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GIS Assistant

OVERVIEW OF CTG GLOBAL
CTG support and manage humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world. With past performance in 15 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia and Central and South America – we offer a holistic fabric of project management, implementation and support. Skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, we have the ability to act quickly (crisis response teams can be on the ground in 24 hours) and to establish structured operations in high-risk environments. CTG recruit and manage qualified, skilled teams with extensive experience operating in challenging conditions.
OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION
Reporting to the IM Officer and working with our clients program & projects and various UN and International counter parts, specifically the AMISOM forces, UN mission, national mine and ERW institutions, the GIS Assistant will be responsible to the IM Office for all aspects of Mine Action GIS requirements and information management. She/he will provide support to the IM Officer in all aspects of Mine Action data collection and dissemination and portray through GIS products. She/he will produce high quality maps on demand using satellite imagery, topographical data and mine action information in support of their operations:
GENERAL FUNCTIONS
Role objective:
§ Responsible for verification and recording of all field data from implementers into IM database management tools.
§ Produce statistics and reports from the Mine Action data.
§ Assist in preparation and printing of informative maps with mine action and other available data.
§ Work and produce standard mapping templates
§ Collection, organization, analysis and distribution of baseline geographic data.
§ Create and update Geodatabases and use updated themes on produced maps.
§ Update and organize GIS projects and take regular backups of GIS data.
§ Geo referencing of interest locations and efficient use on mapping projects.
§ Maintain and contribute to the operations mapping archive.
§ Follow-up on all GIS procurement requests and keep updated log on delivery status.
§ Keep updated log on delivered map products to the client and other stakeholders.
§ Assist IM officer to provide regular trainings to operations and implementers in the use of GIS tools.
§ Contribute to the development of procedures, guidelines and manuals.
§ Perform any other duties assigned by IM Officer.
Project reporting:
§ IM Officer
Team management:
§ This position does not have team management responsibility.
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE
Education:
§ Bachelor's in GIS and completion of Secondary School education is essential
Work experience:
§ Minimum of 7 years of demonstrable relevant Mine Action experience.
Geographical experience:
§ Minimum of 5 years of experience in Africa with local experience in Mogadishu is an advantage.
Languages:
§ Fluency in English (essential) and Somali (desirable).
Key competencies:
§ Leadership– Proven supervisory ability and/or technical leadership. Ability to maintain effective working relations both as a team member and team leader;
§ Teamwork– Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations with people in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
§ Planning & Organization– Ability to manage, organize, plan and implement work assignments, juggle competing demands and work under pressure of frequent and tight deadlines.
§ Judgment– Demonstrated ability to apply good judgment and decision making skills.
§ Communications– Strong spoken and written communication skills.
§ Problem Solving– Strong analytical and problem solving skills and ability to handle a range of management and coordination issues.
§ Commitment to Continuous Learning– Willingness to keep abreast of new developments.
§ Technology Awareness– Solid computer skills, including proficiency in word processing and spreadsheets.
§ Professionalism– Professionalism: sound knowledge of, and exposure to, administrative and financial management issues
Other relevant information:
§ 5 years progressive in GIS or related field
§ Good computer skills in windows operating system in the networked environment.
§ Good working knowledge of SQL, MySQL and Postgres
§ Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
§ Working knowledge of graphic design.

HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should create a profile and apply on CTG Global careers website (https://recruitmentctg.force.com/). Please refer to the vacancy number: VAC-0247. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Humanitarian Affairs Analyst (HAA) - UNOCHA (Re-advertisement)

II. Organizational Context
The situation in Somalia remains fragile with continued political instability, climatic variability, and lack of basic social services. OCHA’s role is to coordinate effective and principled inter-agency humanitarian response and ensure that relief assistance reaches the people who need it in a timely manner. In line with OCHA’s global mission, OCHA Somalia continues to:
  1. Advocate for access to basic services, especially water, sanitation, education and health for vulnerable communities, including the collection, analysis and dissemination of information to humanitarian partners, and negotiation of access.
  2. Support the government efforts and humanitarian organizations in relocation of internally displaced and return.
  3. Coordinate the implementation of humanitarian response in Somalia with UN agencies and programmes, national and international NGOs and local authorities/communities as appropriate, with focus on strengthening the cluster approach.
  4. Enhance a protective environment that respects the human rights of all, including IDPs, returnees and minority clans.
III. Key Functions:
Under the overall guidance of the Head of Strategic Planning & Coordination Unit / Deputy Head of Office, the HAA is expected to have comprehensive knowledge on the issues in South Central and Somalia as a whole; she/he is expected to play key role in ensuring the primary objectives of OCHA Somalia are met. This can be done by contributing to the following functions:
Summary of Key Functions:
• Analyse humanitarian situation
• Develop and implement proper strategies which will be suitable with local contexts
• Develop and maintain coordination and cooperation mechanisms among stakeholders
• Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and management
1) Analyse humanitarian situation
• Gather information on issues affecting the humanitarian situation, including political, security, social and economic developments, with a special emphasis on their impact on vulnerability, displacement and protection.
• Provide analysis of the operating environment, with the aim of assisting in the establishment of accepted frameworks for engagement and disengagement in areas of conflict.
2) Develop and implement proper strategies which will be suitable with local contexts
• Facilitate the development and implementation of strategies aimed at building the capacity of local authorities and communities to better respond to humanitarian crisis.
• Develop appropriate strategies to improve the application of humanitarian principles and develop ground rules for humanitarian interventions.
• Strengthen protection strategies in the relevant area of operation, in particular for women, children, and minorities and displaced communities.
3) Develop and maintain coordination and cooperation mechanisms among stakeholders
• Reinforce existing coordination mechanisms and assist in the establishment of new field coordination fora wherever required.
• Liaise closely with the Office of the UNDSS, UNSOM, UN agencies, NGO’s and other partners to ensure a safe and effective operating environment.
• Facilitate the coordination of humanitarian interventions through developing routine information and idea exchange with local and international aid actors, and participating in and facilitating joint field assessments, evaluations and routine monitoring mechanisms
• Support, in collaboration with UN agencies, NGOs and other local partners, the development and monitoring of the implementation of the Strategic Response Plan in the relevant area of operation.
• Improve participation of local actors in the relevant area of operation, including authorities, beneficiaries, and civil society, in the planning and implementation of aid activities.
4) Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and management focusing on achievement of the following results:
• Identify sources of information related to coordination. Identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learnt directly linked to country policy goals.
• Provision of referral services for agencies without field representation to access national institutions and processes and for national partners to access the expertise of agencies without field representation.
• Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
• Organize trainings to UN staff on coordination issues.
• Performs other duties as required.
IV. Functions / Key Results Expected
The key results will have an impact on the humanitarian situation in South Central and on OCHA core mandates which are:
 Alleviate human suffering in complex emergencies.
 Promote preparedness and prevention efforts to reduce future vulnerability.
 Facilitate sustainable solutions by addressing root causes and advocate for the rights of people in need.
V. Competencies
Functional Competencies:
Level 1.2: preparing information for advocacy
 Identifies and communicates relevant information for a variety of audiences for advocating UN’s priorities
 Maintains a functioning network of contacts with a variety of stakeholders to promote a better understanding of OCHA’s development agenda and to support advocacy efforts
Building Strategic Partnerships
Level 1.2: Maintaining a network of contacts
 Maintains an established network of contacts for general information sharing and to remain up-to-date on partnership related issues
 Analyzes and selects materials for strengthening strategic alliances with partners and stakeholders
Innovation and Marketing New Approaches
Level 1.2: Enhancing processes or products
 Generates new ideas and proposes new, more effective ways of doing things
 Documents and analyses innovative strategies/best practices/new approaches
Resource Mobilization
Level 1.2: Providing inputs to resource mobilization strategy
 Collects, researches and analyzes information on resource mobilization and utilization, drafts reports and documents and maintains information/databases on potential and actual donors and donor funded projects
 Provides data and information needed for preparation of fund raising activities and resource mobilization documents ensuring needs of donors are met
Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing
Level 1.2: Basic research and analysis
 Generates new ideas and approaches, researches best practices and proposes new, more effective ways of doing things
 Documents and analyses innovative strategies and new approaches
Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise
Level 1.2: Fundamental knowledge of own discipline
 Understands and applies fundamental concepts and principles of a professional discipline or technical specialty relating to the position
 Possesses basic knowledge of organizational policies and procedures relating to the position and applies them consistently in work tasks
 Strives to keep job knowledge up-to-date through self-directed study and other means of learning
 Demonstrates good knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments
 Demonstrates in-depth understanding and knowledge of the current
Client Orientation
Level 1.2: Establishing effective client relationships
 Researches potential solutions to internal and external client needs and reports back in a timely, succinct and appropriate fashion
 Organizes and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and deadlines
 Establishes, builds and sustains effective relationships within the work unit and with internal and external clients
Core Competencies
 Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity
 Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment
 Self-development, initiative-taking
 Acting as a team player and facilitating team work
 Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively
 Creating synergies through self-control
 Managing conflict
 Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others. Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member.
 Informed and transparent decision making
VI. Recruitment Qualifications
Education:
• Master’s Degree or equivalent in political science, sociology, law or international relations or related field with 2 years for experience
• A first level university degree with a combination of relevant academic qualifications and experience or other related field may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree with 4 years of experience
Experience:
• Relevant professional experience, in Humanitarian affairs emergency crisis or preparedness, emergency relief management, rehabilitation, development, project Management or other related area is required.
• Experience in horn of Africa is required
• Experience in the field is required
• Knowledge/working experience in UNOCHA is desirable.
• Computer proficiency, including working knowledge of e-mail and MS Office products (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.)
Language requirements:
• Fluency in English and Somalia is a requirement
• Knowledge of Arabic is desirable

HOW TO APPLY:
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application by visiting: http://jobs.undp.org/ orhttps://jobs.partneragencies.net/erecruitjobs.html?JobOpeningId=6044

Operations Manager, USAID/Somalia GEEL Project

Engility delivers innovative solutions to critical challenges facing the nation and the world. As a premier provider of integrated services for the U.S. government, we support the Department of Defense, intelligence community, space communities, federal civilian agencies and international customers. Engility is dedicated to making lives better, safer and more secure.

Description:

International Resources Group (IRG), an Engility Company, is seeking a Mogadishu-based Operations Manager for the Somalia Growth, Enterprise, Employment and Livelihoods (GEEL) Project. This project is 5-year development project designed to promote and facilitate inclusive economic growth in Puntland, Somaliland and other existing and emerging federal states. The project is currently focusing on the agricultural sector (dairy, fisheries, sesame & banana) but is anticipated to expand in the future into other sectors of the economy. It will also seek to strengthen the business enabling environment through improving access to finance, policy and regulation, and business development services. Particular focus will be given to increase the participation of women and youth in the economy as entrepreneurs, employers, and employees.
The Operations Manager is key personnel and part of the GEEL Senior Management Team (SMT) and will work closely with the other senior staff and key personnel under all current and future Task Orders. The Operations Manager is responsible for all operations including administration, logistics, procurement, budgeting, finance and compliance, property, and oversight of Grants Under Contract. The Operations Manager must ensure that implementation is in accordance with USG regulations, IRG procedures and the specifications determined in the Contract. This position is responsible for ensuring all procurement processes are fair and transparent, reviewing financial compliance, and monitoring GUC and subcontract implementation.
Specific responsibilities include:
  • Ensure program implementation is in accordance with USAID regulations and procedures and the specifications described under the IDIQ and Task Orders;
  • Design and implement fair and transparent procurement processes and work with the project team to ensure that all procurement processes are perceived as fair and transparent by project beneficiaries and stakeholders;
  • Manage the finance team and provide direct oversight over both day-to-day and big picture financial activities of the project, including cash flow management and monitoring of obligations, budgeting, reviewing expenditures, and ensuring proper documentation practices;
  • Oversight and management of all Grants Under Contract activities under GEEL, including management of the grants team and ensuring GEEL grant activities under all TOs are compliant with USAID rules and regulations;
  • Manage IRG’s day-to-day field operations, including administration, logistics, procurement, budgeting, accounting, and the project's facilities such as office space, equipment and project vehicles;
  • Oversee the project Human Resources function, HR & Admin Manager and work with the Senior Management Team to resolve any human resources issues;
  • Contribute to annual work planning, budgeting, and overall program financial management, including responding to data calls from the IRG Home Office and USAID in a timely fashion;
  • Ensure main project residences and offices are habitable and promote a positive work environment;
  • Support the IRG contracts team in the management and oversight of local sub-contracts including the security provider, landlords, and local vendors;
  • Facilitate monthly review of field office operations workflow with the SMT; investigate, identify, propose and implement new ways of achieving project efficiencies in order to improve efficiency of programming; and
  • Coordinate as necessary with any other USAID partners, including joint responsibilities or functions and sharing of assets as appropriate.

Required Qualifications:

  • At least a Master’s degree in in business, finance, management, economics, international development, or a related field (or, alternately, a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 5 additional years of relevant experience).
  • At least 6 years’ experience working in an operations management capacity on a donor-funded activity, of which at least 2 years must be in a position that involved supervising staff and at least 3 years’ work experience overseas in developing countries.
  • Experience working in/on fragile or post-conflict states preferred.
  • Fluency in US Government policies and procedures in regards to contract management, financial reporting, procurement processes, systems, and grants and contracts management.
  • Excellent oral and written English language communication skills.
  • Demonstrated excellence overseeing Finance & Accounting, Procurement, and Grants Under Contract functions of large USAID-funded projects.
  • Willingness to live and be based in Mogadishu.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated experience managing or implementing projects in Somalia or surrounding areas.
  • Ability to communicate in Somali and/or Arabic language.
  • Working knowledge of QuickBooks financial software.
  • Advanced certification in accounting or finance (CPA, ACCA, etc.).
Engility is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Engility provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Engility maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, and need a reasonable accommodation to use or access our online system, please contact us via our home page.

HOW TO APPLY:

Communications Specialist - Somalia

Engility delivers innovative solutions to critical challenges facing the nation and the world. As a premier provider of integrated services for the U.S. government, we support the Department of Defense, intelligence community, space communities, federal civilian agencies and international customers. Engility is dedicated to making lives better, safer and more secure.

Description:

International Resources Group (IRG), a wholly owned subsidiary of Engility Corporation is seeking a Communications Specialist for its USAID/East Africa-funded Somalia Economic Growth Project. This project is focused on promoting inclusive economic growth in South Central Somalia, Somaliland, and Puntland. The project aims to strengthen the business enabling environment through access to finance and policy and regulation support; promote enterprise development through business development services; improve production, employment, and incomes in select value chains (horticulture, fisheries, and renewable energy); and increase participation by women and youth in the economy as entrepreneurs, employers, and employees.
Working under direct supervision of the Chief of Party, the Communications Specialist will be responsible for actively promoting project’s successes and overseeing all documentation of program activities. They will develops and oversee the GEEL public outreach campaign, including the launch event, applicant workshops and all program information in electronic, print and broadcast media. GEEL Communications activities are not only intend to raise public awareness of GEEL interventions, and facilitate information sharing among a diverse set of stakeholders including Somali diaspora but will also be a significant contributor to the “Collaborating, Learning & Adapting” (CLA) approach under GEEL. In addition, GEEL will support selling products developed under the various value chain activities, through promotional, media, and on-line campaigns, for domestic and export markets. The Communications Specialist will play a role in these campaigns and contribute to marketing or export promotion campaign strategies.
The main duties of the Communications Specialist Include:
  • Project Communications: Raise Public Awareness on GEEL interventions, investments and grants projects and value chain activities.
  • Knowledge Sharing & Learning: Mutual exchange of best practices among projects and improved tools and methodologies shared through the CLA approach under GEEL.
  • Coordinating Project Events: The different competitiveness events, conferences, and media coverage will build a network of partners (local communities, private sector, and diaspora) and will encourage other actors to be involved and invest in local projects to improve the likelihood of sustainability.
  • Specifically the Communications Specialist will be responsible for:
  • Developing and overseeing the documentation of all program activities including success stories, press releases, and marketing materials;
  • Regularly communicating the project’s activities and impacts to USAID, IRG headquarters and various stakeholders;
  • Ensuring project’s compliance with USAID rules and regulations and with GEEL’s Branding and Marking Plan;
  • Working with the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Specialist to support information collection from various project activities;
  • Manage and oversee the development and content of the project e-newsletter;
  • Disseminate success stories to stakeholders and increase the visibility of project’s achievements;
  • If necessary, manage the selection process for local media and marketing firms to supplement core GEEL communications campaigns;
  • All other duties as assigned by the Chief of Party.

Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum of Bachelor’s degree required in relevant field.
  • At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in journalism or public relations, including demonstrated experience implementing communication strategies and outreach campaigns that successfully raise the profile of projects or commercial companies;
  • Experience developing and managing a project communication campaigns;
  • Experience in developing product marketing campaigns for new markets is highly preferred;
  • Experience in building the capacity of USAID project grantees on how to communicate and report their progress and successes is highly preferred;
  • Experience developing high quality presentations specifically in PPT;
  • Expertise in new media, developing social platforms and incorporating communications technologies into development programs;
  • Experience with geographic information presentation platforms, such as Google maps, to demonstrate project intervention locations and salient information for the site and activity;
  • Ability to interact with various local media outlets and government stakeholders on behalf of the project;
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
  • Fluency in English is required.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Master’s preferred or equivalent combination of education and work experience in a relevant competency area, including communications, international development, marketing or other.
Engility is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Engility provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Engility maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, and need a reasonable accommodation to use or access our online system, please contact us via our home page.

HOW TO APPLY:

ASSCOIATE CORRECTIONS OFFICER

Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationships:
This position is located in Beletweyne. The incumbent will report to Chief, Corrections Officer

Duties and Responsibilities:

Within delegated authority, the Associate Corrections Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
Assists in the development and implementation of the Mission’s strategies related to strengthening and development of all aspects of the corrections system, including, among other processes, implementation of applicable international standards; development and implementation of strategic planning processes; review and development of relevant guidelines, etc.
• Participates in the development and implementation of the Mission’s strategies related to strengthening and development of all aspects of the corrections system, including the application of applicable International standards, development of policy and procedures, rehabilitation of facilities, and management of prisoners and prison personnel by advising, coaching and mentoring national counterparts and facilitating on-the-job training;
• Assists with the assessment of training needs of prison personnel and the development of training
programmes;
• Assesses training needs and participates in the preparation of training and development strategies and
Implementation plans in the Mission;
• Assists in enhancing the national capacity to design, develop, deliver, evaluate and record training
programmes, including through providing training and development advice and guidance;
• Establishes and maintains contacts and effective relations with national government officials and civil
society representatives (including counterparts in the Corrections/Prison service, Ministry of Justice
and/or other relevant Ministries, the police, the court system, women’s groups, non-governmental
Organizations, diplomatic missions and donors);
• Assists in the conceptualization and the drafting of prison-related projects for donors related to the
reform of the corrections system in the host country, in particular, for the professionalization of corrections actors;
• Participates in the implementation of projects led by the Corrections/Rule of Law Section;
• Contributes to outputs such as section reports and assessments, and participates in the development and implementation of work unit planning processes;
• Participates in coordination mechanisms at mission level, maintain close working relationships with
relevant mission components (human rights, police, justice, gender etc.) and UN agencies, and represent
the mission as required;
• Assists with working towards the completion of programmatic and administrative tasks necessary for the
functioning of the Section;
• Performs other related duties as required

HOW TO APPLY:
How to Apply:
Qualified candidates may submit their applications including their United Nations Personal History form (P.11) to the address mentioned below on or before the deadline. The P.11 is on thehttps://unsos.unmissions.org/jobs. Applications submitted after the deadline 20 October 2016 will not be accepted. CVs will not be accepted.
Please quote, Vacancy Announcement Number and Functional Title in the subject of the e-mail
Kindly attach a copy of P11, Degree Certificate, NISA Certificate, CID Certificate, Passport and or National Identification Card. These are required as part of your application for consideration of eligibilty.
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs.
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING).

ASSISTANT FIELD INTERPRETERS (2 POSITIONS)

UNITED NATIONS ASSISTANCE MISSION IN SOMALIA
(UNSOM)
UNITED NATIONS CORE VALUES: INTEGRITY, PROFESSIONALISM, RESPECT FOR DIVERSITY
THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO SOMALI NATIONALS ONLY AND DOES NOT HAVE INTERNATIONAL BENEFITS
FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE PARTICULARLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
RE-ADVERTISEMENT
APPLICANTS WHO HAD PREVIOUSLY APPLIED FOR THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT REF.NO. UNSOM/COS/028/2016 NEED NOT RE-APPLY
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 12 October 2016
DATE OF ISSUANCE: 28 September 2016
FUNCTIONAL TITLE: ASSISTANT FIELD INTERPRETERS (2 POSITIONS)
LEVEL: NOA
SECTIONS UNIT: OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF STAFF
LOCATION: MOGADISHU
DURATION OF CONTRACT: ONE (1) YEAR FIXED TERM
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: UNSOM/COS/057/2016
Special Notice
This position is funded for an initial period of one year, extension of appointment will be subject to budgetary approval. Appointment against this post is on a local basis. The candidate is responsible for any travel expenses incurred in order to take-up the appointment. All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply on-line as soon as possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job opening.
Interested applicants who are working with UN Contractors must fulfil the obligations of their contracts with the UN Contractors in order to be eligible to apply for this vacancy.
Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationships:
The incumbent reports to the Head of the Translation Unit.
Responsibilities:
Within delegated authority the Assistant Field Interpreters will be responsible for the following duties:
  • Assists in research and facilitating communication between two parties that do not speak a similar language by converting one spoken or written language to another
  • Attends meetings and assists Translators to mediate discussions
  • Assists in relaying concepts and ideas between languages
  • Assists senior officials in converting written materials from one language into another, such as documents, books, publications, web pages, etc.
  • Creates a new text in the target language that reproduces the content and style of the original
  • Edits and proofreads text to accurately reflect the language
  • Uses dictionaries and glossaries for reference
  • Assists with the application of computer assisted translation
  • Facilitates communication for people with limited English proficiency
  • Assists translators in translating languages at meetings and conferences
  • Interprets both legal terminology and colloquial language
  • Reads aloud documents in a language other than that in which they were written
  • Assists translators in translating materials and documents into another language
  • Accompanies foreign visitors and facilitates communication between the receiving party and visitors
  • Adapts a product or service for use in a different language and culture
  • Performs other duties as required
Competencies
Professionalism: Ability to perform a broad range of administrative functions in a flexible and service minded manner, e.g., budget/work programme, human resources, database management, etc. Ability to apply knowledge of various United Nations administrative, financial and human resources rules and regulations in work situations. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.
Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; Places team agenda before personal agenda; Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Qualifications:
Education: A first level degree from a Univeristy or institution of equivalent status.
Experience: A minimum of one year of progressively responsible relevant experience in language interpretation.
Languages: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this positions, fluency in English and Somali (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of other UN language is an advantage.
Assessment: Evaluation of qualified candidates for this position may include an assessment exercise
Method which will be followed by a competency-based interview.
Others: Proficiency in an Office Suite, internet and social media platforms.
Interpreters’ certification as desirable
Additional Information:
Candidates who are not selected, but whose performance in the interview process nevertheless demonstrated them to be suitable for a similar function may be kept on a roster for up to 12 months. Candidates placed on the roster may be considered for selection against future vacancies for the same function and level.

HOW TO APPLY:
How to Apply:
Qualified candidates may submit their applications including their United Nations Personal History form (P.11) to the address mentioned below on or before the deadline. The P.11 is on thehttps://unsos.unmissions.org/jobs. Applications submitted after the deadline 12October 2016 will not be accepted. CVs will not be accepted.
Please quote, Vacancy Announcement Number and Functional Title in the subject of the e-mail
Kindly attach a copy of P11, Degree Certificate, NISA Certificate, CID Certificate, Passport and or National Identification Card. These are required as part of your application for consideration of eligibilty.
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs.
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING).