Grants & Finance Staff

Title
Grants & Finance Staff

Location

Department Name
Opportunity Development

Pact Overview

Pact Overview
At the heart of Pact is the promise of a better tomorrow. The promise of a healthy life. Of a decent livelihood. Of sustainable natural resources that benefit communities. Now more than ever in its 42-year history, Pact is helping millions of people who are poor and marginalized discover and build their own solutions and take ownership over their future.
Pact enables systemic solutions that allow those who are poor and marginalized to earn a dignified living, be healthy, and take part in the benefits that nature provides. Pact accomplishes this by strengthening local capacity, forging effective governance systems, and transforming markets into a force for development.
Department Overview
Pact seeks dynamic and integrated Grants and Finance Staff at the Director, Officer and Assistant level for the anticipated Fund Management and Technical Assistance for the Somalia Stability Fund II Programme (SSF II). The goal of the programme is to work towards a peaceful, secure and stable Somalia. The Fund addresses security, development and political drivers of conflict to support legitimate, viable governance structures that can make and enforce rules locally as well as addresses existing and emerging conflicts while minimizing the risk of future conflicts.
Position Purpose
Grants and Finance Staff will oversee the preparation, negotiation, and monitoring of grant agreements with grantees. A multi-donor instrument historically supported by the UK, Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and the EU, SSF II offers donors a means to respond rapidly and flexibly within Somalia’s complex operating environment, integrate political and development interventions, and improve the coherence and impact of international support to promote stability. The fund invests in projects that are appropriate for the local context, work in close partnership with Somali organizations and build Somali capacity, and learn, adapt and innovate over time to deliver clear results and impact.
Key Responsibilities
•Design, develop, and adapt policies, guidelines and criteria for the management of grantee financing
•Work with program staff on integrated management of all project finances to ensure effective use of resources in order to achieve program objectives in compliance of all donor requirements
•Prepare and review monthly financial reports from field programs for completeness and accuracy
•Lead oversight and coordination of all banking activities and administration.
•Provide training/mentoring for staff where necessary in financial management and grant compliance
•Coordinate with other Departments for training/mentoring of sub-grantees where necessary in the administration of the program’s sub-agreements with partners

Basic Requirements
Qualifications: •A college or post-graduate degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related field.
•At least five years of experience in financial management for large complex projects, working in the field of international development, preferably in East Africa with specific experience in Somalia or other fragile and conflict affected states.
•Ability to travel and work in Somalia.
•Professional level of oral and written fluency in English language.

Preferred Qualifications
•Fluency in Somali language.
•Regionally based applicants strongly encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please click link to apply for position: http://pactworld.force.com/careers/VanaHCM__Job_Detail?Id=a33j0000000kOX...

Knowledge Management Manager

Title
Knowledge Management Manager

Location

Department Name
Opportunity Development

Pact Overview

Pact Overview
At the heart of Pact is the promise of a better tomorrow. The promise of a healthy life. Of a decent livelihood. Of sustainable natural resources that benefit communities. Now more than ever in its 42-year history, Pact is helping millions of people who are poor and marginalized discover and build their own solutions and take ownership over their future.
Pact enables systemic solutions that allow those who are poor and marginalized to earn a dignified living, be healthy, and take part in the benefits that nature provides. Pact accomplishes this by strengthening local capacity, forging effective governance systems, and transforming markets into a force for development.
Department Overview
Pact seeks a Knowledge Management (KM) Manager for the anticipated Fund Management and Technical Assistance for the Somalia Stability Fund II Programme (SSF II). The goal of the programme is to work towards a peaceful, secure and stable Somalia. The Fund addresses security, development and political drivers of conflict to support legitimate, viable governance structures that can make and enforce rules locally as well as addresses existing and emerging conflicts while minimizing the risk of future conflicts.
Position Purpose
The KM Manager will develop the platform, systems and tools to capture, develop, share and use information effectively across the SSF II programme. A multi-donor instrument historically supported by the UK, Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and the EU, SSF II offers donors a means to respond rapidly and flexibly within Somalia’s complex operating environment, integrate political and development interventions, and improve the coherence and impact of international support to promote stability. The fund invests in projects that are appropriate for the local context, work in close partnership with Somali organizations and build Somali capacity, and learn, adapt and innovate over time to deliver clear results and impact.
Key Responsibilities
Specific Duties and Responsibilities: •Promote knowledge sharing through the programme’s operational processes and systems by strengthening links between knowledge sharing and the information systems, and improving integration among information systems, to facilitate seamless exchange of information;
•Promote collaborative tools to facilitate sharing of ideas among internal teams and external partners;
•Share experiences across the programme on innovative approaches in knowledge sharing, including preparation of case studies;
•Help monitor and evaluate the knowledge sharing program, including external benchmarking and evaluation programs;
•Help disseminate information to internal and external audiences, including through knowledge sharing events.

Basic Requirements
Qualifications: •An advanced degree in business and/or social sciences
•Experience developing and establishing knowledge management systems for international development projects, particularly in fragile and conflict affected states.
•At least five years of experience in a knowledge management role.
•Experience in establishing effective partnerships within and outside the organization.

Preferred Qualifications
•Fluency in Somali language.
•Experience implementing DFID and multi-donor funded projects desirable.
•Regionally-based candidates strongly encouraged.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please click link to apply for position: http://pactworld.force.com/careers/VanaHCM__Job_Detail?Id=a33j0000000kOY...

Project Officer, Non-State Actors, Somalia

Description of Saferworld Somalia/land programme:

Saferworld is an independent non-governmental organisation that works to prevent and reduce violent conflict and promote cooperative approaches to security. We work with civil society, governments and international organisations to encourage and support effective policies and practices through advocacy, research and policy development, and through supporting the development of local capacities and structures.

Saferworld has been working in Africa since 1997, with a primary focus on East Africa and the Horn region. We have well-established programmes in Kenya, Uganda, Somalia and Sudan. In addition, Saferworld supports regional and international conflict prevention and security processes. Saferworld’s headquarters is in London, with a regional office in Nairobi, a Somalia/land office in Hargeisa, and country offices in Kampala and Juba. The Somalia/land programme is managed from Saferworld’s Nairobi office.

Saferworld’s programme of work in Somalia/land has three components. The first aims to strengthen the participation of Somali non-state actors (NSA) in decision-making on peace, security and development. Key themes in this project are participatory decision-making, inclusiveness and capacity building of ‘platform’ structures so that they more effectively channel NSA voices in policy dialogues. The second entails engagement through civil society on democratisation processes in Somalia and Somaliland inclusive of the Somaliland 2017 elections and the Somalia 2016 political transition process. The third strand relates to research into federalisation and reconciliation in Jubaland. The post will be dedicated to the first programmatic aim, but will engage with other components as and where required.

Job purpose:

The primary purpose of this position is to coordinate activities carried out under Saferworld’s Somalia/land Non-State Actors project in support of programme objectives. The position has a particular focus on:

• Supporting NSA partners in Hargeisa, Garowe and Mogadishu in institutional organisation and capacity building
• Coordinating relevant Saferworld led activities with key partner agencies
• Supporting the monitoring of project activities conducted both by Saferworld and partner agencies
• Supporting NSAs to mainstream gender into their work
• Supporting research into governance, justice, reconciliation and democratisation as and where required
• Supporting proposal development both for Saferworld and partner agencies
• Supporting project reporting requirements as per project needs.

Key areas of responsibility and related duties:

1: Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of activities

· In collaboration with other Somalia/land programme team members, develop and keep updated work plans

• Ensure timely and high quality completion of planned activities
• Monitor and periodically report on activities and progress towards results
• Provide close support to partners in delivering planned activities and developing capacities, management and governance systems
• Identify policy development opportunities and support Saferworld and its partners to develop coherent and credible policy positions and materials.

2: Support timely and accurate reporting by Saferworld and partners

• Provide feedback to NSA platform staff and other Somali partners on their reports
• Provide regular internal progress reports
• Assist in developing narrative reports to donors and other related documents as required.

3: Ensure effective management of project finances

• Support the development of realistic budgets for project activities
• Ensure the timely preparation and submission of partner budgets and funding requests for planned activities
• Monitor expenditure against budgets.

4: Support organisational strategy development

• Actively participate in routine context analysis and programme planning sessions
• Contribute to Saferworld’s strategies for Somalia/Somaliland and the region
• Provide support to partners on strategy development.

5: Build and maintain positive external relationships

• Represent Saferworld in external meetings as required
• Raise awareness of Saferworld’s NSA project and partners among the international community
• Maintain good relations with Saferworld’s partners
• Help to develop relations and improve coordination with other international actors working on Somalia/land.

6: Ensure effective relations are maintained within Saferworld

• Maintain a good working relationship with all members of the Somalia programme team
• Ensure effective communication of project activities, results and lessons within Saferworld.

Qualifications

Essential requirements:

• A BA (MA an added advantage) in peace/conflict studies, development, international relations, or related area (or equivalent professional experience)
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in international development, peacebuilding or related issues
• Project management skills and experience
• Experience of report writing
• Experience of working in complex and politically-sensitive contexts, and good political judgement
• Ability to work in a non-partisan manner, and sensitivity to ethnic and cultural differences
• A team player: able to demonstrate constructive, cooperative and problem-solving approaches
• Willingness to travel within Somalia/Land (security permitting)and to Nairobi.
• Strong communication skills
• Experience conducting capacity building or technical support on project implementation or institutional good practice
• Good written and spoken English and Somali
• Ability to work without close daily supervision, using own initiative and showing flexibility
• A flexible and dynamic approach to work is essential.

Desirable:

• Experience of supporting civil society/NSA engagement with national and international actors
• Understanding of Somali political and cultural dynamics
• Knowledge of key policy issues relevant to Somalia/land (democratisation, development, state-building, security sector reform, peace and conflict theory, humanitarian aid, aid effectiveness).

Annual salary range: USD. 1,765 – 2,303 gross per month

Probation: There will be a probationary period of three months

Leave entitlement: 28 days holiday a year (Jan-Dec) in addition to relevant public holidays

Hours: Standard working week is 37.5.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply, please fill in an application form (a copy of which can be found atwww.saferworld.org.uk/about/jobs ) and send it to recruitment@saferworld.org.uk Please state, PSNSA in the cover line.

Application Deadline: 20 April 2016

Agronomist and Cash Technical Coordinator

Background

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) has been providing Relief, Humanitarian and Early recovery/development assistance in the Horn of Africa since 1997. Using a protection of human rights framework, DRC has mainly focused on Somalis who are displaced by conflict. Programs include protection, food security and livelihoods, water and sanitation, food and NFI distribution, community driven recovery and development and advocacy, amongst others. There are 16 main/sub offices throughout Somaliland, Puntland, and South & Central Somalia.

Purpose

The Agronomist and Cash Coordinator will oversee and provide technical and strategic assistance to Agriculture & Cash programs activities for DRC Somalia. The post will play a critical role in supporting the delivery of quality programs implementation though sustained quality technical advice. The Agronomist and Cash Coordinator will work closely with the FSL Technical Manager and Area Managers in Somalia to review and improve existing programs and identify opportunities for new and innovative programs.

Key responsibilities

This position will primarily focus on agriculture and Cash programming in terms of ensuring best practices, maximum impact, and quality programming. Other new areas for consideration include fisheries and pastoral programs. Currently DRC implements programs to increase agriculture production in irrigated and rain-fed areas and engage in other livelihood activities to improve food security among displaced and host communities. Livelihood activities include cash for work, cash relief, support to new and existing small businesses and vocational training. The Food Security & Cash Coordinator will, in addition to providing technical support to agriculture programs, assist in developing viable alternative livelihood activities in both rural and urban areas to strengthen food security of vulnerable households. In addition, the Coordinator will support a consistent integration of HAP and M&E principles and practices into all programs activities.

The key responsibilities include:

• Focal point for all agriculture/Cash related programs to ensure best practices and optimum results;
• Focal point for Somalia program in the development of the GROW Pillar;
• Prepare the Monthly food security cluster and submit by 10th of every month.
• Ensure technical quality in the implementation of Agriculture/Cash projects, through real time support to national and international staff;
• Review of existing Agriculture/ Cash technical guidelines and development of new guidelines where necessary;
• Focal point for Agriculture/Cash related proposal writing, and reporting in coordination with other staff members;
• Undertake frequent field visits to project sites to ensure that activities are carried out in accordance to work plan and technical requirements;
• Identify staff training needs, and provide on the job training and capacity building for relevant staff
• Support liaison with local authorities and national authorities as well as communities;
• Ensure all food security and livelihood related programming adhere to HAP & M&E guidelines;
• Strategy development and development of future interventions related to agriculture, food security programming.
• Represent DRC Somalia in technical meetings like FSC.

Reporting Arrangements

This position will report to Technical Manager of Food Security and Livelihoods of Somalia. He will give technical support to Area Food Security Coordinator and will work technically with agronomist and cash technical coordinator.

Personal Specifications

Essential:

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, rural development or other relevant field.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior programmatic capacity with food security, Programming, and livelihood and/or disaster risk reduction (namely drought) programs with international NGOs.
• Experience with implementation of projects related to GROW. Demonstrated experience in assessment and M&E, and integration of FSL initiatives with other sectors.
• Knowledge and experience in participatory approaches and tools.
• Experience working in insecure environments, preferably Sub-Sahara Africa.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English is required; proficiency in written and spoken Somali is beneficial.
• Extensive operational knowledge of donor guidelines and procedures (logical frameworks, proposal development and report writing.
• Experience in capacity building of national staff and communities. Good command of computer programs and applications.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations with various stakeholders.

Terms and Conditions

Availability: June 1, 2016

Duty station: Garowe, Puntland with travel to all other Program locations in Somalia/ Somaliland

Contract: Seven months with possibility of extension, contingent on funding and performance.

The position is open to National staff at Grade 2 step 0.

The employee will have benefits of medical insurance and annual leave of 25 days.

Commitments

DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit updated CV and cover letter explaining their motivation and why they are suited for the post.

Applications should be send to drcjobs@drcsomalia.org with a subject heading of “Agro & Cash Technical Coordinator”

Application deadline is 25th April 2016

Hygiene and Sanitation officer

Position: Hygiene and Sanitation officer (1 position)

Job site: Baidoa, Bay region

Report to: WASH Coordinator

Status: Fulltime

Duration: 9 months

Starting date: Beginning June 2016

INTERSOS is a non-profit humanitarian aid organization that works to bring assistance to people affected by natural disasters and conflicts. Established in 1992 with support from the Italian Federation of Trade Unions, its actions are based on the values of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equal rights and opportunities for all people and respect for diversity and coexistence, paying particular attention to the most vulnerable and the unprotected. In Somalia INTERSOS is active since 1992 responding to emergencies that involve IDPs and returnees populations as well as the host community. INTERSOS currently operates in Bay, Banadir, Middle Shabelle and Mudug regions of Somalia.

Position overview:

To plan, develop, monitor and evaluate the assigned Hygiene promotion component of the WASH project.

Main responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the WASH Coordinator, the Hygiene and Sanitation officer will in general co-ordinate all the activities related to the Hygiene Promotion campaign. In particular, she/he will be requested to:

· identify and select the 52 Community Health Workers who will be part of the Community Hygiene and Sanitation mobilization and co-ordinate their work

· design the contents and methodology of the Community Hygiene and Sanitation mobilization campaign as required by the project and according to the instructions of the WASH Coordinator and the guidelines of the humanitarian cluster working group

· design the contents and methodology of the Hygiene and Sanitation campaign in schools and health centers as required by the project and according to the instructions of the WASH Coordinator and the guidelines of the humanitarian cluster working group

· design, organize and implement the Hygiene and Sanitation Mobilization campaigns for the targeted communities, schools and health centers

· deliver the training courses to the target communities, schools, health centers and Community Health Workers

· design, organize and implement any other events and activities (with particular reference to the celebration of the Global WASH events) with different groups of beneficiaries (women, children, men) with the aim of involving them in the INTERSOS hygiene promotion campaign

· organize and implement the KAP Survey (baseline and endline survey) in the communities targeted by the Community Hygiene and Sanitation Mobilization campaign and elaborate the relative reports highlighting hygiene needs in the target areas

· in general, prepare or revise the technical documentation in every tender dossier related to the Hygiene and Sanitation component of the project

· liaise, as necessary, with the WASH logistics and finance staff to ensure items are procured, transported, stored, managed and accounted for correctly

· help the project team in the implementation of assessment and data-collection surveys

· refer to specialized agencies any special health and hygiene hardship cases, identified during the implementation of the awareness campaign

· record and report all the awareness sessions in schools and health centers as well as the ones delivered by the Community Health Workers during the awareness campaign

· when needed, represent INTERSOS in sector coordination meetings related to her/his duties

· at field level, establish and maintain contacts with other actors involved in the implementation process (e.g. beneficiaries, community leaders, local and national government officials, UN agencies and other NGOs) and report to the WASH Coordinator any information, communications, request, originating from them

· prepare reports on her/his activities as per the WASH Coordinator’s requests

· keep herself/himself up-to-date on sector working groups’ and local authorities’ news, reports, recommendations, requirements, etc.

· quickly react to changes - of any kind - in the context in which the project activities are being implemented, inform the senior management about them and contribute to finding proper adjustments

· report to the project management any other issues related to the project implementation and, more in general, to INTERSOS activities in the area of intervention

· assist the WASH Coordinator in the decision-making related to the daily implementation of the project activities

· develop a certain degree of autonomy in managing issues related to the daily implementation of the activities

· based on a constant evaluation of the daily activities, suggest to the senior management modifications and improvements of implementation methodology, staff composition, assets and equipment, etc.

· help design and revise the project work-plan, and monitor that the implementation of the activities respects the time-table milestones and deadlines

· develop the capacity to record, elaborate and report to the WASH Coordinator field staff’s feedback on daily activities, suggestions, proposals, analysis, requests, complaints, and any inputs which could increase the quality of INTERSOS’s humanitarian interventions

· support fundraising efforts and development of new projects also participating in Wash assessments in new areas of intervention

· any other task, necessary for the project implementation, as requested by the WASH Coordinator

Qualifications and Requirements:**

· Education degree: Bachelor degree in the field of Education, University degree in health-related fields

· 5 years post-qualification professional experience in a relevant field with particular reference to WASH projects in complex emergencies and working experience in a difficult security environment

· knowledge and understanding of humanitarian standards such as Sphere and HAP

· excellent computer skills (particularly Office package, GIS, Google Earth, Database management) are mandatory

· knowledge of mobile data collection tools (ODK toolkit)

· aptitude for community mobilisation and capacity building

· excellent numerical, report writing, analysis skills

· good cooperation skills and ability to work in a team and with persons from different backgrounds

· good problem solving and social skills and strong ability to elaborate alternative solutions and innovative approaches

· stress-resilient and able to cope with deadlines and complex problems

· able to live and work in volatile security contexts

· strong organizational skills, able to set clear objectives for staff and to delegate; able to enforce procedures

· free access to the target areas

· fluency in written and spoken English and Somali is required

· holder of a valid driver’s license

HOW TO APPLY:

Application process:

Send CV and cover letter to hr.somalia@intersos.org with email heading “Hygiene and Sanitation officer – Baidoa” by COB Monday 25th April 2016.

WASH Coordinator

Position: WASH Coordinator (1 position)

Job site: Baidoa, Bay region

Report to: Project Manager

Status: Fulltime

Duration: 11 months

Starting date: Beginning mid May 2016

INTERSOS is a non-profit humanitarian aid organization that works to bring assistance to people affected by natural disasters and conflicts. Established in 1992 with support from the Italian Federation of Trade Unions, its actions are based on the values of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equal rights and opportunities for all people and respect for diversity and coexistence, paying particular attention to the most vulnerable and the unprotected. In Somalia INTERSOS is active since 1992 responding to emergencies that involve IDPs and returnees populations as well as the host community. INTERSOS currently operates in Bay, Banadir, Middle Shabelle and Mudug regions of Somalia.

Position overview:

To plan, develop, monitor and evaluate the assigned WASH project. Assess WASH needs, design projects, write proposals and initiate and effectively manage and report on project in line with the objectives, timeframe and budget. Provide technical support, leadership and strategic direction; meet quality standards in WASH delivery, encourage beneficiary participation, liaise with other stakeholders and manage and train WASH staff.

Main responsibilities:

Under the guidance and supervision of the Project Manager (PM) the WASH Coordinator will coordinate the WASH project and act as a link between the project management and the field staff. In particular, she/he will be requested to:

· manage the assigned WASH project to meet the project objectives within budget and allotted time frame

· manage the WASH budget for the assigned project and ensure all expenses are according to budget and meet INTERSOS standards with regard to financial management, including accountability and good governance

· liaise, as necessary, with the WASH logistics and finance staff to ensure items are procured, transported, stored, managed and accounted for correctly

· transfer to field staff instructions and guidelines from the project management

· ensure accurate and timely reporting of the progress of the activities according to INTERSOS, donor and other applicable timeframes and formats.

· ensure WASH projects are implemented in line with donor proposals and requirements and in accordance with INTERSOS, donor, country and international standards i.e. Sphere and HAP standards

· report to the project management any other issues related to the project implementation and, more in general, to INTERSOS activities in the area of intervention

· assist the PM in the decision-making related to the daily implementation of the project activities

· develop a certain degree of autonomy in managing issues related to the daily implementation of the activities

· based on a constant evaluation of the daily activities, suggest to the senior management modifications and improvements of implementation methodology, staff composition, assets and equipment, etc.

· help design and revise the project work-plan, and monitor that the implementation of the activities respects the time-table milestones and deadlines

· quickly react to changes - of any kind - in the context in which the project activities are being implemented, inform the senior management about them and contribute to finding proper adjustments

· at field level, establish and maintain contacts with other actors involved in the implementation process (e.g. beneficiaries, community leaders, local and national government officials, UN agencies and other NGOs) and report to the PM any information, communications, request, originating from them

· represent INTERSOS with donors and in strategic meeting, as well as coordination, consortium meetings or other working groups and feeding back to the Project manager, the WASH staff and field managers on relevant issues

· line-manage the WASH engineer and the Hygiene and Sanitation officer of the assigned project, including day-to-day management, development and training, appraisals, etc.

· facilitate regular staff meetings to ensure awareness of project objectives and opportunity for feedback

· develop the capacity to record, elaborate and report to the PM field staff’s feedback on daily activities, suggestions, proposals, analysis, requests, complaints, and any inputs which could increase the quality of INTERSOS’s humanitarian interventions

· provide staff coaching and technical supervision to develop ownership / responsibility for WASH activities

· develop a good knowledge of the intervention areas, communities, socio-economic conditions, needs, constraints

· support fundraising efforts and development of new projects also conducting Wash assessments in new areas of intervention

· any other task, necessary for the project implementation, as requested by the Project Manager

Qualifications and Requirements:**

· BSc / MSc in Water / Environmental Engineering or Civil Engineering

· 10 years post-qualification professional experience in a relevant field with particular reference to water sources development and rehabilitation as well as water storage, treatment and distribution

· management experience in a WASH context coupled with technical WASH skills within a humanitarian setting

· experience in a WASH programme in a humanitarian context

· knowledge and understanding of humanitarian standards such as Sphere and HAP

· experience using GIS software desirable

· knowledge of mobile data collection tools (ODK toolkit)

· aptitude for community mobilisation and capacity building

· excellent numerical, report writing, analysis and administration skills

· good cooperation skills and ability to work in a team and with persons from different backgrounds

· good problem solving and social skills and strong ability to elaborate alternative solutions

· stress-resilient and able to cope with deadlines and complex problems

· able to live and work in volatile security contexts

· strong organizational skills, able to set clear objectives for staff and to delegate; able to enforce procedures

· computer literate

· free access to the target areas

· fluency in written and spoken English and Somali is required

· holder of a valid driver’s license

HOW TO APPLY:

Application process:

Send CV and cover letter to hr.somalia@intersos.org with email heading “WASH Coordinator – Baidoa” by COB Monday 25th April 2016.

WASH Engineer

Position: WASH Engineer (1 position)

Job site: Baidoa, Bay region

Report to: WASH Coordinator

Status: Fulltime

Duration: 11 mo nths

Starting date: Beginning mid May 2016

INTERSOS is a non-profit humanitarian aid organization that works to bring assistance to people affected by natural disasters and conflicts. Established in 1992 with support from the Italian Federation of Trade Unions, its actions are based on the values of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equal rights and opportunities for all people and respect for diversity and coexistence, paying particular attention to the most vulnerable and the unprotected. In Somalia INTERSOS is active since 1992 responding to emergencies that involve IDPs and returnees populations as well as the host community. INTERSOS currently operates in Bay, Banadir, Middle Shabelle and Mudug regions of Somalia.

Position overview:

Under the supervision of the WASH Coordinator and in coordination with the Project Manager, the WASH Engineer will, in general, coordinate and supervise all the activities which require specific civil engineering knowledge (in particular water and sanitation engineering).

Main responsibilities:

In more detail, she/he will:

· assess needs for WASH interventions (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene facilities) at community level including Public schools and Health facilities

· prepare or adapt sketches and design of civil and hydraulic works for the execution of WASH interventions, as required by the project and according to the instructions of the WASH Coordinator and the Project Manager as well as the guidelines of the Somalia WASH Cluster

· prepare or revise bill of quantities and construction plans related to the construction works

· in general, prepare or revise the technical documentation in every tender dossier

· report to and discuss with the WASH Coordinator and the Project Manager any technical issues which may have a direct impact on the general implementation of the project or of the organisation’s activities in the area

· develop a certain degree of autonomy in managing issues related to the daily implementation of the activities

· supervise the execution of the WASH works directly and provide technical guidance and expertise to the manpower in charge of the works

· assist - with inputs deriving from the experience developed in present and past projects - the WASH Coordinator and the Project Manager in the decision-making related to the daily implementation of the WASH project components

· when needed, represent INTERSOS in coordination meetings related to her/his duties

· prepare reports on her/his activities as per the WASH Coordinator’s and Project Manager’s requests

· keep herself/himself up-to-date on cluster working groups’ and local authorities’ news, reports, recommendations, requirements, etc.

· establish contacts with counterparts (technical coordinators from other humanitarian agencies) and share with them techniques, knowledge, approaches related to construction works

· help design and revise the construction/rehabilitation works component of the project work-plan, and monitor that the implementation of the construction activities respects the time-table milestones and deadlines

· support fundraising efforts and development of new projects also conducting Wash assessments in new areas of intervention

· quickly react to changes - of any kind - in the context in which the project activities are being implemented, inform the senior management about them and contribute to finding proper adjustments

· any other task, necessary for the project implementation, as requested by the Project Manager

Qualifications and Requirements:**

· BSc / MSc in Water / Environmental Engineering or Civil Engineering

· 5 years post-qualification professional experience in a relevant field with particular reference to water sources development and rehabilitation as well as water storage, treatment and distribution

· works management experience in a WASH context coupled with technical WASH skills within a humanitarian setting

· experience in a WASH programme in a humanitarian context

· knowledge and understanding of humanitarian standards such as Sphere and HAP

· excellent computer skills (particularly Office package, GIS, Google Earth, Database management, Software for Water-Wastewater networks designing) are mandatory

· knowledge of mobile data collection tools (ODK toolkit)

· aptitude for community mobilisation and capacity building

· excellent numerical, report writing, analysis and proposal writing skills

· good cooperation skills and ability to work in a team and with persons from different backgrounds

· excellent ability to manage timelines and meet deadlines

· good problem solving and social skills and strong ability to elaborate alternative solutions

· stress-resilient and able to cope with deadlines and complex problems

· able to live and work in volatile security contexts

· ability to coordinate and manage the given tasks and achieve target deliverables and outputs

· free access to the target areas

· fluency in written and spoken English and Somali is required

· holder of a valid driver’s license

HOW TO APPLY:

Application process:

Send CV and cover letter to hr.somalia@intersos.org with email heading “WASH Engineer – Baidoa” by COB Monday 25th April 2016.