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Security Manager, Promoting Inclusive Markets in Somalia (PIMS),
Somalia
Location: Sub-Saharan Africa
Location: Somalia
Job Code: 2332
Project Location: Mogadishu
and /or Garowe with extensive travel between the different locations in Somalia
and Somaliland
Position Start date: As soon as possible
Objective of the Programme: Promoting Inclusive Markets in Somalia (PIMS) is a DFID funded project in Somalia, implemented by Development Alternatives Inc. with an overall Project Objective of the Promoting Inclusive Markets in Somalia , encourage the growth of the private sector, job creation and, as a result, reduce poverty in Somalia.
Position Start date: As soon as possible
Objective of the Programme: Promoting Inclusive Markets in Somalia (PIMS) is a DFID funded project in Somalia, implemented by Development Alternatives Inc. with an overall Project Objective of the Promoting Inclusive Markets in Somalia , encourage the growth of the private sector, job creation and, as a result, reduce poverty in Somalia.
PIMS will work through the private
sector to support the functioning of markets in key sectors, through addressing
failures in terms of small-scale productive infrastructure, market information,
co-ordination failures, and access to finance.
Scope of work: The purpose of this role is to support PIMS Program in effectively mitigating potential security threats. The security manager will also act as Safety and Security Advisor on all safety and security management activities for PIMS, in consultation with DAI Global Security Team, providing organisational analysis, support and advice.
Scope of work: The purpose of this role is to support PIMS Program in effectively mitigating potential security threats. The security manager will also act as Safety and Security Advisor on all safety and security management activities for PIMS, in consultation with DAI Global Security Team, providing organisational analysis, support and advice.
Additionally, they will manage
capacity building of staff in safety and security that including Training Needs
Assessment (TNA).
The Security Manager will coordinate with Somali Security Agencies, INGO Security Networks, the UNDSS, AMISOM and other programs on the ground as well as oversee quality control and assurance of the subcontracted static and mobile security services
This position will be based in Mogadishu and /or Garowe with extensive travel between the different locations in Somalia and Somaliland and reports to the Team Leader.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Security Manager will coordinate with Somali Security Agencies, INGO Security Networks, the UNDSS, AMISOM and other programs on the ground as well as oversee quality control and assurance of the subcontracted static and mobile security services
This position will be based in Mogadishu and /or Garowe with extensive travel between the different locations in Somalia and Somaliland and reports to the Team Leader.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide the team with excellent on the ground
information and insights into what is happening in Mogadishu in detail and
Country wide in general.
- Provide the team with linkages into key local
information loops (government, security, etc.) and harvest intelligence to
the benefit to the project area of responsibility;
- Provide clear security assessments of the
geographic areas where our project activities are centered;
- Provide strategic security and contingency
planning, briefings of staff; and
- Have the capacity to trouble shoot and
immediately react to local incidents putting staff at risk, such as being
held up at roadblocks, responding to accidents, or pressure from local
groups or government services.
- Oversight and in coordination with the ‘Office
Manager’ of the vehicle fleet with regards to all movements, to ensure
full situational awareness for the drivers and sites to be visited
- Conduct periodic driver assessments and
refresher training to all project drivers
- Conduct security briefings to all involved
prior to any sub project field site visit, to ALL staff (Expat and local)
- Primary security ‘Subject Matter Expert’ to
the project and daily situational briefings to the Team Leader and project
staff as required (as a minimum weekly;
- The Security Manager will work closely with
the project Team leader, Project Manager and Project Staff to manage and
maintain the safety and security of the PIMS team for the duration of the
programme. The Security Manager will:
- Implement and update the Programme Security
Plan in line with DAI’s security policies and procedures in full
consultation with the Project Team Leader
- Maintain and operationalise the Programme’s
Crisis & Incident Management Plan in line with DAI’s security policies
and procedures.
- Conduct Security Risk assessments of travel
routes, project offices and residences / hotels, and project operating
zones.
- Produce a full written “Threat And Security
Assessment (TASA) of new locations to ensure full compliance and security
clearance for visiting if approved
- Monitor and update the Project Threat level
assessment in full consultation with the Global Security Department and
Project Team Leader, prior to any Threat level Matrix increase
- Implement a travel management and risk monitor
plan
- Act as a bridge between the field and
DAI’s Global Security Department for issues related to security risk and
crisis
- Gather security information and establish an
international and local network for information collection.
- Provide training on security awareness and
crisis management to all incoming staff and/or periodic situational
briefings when requested.
- Provide regular security briefings to the team
leader and all programme staff
- Provide weekly (weekly security
measures) and monthly situational reports to Team Leader, Project
Manager and the Global Security Department
- Update security strategy in collaboration with
Global Security Department as necessary.
Requirements and
Qualifications:
- At least 7 years private security experience
or project management.
- Experience working with government security
institutions, international organisations and private security providers
with international organisations such as the United Nations and/or
European or US funded projects.
- Experienced, networked and able to provide
support throughout South Central, Puntland and Somaliland as well as other
areas that might become of interest to the project.
- Fluency in English and Somali Language is
mandatory.
- Ability to work with MS office and other
common office programs including Lotus notes
- Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and
effectively with security staff and non-security staff alike.
- A bachelor’s degree in security studies,
political science, international relations or other relevant field would
be beneficial.
- A background in either the police or military
would be beneficial.
Project Finance Officer, Promoting Inclusive Markets in Somalia (PIMS),
Kenya
Location: Kenya
Job Code: 2331
Reporting: Directly
reporting to the Operations and Finance Manager.
Project Location: Project office Nairobi
Position Start date: As soon as possible
Objective of the Programme: Promoting Inclusive Markets in Somalia (PIMS) is a DFID funded project in Somalia, implemented by Development Alternatives Inc. with an overall Project Objective of the Promoting Inclusive Markets in Somalia, encourage the growth of the private sector, job creation and, as a result, reduce poverty in Somalia.
Project Location: Project office Nairobi
Position Start date: As soon as possible
Objective of the Programme: Promoting Inclusive Markets in Somalia (PIMS) is a DFID funded project in Somalia, implemented by Development Alternatives Inc. with an overall Project Objective of the Promoting Inclusive Markets in Somalia, encourage the growth of the private sector, job creation and, as a result, reduce poverty in Somalia.
PIMS will work through the private
sector to support the functioning of markets in key sectors, through addressing
failures in terms of small-scale productive infrastructure, market information,
co-ordination failures, and access to finance.
Scope of Work: The Project Finance Officer will play a facilitating role in the financial transactions related to the DAI PIMS project..
Scope of Work: The Project Finance Officer will play a facilitating role in the financial transactions related to the DAI PIMS project..
S/he will ensure that the
outlined financial policies and procedures are implemented and followed in the
assigned area.
The Project Finance Officer will be
responsible for providing complete and accurate reports on financial
activities.
S/he will provide support to the
Operations and Finance Manager as necessary and maintain a positive working relationship
with the Nairobi Office, field and partner staff.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
- Initiating the payment process for
programme activities and ensure that all the payment requests comply
with the donor and DAI policies and procedures before approval;
- Ensure that the internal controls within the
payment process are safeguarded and working well;
- Ensure that all financial/expenditure
documents are delivered to the Nairobi office in a timely manner,
reviewed for accuracy and completeness and ready for approval
and posting;
- Managing of the fixed asset register and all
the accounting requirements in asset management as per the DAI and donor
regulations;
- Ensure that all payments and settlements are
done in a timely and accurate manner, referenced and correctly
filed, as per DAI policy;
- Preparation of bank reconciliation statements
for all bank accounts as per policy;
- Tracking of employee advances regularly and
follow up the recovery process, or with management when required;
- Management of office petty cash;
- Carry out training on financial policies and
procedures to non-finance staff and partners, as required;
- Ensure statutory payments are made on time and
evidence of payment filed
- Ensure that all reporting requirements are met
while implementing proper reporting procedures and maintaining quality;
- Make visits to the field as required to
support the programme on financial operations and management;
- Support field-based operations officers on
petty cash management and other project financial needs;
- Support with financial procedures,
documentation and payment of grantees and vendors in the field;
- Help with the preparation of internal and
external audits and respond to audit queries;
- Any other duties as assigned from time to time
by the operations and finance manager in addition to the team leader.
Requirements:
- A degree in a business related field with a
CPA qualification or equivalent;
- At least 5 years’ experience in an
international organisation;
- The successful candidate will have a proven
track record in delivering results in a pressurised environment;
- Fluent in spoken and written English;
- A high level competency in Microsoft office
applications.
- Knowledge of oracle and DAI financial systems
is an added advantage.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should send a cover letter showing how their qualification and experience match the positions and a detailed resume with 3 professional referees to reach the address below by 6th November 2015
Interested applicants should send a cover letter showing how their qualification and experience match the positions and a detailed resume with 3 professional referees to reach the address below by 6th November 2015
pimsrecruitment@dai.com