Program Lead/Deputy Head of Office (D-HOO)

Organization: Adeso: African Development Solutions, adesoafrica.org

Position Title: Program Lead/Deputy Head of Office (D-HOO)

Reporting To: Head of Office (HOO)

Working Closely: With Program and Libin Investments (Durdur Enterprise) Teams in Somalia and Admin Team in Kenya

Location: Badhan, Somalia, with frequent travel in Puntland

Duration: 1 Year

Starting Date: 1 February 2024

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT 

Adeso is a dynamic African-based organization with a 30-year history of community-driven development and environmentalism. Our vision is to create a world independent from aid, that relies on the resourcefulness of its people. We work to prevent and overcome situations that adversely affect community well-being through economic revitalization, skills development, humanitarian aid, and policy influence. We do this by promoting self-reliance, social justice, gender equality, environmental sustainability, and transformative innovations such as cash-based interventions, and community-led solutions to water and famine crises.

Adeso has successfully launched social enterprises and subsidiaries, such as Libin Investment Company Ltd, KujaLink, CORE and the NEAR Network, which each aim to build the ecosystem needed to confront the legacy of colonialism. Through this portfolio of solutions, we work to connect, design, launch, and scale the most promising innovations that will be a catalyst for community-led change. As a recognized leader in the global effort to decolonize the humanitarian and development aid system, Adeso leads coalitions working with civil society leaders, funders, INGOs, and aid agencies that are designed to shift power and resources to those most proximate to the world's most urgent challenges.

Join us as we continue to build a better, more equitable, future for communities across Africa and beyond.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Program Lead/Deputy Head of Office (D-HOO) will work closely with Adeso Somalia Head of Office (HOO) and the Somalia team on general office operations; program planning, development, implementation, and daily oversight and management of Adeso’s Somalia programs. He/She will also support the Durdur General Manager (GM) in overseeing Adeso’s enterprises in Somalia and ensure they are aligned with the policies and procedures of Adeso and Libin Investments.

SPECIFIC ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

The Program Lead/D-HOO will work with the HOO in leading Adeso’s change towards the way we deliver and think about our responses and programming in communities in Somalia to be more in line with community-driven and community-led approaches to our work while ensuring that all programmatic deliverables are met. This includes support in managing our Survivor Community-Led Response (sclr), which aims to strengthen and scale up existing initiatives already started by community members. H/She will also work closely with the GM of Durdur Enterprise in Somalia to develop new businesses and ensure that all new and existing business deliverables are accomplished. The position will be based in Badhan, Somalia with frequent travel within Somalia and some travel to Nairobi. The Program Lead/D-HOO will be primarily responsible for the following responsibilities:

General Operations

Assist the HOO in ensuring efficient and smooth running of the Somalia office and in managing all Somalia operations.

Ensure appropriate management, use and security of all project assets.

Work with the HOO in ensuring that Adeso Somalia staff and Libin Investments staff institute quality control and adhere to and comply with Adeso and Libin Investments policies and procedures, donor guidelines, and national and local regulations.

Oversee the Somalia budget and ensure that it is strictly adhered to and all supporting documentation for expenses is properly documented.

Act as liaison with Adeso partners, local and national authorities, ministries, CSOs, NGOs, donor agencies and other stakeholders in promoting Adeso’s image in Somalia.

Attend relevant coordination meetings with other stakeholders on behalf of Adeso.

Work closely with the HOO and Adeso Operations Teams to ensure the safety and security of all staff.

Other duties as required.

Program Development and Management

Work with the Adeso HOO to design programs in response to existing requirements and opportunities.

Assist with fundraising for new projects including the development of program proposals and budgets.

Support the HOO in ensuring quality and timely implementation of all program activities in Somalia.

Conduct project site visits in collaboration with the HOO to ensure that all projects are implemented as per the required standards.

Compile monthly internal reports and donor reports, document lessons for learning and improved quality of programming and support the Advocacy team with relevant materials as required.

Ensure appropriate monitoring and evaluation, including assessments, reviews, and other monitoring activities according to the project plan.

Other duties as required.

Business Development and Oversight

Work with the Adeso Partnerships team, Durdur GM and Adeso HOO to identify and facilitate new business opportunities for Libin Investments.

Provide oversight of Libin Investments and work with the Durdur Enterprise GM to ensure all deliverables are met for new and existing businesses in line with Adeso and Libin Investments policies and procedures.

Oversee the MoU between Adeso and Libin Investments (Durdur Enterprise) to ensure that all elements of the partnership are adhered to.

Assist the Durdur Water Enterprise team in expanding country portfolio in Somalia, including assisting in ensuring that all businesses are well established in the various locations.

Other duties as required.

OSKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

As a prerequisite, the successful candidate must believe in the core values of Adeso and sclr and must be driven by the Adeso mission. S/he should demonstrate a passion for breaking new ground to lead change.

Degree or equivalent in humanitarian aid, development, business management, entrepreneurial leadership or related field required.

Minimum of 3 (three) years’ experience in a management role with an NGO, or similar organization or Social Enterprise, in a complex emergency environment.

Must be aligned with participatory community development principles with a focus on Appreciative Inquiry and should have the ability to lead by example in how they engage with communities.

Experience in managing and building the skills of a team, must be patient, articulate, self-motivated, a team-player, able to work effectively in a sometimes harsh and unpredictable environment; and committed to motivating and leading staff.

Excellent management of multiple budgets, contracts, and resources.

Fluency in written and spoken English and Somali.

Extensive knowledge and appreciation for strong monitoring systems and experience developing them.

Experience in business planning, budget development, financial control, report writing, proposal development, donor liaison and program management or equivalent.

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 [email protected] quoting the position in the email subject matter.

Each application should be addressed to Human Resources Department and include the following:

Cover letter with applicant’s current contact information as well as remuneration requirements.

CV including detailed work experience, education/degrees, details of similar assignments, and three professional references with complete contact information.