Program Officer, Somalia
Based in Nairobi
The overall objective of Merlin’s work in Somalia is to
contribute to a reduction of health inequalities and to a reversal in the
current downward trend in health related indicators.
As a Program officer, you will work towards the achievements of
MERLIN’s goals in Somalia through effective lateral relations with the
Communities and the Field teams.
You will be based in Nairobi with frequent travels to Somalia
spending at least 40% of the time in the field.
The Program officer will work hierarchically and functionally
under the Country Health Director (CHD) and hence all the reports and tasks
performed have to be reported to the CHD.
You will be responsible for (but not limited to):
- The
Program officer will provide assistance and expertise in monitoring,
impact assessment and evaluation of development projects using a range of
credible methodologies that contribute to program and project management.
- Attribute
impact to project interventions, assess the effectiveness of project
implementation, and provide clarification through qualitative research
less tangible or quantifiable impacts.
- To
collect the statistics from the field teams (Somaliland, Puntland and
South Central), feed them in the Merlin HIS software.
- Analysis
of the statistics project wise.
- Prepare
the Analysed monthly reports for each project in the form of graphs and
narrative reports covering both qualitative and quantitative indicators as
mentioned in the project proposal as well the other necessary indicators
which can help in effective monitoring and evaluation of the projects.
- Maintaining
the deadlines in receiving, compiling and analysing the monthly data.
- Regular
field visits to liaison with the community Health committees and act as a
focal person from Merlin to liaison with the communities from Somaliland,
Puntland and South Central regions of Somalia.
- Develop
Community Health committees and village committees where such committees
are not existent with the help of field project officers.
- Conduct
regular Meetings and documenting all the minutes of all the meetings that
take place with different committees.
- Sensitization
of the communities on the Merlin projects and on the Mandate of Merlin.
- To
chair the Health Cluster Meetings in the Puntland (whenever requested) and
to be an acting Co chair (in the absence of the CHD) at the Health cluster
meeting at Nairobi level.
- Help
the Nairobi team to review the reports to be submitted to the Donors
respecting the deadlines.
- Compile
proposals and concept notes whilst coordinating with all relevant team
members.
- Receiving
weekly and monthly sit-reps and communicating with relevant departments
regarding requests from the field. Ensuring follow ups from relevant
departments and feeding back to the field.
- Managing
the funding tracker to ensure it is up to date with all funding
information.
- Managing
the reporting schedule to ensure reports are submitted on time. Sending
out schedules each month to all PCs with reminders of which reports are
due that month.
- Editing
the donor reports and incorporating input from technical staff.
- Communicating
regularly with the desk in London to keep track of reports, proposals etc
that are being reviewed and to providing the desk with information.
- Organizing
monthly programme review meetings and quarterly CMT meetings.
- Sending
information requested from Head Office such as information for website
articles, photos, case studies.
- Ensuring
Donor Map is being updated with new donor information and Merlin
interactions with donors (meetings, action points, proposal submissions).
- During
quarterly review meeting provide an analysis of the program performance
against the set targets
- Together
with the technical teams documents best practices and lessons learnt at
the end of the project.
- Conducting
any other tasks, within the scope of your role, which you may be assigned
by the Country Health Director and/or Country Director.
Qualifications:
- Medical
background as a clinical officer or a registered Nurse is a
MUST.
- Public
health background is a MUST. Degree in statistics is an asset for
selection process.
- Minimum
of 3-5 years of experience in monitoring and evaluating complex
international development programs.
- Excellent
knowledge of statistics.
- Professional
use of computer software for statistical analysis.
- Advanced
working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, ACCESS and/or other database
programs.
- Previous
experience with US government-funded programs and knowledge of OFDA, DFID,
UNICEF reporting procedures.
- Previous
experience working in fragile or transitional state environment with
security challenges.
- Fluency
in English and Somali languages is a MUST.
To apply for this position
All applications including cover letter and cv should be sent
to:
HR Department,
Merlin, Nairobi Office,
P.O Box 3350 – 00200, Nairobi, Kenya
OR
Email to: recruitment@merlin-kenya.org
Application deadline is 5:00pm on Tuesday, 9th April 2013.
HR Department,
Merlin, Nairobi Office,
P.O Box 3350 – 00200, Nairobi, Kenya
OR
Email to: recruitment@merlin-kenya.org
Application deadline is 5:00pm on Tuesday, 9th April 2013.
Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Data Protection
Data Protection
Please note that in accordance with the 1998 Data Protection
Act, Merlin will hold and use personal information that you have given for the
purpose of recruitment and employment. This information can be stored in manual
and/or electronic form.
This information may also be disclosed to third parties in
accordance with the Data Protection Act. In cases where a job offer is
conditional on ensuring that potential employees’ names do not appear on
counter terrorism lists generated by the United Nations, European Union or the
United States due to donor funding requirements, Merlin will use the
information that you have given for checking that your name does not appear on
these lists.
