Special Assistant to the Auditor General

OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR GENERAL

                                                           The Federal Government of Somalia

1. Job title: Special Assistant to the Auditor General

2. Location: Office of the Auditor General Somalia

3. Contract period: 2 years

4. Compensation: Negotiable based on qualifications and experience

Background

The Office of the Auditor General of the Federal Republic of Somalia (OAGS) is responsible for auditing all the federal government institutions and the independent enterprises provided with a public-private partnership. The office has about 100 staff and is located at Villa Somalia, Mogadishu. The Special Assistant to the Auditor General is a key position enabling overall communication and coordination in the office. The person will collaborate closely with the AG and the Strategic Support Unit.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as focal point for the Executive Office, AG.

• Manages the daily calendar and schedule of the Executive Office.

• Conducts review and analysis of key documentation for the AG when needed.

• Drafts correspondence, notes-to-the-file, speeches, reports, presentations, etc.

• Attends meetings and travels with the AG on official visits, as needed.
• Provides support for internal and external meetings, such as by:
• Preparing necessary presentation materials.
• Inviting and organizing meetings.
• Chairing and facilitating meetings where appropriate.
• Distributing minutes.
• Documenting and following up on important actions and decisions.
• Organizes and participates in meetings with stakeholders such as with World Bank, IDI and European Union.

• Coordinates special projects:

• Maintains and monitors project plans in coordination with relevant parties, i.e., Planning & Performance Unit in the OAGS, World Bank & EU Project Coordinators from Ministry of Finance.
• Keeps up project schedules, work hours, budgets and expenditures.
• Ensures project deadlines are met.
• Creates a project management calendar for fulfilling each goal and objective.
• Provides administrative support for the AG as needed, including travel arrangements.

Education

Relevant Bachelor’s Degree

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS

• 5 years of experience as personal assistant or similar work, including interaction with international stakeholders.

• Fluency in written and spoken Somali & English.
• Ability to travel frequently.
• Somalia context understanding.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Knowledge: Stakeholder Engagement, Internal Communication, External Communication, Communication Strategy, Events Management, IT Communications Systems, Public Sector Protocol and Etiquette, Office Administration, Secretarial functions.

Skills: Facilitation, Presentation, Negotiation, Project Management, Computer Literacy, Knowledge Management, Strategic Thinking, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Communication, Report Writing.

Intrested persons should complete the attached application form with a cover letter and an updated CV.

These documents should be emailed to [email protected] and [email protected]

The closing date for submitting applications is July 3, 2022

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