INTERSOS is an independent non-profit humanitarian organization
committed to assist the victims of natural disasters and armed conflicts.
INTERSOS first started to work in Somalia in 1992. It immediately assisted 37,000 refugees that in the previous months had left their land in search of food and a safe living environment.
From that point forth, Intersos has operated in various regions in central-southern Somalia (Bay-Bakol, Ghedo, Lower and Middle Shebelle, Lower Giuba, Benadir) principally with activities focusing on reconstruction or reactivation of health and sanitation structures, locating drinking water, and agricultural development.
INTERSOS has launched a new intervention in response to the emergency situation
in the Horn of Africa. The famine has led to a crisis situation as populations
flee the worst drought in almost six decades.INTERSOS first started to work in Somalia in 1992. It immediately assisted 37,000 refugees that in the previous months had left their land in search of food and a safe living environment.
From that point forth, Intersos has operated in various regions in central-southern Somalia (Bay-Bakol, Ghedo, Lower and Middle Shebelle, Lower Giuba, Benadir) principally with activities focusing on reconstruction or reactivation of health and sanitation structures, locating drinking water, and agricultural development.
NTERSOS, in the framework of its activities in Somalia and Kenya, is currently selecting candidates for the following position.
Job Title: Head of Mission
Duty Station: Nairobi
Starting Date: ASAP
Duration of the Assignment: 2 Years
Role, Task and Responsibilities
The Head of Mission is the organisation’s official representative in the country and is responsible for the planning, management and implementation of the country program on the basis of defined strategies.
He/she Manage and coordinate operations and human resources in the country. Specifically he/she is responsible to:
- establish
and maintain relations with local institutions, donors, NGOs,
International Agencies and other stakeholders.
- Monitor
donor intervention strategies and priorities in the country.
- evaluate,
promote and elaborate new projects.
- define
programming and planning of mission activities and check implementation
- define
mission’s economic and financial planning, guaranteeing self-sufficiency
and consistency of expenses against budget constraints
Job Requirements
- At
least 3 year experience as Programme Coordinator or Head of Mission,
preferably in the region.
- Good
knowledge of the procedure of international donors (mainly UNHCR and
UNICEF).
- Perfect
knowledge of spoken and written English is necessary.
- Proven
capabilities of personnel management and financial resources management in
multicultural and complex environments.
- comfortable
with computer use.
- leadership
attitude.
- problem
solving and strategic planning capabilities.
- Availability
to move often through the Area of competence.
Deadline for application: 15 January 2012
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