SCOPE OF WORK

TITLE:                                                  Program Development Officer

DURATION OF CONTRACT:                  Long-term

LOCATION:                                          Dhusamareb Galmudug Somalia

SUPERVISOR:                                      Field Coordinator

Project Background:

We are a project funded by USAID and implementing projects in Somalia.

Position Summary:

The Program Development Officer (PDO) will support the development, implementation, and close down of the projects activities while coordinating closely with the rest of the Grants Management Unit (GMU, inclusive of Learning, Grants and Procurement teams) to ensure high quality programming reflecting the overall program objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify potential assistance recipients, and work with them to design and develop grant concepts and activities, through networking and outreach, under the overall direction of the Chief of Party (COP), Deputy Chief of Party-Program (DCOP), USAID and other program representatives.

• Maintain oversight of the assigned local activity portfolio – which may include in-kind grants under contract, short-term technical assistance, and direct delivery of goods and services
• Ensure all key program elements are moving forward in a timely manner, in line with the USAID-approved activity and all USAID rules and regulations
• Act as “activity focal point” on activities in your area, including taking ownership of relationships with grantees/local government and key partners necessary for successful activity implementation; leading the activity writing process; and supporting all elements of the activity
• Ensure that procurement, finance, logistics, and programmatic aspects of each activity is being implemented on-time and in accordance with the approved activity and budget, along with USAID rules and regulations
• Submit weekly activity notes, and quarterly report inputs as requested by the FC; submit any other reports requested
• Support the M&E team to conduct activity and outcome level M&E activities in your region, including assisting in collecting photographs and attendance sheets or to conduct key informant interviews or focus group discussions
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with local partners, state and local government authorities, international and national NGOs, donors, and other key stakeholders
• Maintain proactive communications with the FC on all relevant programmatic or operational issues
• Conduct regular visits to field sites when needed to support activity development, implementation or close down

• Actively participate in the problem solving and troubleshooting throughout the grant cycle to assure implementation remains within the spirit of the original design concept. Provide technical assistance to grantees and potential grantees as required, throughout the activity cycle, in coordination with other staff.
• Closely analyze the country’s rapidly changing environment on an ongoing basis, and contribute to rolling assessments, strategic review sessions, and recurring meetings, under the overall direction of USAID
• Use the Activity Database to document and monitor activity updates, in close coordination with other GMU team members.
• Coordinate with grants and procurement staff to provide sufficient written information for negotiation memos and all relevant contract documents as possible.

• Other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Education and certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required.

Key Position Competencies and Experience:

• Three to five years of relevant experience required.
• Fluent written and spoken English and Somali is required.
• Prior experience working on USAID-funded projects, including recent experience with stabilization, peacebuilding, and/or democracy and governance projects
• Experience in overseeing small activity/grant portfolios working with local partners
• Effective written and oral communication as well as interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills and good judgement
• Be proactive, have strong prioritization skills, and ability to work cross-culturally
• Possess demonstrated leadership skills, humility, and self-awareness
• Proven knowledge of local and international organizations, Non-Governmental Organizations and community-based organizations implementing relevant activities and programs in country, as well as key governmental actors and stakeholders.
• Experience in working with local organizations on project design, assessing technical and programmatic capacities; implementation of activities preferred.
• Experience and/or good understanding of donor organizations.
• Ability to effectively use computer software and MS Office application applications.
• Ability/willingness to travel throughout Somalia.

Project Core Competencies:

• Teamwork: Works cooperatively and effectively with others to achieve common goals. Participates in building a culture characterized by inclusion, trust, and commitment 
• Communication:Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts professionally Demonstrates effective use of skills and displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts
• Adaptability: Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment
• Customer/Client Focused: Anticipates, monitors, and meets the needs of customers and responds to them in an appropriate and responsive manner
• Diversity & Inclusion: Conveys respect for diverse individuals and perspectives; models inclusive behavior and treats everyone fairly 
• Professionalism: Displays appropriate and ethical behavior, integrity, and personal presentation in the workplace always; demonstrates respectful communication for others, both verbal and non-verbal

Candidates meeting the above requirements are highly encouraged to send their Cover Letters and CVs with three references to [email protected] by 16th April 2023. The subject of the email should read, ‘’ Program Development Officer Galmudug’’.

NOTE: Attractive compensation will be offered to the successful candidate

Disclaimer: At no stage of the recruitment process will a candidate be asked for a fee. This includes during the application stage, interview and assessment.