Position Summary
- Adeso is looking for a dynamic
and competent Program Coordinator that will be based in Nairobi with
frequent travel to the project areas of Garowe and Badhan and other Adeso
program areas in Somalia /Somaliland.
- The incumbent will be a full
time member of Adeso Somalia team and will play a crucial role in the
implementation of the project.
- Due to the urgency of this
position, the applications will be reviewed on rolling basis and the
potential candidates are encouraged to apply early.
Specific Roles and Responsibilities
Program Vision
- Responsible for the overall
leadership and the strategic vision on the implementation, coordination
and the management of the Project. The incumbent will coordinate closely
with the Program Officers, the Head of Offices in various offices, and the
project team in ensuring the successful implementation of the project
activities in accordance with donor requirements.
Program Management
- Lead the startup of the project
implementation in the various locations, the day-to-day project activities
coordination and ensuring the project activities are implemented according
to the approved project documents and Adeso program wide standards.
- Ensure the quality program
implementation in accordance with the donor requirements and Adeso’s
program guidelines. Work with the team to develop and continuously revise
the implementation work plan in order to meet the program objectives.
- Facilitate and ensure that the
beneficiaries, the communities and the authorities understand well the
program and they support its due implementation at the communities’ level.
- Ensure the project
implementation is responsive to the communities, the local authorities and
the partners.**
- As the focal person for the
project partners, ensure there is proper coordination mechanism and the
implementation of the agreed actions with the partners throughout the
project period. Lead the development of the respective MoUs, joint action
plans and the review of the joint action plan progress regularly.
- Ensure the project is
implemented on time as per the approved work plan, there is robust MEAL
systems that will be used to monitor the project progress, outcome and
impact.
- Ensure effective project budget
management in line with the approved award budget, effective cash flow
planning, the project expenditure reviews and working closely with the
country Finance Manager and Program Officer on the budget utilization
process. As the award budget holder, ensure the project team understand
the activities budget and there is strict compliance with the donor grant
rules.**
Team Management
- Ensures that the project team
is well managed, trained on the project requirements, including the
implementation strategy, the MEAL systems and the sites levels partners’
management.
- Ensure that each project staff
has performance objective set on time, the scope of work is made clear at
the beginning, regular feedback and appraisals provided according to the
Adeso HR staff performance management policy. **
- Ensure timely recruitment of
the project staff, proper project induction provided and building the
capacity of the national staff.
Project Reporting
- In liaison with the program
team and the M&E team, ensure that regular program reports such as the
monthly, the quarterly, the final reports (both internal and external) are
done in a timely manner.
- Directly manage the project
continuous assessment, the external evaluations and ensure the proper
documentation of the project outcome and impact.
- Support the program consultants
during the baseline and final program performance evaluation.
- Work with the communication and
M&E teams on the program continuous documentation.
- Oversee quality control
throughout the program life cycle, including ensuring implementation of
the appropriate M&E tools and integrating them into the program
activities.**
Skills and Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Economic and
Livelihood Development, or first degree with relevant work experiences in
relevant field (Business Administration, Food Security and Livelihood,
Community Development etc.).
- Proven experience, at least 5
years in managing economic and livelihood programs in similar context-
including community enterprise development, vocational youths training, markets
systems and productive sectors value chains programing in East Africa.
- Clear understanding of
technical program management i.e. project cycle management, project MEAL
system and effective reporting skills.
- Proven experience in managing
programs at community level, stakeholder management (local authorities and
project partners). Ability to negotiate with partners, including the local
government, the project partners and the community leaders.**
- Team player and understanding
of remote team management (where appropriate), team building and effective
team performance management skills.
- Ability to multitask, meet
strict deadlines and able to work under pressure with little or no
supervision.
- Proven experience in program
reporting, donor reporting, excellent writing skills and the ability to
document lessons learnt, best practices of programs implementation.
- Demonstrated flexibility and
planning skills in problem solving in continuously changing context.
- Proven work experience in
Somalia / Somaliland is desired. Qualified Somali speaking candidates are
highly encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly
motivated professional. If you would like to join this dynamic team, please
submit your application to jobs@adesoafrica.org, quoting “Program
Coordinator” in the email subject matter, by July 17th 2020.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Each application should be addressed to the Human Resources
Manager and include the following:
- An updated CV (maximum 3
pages);
- An application letter which
should include remuneration requirements, and indication of your preferred
work location, 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.