Seeking: Operations Specialist
Do you have Operations experience and
interest working on a transition program?
Do you want to make a difference in
Somalia?
USAID Transition Initiatives for
Stabilization (TIS) Program:The
Transition Initiatives for Stabilization (TIS) program is funded by USAID and
responds to the complex crisis that has evolved in Somalia.
The overall program goal is to
mitigate conflict; to promote stability and community cohesion, and to
strengthen citizens’ relationships with government officials.
TIS implements quick impact
activities linked to longer-term stabilization goals.
The TIS program is currently seeking a skilled, diplomatic, effective, and highly motivated Operations Specialist to join our Nairobi based grants team.
Qualifications and Skills Sought:
Education
- University degree in international
development, business or related fields, Master’s degree strongly preferred
Work Experience
- At least ten (10) years of experience and at
least four (4) years of experience working on donor-funded projects in a
related role and with demonstrated supervisory experience
- At least two (2) years of experience with
grants or small grants under USAID contract programs (ideally OTI
programs)
- The ideal candidate will be familiar with
USAID policies and procedures in regards to procurement processes,
financial compliance, and be familiar with grants management
- Previous experience working in rapid
transition programs in insecure and/or politically volatile environments
is a plus
- Demonstrated expertise working on political
transition, stabilization and/or peace building programs, particularly in
Horn of Africa countries a plus
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability
to manage a diverse range of professional relationships
- English fluency required. Somali language
preferred.
- Interest and availability to travel throughout
Somalia.
Do you have the above qualifications
and skills?
Please send
(1) a CV and Cover Letter
(2) current position and salary
history and
(3) three professional references
(Immediate supervisors preferred) to tisdairecruitment@gmail.com and copy
tis@dai.com CV with subject line: TIS/DAI- Operations Specialist.
Closing Date: Thursday, March 11, 2015.
Please note only short listed
candidates will be contacted.
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DAI is an equal opportunity employer and female candidates are encouraged to apply.