Vacancy: Somaliland Country
Programme Manager
Background: Established in 1984, Health Poverty Action’s (HPA) work has grown to include programmes in 13 countries across Africa, Asia and Latin America (with more currently in development).
Background: Established in 1984, Health Poverty Action’s (HPA) work has grown to include programmes in 13 countries across Africa, Asia and Latin America (with more currently in development).
This
has led us to work in some very difficult environments, often providing the
only external assistance.
HPA been working in Somaliland since 1994 and has broadcast a radio programme from Hargeisa since 1999.
HPA been working in Somaliland since 1994 and has broadcast a radio programme from Hargeisa since 1999.
HPA
has, over the years successfully implemented a number of projects supported by
the European Commission, DFID/UKAID, UNICEF, WFP, UNFPA, Global Fund and other
trusts and foundation.
In
order to integrate the implementation of all Somaliland projects, the Country
Programme Manager will be expected to oversee all programming in
Somaliland.
This
key post is the most senior post in the country office in Somaliland, and
therefore includes representation duties, project and financial management,
proposal writing, and leadership.
Main Functions of Post:
Provides overall management for the DFID funded Sahil EPHS, the EC EIDHR STOP, and the WFP nutrition project in Maroodi Jeex, Sahil and Togdheer Regions, and the UNFPA supported maternal and newborn health projects in Hargeisa and Burao districts of Somaliland, ensuring good financial and general administration of projects, staff, finances and assets.
Main Functions of Post:
Provides overall management for the DFID funded Sahil EPHS, the EC EIDHR STOP, and the WFP nutrition project in Maroodi Jeex, Sahil and Togdheer Regions, and the UNFPA supported maternal and newborn health projects in Hargeisa and Burao districts of Somaliland, ensuring good financial and general administration of projects, staff, finances and assets.
The
CPM is responsible for the development and management of the country program
strategy, planning, organizing, operating, staffing and budgeting, financial
and risk management.
Represents HPA in Somaliland in the promotion of excellent relationships with central and local government departments, international organizations, other NGO’s and in-country donors.
Maintains good internal communications both with the Head of Africa Programmes and the Programme Mangers, and the central Health Poverty Action office in London.
Supports programme development and resource mobilisation for Somaliland and Somalia
Essential Requirements
Represents HPA in Somaliland in the promotion of excellent relationships with central and local government departments, international organizations, other NGO’s and in-country donors.
Maintains good internal communications both with the Head of Africa Programmes and the Programme Mangers, and the central Health Poverty Action office in London.
Supports programme development and resource mobilisation for Somaliland and Somalia
Essential Requirements
- At
least 5 years’ experience as a health and/or development manager,
preferably in Sub-Saharan Africa
- Bachelor’s
degree in health related discipline or social sciences
- Significant
proven development programmes experience with governments, INGO, NGOs,
related to health
- Representational
skills, diplomacy and the ability to communicate and negotiate at all
levels.
- Experience
in managing contracts
- Proven
skills in human resource management
- Proven
skills in Project Cycle Management
- The
ability to think and operate strategically, with strong conceptual and
analytical skills
- Proven
skills in effective in networking and collaboration with partners and
other stakeholders
- Teambuilding
and leadership skills - the ability to communicate effectively, motivate
individuals and a team, resolve conflict and promote effective working
relationships.
- Relationship
builder and communicator with experience leading diverse work teams,
developing organization-wide strategies for program excellence, engaging
community partners and working closely within the senior leadership team.
- Proven
ability to monitor and evaluate field programs and understand the
relationship between field and HQ.
- Ability
to establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both
internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization.
- Foster
Teamwork – the ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others
to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance
organizational effectiveness.
- Positively
influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the
organization.
- Experience
with EU, DFiD, UN, etc. funded programs including related rules and
regulations including engaging with key stakeholders in the national and
international NGO community.
- Assertive
decision-maker - Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency
and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best
interests of the organization.
- Outstanding
problem solver - Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and
process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make
recommendations and/or resolve the problem.
- Ability
to travel field sites to provide on-site leadership to programs.
- Ability
to work independently and on one’s own initiative.
- Understanding
of and commitment to humanitarian principles
- Cultural
sensitive
- Ability
to work in stressful and unstable areas
- Excellent
written and verbal communication skills – with an ability to communicate
with tact and diplomacy and to manage conflict.
- Proven
financial management skills in accounting, budgeting and reporting;
- Computer
literacy in Word, Excel, Power Point
- Capacity
to be flexible under difficult conditions
- Fluent
oral and written English
Desirable Requirements
- Experience
supervising staff operating in multiple field programs across a
sub-Saharan country
- Masters
degree in health related discipline or social sciences
- Knowledge
and understanding of Africa, particularly the sub-Saharan and Horn of
Africa
- Knowledge
of procurement systems
- Proven
understanding of how international organizations work
- Experience
working in or with hospitals or clinics
- Experience
in health education using mass media including radio
- Experience
of organising and facilitating participatory discussions
- Ability
to understand and express oneself in Somali
- Experience
of representing an organisation to governments and donors
- Proposal
and report writing skills
- Experience
of working in Somalia or Somaliland
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to download a detailed job description and to download the application form
Interested applicants should email the completed application form to jobs@healthunlimited.or.ke
CLICK HERE to download a detailed job description and to download the application form
Interested applicants should email the completed application form to jobs@healthunlimited.or.ke
The
email subject line should include the following: Somaliland Country PM
Closing date for applications: Friday, 22 January 2016
Closing date for applications: Friday, 22 January 2016