The Embassy of Sweden in Nairobi represents Sweden in Kenya,
Somalia, Seychelles and Comoros. The Embassy also represents Sweden in UNEP and
UN-HABITAT.
The Embassy represents and advances Swedish policies, interests
and values in political and economic relations, development cooperation, in
trade and investment promotion and in cultural and information matters.
Sweden has been actively engaged in Somalia for over 18 years. The Swedish cooperation programme in Somalia is a combination of humanitarian assistance and support for reconstruction and development. Swedish assistance is mainly implemented through various United Nations Agencies as well as through International and Swedish NGOs.
The Somalia Section of the Embassy is now looking for a National Programme Officer responsible for the handling of the health system development programmes.
Main Duties
- In
close cooperation with other donors (particularly DFID) assess the health
sector and developments and identification of strategic interventions for
Swedish support.
- Actively
contribute to the development of the new Joint Health and Nutrition
Programme and related coordination processes.
- Promote
Swedish health policy priorities in dialogue with partners, such as Sexual
and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR).
- Plan,
administer and follow up on Swedish funded projects by, inter alia:
assessing and approving funding applications including budgets; preparing
decisions/contracts and agreements; reviewing and approving narrative,
financial and audit reports. Responsibility for general quality assurance
of the portfolio, with emphasis on agreement conditions and
anti-corruption.
- Financial
management, including follow up of disbursements and payments, using the
in-house financial system: PLUS.
- Contribute
to the development of Swedish strategies and policies for Somalia.
- Operational/strategic
planning and reporting.
- Represent
the Embassy and Sweden and actively participate, in coordination fora,
steering committees, program reviews and field visits.
- Build
relationships and develop networks through interaction and continuous
dialogue with a multitude of actors, bi laterally and multilaterally.
- Report
and update relevant stakeholders on relevant emerging issues in Somalia.
- Travel
to Somalia as necessary.
Qualifications
- Academic
Degree in social sciences preferably with a focus on development issues or
other relevant academic background.
- Minimum
5 years relevant working experience with development assistance, at least
two of which have involved social sectors preferably health.
- Grants
management experience from working with donors, international agencies or
international NGOs.
- Experience
of working in a fragile state context. Knowledge about the political
and development context in Somalia highly desirable.
- Ability
to seek information independently and be able to analyse complex data in
order to make assessments.
- Excellent
command of written and spoken English. Swedish would be an added
advantage.
- Administrative
competence and computer skills (incl. Word, Excel, Power Point)
- Good
drafting and reporting skills are essential
Merits
- Experience
from working as consultant in the above mentioned programme areas and/or
working with NGOs or regional organisations in Africa.
- Experience
working with development co-operation based at an Embassy or a Development
Agency.
Personal attributes
- Ability
to adjust to changing priorities and undertake multiple tasks
simultaneously
- Respect
for cultural diversity, with the ability to fit into a diverse team and to
establish networks.
- Excellent
organization skills, strong oral and written communication skills with
good command of English.
- Self
driven with ability to work unsupervised.
Indicative
start date for the position is September 1, 2012.
The salary is in accordance with the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs´ salary system for locally engaged employees.
Applications should include a detailed CV with educational qualifications, a summary of professional experience and a minimum of 3 professional references.
Applications should reach the Embassy not later than July 13, 2012.
Send the application to: ruth.muriuki@foreign.ministry.se
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
The salary is in accordance with the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs´ salary system for locally engaged employees.
Applications should include a detailed CV with educational qualifications, a summary of professional experience and a minimum of 3 professional references.
Applications should reach the Embassy not later than July 13, 2012.
Send the application to: ruth.muriuki@foreign.ministry.se
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted