USAID Transition Initiatives for Stabilization (TIS) program
The Transition Initiatives for Stabilization (TIS) program is funded by USAID and responds to the complex crisis that has evolved in Somalia. The overall program goal is to mitigate conflict, promote stability and community cohesion, and strengthen citizens’ relationships with government officials. TIS implements quick impact activities linked to longer-term stabilization goals.
The TIS program is currently seeking a skilled, diplomatic, effective, and highly motivated M&E/Information Officer. As our M&E/Information Officer you will be responsible for handling the program’s information, communication needs, and programming monitoring in high profile, high pressure environments where quick results’ reporting is expected. In addition you will be expected to compile appropriate reports on program status, impact, regular success stories, press releases and ad hoc reports on how the program responds to particular issues. You will inform the Nairobi office programming with regard to media, communications and all information activities.This position will be based in Mateban with frequent travel to other project areas.
Qualifications:
· University degree in Mass Communication, English Language/Literature or its equivalent with a minimum of 3 years relevant work experience in international development, sociology media, or communication.
OR
Diploma and a minimum of 5 years relevant work experience in international development, research, sociology, media or communication.
· Proven work experience in media, multimedia reporting and political journalism. Ability to conduct political analysis is highly required.
· Proven experience with grant monitoring and reporting methods and systems.
· Familiarity with focus group discussions and facilitation a highly desired.
· Familiar with Microsoft Office suite.
· Experience with deadline-driven writing assignments in English.
· English and Somali language fluency required. Strong English writing skills required.
· Must be a Somali National
HOW TO APPLY:
Do you have the above qualifications and skills? If so, please send (1) a CV that includes 3 references in PDF format (2) A cover letter explaining why you are eligible for the position,(3)A filled and signed copy of the 1420 bio data form which can be downloaded from http://www.usaid.gov/forms
Forward your application to tisdairecruitment@gmail.com and copy tis@dai.com. Closing date:Wednesday, 15th July 2015.Please note only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please put M&E Information Officer-Mateban as the email subjectOnly shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
WOMEN STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
