Organization: Adeso - African Development Solutions
Position title: Environmental Education Officer –
Natural Resource Management (NRM)
Reporting to: Program Director
Program / Duty station: Bosaso, Bari region, and with frequent travel to
Sanaag, Sool and Mudug regions of Puntland
Duration: 1 year (Renewable)
Starting date: Immediate
Organizational Context: Adeso is an expanding and vibrant African based
international development and humanitarian organization.
At Adeso, we work with African
communities who are yet to realize their full potential; working inside these
communities to create environments in which Africans can thrive.
Our belief that economic, social and
environmental security is the bedrock of a healthy community drives the nature
and intent of our programming.
We work to prevent and overcome
situations that adversely affect community well-being by: reinvigorating the
economy, developing skills for life and work, providing humanitarian aid, and
influencing policy.
For the past 20 years we have
strengthened rural livelihoods through environmental awareness, training,
technology transfer and innovative humanitarian programs in pursuit of a
peaceful, self-reliant, and greener future. Currently, Adeso has programs in
Somalia, Kenya and South Sudan.
Adeso is an exciting and dynamic
organization experiencing managed rapid growth. It offers sound employment
conditions with opportunities for personal growth and development.
Position Summary: Environmental education officer is involved in
making people aware of environmental issues, promoting conservation and
sustainability, and enhancing the public's enjoyment of the environment through
teaching and interpreting the natural world.
He/she will work within communities to inform and promote environmental awareness with talks, presentations, guided walks and workshops.
Position Purpose
The range of activities carried out
in this role involves
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Working mainly with local schools
educational institutions.
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Giving talks and taking part in
developing projects.
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Delivering presentations in schools,
or host groups at relevant sites, such as nature reserves.
Specific Roles and Responsibilities
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Researching and developing
educational programs and resources for schools, adults, families, community
groups or visitors to sites of special environmental interest.
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promoting educational programs and
resources to the target audience through leaflets, websites and newsletters;
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Liaising with colleagues, teachers
and community groups on the design and delivery of educational programs.
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Giving talks in schools or to
community groups on environmental issues.
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Teaching groups and interpreting the
natural environment for them on-site by leading guided walks and answering
questions.
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Translate the feedback from community
trainers and other paper-work prior to review by Project Director/Deputy
Program Director; as well if necessary support oral translations from external
supports for PROWOPP to communities and community trainers.
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Prepare monthly reports tracking
program reports from the program Team to Project Manager. This includes
standardizing format and vocabulary. Ensure a high, professional quality to
reports in terms of format and English. Be pro-active in securing these
reports;
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Compile comprehensive training
activities reports and narrative reports from field program team during the
curriculum training, community mobilizations and community sensitization
meeting.
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Read and develop a clear
understanding of Adeso Community Development methodologies. Advise supervisor
on areas of improvement;
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Plan the project activities for the
field in light of established objectives.
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Responsible for the monitoring of
implementing Curriculum trainings in the field and making sure Community
Trainers are efficiently training participants.
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Organizing events and activities to
raise awareness of environmental issues.
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Training others, such as teachers, in
the use of resources and in delivering educational sessions.
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Researching and collating educational
materials and resources on environmental education
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Managing other members of staff.
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Acting as a point of contact for
teachers, educationalists and colleagues, responding to requests for
information on educational issues.
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Evaluating the effectiveness of
programs and writing reports for the organization or funding bodies.
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Managing budgets for projects and
educational programs.
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Carrying out risk assessments,
particularly for outdoor activities.
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Recruiting, supervising and working
with volunteers.
Skills and Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in social sciences
or relevant undergraduate course.
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Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an
NGO setting;
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Must be able to work independently
and show initiative;
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Strong computer (MS Office), filing,
and organizational skills; Advance knowledge of written and spoken English is
essential;
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Ability to translate letters, reports
and meetings as required.
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Proven ability to provide oral and
written translation from Somali Language to English and vice versa.
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Willingness to travel throughout the
project areas in the area in Somalia
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Demonstrable experience and
competencies in research, monitoring and evaluation for INGOs, UN agencies
and/or donor programs;
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Sound understanding of indicators,
data collection methodology, data quality issues; ability to develop indicators
and data collection tools and assess data quality;
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Good interpersonal skills as well as
networking, flexibility and innovativeness
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Ability to work independently and
under pressure;
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Excellent verbal and written
communication skills.
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Strong interpersonal skills and
ability to establish working relations with target communities and project
team.
Position Title: Deputy M&E Manager
Reporting to: Deputy Country Director
Working with: Somalia Project teams and PDQU team in
Nairobi
Program / Duty station: Galkacyo, with frequent travel to other duty
stations
Duration: One (1) year
Starting date: Immediate
Organizational Context: Adeso is an expanding and vibrant African based
international development and humanitarian organization.
At Adeso, we work with African
communities who are yet to realize their full potential; working inside these
communities to create environments in which Africans can thrive.
Our belief that economic, social and
environmental security is the bedrock of a healthy community drives the nature
and intent of our programming.
We work to prevent and overcome
situations that adversely affect community well-being by: reinvigorating the
economy, developing skills for life and work, providing humanitarian aid, and
influencing policy.
For the past 20 years we have strengthened
rural livelihoods through environmental awareness, training, technology
transfer and innovative humanitarian programs in pursuit of a peaceful,
self-reliant, and greener future. Currently, Adeso has programs in Somalia,
Kenya and South Sudan.
Adeso is an exciting and dynamic organization experiencing managed rapid growth. It offers sound employment conditions with opportunities for personal growth and development.
Position Summary: The Deputy M&E Manager will act as the
technical focal point on all aspects of monitoring and evaluation of Adeso
Somalia programs.
This includes developing and managing
the Program Measurement system, building the capacity of Adeso staff and
partners in M&E and supporting all Adeso M&E and research-related
activities of field projects.
Position Purpose: Deputy M&E Manager will be line managed by the
Deputy Country Director and technically report to M&E Manager; and will be
responsible for project level activities in relation to monitoring of project
activities, data management and analysis.
Working closely project teams, he/she
will support project monitoring and evaluation by providing and managing Adeso
Somalia Country databases and undertaking some project data management
including analysis.
The role involves providing technical
support on design of thematic survey forms, data processing tools, management
of data entry and validation, management and tracking project data using
quantitative and qualitative data analysis basics.
Specific Roles and Responsibilities
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Act as the focal point for all
M&E related activities within Somalia programs.
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Help standardize program measurement
and M&E tools and systems and ensure that all projects have robust
monitoring plans in place.
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Develop and actively manage donor log
frames and performance monitoring plans, including working closely with
external evaluators during donor assessments and evaluation;
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Work with HQ and regional offices and
program staff to ensure adequate M&E systems and quality controls are in
place that meet donor requirements and the needs of the program;
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Help project teams in Somalia with
data management including data collection, collation, analysis and reporting,
and entirely manage the indicator tracker tool for each project.
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Manage Adeso’s Somali project monitoring
information system to ensure efficient and effective collection, entry,
analysis and amalgamation of project data (both quantitative and qualitative)
and proper reporting of the outcomes and impacts of all projects.
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Manage the other M&E staff, activities,
and budget of the Monitoring and Evaluation unit of the Somalia;
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Build the capacity of Regional
Monitoring and Evaluation assistants to analyze & disseminate regional data
and conduct data quality audits;
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Build capacity of program staff to
conceptualize, collect, use and disseminate MIS data;
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Provide technical assistance in
producing quarterly reports of program outputs and accomplishments
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Assist with management of the
Research as required
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Manage, develop, mentor and coach the
Monitoring and Evaluation team in Somalia, ensuring excellent performance in
the department
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Help refine Adeso’s methodologies for
ensuring beneficiary accountability.
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Build capacity in M&E and
accountability across Somalia country programs, including training dedicated
M&E staff, Program Managers and implementing partner staff.
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Provide technical support to
dedicated project staff in the field, through regular telephone/skype meetings,
field visits and on-the-job mentoring/coaching.
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Support Program Managers and M&E
staff with the planning and implementation of baseline surveys, needs
assessments, mid-term and end of project reviews/evaluations including
preparation of TORs.
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Coordinate with other agencies for
learning and sharing of good practices in M&E.
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Help develop appropriate data
management templates and formats for project activities and support project
partners on data management systems.
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Lead the program documentation on the
best practices, the lessons learnt and the innovation that informs future
programing in Somalia. Work with the accountability officer on the
beneficiaries accountability and feedback mechanism, and ensure the lessons
learnt and learning aspect are well documented.
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Help in writing and reviewing the
quarterly M&E reports.
Skills and Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in
social sciences, statistics, mathematics, business administration or computer
science, with relevant experience in data analysis in emergency or development
sector.
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Knowledge and experience in
qualitative and quantitative data management techniques including proficient
and skilful use of SPSS, STATA, EXCEL, Epi-info software’s.
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Experience on project monitoring and
evaluation with special emphasis on data management including data collection,
analysis and storage.
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Atleast 4 years’ experience in
monitoring and evaluating Food security and livelihoods projects.
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Somalia M&E experience will be a
plus.
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Excellent written and spoken English.
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Ability to work in a multi-cultural,
multi-ethnic environment with respect for diversity.
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Ability to work independently and
under pressure in a rapidly changing professional environment.
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Diplomacy and good interpersonal
skills, with the ability to remain calm under pressure and not lose sight of
strategic priorities.
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Good knowledge of computer hardware
and software, and readiness to learn about new software’s
Position Title: Program Manager and Head of Office for Galkacyo
Reporting to: Deputy Country Director
Working with: Adeso Somalia program team, country management team
and Program Development and Quality Unit.
Program / Duty station: Galkacyo, Somalia
Duration: One (1) year
Starting date: Immediate
Organizational Context: Adeso is an expanding and vibrant African based
international development and humanitarian organization.
At Adeso, we work with African
communities who are yet to realize their full potential; working inside these
communities to create environments in which Africans can thrive.
Our belief that economic, social and
environmental security is the bedrock of a healthy community drives the nature
and intent of our programming.
We work to prevent and overcome
situations that adversely affect community well-being by: reinvigorating the
economy, developing skills for life and work, providing humanitarian aid, and
influencing policy.
For the past 20 years we have
strengthened rural livelihoods through environmental awareness, training,
technology transfer and innovative humanitarian programs in pursuit of a
peaceful, self-reliant, and greener future. Currently, Adeso has programs in
Somalia, Kenya and South Sudan.
Adeso is an exciting and dynamic
organization experiencing managed rapid growth. It offers sound employment
conditions with opportunities for personal growth and development.
Position Summary: The program manager will be responsible for the
field level direct implementation of the CARSP II program in Mudug and Lower
Juba regions.
Under the direct supervision of the
Deputy Country director, s/he will undertake the overall coordination of the
program activities implementation, program team management and stakeholders’
coordination in the different regions where the program will be
implemented.
Cash assistance and recovery support
Program phase II (CARSP II), intended to promote food security and maintain
livelihoods of poor households through cash assistance and livelihood support
in South Mudug and Lower Juba (Afmadow and Dhobley).
The main program components include
unconditional cash transfer, cash for work and livelihood support (skills
transfers and appropriate livelihood inputs).
As the head of office for Galkacyo,
s/he will be closely working and directly supervising the support functions
(logistics, Human resources, Finance, ICT, safety and security etc).
Position Purpose
1.
Overall responsible for program
activities coordination in the 2 regions of Lower Juba and Mudug
2.
Coordinate with the Communities and
other stakeholders on the program activities implementation
3.
Overall responsible for the Galkacyo
office management
Specific Roles and Responsibilities
Program activities coordination and
Implementation
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In liaison with the deputy country
director, Lead the overall program management in the 2 regions of Lower Juba
(Afmadow and Dhobley) and South Mudug districts
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Undertake day to day program
activities implementation as per the program document guideline and the
implementation time frame
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Ensure the quality program
implementation in accordance with the donor requirement and Adeso program
guidelines. Work with the team to develop and continuously revise the
implementation work plan in order to meet the program objectives
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Facilitate and ensure the
beneficiaries, the communities and the authorities understand well the program
and they support its due implementation at the communities level
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Represent Adeso in the cluster
activities and coordination meetings at the regional level
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Liaise with Logistics department on
the timely procurement of the program supplies and the subsequent delivery to
the implementation sites.
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Represent the CARSP II program in
both the internal and external coordination meeting, workshops and regular
review meetings
Program team management
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In liaison with the DCD and the human
resources department, lead the recruitment of the program staff in the both
regions
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Supervise, mentor, manage and motivate
staff for optimal performance of the program.
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Undertake regularly staff performance
management and institute the necessary measurement for improvement
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Provide the relevant training to the
program team
Reporting, Monitoring and evaluation
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In liaison with the DCD and the
M&E manager, ensure the program regular reports such as the monthly, the
quarterly-both internal and external are timely met.
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Ensure timely and quality data
collection during the post distribution monitoring, market price surveys, and
the continuous program assessments
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Support the program consultants
during the baseline and final program performance evaluation
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Work with the communication and
M&E teams on the program continuous documentation
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Oversee quality control throughout
the program life cycle, including ensuring implementation of the appropriate
M&E tools and integrating them into the program activities.
Budget management
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As the program budget holder, you are
responsible for the budget management, expenditure monitoring and work with
finance for the efficient budget utilization
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Responsible for managing the program
in accordance with the approved program budget.
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Ensure the program expenditure are in
line with the donor rules and regulation
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In liaison with your line manager and
finance officer, ensure BVAs regular reviews are done, and advice finance on
areas that need adjustment
Head of office – Galkacyo
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Responsible for Galkacyo office
management –both the South and North offices
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Represent Adeso in external
coordination, meetings with the authorizes, other agencies and stakeholders in
Mudug region for the smooth operation in the region
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Responsible for the overall smooth
and efficient running of the office, including operational support to all
programs operating out of this office, adherence to Adeso and donor policy and
procedures at this office, leading and facilitating coordination between other
Adeso offices, and serving as the focal point for all safety and security
issues and crisis management affecting this office.
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Provide day-to-day line management,
or dotted-line management depending on program needs, of staff based at this
office. This includes writing and/or contributing to personnel evaluations,
leading in solving personnel issues, and ensuring staff at this office receive
the support required to be successful at their jobs.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential
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Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
combined education in food security and livelihood, and work experience in
exceptional circumstances;
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First-hand experience in managing cash
based programs in similar context
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At least 3-years of program
management experience at manager level
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Excellent knowledge and experience
with humanitarian guidelines and principles.
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Experience in budget management and
knowledge of financial procedures.
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Ability to multi-task, meets short
deadlines, and effectively handles stressful situations.
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Previous experience in Somalia, and
preferably the program area
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Fluency in English. Somali speakers
strongly preferred with good communication skills
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Strong interpersonal skills and
ability to establish, motivate and maintain effective working relations with
the program team and other field staff.
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A qualified Somalia National is
highly preferred
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Proficiency in computer applications
such as word processing, spreadsheets, power point, etc.
Position title: Program Support Assistant –
Natural Resource Management (NRM)
1 position based in Bosaso, Bari
region
Reporting to: NRM Project Officer
Working with: Program Directors , Deputy Program Directors, NRM
Program and Operation staff
Program / Duty Station: Bosaso, with frequent travel to Bari region, and
other NRM operated regions in Puntland
Duration: 1 year (Renewable)
Starting date: Immediate
Organizational Context: Adeso is an expanding and vibrant African based
international development and humanitarian organization. At Adeso, we work with
African communities who are yet to realize their full potential; working inside
these communities to create environments in which Africans can thrive.
Our belief that economic, social and
environmental security is the bedrock of a healthy community drives the nature
and intent of our programming.
We work to prevent and overcome
situations that adversely affect community well-being by: reinvigorating the
economy, developing skills for life and work, providing humanitarian aid, and
influencing policy.
For the past 20 years we have strengthened rural livelihoods through environmental awareness, training, technology transfer and innovative humanitarian programs in pursuit of a peaceful, self-reliant, and greener future. Currently, Adeso has programs in Somalia, Kenya and South Sudan.
Adeso is an exciting and dynamic
organization experiencing managed rapid growth. It offers sound employment
conditions with opportunities for personal growth and development.
Position Summary: Responsible for supporting program staff by
providing high-level administrative support by conducting researches, preparing
statistical reports, handling information requests, and performing clerical
functions.
Position Purpose: Adeso is seeking a qualified and committed individual to join its team as Program Support Assistant.
Position Purpose: Adeso is seeking a qualified and committed individual to join its team as Program Support Assistant.
He/she will work under the direction
of the Program Director and will provide operational and administrative
assistance to the Program staff.
Specific Roles and Responsibilities
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Support NRM/Adeso’s program teams in
Somalia in project implementation, planning and coordination for activities to
be implemented;
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Be a communications vocal point for
his/her region, collect and arrange and label photos and share with
Reporting/Communication Officer, and other program staff;
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Follow up with teams to produce
mission reports, other program reports, and provide data/feeds and pictures
from the field for the NRM DPD, Senior M & E, Project Officers, Reporting
Officer/Communications Officer;
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Collect data needed for the
development of success stories- ideally 1 story every month, and share it with
the program management, and other field teams in the field offices to develop
stories;
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Liaise with and support key program
staff to ensure that project are running effectively and making best use of
project resources;
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Utilizes monthly communications and
visibility calendars to develop content and disseminate targeted communication
and visibility including environmental awareness campaigns and social media;
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Support the program teams that the
use of any communication or visibility materials are in high quality and are
used effectively;
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Assist the Project Officers in
drafting mission, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly and six monthly report s and
activities updates- if the Project Officer wants to delegate;
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Compile, transcribe, and distribute
minutes of meetings;
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Scheduling events, programs, and
activities, as well as the work of others;
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Translate the feedback from community
trainers and other paper-work prior to review by Project Officer/Project
Director/Deputy Program Director; as well if necessary support oral
translations;
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Any other duties assigned by the line
manager.
Skills and Qualifications
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Degree in community development,
natural resource management, soil and water conservation, renewable energy or a
social science or associated field with a minimum of one to two years practical
international experience is ideal;
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Demonstrated effective organizational
skills and ability to handle work in a timely manner and to coordinate tasks to
meet deadlines;
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Excellent representational and
communication skills, written and oral proficiency in English, and verbal
communication skills in one or more local languages; Somali language skills a
plus;
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Proven ability to work well with
multi-level stakeholders with strong interpersonal skills;
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Experience in developing program
work-plans, developing program budgets, managing program implementation, and
field and managing short-term technical assistance;
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Skills of spoken Somali is mandatory
as communicating in Somali with the local communities etc;
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Demonstrable experience and skills in
the use of software programs such as MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, database
programs, the internet, electronic media etc;
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Ability to work in a multi-cultural,
multi-ethnic environment with respect for diversity;
·
Good knowledge of written and spoken
English is essential, as well as a critical eye for editing and grammar and
ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously;
·
Willingness and ability to travel to
remote locations.
Application Process
This is a challenging opportunity for
a dedicated and highly motivated professional.
If you would like to join this
dynamic team, please submit your application to jobs.somalia@adesoafrica.org ,
quoting the position in the email subject matter, by 6th October, 2015.
Each application should be addressed to Human Resource Manager and include the following:
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An updated CV with updated contact
details: Phone No., Email Address and Skype ID; and
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An application letter which should
include cover letter, remuneration requirements and contact information for
three work-related referees.
Applications not including all of the
above information will not be reviewed.
Only short-listed candidates will be
contacted.
Adeso is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on one's background, beliefs, gender or sexual orientation.