ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

Key Tasks

The Economic Development Officer, shall mean a Somali national who has been trained in Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLA) or livelihood marketable & Microfinance Institution skills.

Technical issues;

· Mobilization and awareness raising with local leaders

· Identification of existing relevant livelihood marketable skills amongst returnees

· Training associations in the implementation of village saving and loans

· Monitoring and supervision of Village Agents.

· Village saving and loans association data gathering and association monitoring

· Preparation of periodic operational plans

· Preparation of monthly and quarterly progress reports to Project Manager Data collection from savings groups and preparation of monitoring plans for the saving groups.

Qualifications

· Diploma in Micro-finance or Business Administration.

· Familiarity with principles and practice of savings-led microfinance and with strong awareness of challenges faced by traditional methodologies

· Preferably from the local community

· Fluent in English and Somali languages

· Good organizational skills

· Team building and motivational skills

· Good diplomatic , analytical and presentational skills

· Proficiency in computer skills At least two years experience on community development

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit their applications through email to: hr.nairobi@coopi.org by 13th January 2017

The application should be a cover letter and CV as one document and indicate the title of the position on the subject line. Applications should include contact details of three professional referees. One referee must be the applicant’s Immediate supervisor.

Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply COOPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Only short listed candidates will be contacted

PROJECT MANAGER –RETURNEE RESPONSE PROJECT

Position Objective

COOPI with support of UNHCR will be starting up a 6 month project to promote self-reliance among 160 returnees in Mogadishu, Somalia, with a specific focus on youth, women and the disabled, through access to marketable livelihood skills and financial services that promote start-up of micro enterprises amongst the People of Concern (PoC). The Project Manager will be responsible for planning; implementation and follow up of returnee livelihood based project in the assigned area ensuring activities are implemented as per grant agreement and to the highest standards from program and administrative perspective. The Program Manger will also ensure donor reporting and ensure donor compliance.

Task

Project Planning and Coordination: **

· In coordination with the project team ensure the project fosters ongoing positive cooperation with all stakeholders.

· Design strategy and modules for required trainings for apprentices, business and skills development and Returnees women & youth financial empowerment.

Project Implementation:

· Oversee the team to ensure all activities included in the project are implemented according to the work plan and donor regulations within the specified timeframe.

· Provide necessary training and capacity building for the team to implement the project.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

· Responsible for donor reports as requested by UNHCR.

· Design and maintain an M&E system for the project to demonstrate outputs, outcome, impact and lessons learned.

· Coordinate with existing M&E systems and ensure organizational learning to improve project quality and sustainability.

Team Management:

· Oversee and lead project team, build capacity of the national staff to ensure coordination and team vision.

Finance and Budget Management:

· Work with the Regional administrator, Grant manager and Project administrator to ensure effective and donor complaint budget management.

· Provide oversight to ensure project deliverables are achieved within approved spending levels and in accordance with donor rules and regulations.

· Exercise sound judgment to ensure project expenses are reasonable, allocable and prudent.

Representation:

· Represent COOPI to the donor and organize field visits as required.

· Ensure pro-active and partnership approach in relationship management. Other duties as assigned.

Accountability to Beneficiaries COOPI team members are expected to support all efforts towards accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

Knowledge & Experience

1. MA/S or equivalent in Business Administration & Development, social science, management and/or international development is preferred.
2. 2-3 years’ experience in international relief and development preferably in Somalia
3. Experience in returnees livelihoods programming, capacity building and business development
4. Demonstrated ability to implement with UNHCR donor requirements
5. Demonstrated ability as a manager of complex programming and team leadership. Knowledge of Somali language is preferred**

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit their applications through email to: hr.nairobi@coopi.org by 13th January 2017

The application should be a cover letter and CV as one document and indicate the title of the position on the subject line. Applications should include contact details of three professional referees. One referee must be the applicant’s Immediate supervisor.

Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

COOPI is an Equal Opportunity EmployerOnly short listed candidates will be contacted

COMMUNITY MOBILISER

Key Tasks

The Community mobiliser shall be responsible for planning, implementing and supervising all activities of the project including mobilization and registration of beneficiaries as well as resolving work related community conflicts to ensure smooth implementation of project activities.

Specific Responsibilities:

· Help plan and carry out needs assessments, baseline studies and periodic studies, and feedback findings to stakeholders.

· Participatory selection of beneficiary communities (villages and households);

· Selection of beneficiaries for specific project activities

· Community liaison functions including negotiations for MoUs and monitoring

· Assist the community set up beneficiary representative committees or strengthen the existing ones with a clear mandate on how to partner in implementation of the project.

· Engage community labour and skills in the construction of the relevant infrastructure and facilities in collaboration with other stake holders to promote ownership.

· Shall attend to other duties as may be assigned by the Project Manager **

Qualifications & requirements

· Degree in social studies or community development or other closely related disciplines. **

· Four years strong experience of working with recognized NGOs on participatory approaches in Somalia or similar context elsewhere

· Good knowledge of written and spoken English which is used for reporting;

· Neutrality and willing to work with all clans in Somalia;

· Prepared to work in field harsh conditions

· Experience in community development and is conversant with mobilization and project management skills.

· Must be computer literate and especially be able to use Microsoft office packages.

· Ability to speak Somali language. **

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit their applications through email to: hr.nairobi@coopi.org by 13th January 2017

The application should be a cover letter and CV as one document and indicate the title of the position on the subject line. Applications should include contact details of three professional referees. One referee must be the applicant’s Immediate supervisor.Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply COOPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer

Organizational Overview

Somali Relief and Development Action (SRDA) is a vibrant growing national organization that is committed to helping disasters and conflict affected communities to prepare, recover and adopt crisis situation. Our programs are design to respond to the need to the communities when they need most. Led by experience and committed staff, our programs cover wide range of sectors that include Emergency Response, WASH, Food Security and Livelihoods, Protection and Governance. With Programs in Somaliland, Punt land and South Central Somalia, our approach to is to design durable, sustainable and long lasting solution to problems affecting the communities we works with.

With funding from the United Nations Children Agency (UNICEF), SRDA is responding to the current drought in Somalia by implementing a 2 year’s Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (IMAM) in Luuq district of Gedo region. The project is providing basic health and nutrition support to children under 5 and pregnant and lactating women from Luuq district through fixed and mobile OTP units who will be administrating severe and moderate malnutrition

Position Summary

The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer Under Direct supervision of the Programs Director he/she is responsible for monitoring and evaluation of results and impact of regular, projects and emergency programmes and for providing a basis for evidence-based decision making on necessary amendments and improvements to both assistance and protection interventions. In addition, he/she will promote accountability for resource use and document, provide feedback on and disseminate lessons learned. In accordance with the established SRDA policy and procedures

Position (1)

The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer

Duty Station

Luuq district, Gedo region Somalia

Report to

Programs Coordinator

Main Responsibilities

• Set up the monitoring and evaluation system:

o Develop the overall framework of the monitoring and evaluation activities; clarify the responsibilities and prepare the work plan and the detailed budget for the monitoring and evaluation activities;

o Supervise the work of the Monitoring and Evaluation office staff; provide guidance and technical support;

o Guide and coordinate the review of programme log frames including:

• Ensuring that realistic intermediate and end-of-programme targets are defined;

o providing technical advice for the revision of performance indicators;

• Conducting a baseline study on monitoring and evaluation in the project areas.
• identifying sources of data, collection methods and resources needed and related cost;
• Contribute to the development of the Field Implementation Plan (FIP), ensuring alignment with strategy, agreement on programme indicators and inclusion of monitoring and evaluation activities in the work plan;
• Review and provide feedback to programmes on the quality of methodologies established to collect monitoring data, and document the protocols that are in place for the collection and aggregation of this data;
• Establish an effective system for assessing the validity of monitoring and evaluation data through a review of activities/installations, completed monitoring forms/databases
• Implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities:

o Oversee and execute the monitoring and evaluation activities included in the FIP, with particular focus on results and impacts as well as in lesson learning;

o Design the framework for the physical and process monitoring of programme activities;

o Promote a results-based approach to monitoring and evaluation, emphasizing results and impacts;

o Coordinate the preparation of all monitoring and evaluation reports; guide staff and executing partners in preparing their progress reports in accordance with approved reporting formats and ensure their timely submission;

o Prepare consolidated progress reports for the Management including identification of problems, causes of potential bottlenecks in implementation, and providing specific recommendations;

o Check that monitoring data are discussed in the appropriate forum such as the Programme Group Meeting and in a timely action in terms of implications for future action;

o Undertake regular visits to the fields to support implementation of monitoring and evaluation, check the quality of data produced, and to identify where adaptations might be needed; monitor the follow up of evaluation recommendations with Programme Managers;

o Foster participatory planning and monitoring, organize and provide refresher training in monitoring and evaluation for programmes

o Facilitate, act as resource person, and join if required any external supervision and evaluation missions; Identify the need and the TORs for specific monitoring and evaluation activities; recruit, guide and supervise consultants or organizations that are contracted to implement special surveys and studies required for evaluating programme effects and impacts

Qualifications, Experience and Requirements:

o A university degree in social sciences, development studies, statistics, or equivalent

o At least six years work experience in planning processes, performance management, monitoring and evaluation, capacity building in large governmental or international organization;

o Excellent command of spoken and written English.

o A solid understanding of the management of cross cutting issues, with a focus on participatory processes, integrated programming, protection and gender issues;

o Supportive attitude towards processes of strengthening staff capacity;

o Leadership qualities, personnel and team management including mediation and conflict resolution;

o Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment;

o strong organizational skills;

o Excellent knowledge of advanced statistics and research methodology including skills in sampling techniques and use of computer software for statistical and other relevant applications;

o Proven skills in critical thinking, assessment and analysis; strong competency in conceptualizing and designing strategic frameworks;

o Excellent communication, team building and training skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in and outside the Agency; ability to work effectively in multi-cultural environment;

o Ability to undertake regular field visits and interact with different stakeholders;

o Demonstrated ability in report writing and presentation.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applicants should submit their Application Letter, updated CV with complete contact details of applicant & 3 professional referees in a sealed envelope indicating “The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer ” to: HR Manager, at SRDA Office in Dolow, and Luuq districts, Or email to: recruitment@srdaorganization.org

DEADLINE for ALL APPLICATIONS: 14 January 2017 before 6:00 PM local time.

Only short-listed candidates will be invited for interview. Female candidate are highly encouraged to apply

SRDA is an equal opportunity employer

Storekeeper

Organizational Overview

Somali Relief and Development Action (SRDA) is a vibrant growing national organization that is committed to helping disasters and conflict affected communities to prepare, recover and adopt crisis situation. Our programs are design to respond to the need to the communities when they need most. Led by experience and committed staff, our programs cover wide range of sectors that include Emergency Response, WASH, Food Security and Livelihoods, Protection and Governance. With Programs in Somaliland, Punt land and South Central Somalia, our approach to is to design durable, sustainable and long lasting solution to problems affecting the communities we works with.

With funding from the United Nations Children Agency (UNICEF), SRDA is responding to the current drought in Somalia by implementing a 2 year’s Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (IMAM) in Luuq district of Gedo region. The project is providing basic health and nutrition support to children under 5 and pregnant and lactating women from Luuq district through fixed and mobile OTP units who will be administrating severe and moderate malnutrition

Position Summary

The Storekeeper will ensure smooth operations of SRDA warehouses and manage the receipt, dispatch and inventory keeping of all goods that entered into the storage facilities. In line with SRDA Asset Management Policy procedures the Store Officer ensures that all inventories will be accounted for in accordance with policy and in compliance with the UNICEF requirement. Under the leadership of the Logistic Manager, the incumbent will Support the project team in the delivery of goods to the intended beneficiaries in order to provide reliable and compliant support to program activities in order to achieve efficient service to program beneficiaries.

Position (2)

Storekeeper

Duty Station

Luuq district, Gedo region Somalia

Report to

Logistics Officer

Main Responsibilities

• Receipt and storage of supplies and commodities
• Request and inventory management
• Stock Management and administration
• Weekly reporting on the movement of goods

o Ensure that the equipment and supplies required for smooth and safe operation of the store (weighing scales, sampling spears, moisture meters, stitching machines, fire extinguishers, spare bags, threads, stationery, etc.) are in place.

o Ensure the timely delivery of supplies to respective Projects with the coordination of procurement, transport, security departments and rental transportation services.

o Has a full understanding of SRDA warehouse policies and formats. Assists, as needed in training staff on these policies and forms;

o Maintain the inventory and prepare the reports on a daily bases;

o Travel to field sites to receive and inspect goods delivered directly to the field;

o All other activities to ensure the smooth warehouse operation;

o Interacts with suppliers in the receiving and inspection of goods – issues GRNs.

o Receive the goods as per the description on the purchase order/request. Inspects gods upon delivery and rejects inadequate, broken, lower quality and other items not meeting the requirements of the order;

o Dispatch goods from the warehouse using appropriate SRDA procedures, Store Release forms, Waybills and update Stock Records.

o Prepare report of monthly stocks, end of grant stocks, fiscal year physical counts and other physical counts, as instructed by supervisor.

o The incumbent will ensure that the store is opened, locked and sealed by the delegated security guards.

o Ensure that porters are available in optimum number for loading, off-loading, reconstitution, re-bagging and re-stacking operations.

o Prepare and verify warehouse and transport documents, and maintain confidential files and accurate warehouse transaction records, to ensure immediate reporting on commodity movements in line with the corporate requirements.

o Carry out daily inspections and prepare reports on the quantity and quality of the commodities received/dispatched and handled, and refer to the supervisor for appropriate action.

Qualifications, Experience and Requirements:

o Desirable secondary education and warehouse management related studies.

o At least 2 years’ experience in a similar position. Previous MSF experience is an advantage.

o Strong interpersonal skills, strong initiative, able to handle complex assignments with proactive attitude

o Organized, autonomous and attentive to details

o Punctual, reliable and flexible to work long hours when required

o Computer literacy with practical use of MS-Office applications an advantage

o Somali language in an added advantage

o Demonstrated knowledge of UNICEF programming and experience managing nutrition and health programs compliant with donor such as USAID, DFID, ECHO, EC regulations will be an asset;

o Proven program leadership, management, project planning, organizational, interpersonal, communication, and security management skills;

o Previous working experience in the chronic/forgotten crisis environment desirable;

Having Knowledge and Experience in the local context or being a former SRDA employee is an added advantage

HOW TO APPLY:

Applicants should submit their Application Letter, updated CV with complete contact details of applicant & 3 professional referees in a sealed envelope indicating “ Storekeeper ” to: HR Manager, at SRDA Office in Dolow, and Luuq districts, Or email to: recruitment@srdaorganization.org

DEADLINE for ALL APPLICATIONS: 14 January 2017 before 6:00 PM local time.

Only short-listed candidates will be invited for interview. Female candidate are highly encouraged to apply

SRDA is an equal opportunity employer

OTP Registrar

Organizational Overview

Somali Relief and Development Action (SRDA) is a vibrant growing national organization that is committed to helping disasters and conflict affected communities to prepare, recover and adopt crisis situation. Our programs are design to respond to the need to the communities when they need most. Led by experience and committed staff, our programs cover wide range of sectors that include Emergency Response, WASH, Food Security and Livelihoods, Protection and Governance. With Programs in Somaliland, Punt land and South Central Somalia, our approach to is to design durable, sustainable and long lasting solution to problems affecting the communities we works with.

With funding from the United Nations Children Agency (UNICEF), SRDA is responding to the current drought in Somalia by implementing a 2 year’s Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (IMAM) in Luuq district of Gedo region. The project is providing basic health and nutrition support to children under 5 and pregnant and lactating women from Luuq district through fixed and mobile OTP units who will be administrating severe and moderate malnutrition

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Senior Nutritionist, the registrar will work with Screeners and Nurses in the registration of the malnourished U5 children and Pregnant and lactating mother by recording the weight and other details related to the project while observing strict confidentiality. She/he will be responsible for the reception of the beneficiaries both at fixed and mobile site to record the nutritional details.

Position (8)

Registrar

Duty Station

Luuq district, Gedo region Somalia

Report to

OTP Nurse

Main Responsibilities

o To properly record the measurements on the OTP and TSFP registrar

o Inform the nurse about the weight change of the patient specially children who lost the weight

o Refer to SC children fitting the admission criteria for SC in liaison with nurse

o Recording properly the data of the beneficiaries (U5 children and Pregnant and lactating mothers

o Proper use and recording of OPT cards and resisters

o Collet accurate and reliable data from beneficiaries

o Storage and sharing of data w with the relevant project staff

o Inform the caretakers and nurses about the changes in increase/decrease of weight of malnourished children

o Keep proper record of daily attendance in the register book clearing showing the deaths, cured, defaulters and the transfers

o Update register books on weekly, monthly and annual basis. Work with the M&E team in recording the data digitally

o Produce monthly and annual statistical report on data collected.

Qualifications, Experience and Requirements:

• Minimum of Secondary level education or equivalent
• three years’ experience in nutrition program , primary health care unit or community health experience
• Excellent understanding in computer (MS word, MS Excel etc.
• Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
• Ability to investigate and analyze information and draw conclusions.
• Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Knowledge of records archiving and/or retrieval.
• Knowledge of beneficiary registration and admission and discharge criteria
• Skill in the configuration and use of computerized database programs.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Outstanding interpersonal and community relations skills and the ability to communicate and work effectively within a diverse community.
• Employee development and performance management skills.
• Knowledge of database construction, management, and retrieval methods.
• Skill in accessing internet information services.
• Skills in uploading and downloading data from various computer application

Having Knowledge and Experience in the local context or being a former SRDA employee is an added advantage

HOW TO APPLY:

Applicants should submit their Application Letter, updated CV with complete contact details of applicant & 3 professional referees in a sealed envelope indicating “ Registrar ” to: HR Manager, at SRDA Office in Dolow, and Luuq districts, Or email to: recruitment@srdaorganization.org

DEADLINE for ALL APPLICATIONS: 14 January 2017 before 6:00 PM local time.

Only short-listed candidates will be invited for interview. Female candidate are highly encouraged to apply

SRDA is an equal opportunity employer

IYCF and NHHP Promoters

Organizational Overview

Somali Relief and Development Action (SRDA) is a vibrant growing national organization that is committed to helping disasters and conflict affected communities to prepare, recover and adopt crisis situation. Our programs are design to respond to the need to the communities when they need most. Led by experience and committed staff, our programs cover wide range of sectors that include Emergency Response, WASH, Food Security and Livelihoods, Protection and Governance. With Programs in Somaliland, Punt land and South Central Somalia, our approach to is to design durable, sustainable and long lasting solution to problems affecting the communities we works with.

With funding from the United Nations Children Agency (UNICEF), SRDA is responding to the current drought in Somalia by implementing a 2 year’s Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (IMAM) in Luuq district of Gedo region. The project is providing basic health and nutrition support to children under 5 and pregnant and lactating women from Luuq district through fixed and mobile OTP units who will be administrating severe and moderate malnutrition

Position Summary

Under the Leadership of the Project Coordinator (PC) and close supervision of Senior Nutritionist (SN), Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) and Nutrition Health and Hygiene Promotion (NHHP) promoter and counselor will be responsible for sensitizing and mobilizing the targeted communities in young children best feeding practices. She/he will also be responsible in training the community in hygiene in food handling and hand washing practices

Position (8)

IYCF and NHHP Promoters

Duty Station

Luuq district, Gedo region Somalia

Report to

Senior Nutritionist

Main Responsibilities

o In collaboration with nurses and social workers, assess on a regular basis IYCF practices among the IDPs and host communities in Luq District

o Identifying good practices and the practices that need improvement among the community and adapt the program tools accordingly.

• Participate in defining activity planning
• Participate in defining activities tools
• Identify and analyze the on-going of activities and propose changes if needed.
• Ensure initial and on-going training of staff in charge of the activities on Infant and Young Children Feeding practices, breastfeeding support psychosocial support and community mobilization
• Follow-up of nutrition activities (group session, breastfeeding support, growth monitoring, screening…), Collect data on the activities and analyze them
• Participate and set up any other nutrition activities that could be identify according to the beneficiaries needs or linked to the nutritional situation.
• Actively coordinate with SRDA WASH and Assessment department for the introduction of IYCF and handwashing activities within their activities.
• Counseling of mothers on the appropriate time introduces complementary feeding promotion the continuation of Breast feeding.
• Educating the mothers on the quality, quantity and frequency of complementary feeds to promote adequate weight gain.
• Utilize the provided education material on breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices, relaying accurate, practical and specific advice for the mother’s needs.
• Ensure a comfortable, calm environment for counselling sessions and maintain good relationships with the beneficiaries.
• Establishment of proper IYCF corner ensuring the privacy of women (as it is cultural sensitive matter).
• IYCF corner should have IYCF supplies all the time, IYCF nurse should communicate well before time about the supplies requirement to her supervisor.

Qualifications, Experience and Requirements:

o Diploma in Nursing with 1 year experience in CMAM and IYCF.

o Good level of spoken and written Sindhi and local languages.

o Excellent behavior change communication and counselling skills.

o Excellent skills in organizing work flow, capacity to follow protocols and take own initiative.

o Excellent ability to work as part of a team.

o Ability to work in an environment where there are physical discomforts associated with change in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust or dirt

o Previous experience of Infant and Young Child Feeding practices /treatment of malnourished children in Community Management of Acute Malnutrition is advantageous

o Filing and ability to work and stay with beneficiaries in order to change their behavior through health and nutrition education sessions.

o Being able to answer the questions related to myths, disbeliefs and taboos about IYCF.

o Strong written and oral communication skills in English, including report development, writing and editing; Somali language in an added advantage

o Demonstrated knowledge of UNICEF programming and experience managing nutrition and health programs compliant with donor such as USAID, DFID, ECHO, EC regulations will be an asset;

o Proven program leadership, management, project planning, organizational, interpersonal, communication, and security management skills;

o Previous working experience in the chronic/forgotten crisis environment desirable;

Having Knowledge and Experience in the local context or being a former SRDA employee is an added advantage

HOW TO APPLY:

Applicants should submit their Application Letter, updated CV with complete contact details of applicant & 3 professional referees in a sealed envelope indicating “ IYCF and NHHP Promoter and counselor ” to: HR Manager, at SRDA Office in Dolow, and Luuq districts, Or email to: recruitment@srdaorganization.org

DEADLINE for ALL APPLICATIONS: 14 January 2017 before 6:00 PM local time.

Only short-listed candidates will be invited for interview. Female candidate are highly encouraged to apply

SRDA is an equal opportunity employer