Organization: Adeso : African Development Solutions
Position Title:Deputy Program Director / Engineer Team Leader
Reporting to:Program Director
Program/ Duty station
MDG Initiative for Somalia: Reducing hunger and food insecurity
in Puntland region through improved and sustainable use of rangeland resources
– Garowe with frequent field visits throughout Somalia and Nairobi HQ
Duration: 5 years
Starting date: 1st February 2013
Organizational Context
Adeso, formerly known as Horn Relief, 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 projects in pursuit of a peaceful, self-reliant, and greener
future. Currently, Adeso has programs in Somalia, Kenya and South Sudan.
Our current donor portfolio includes the European Commission,
USAID, SIDA, CIDA, UNICEF, and the Government of Netherlands, among others.
Adeso is an exciting and dynamic organization experiencing managed rapid
growth. It offers sound employment conditions with opportunities for personal
growth and development.
Website: www.adesoafrica.org
Position Summary
Adeso is seeking to fill the following position for an European
Union (EU) funded project starting on 1st February 2013.
The MDG Initiative for Somalia: Reducing Hunger and Food
Insecurity in Puntland Region through Improved and Sustainable Use of Rangeland
Resources. The proposed action seeks to reduce hunger and food insecurity by
improving rangeland conditions in Puntland regions of Somalia.
The program will improve the state of natural resources
management through implementation of land rehabilitation and restoration work
on degraded rangelands, improving sustainable use of natural resources through
community based range management programs.
The program will integrate environmental consideration into all
economic planning and programming activities in the region and galvanize
community support for environmental protection and sustainable use of
resources.
The action will also improve the capacity of the communities to
avert resource-based conflicts and to protect the rangeland resources through
implementation of local customary laws, establishment of community based
environmental courts and by strengthening communities to prevent misuse of
natural resources at local level.
Furthermore, the action will support development of alternative
source of energy that can create jobs and reduce current dependency on firewood
and charcoal.
Awareness raising campaign branded as “stewardship Puntland”
will also be launched to sensitize both rural and urban communities on
environmental issues and to in still general public sense of ownership and
stewardship of the environment.
Position Purpose
- Deputy
Program Director/Engineer Team Leader will be responsible for overall
strategic leadership and oversight to the project.
- Primarily
responsible for the smooth day to day aspects of the project, ensuring
smooth implementation and compliance with all Donor regulations and
reporting requirements
- Highly
sensitive to the dynamics of the region and continue to identify
innovative solutions through a combination of integrated programming and
strategic partnerships.
- Ensure
timely and efficient delivery of project’s results.
- Be
responsible for coordinating partners, project planning and review,
stakeholder engagement, financial and people management, and donor
reporting.
- Under
the Program Director is responsible for managing 5 multi-year programs
based in Garowe in Puntland.
- Provide
the vision and leadership in Program administration and is responsible
overall Program implementation ensuring high quality performance.
- Maximizes
budget resources and personnel development and remains flexible in a
continually changing environment
Specific Roles and Responsibilities
Vision, Leadership and Strategy
- Assist
the Program Director and the Country Director with strategic planning and
technical direction of NRM MDG programming to guarantee program impact and
institutional growth.
- Maintain
a central role in developing Adeso’ program strategy.
- Participate
in Adeso strategic planning processes and ensure key humanitarian and
longer term development issues are prioritized.
- Supervise
and provide strategic and technical guidance to project team in a range of
Natural Resources Management interventions as outlined in the program
document, ensure synchrony and collaboration between technical staff
within the program and externally from the various partner organizations
and work with them to bring ideas, findings, and lessons learned to
project leadership and the donor agency;
- Provide
day to day and ongoing supervision and support to the Team of the MDG
Initiative for Somalia-NRM programs revising and following the program
work plan, program documents and implementation strategy;
- Develop
relationships and sets up meetings with stakeholders to identify needs and
empower clients to develop effective strategies to enhance their success.
This includes the development of partnerships to leverage maximum impact
and ensure maximum sustainability of initiatives.
- Oversee
management of implementation and make regular visits to ensure that
interventions remain on track through program documentation mechanisms and
ensure that monitoring outputs are well presented for internal and
external learning.
- Document
and disseminate project achievements and lessons on a timely basis;
Organize s
- Look
for opportunities for staff development and organize trainings and
workshops.
- Manage
the project budget and allocate resources according to the approved budget
within Adeso and donor regulations.
- Create
an organizational culture of professionalism, accountability,
responsibility and quality of service.
Commitment to Quality Program and Staff Development
- Assist
in the recruitment and training of program and support staff to ensure
quality and capacity for the successful implementation of activities;
- Overall
responsibility for the quality of program and plans developed by Adeso
core team members;
- Establish
leadership, direction and personal credibility of Somalia-based staff;
implement and maintain a clearly understood chain of authority and
accountability.
- Assist
Human Resources to maintain adequate staffing consistent with Adeso
policies, including current position descriptions for all positions under
the project, personnel orientation and professional development plans,
personnel evaluation systems, field personnel policy manual, and personnel
grievance procedure system.
- Manage
with an emphasis on excellence and achievement; encourage a team culture
of learning, creativity, innovation and incorporate staff development
strategies and performance management systems into team building process.
Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting
- Ensure
programs are based on sound design principles, including need assessments
and baselines that impact oriented and evidence based. Ensure program
teams are responsible and capable of conducting on-going program
monitoring and strategic evaluation.
- Establish
an M&E system to document evidence of project activities and impact,
in accordance with existing Adeso MEL guidelines. Reflect on actions and
progress to inform future action. View all situations as an opportunity to
develop knowledge and “lessons learned”.
- Oversee
monitoring of project implementation, results and impact. Design monitoring
plans and strategies which predict and monitor increased income of
small-scale livestock producers which are plausibly attributable to
program interventions.
- Establish
and maintain effective and timely program/ grant reporting systems for all
donors. Write reports for donors in line with progress against stated
outcome.
Representation & Diplomacy
- Work
closely with the EU, Government of Puntland (particularly Mowet), and
other critical counterparts, to ensure the project effectively complies
with the EU and Government of Puntland objectives;
- Oversee
the activities of and relationships with partners. Review and alter
contracts as necessary in relation to performance and objectives.
- Develop
and nurture culturally sensitive internal and external relationships and
networks to ensure optimum communication and program success.
- Build
strong constituencies to include Adeso headquarters and regional teams,
international and local NGOs, government officials, donor community
officials, vendors, media and the general public.
- Participate
regularly in a variety of external forums/workshops/conference/sector
coordination meetings to proactively engage and share best practices and
findings of the project with the greater government and development
community initiatives.
Fiscal, Compliance Management and Accountability
- Coordinate
budget; manage budget within approved spending levels and assist in the
development of cash flow projections and spending plans.
- Provide
oversight of all project operations and reporting, ensuring compliance
with EU requirements and regulations;
- Exercise
sound judgment to ensure program expenses are reasonable, allowable and
prudent.
- Ensure
all program funds are spent in accordance with donor rules and regulations
including private funds.
- Ensure
all Adeso administration, logistical, human resources and financial
procedures are followed in relation to implementation of grants.
- Assist
with security monitoring to ensure Adeso staff, assets and partners are
able to work securely and visit regularly.
- Oversee
the submission of monthly expenditures forecasts, expenditure surpluses
and deficits to the Finance Director and Program Director to allow program
adjustments to be made in a timely fashion;
- Responsible
for timely preparation of annual work plans and reports to the Program
Director for donor reporting.
Accountability to Beneficiaries
- Ensure
the program is implemented in ways responsive to the communities, in line
with Adeso principles, values, strategic plans, and following Adeso and
donor compliance procedures;
- Ensure
that project activities are meeting beneficiaries and stakeholder
expectations and that project results are pro-actively disseminated;
- Guarantee
community involvement at all phases of the project (identification,
design, implementation, and monitoring) to ensure the development of
community ownership for the projects.
Technical Compliance/ Engineering
- Ensure
compliance with the policy and legislative requirements of EU as
stipulated under the Agreement;
- Promotion
of information on basic Natural Resource Management issues as well as
conservation practices.
- Conduct
detailed Natural Resource Management surveys, identify needs and assist in
rehabilitation design and implementation of program.
- Ensuring
construction of projects in accordance with approved designs and training
of community members and stakeholders on proper operation and maintenance
of the Natural Resources.
Skills and Qualifications
- Masters
degree in natural resource management, forestry, watershed management,
soil and water engineering, agriculture, renewable energy or a social
science or associated field with a minimum of five years practical
international experience is ideal;
- Minimum
three to Five year's experience managing EU programs in Africa;
- 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;
- Proven
ability to work well with multi-level stakeholders; strong interpersonal
skills; Experience in developing program work-plans, developing program
budgets, managing program implementation, managing staff, and field and
managing short-term technical assistance;
- Strong
field experience in managing multiple programs, and staff, with an
emphasis on remote staffing;
- Previous
experience working in the Horn of Africa and/or knowledge of the region is
preferred;
- Experience
working in an insecure environment and security knowledge is essential;
- Familiarity
with EU policies and procedures desired;
- Demonstrated
leadership, supervision, and communication skills;
- A
team player with visionary leadership
- Good
interpersonal skills as well as networking, flexibility and
innovativeness;
Application Process
This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly
motivated professional.
If you would like to join this dynamic team and be part of
building resilience and economic growth in Africa, please submit your
application to jobs.somalia@adesoafrica.org, quoting the position in the email
subject matter, by 15th January 2013.
Each application should be addressed to the Human Resources
Manager and include the following:
- An
updated CV; and
- An
application letter which should include 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
