Trócaire Somalia Country Programme offers a challenging
opportunity for a self directed, dynamic and highly motivated person for the
following position.
Only those who meet the required criteria need apply.
Deputy Country Representative
Purpose: The Deputy Country Representative will lead and be responsible for the overall management of the emergency & recovery programme within the framework of agreed strategy and wider organisational aims.
He/she will take the leadership on quality control and accountability of the
programme, as well as will deputise in the absence of the Country
Representative.Only those who meet the required criteria need apply.
Deputy Country Representative
Purpose: The Deputy Country Representative will lead and be responsible for the overall management of the emergency & recovery programme within the framework of agreed strategy and wider organisational aims.
Requirements:
- Masters
degree or equivalent in development
- At
least 5 years/substantial experience working with a humanitarian
organisation within an emergency/recovery environment at senior level.
- Skills
and experience in project/programme implementation, monitoring, review and
evaluation.
- Substantial
people and programme management experience with good interpersonal skills
and ability tocommu nicate at all levels.
- Track
record of delivering results and impact.
- Solid
experience in grant management, including budget holding and donor
reporting.
- Substantial
understanding of monitoring and evaluation, as well as accountability
towards beneficiaries.
- Leadership
and good interpersonal skills including the ability to listen.
- Representational,
political awareness and advocacy skills.
- Experience
of working with partners and a participatory approach.
- Fluency
in written and spoken English and computer literate.
Institutional Fundraising Officer
Purpose: The Institutional Fundraising Officer will be responsible in liaising with donors; monitor the funding requirements of the programme and identify suitable donors; monitor the expenditure of donor funds closely; ensure Trócaire is fully accountable to donors and beneficiaries and fulfills all contractual obligation and ensure the production of high quality programme reports for donors and, where relevant, for Trócaire’s purposes.
Requirements:
Purpose: The Institutional Fundraising Officer will be responsible in liaising with donors; monitor the funding requirements of the programme and identify suitable donors; monitor the expenditure of donor funds closely; ensure Trócaire is fully accountable to donors and beneficiaries and fulfills all contractual obligation and ensure the production of high quality programme reports for donors and, where relevant, for Trócaire’s purposes.
Requirements:
- Graduate
level education in a relevant subject.
- At
least 5 years’ experience of working with an international organization.
- Good
understanding and experience of project management cycle, participatory appraisal
techniques, and budget management.
- Proven
track record of securing donor funds and managing donor relationships.
- Strong
financial management skills.
- Strong
writing and analytical skills.
- Considerable
experience on writing proposals, concept notes and reports
- Computer
competency in main Windows applications.
- Written
and spoken fluency in English.
- Innovative,
flexible and able to work in stressful and insecure environments.
Programme Officer
Based in Mandera
Purpose: to identify new local partners to work with, support the partners during the project definition and implementation, participate in managing budgets and reporting of the programme activities and coordinate the monitoring and evaluation of the projects implemented by the local partners.
The successful candidate shall also be involved in capacity building of the local partners, as well as network with other partners in the education and livelihood programs. This position is based in Mandera with regular travel to Nairobi and Gedo (Somalia)
Requirements:
Based in Mandera
Purpose: to identify new local partners to work with, support the partners during the project definition and implementation, participate in managing budgets and reporting of the programme activities and coordinate the monitoring and evaluation of the projects implemented by the local partners.
The successful candidate shall also be involved in capacity building of the local partners, as well as network with other partners in the education and livelihood programs. This position is based in Mandera with regular travel to Nairobi and Gedo (Somalia)
Requirements:
- Masters
level degree in development studies or a relevant subject.
- Minimum
5 years experience at a senior management roles handling financial
budgetary control and grant management, and programme management, working
with local authorities, communities and partners
- Good
understanding and experience of project/programme management cycle,
participatory appraisal techniques working with partner organizations and
building their capacity.
- Knowledge
and experience of managing or working on livelihoods and/or education
programmes.
- Proven
track record in high quality report and proposal preparation for donors
- Good
skills in verbal and written communication in English and Somali.
- Computer
literacy, team work, analytical skills is also essential.
If you meet the criteria herein please submit a CV (max 3 pages) and covering letter to the
Regional HR and Admin Manager,
Trócaire,
P.O. Box 66300, 00800,
Westland’s, Nairobi,
or email to: hr@trocaire.or.ke
by Friday 20th January 2012.
Please include contact number, present salary, and contact details for three referees (including current or most recent supervisor).
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Trócaire is an equal opportunity employer.
Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.
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