Seeking:
Grants Manager
Are
you a Somali speaking Kenyan with community contracting experience and interest
in working on Somalia program?
Do
you want to make a difference in Somalia?
Please
read on!
USAID
Transition Initiatives for Stabilization (TIS) program
The
Transition Initiatives for Stabilization (TIS) program is funded by USAID and
responds to the complex crisis that has evolved in Somalia.
The
overall program goal is to mitigate conflict; to promote stability and
community cohesion, and to strengthen citizens’ relationships with government
officials.
TIS
implements quick impact activities linked to longer-term stabilization goals.
The
TIS program is currently seeking a skilled, diplomatic, effective, and highly
motivated Grants Manager to join our Nairobi based grants team.
Qualifications and skills sought:
- University
degree in Political Science, International Relations, International
Development or appropriate field.
- Three to five
years of progressively responsible professional experience are required.
- Three to five
years of Experience working with USAID or an international donor is
preferred.
- Experience in
program development, reporting; budgeting; networking highly sought.
- Fluency in
written and spoken English.
- Previous
experience working in Somalia highly sought.
- In addition,
must be flexible, willing to perform assigned and additional duties and
work irregular hours under unpredictable conditions.
- Demonstrated
expertise working in Somalia on socio-political and culture issues.
- Excellent
interpersonal skills and an ability to manage a diverse range of
professional relationships essential.
- English and
Somali language fluency required.
- Interest and
availability to travel throughout Somalia.
Seeking:
Procurement / Logistics Officer
Are
you a Somali speaking Kenyan with logistics and chain supply experience and
interest in working on Somalia program?
Are
you committed to honesty and integrity?
Would
you like to join a dynamic team working on stabilization initiatives for
Somalia?
Please
read on!
USAID
Transition Initiatives for Stabilization (TIS) program
The
Transition Initiatives for Stabilization (TIS) program is funded by USAID and
responds to the complex crisis that has evolved in Somalia.
The
overall program goal is to mitigate conflict; to promote stability and
community cohesion, and to strengthen citizens’ relationships with government
officials.
TIS
implements quick impact activities linked to longer-term stabilization goals.
The
TIS program is currently seeking a skilled, diplomatic, effective, and highly
motivated Procurement and Logistics Officer.
As
our Procurement and Logistics Officer, you will work closely with the
operations coordination and all other TIS functional teams to include and not
limited to the program and grants team, the program grantees and vendors to
support the above-referenced program objectives.
The
work of Procurement/Logistics Officer requires detailed knowledge and Somalia
experience, highly developed collaboration and networking skills and the
exercise of discretion, judgment, and personal responsibility.
Qualifications and skills sought
- University
degree in Business Administration, Bachelor of Commerce, International
Relations, International Development or appropriate field.
- Minimum four (4)
years relevant experience in a similar position, with specific focus on
local/international procurement, clearing & forwarding, VAT, Somalia
laws and regulations, fleet management, insurance and
inventory/stock/supplies management, development and control.
- Previous
experience with USAID funded program, UN, international or local NGOs is
preferred.
- Ability to
establish and maintain effective working relationships with senior
government personnel, colleagues, donor partners, private sector, and
other actors that may be involved in the overall implementation of the
project
- Ability to
maintain integrity in performing assigned responsibilities.
- Ability to pay
close attention to detail and work with minimal supervision under tight
deadlines.
- Ability to work
effectively and harmoniously within a multicultural team.
- Functional
competencies required: effective communicator, successful negotiator,
creative analytical thinker, active learner, team player and cross
cultural facilitator
- Working knowledge
of MS Office and Internet applications, Microsoft Outlook, Access and
PowerPoint.
- Fluency in
English, Knowledge of Somali language preferred.
- Must have a
valid passport that allows travel within the East African/ Horn region.
Do
you have the above qualifications and skills?
Please
send
1)
a CV
2)
current position and salary history and
3)
three professional references to TIS@dai.com.
Closing
date:
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Please
note only short listed candidates will be contacted.
