donor reports & other project documents in close coordination with the National Stabilization Officer.
  • Provide regular reporting of any community concerns or complaints regarding the project activities & suggest corrective actions.
  • Maintain accurate records of project activities, including meeting minutes, project reports & relevant documentation.
  • Generate periodic reports & updates on project status as required.
  • Support effective communication with project stakeholders, partners & beneficiaries.
  • Coordinate meetings, workshops & events related to the programs.
  • Organize & manage program related data, ensuring its integrity, confidentiality & accessibility for analysis & reporting purposes.
  • Support capacity building initiatives for project beneficiaries & partners, including arranging training sessions & workshops, in particular relating to matching grants mechanism.
  • Conduct research & assessments on relevant topics & provide data analysis to inform decision making processes.
  • Identify potential risks & challenges related to program implementation & propose mitigation strategies.
  • Perform any other duties.

Project Reporting       

This role works under the overall supervision of the Program Manager (Community Stabilization) & direct supervision of National Stabilization Officer.

Key Competencies

  • 5 years’ experience with University Degree or 7 years’ experience with a School Diploma.
  • Experience in working insecure or post conflict environments.
  • Experience working with government & communities in remote locations of Somalia. Similar experience in Lower Shabelle is an added advantage.
  • Sufficient capacity to undertake the responsibilities.
  • Demonstrated knowledge in education & program management.
  • Demonstrated proficiency & knowledge of information technology in Microsoft Office applications especially Excel, Word & Power Point.
  • Skills in project design, implementation & management.
  • Thorough knowledge & understanding of government structures & current development planning in Somalia in coordinating with local & state government authorities & civil society organizations.
  • Experience working on community stabilization projects.
  • Good writing skills.
  • Strong skills in analysis & problem solving.
  • Ability to effectively monitor & drive project activities.
  • Profound ability to carry out safety analyses & stability as well as quality control.
  • Strong ability to plan & manage project resources & budgets.
  • Strong communication skills, including verbal & written.
  • Must have prior & relevant work experience of 5 years in Africa.
  • Must be a native in Somalia.
  • Fluency in English & Somali is required (oral & written).
  • Respects & promotes individual & cultural differences. Encourages diversity & inclusion.
  • 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.
  • Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance
  • Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected & fairly treated.
  • 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 actions & 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.
  • Educational certificate(s) of the selected candidate will be sent for verification.

Disclaimer:

  • At no stage of the recruitment process will CTG ask candidates for a fee. This includes during the application stage, interview, assessment and training.
  • CTG has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) which is outlined in its Code of Conduct. Protection from SEA is everyone’s responsibility and all staff are required to adhere to CTG’s Code of Conduct at all times.