Overview of position

• In alignment with the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the conflict & fragile countries supporting program signed between our client & the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) in February 2024, our client in Somalia will implement a multi country & multi year project “Empowering Livelihoods & Economic Vitality in Fragile & Conflict Zones (ELEVATE) Africa” in Baidoa & Kismayo.

• Through ELEVATE, our client will support the efforts of the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) to strengthen community resilience against violent extremism, by prompting economic & social inclusion of individuals vulnerable to (re) recruitment of violent extremist groups, especially women, marginalized individuals, persons with disabilities, as well as low risk former associates of violent extremist groups.

• Under the overall supervision of the Senior Program Coordinator (Transition & Recovery Pillar (TRP)) & under the direct supervision of the Project Officer, the successful candidate will be based in Baidoa, Somalia. The candidate is expected to provide programmatic & M&E support to ELEVATE & when applicable, extends support to our clients Preventing Violent Extremism (PVE) portfolio project in Somalia under TRP. In particular, the candidate will facilitate & monitor the implementation of project activities in coordination with Civil Society Organizations (CSO), service providers & government counterparts.

Role objectives

• In collaboration with the National Project & Operations Officer (Mogadishu) & the National Project Associate (Mogadishu), facilitate day to day procurement & logistic operations in line with our clients resource management rules & procedures, including but not limited to receiving goods, tracking services for the purpose of ensuring quality, relevance & accountability to beneficiaries.

• Coordinate day to day implementation of the project activities.

• Report to the Project Officer on the status of project implementation regularly, identify gaps & suggest actions to improve implementation.

• Contribute to the development & adjustment of work plans, project budgets, M&E plans & tools & Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) based on the local contexts in Baidoa & Kismayo.

• Coach, train & mentor CSO staff to strengthening their technical & M&E capacities.

• Conduct daily monitoring visits to the activity sites & document challenges, deviations, human interest stories, good practices & lessons learnt.

• In coordination with the National M&E Officer (Mogadishu) & CSO partners, collect & analyze M&E data to measure progress towards the project objectives, outcomes & outputs to inform donor reports.

• Support the implementation of third party M&E & annual learning events.

• When applicable, assist the Project Officer with communication & coordination with government focal persons, other United Nations (UN) agencies, donor representatives, our clients mission senior management & security sector authorities.

• Inform the Project Officer’s decision making on resource mobilization & management.

• Perform other related duties as required.

Project reporting

This role work under the overall supervision of the Senior Program Coordinator (Transition & Recovery Pillar (TRP)) & under the direct supervision of the Project Officer.

Key competencies

• Bachelors degree in political or social science, business administration, international relations, human rights, law or any other related field from an accredited academic institution with 2 years of relevant professional experience or a master’s degree or equivalent or higher in the above fields.

• Experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL), including remote M&E is required.

• Experience in collecting & analyzing quantitative & qualitative data is required.

• Experience in providing direct assistance to low risk former associates of Violent Extremist Organizations (VEOs) & individuals vulnerable to VEOs’ recruitment is a distinct advantage.

• Experience in implementing one or more of the following activities is a distinct advantage namely livelihoods, social cohesion & case management.

• Experience in working with CSOs is a distinctive advantage.

• Experience working in Baidoa is an advantage.

• Strong analytical & writing skills using the Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point forms).

• Knowledge in M&E concepts, approaches, technics & tools, including the OECD - DAC evaluation criteria.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication & teamwork skills to establish & maintain effective working relationships with people of diverse cultural & national backgrounds.

• Fluency in English & Somali is required (oral & written).

• Respects & promotes individual & cultural differences. Encourages diversity & inclusion.

• Maintains high ethical standards & acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles / rules & standards of conduct.

• Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent & committed manner & exercises careful judgment in meeting day to day challenges.

• Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.

• Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected & fairly treated.

• Develops & promotes effective collaboration within & across units to achieve shared goals & optimize results.

• Produces & delivers quality results in a service oriented & timely manner. Is action oriented & committed to achieving agreed outcomes.

• Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge & innovate.

• Takes ownership for achieving the organization’s priorities & assumes responsibility for own actions & delegated work.

• Encourages & contributes to clear & open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring & motivational way.

Team management

This role has no team management responsibility.

Further information

• Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.

• The educational certifcate(s) of the selected candidate will be sent for verification.

Disclaimer:
· At no stage of the recruitment process will CTG ask candidates for a fee. This includes during the application stage, interview, assessment and training.
· CTG has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) which is outlined in its Code of Conduct. Protection from SEA is everyone’s responsibility and all staff are required to adhere to CTG’s Code of Conduct at all times.