Compound Facility Manager

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 position:

• WFP is looking to hire Facility/Compound Manager for its operations in Somalia.

Role objectives:

• Facility Manager, who should be based on site, must have at least a Bachelor’s degree or a Higher National Diploma with a minimum three (3) years of relevant experience in a management/supervisor role on a similar project with the UN, international organisations or large corporations.
• He or she must demonstrate good organisational an leadership skills with an ability to guide and direct effectively, delegate tasks and to develop a team with strong work ethic.
• Good knowledge of guiding occupational health, hygiene and safety practices at workplace are required.
• Experience in conflict/post conflict zones, the East Africa and Horn of Africa Regions, especially in Somalia is desirable.
• The person must be fluent in spoken and written English with ability to give clear instructions remain calm even under pressure, and to take decisive action particularly during emergencies.

Expected output:

• Assists OM in all matters related to facilities management.
• Ensures regular maintenance of buildings and building systems (electrical, plumbing,
• air/conditioning, etc.), including the identification of problems and the discussion with appropriate and specialized contractors.
• Supervises the catering services & develops different menus in agreement with the residents of compound.
• Maintains high quality hygiene standards in the kitchen, food stores and common guesthouse areas.
• Assists OM on regular supply chain (procurement and logistics) for required food supplies, including storage.
• Inspects sites and recommends solutions to routine as well as unusual technical problems.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Supervises and ensures that works done by contractors (cleaning, catering, laundry services) are performed promptly and according to existing contracts and results expected.
• Develops procedures for preventive and routine maintenance of all facilities equipment and fittings.
• Ensures that fire and industrial safety standards are followed at all times.
• Prepares periodic reports on the economic and financial aspects of facilities management.
• Supervises the contracted staff involved in facilities management. Provides training and technical guidance in their work.
• Assists in allocation and management of the facility space to achieve maximum efficiency. Coordinates intra-office moves in agreement with the OM.
• Supervises maintenance and repair of facilities and equipment.
• Assists the OM in facility refurbishment and renovations, as required.
• Implements best practice processes for efficient Facility Management.
• Performs any other relevant task assigned by the OM.

Project reporting:

• This role reports to the WFP Operations Manager

Key competencies:

• Problem solving skills.
• Ability to establish priorities and to monitor contractors.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work in a team, and establish effective working relations with persons of different national and cultural backgrounds, are among the critical success factors.

Team management:

• This role requires the Compound Manager to supervise a team of 15 persons who are providing cleaning, catering & maintenance services throughout the compound.

Further information:

• To be advised.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates need to register on CTG website as a candidate and then apply for this role using the same link https://recruitmentctg.force.com/xcdrecruit__Site_ExternalPositionDetail...

Call for Expression of Interest for Partnerships with UNHCR Somalia

CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR PARTNERSHIP WITH UNHCR SOMALIA

A. Introduction

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Somalia provides protection and assistance to refugees, asylum seekers and internally displaced persons in Somaliland, Puntland, Galmadug and central regions, South West States, Jubaland and Mogadishu. This is achieved through the Representation Office in Mogadishu and seven other offices spread throughout Somalia. UNHCR has a tradition of cooperation with both operational and implementing partnerships in providing protection and material assistance to persons of concern. Such Cooperation covers a wide and constantly evolving spectrum of complementary and mutually supportive activities, which form basis for successful implementation of UNHCR’s Programmes.

B. Objective of the Call for Expression of Interest

The purpose of the call for Expression of Interest is to solicit interest from existing or prospective registered International and Local Non-Governmental organizations (NGOs) who wish to participate in UNHCR’s implementation of 2017-2020 projects in Somalia, while contributing complementary resources (human resources, knowledge, funds, in kind, and/or equipment) for achieving common and agreed objectives.

C. Eligibility

The call for expression of interest is open to international and local non-governmental organizations that have authority to operate in Somalia. The partners must be willing to work with all intended beneficiaries, regardless of their race, religion, nationality, political opinion or gender, and must provide assistance on the basis of identified needs only, without linking assistance, directly or indirectly, to any ethnic, religious or political consideration. Potential partners must meet four basic conditions for them to be considered: a) Must be legally registered at the location of their Headquarters and/or in the country where they are operating; b) Must have the authority to operate a bank account in the country of implementation and the ability to maintain separate accounting records for expenditures incurred on behalf of UNHCR; c) Must demonstrate financial reliability through the production of annually audited financial statements; d) Must be willing to adhere to the rules and procedures of UNHCR for project partnership agreement implementation, to follow UNHCR’s established policies, and to comply with the laws and policies of the country in which it operates.

HOW TO APPLY:

D. How to apply

Interested applicants should send an email to KENSMSUPPLY@unhcr.org, with the subject ‘CEoI for Partnership with UNHCR Somalia’, while providing the full name of their organization. Upon receipt of the email, UNHCR will send a link providing access to the complete set of information and submission templates. The documents should only be requested between 11th October and 21st October, 2016. Deadline for the submissions of the CEoI is 31st October, 2016; 1700 hrs CET

Community Animal Health Workers (CAHWs) trainer

Adeso is an expanding and vibrant African based international development and humanitarian organization. At Adeso, we work with African communities who are yet to realize their full potential; working inside these communities to create environments in which Africans can thrive. Our belief that economic, social and environmental security is the bedrock of a healthy community drives the nature and intent of our programming. We work to prevent and overcome situations that adversely affect community well-being by: reinvigorating the economy, developing skills for life and work, providing humanitarian aid, and influencing policy.

For the past 20 years we have strengthened rural livelihoods through environmental awareness, training, technology transfer and innovative humanitarian projects in pursuit of a peaceful, self-reliant, and greener future. Currently, Adeso has programs in Somalia, Kenya and South Sudan.

Adeso is an exciting and dynamic organization experiencing managed rapid growth. It offers sound employment conditions with opportunities for personal growth and development.

PROJECT SUMMARY

SPUR project is 12 months USAID funded project employing a community-driven development approach to strengthen social, economic and respond to emergency and recovery projects in Mudug and Sanaag regions. In Mogadishu, the project will provide support to vulnerable groups affected by emergency crisis. These interventions aims at improving access to food, water and sanitation by protecting livelihood assets and provision of safe water and sanitation facilities, hygiene promotion and to build resilience among most affected households. The project will build on the gains realized in SCORES II projects implemented by Adeso in 2015 - 2016, which provided humanitarian assistance as part of recovery response. It also adopted multi sector integrated strategies that link emergency interventions to recovery by strengthening on recovery of livelihood and rehabilitation of communal water sources assets, in order to address emergency needs and develop opportunities for community asset building among most vulnerable households.

This project is designed in enhancing household capacity to address recurrent problems such as food security and access to water. The proposed programme will include the following major components: provision of agricultural inputs, support to community animal health workers (CAHWs), capacity building and the strengthening of early warning systems to include livelihood-saving early warning messages to communities through Somalia disaster management agency (SODMA). These components complement each other and when combined, actively support households to maintain their livelihood strategies while addressing key WASH problems.

ASSIGNMENT SUMMARY

Somalis are predominately pastoralists. According to local statistics provided by the Puntland Strategic Plan 2013-2015, more than 65% of the local people in Puntland are pastoralists therefore any shock that affects the livestock sector significantly creates an emergency and crisis situation. Following the continued dry spell and the below average rainfall in Mudug, livestock population has been majorly affected as they are dependent on water and resulting pasture. The challenges facing the pastoralists includes livestock diseases, drought related livestock malnutrition, livestock deaths and a lack of animal health extension services. The local population lacks the skills of livestock diseases management, livestock treatment and the general lack of best practices in animal husbandry. Reducing livestock mortality and morbidity rates, through improved animal health services is fundamental to increasing livestock productivity.

Adeso is seeking qualified facilitators with the knowledge and skills to train 15 Community Animal Health workers (CAHWs) in Bacadweyn, Galkacyo District, Mudug region. The facilitators will work for a period of 7 days which will include develop training manual, training preparation, travel, reporting and training days. The facilitators will provide capacity building to the selected CAHWs on management of basic livestock ailment, improve production and promote marketing.

OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The proposed training will be part of a joint Adeso and Ministry of Livestock and animal Husbandry (MoLAH) strategy to revitalize 15 community animal health workers (CAHWs) and establish a strong linkage with the Ministry of Livestock and the private sector. To achieve this, the CAHWs from these selected areas will be trained through a 7 day course on basic veterinary skills, with regular on-job-trainings provided by the technical support team from the Ministry of Livestock.

DELIVERABLES

• Develop training manual and visual aid
• Develop training agenda and schedule
• Conduct training for 15 selected CAHWS
• Train CAHWs on the proper use of veterinary equipment
• Establish new networks of CAHWs where none existed with information sharing linkages.
• With the help of the MoLAH, develop easy to use Surveillance form for the CAHWs, provide information flow pathways where the information collection by the CAHWS and be shared with the regional livestock officers where the data can be compiled and feedback shared with the CAHWs.
• Produce and submit a training report

SCOPE OF WORK

The following key areas of work are included in this consultancy though the present list is not exhaustive and additional issues might come up during the consultancy:

• Provide training manual.
• Provide training agenda to Adeso SPUR Project team.
• Provide practical training to the selected CAHWs
• Provide status updates on training to Adeso SPUR Project team.
• Monitor and submit attendance of CAHWs during the training.
• Assess CAHWs knowledge on management of basic livestock ailment, livestock production and marketing skills during the course of the training for Adeso future programming.

METHODOLOGY

The training will be directed by an external consultant or consulting firm who has got the final decision regarding methodology and how the selected individuals will be trained. In this regard the consultant shall provide Adeso with a proposal detailing an overview of their understanding of the assignment, an appropriate model of participatory training, time schedule, planned activities, suggested methods if any, as well as preliminary results to be reviewed and approved by Adeso CAPS project manager.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE LIVELIHOOD TRAINER

• Degree or Higher national diploma in Animal health management or related field is essential.
• At least 5 years experience/Knowledge in training and teaching on agricultural related field
• Must be proficient in written and spoken Somali language.
• Ability to write training report in English
• Familiar with Mudug pastoralist context.
• Ability to assess students (CAHWs) knowledge gab and facilitation skills to address
• Experience in the use of participatory learning/teaching methodologies.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS:

All documentation related to the assignment shall remain the sole and exclusive property of Adeso.

Application Process

Applications accompanied by detailed CV should be submitted no later than October 17, 2016. . As part of the project donor requirement on compliance and quality assurance, all applicants must meet the minimum requirements described above. Only short listed candidates/firms will be contacted. Adeso is an equal opportunity employer. Each application should include the following:-

• Cover letter with the applicant’s current contact information. The letter should be no longer than two pages;
• Proposal for the training assignment with methodology and training Manual preferably in English version
• The CVs of the trainer (including detailed work experience, education/degrees, and details of similar assignments)
• Professional References (minimum of three, with complete contact information)
• Samples or examples of recently undertaken - similar assignments;

HOW TO APPLY:

All applications should be sent to Adeso at consultancy@adesoafrica.org with the subject line: “SPUR Project; training on Management of basic livestock ailment, improve production and promote marketing.” Applications should be submitted no later than October 17, 2016.

Current Vacancies UNDP IN SOMALIA

UNDP Somalia hires personnel through international or local recruitment. It applies several types of contracts depending on a number of criteria, such as legal basis and duration of services. The standard types of contracts are;Fixed-term Appointment, Temporary Appointment, Service Contracts (SC), Special Service Agreements (SSA), through procurement.

Current Vacancies

Job Title	Deadline	Location
Humanitarian Affrs Analyst	11-October-2016	Mogadiscio
Project Associate (PREP) 2 Positions	12-October-2016	Mogadiscio
Project Officer (JPLG) Duty Station: Adado, Galmudug State of Somalia	12-October-2016	Gaalkacyo
Researcher for the Intergenerational Dialogues on FGM initiative in Somalia: The medical and productivity cost analysis of FGM in Somalia	13-October-2016	Mogadishu
Monitoring And Eval Analyst - Open to Somali Nationals Only	25-October-2016	Hargeisa
Programme Specialist	25-October-2016	Mogadiscio

Jobs at World Vision Somalia - Deadline 23-Oct-16

World Vision Somalia has worked with the children of Somalia, their families and communities since 1992 through a variety of emergency and rehabilitative programming to address the emergency needs of communities while addressing some of the underlying causes of vulnerability in those same communities.

During the last 20 years, the programme has grown to 13 districts spread over three main operation regions, South central, Puntland and Somaliland.

SENIOR PROJECTS COORDINATOR
The position will help the Operations Manager to coordinate engagement with government and other stakeholders towards successful promotion of child focused, relief and rehabilitative programming in Puntland State.

The position holder will serve as liaison for World Vision with the Puntland State Government, local communities, UN and NGOs to promote coordination and information-sharing.

The Senior Projects Coordinator will also work closely with Operations Manager in seeking out influencing opportunities in Garowe to promote child well-being.

The position will work closely with a variety of regional staff in Garowe and field locations and stakeholders to ensure that World Vision programs are fully implemented in a timely manner. The position will work with Project officers/Project coordinators/managers/Technical specialists to mainstream systems for integration into day to day implementation in all field locations, and that WV is adequately represented in all clusters and working groups.

The job holder will ensure operational effectiveness by following up the implementation of action plans arising from meetings, and project visits

The position holder will provide programmatic and operational support to emergency start-ups in terms of assessments, trainings and roll-out of emergency programs.

PROJECT OFFICER II - SHELTER ( BAIDOA)
The position holder will facilitate the roll-out of the construction of shelter activities in World Vision Somalia’s operational areas.
Working closely with Project Manager, the position will ensure that WV Somalia’s community engagement is context sensitive and responsive to the needs of target communities. Using the HAP tools, sphere and other international recognized tools, the position will endeavour to ensure WVS’s programming is well informed regarding the vulnerability contributors, cultural behaviour and norms and community resources (particularly human capacity) of target communities and that our programming contributes to improved community capacity.

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SECRETARY - MOGADISHU

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organization with the exclusively humanitarian mission to protect the lives and dignity of victims of war and internal violence and to provide them with assistance. It also endeavors to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening International Humanitarian Law and universal humanitarian principles. The ICRC's Somalia Delegation in Nairobi implements the institution's humanitarian activities in Somalia.

SECRETARY – MOGADISHU

The Secretary performs general secretarial duties independently. He/she Drafts and types routine correspondence, agenda keeping and various office work. He/she has contacts with external interlocutors (Embassies and UN Agencies) and ensures information flow within the Delegation.

Main Responsibilities:

· Performs various office works which require basic computer knowledge and secretarial skills including typing of standard correspondence, filing, mail preparation and distribution, photocopies, updating of lists

· Translates simple documents for informal use

· Keeps the agenda of supervisor up to date

· Trains and organizes work for junior staff

· Provides general administrative support to the delegation

· Ensures information flow within the department/delegation

· Focal point for all information management related matters for Mogadishu Office: gives basic Lotus Notes and Chancellery briefing for newcomers and helps all colleagues in Mogadishu with simple troubleshooting tips on lotus note

· Reminds colleagues on importance of ICRC rules (writing letters in accordance with ICRC Protocol, template, register numbers, etc.)

· Prepares letters for Head of Office signatures in accordance with the ICRC Protocol

· Takes appointments for Head of office with internal and external interlocutors upon request

· Prepares, regular updates and attributes Mogadishu office’s telephone list & organisation chart to all sub-sites and main Delegation

· Organises pouches between different sub-sites and SOK delegation, receiving pouches from other sites and ensures mail dispatch

· Performs general secretarial duties independently

· Prepare minutes of meetings when required

In collaboration with the SOK welcome responsible, prepares the visa file to be processed to the embassy

Organizes and keeps welcome filing in Mogadishu

Minimum Requirements:

· Secondary school or technical college level of education

· 2 years’ work experience in a similar field of activity

· Good knowledge of spoken and written English

· Good computer knowledge

· Capacity to adhere to and to implement procedures

· Good analytical and communication skills

· Currently residing in Mogadishu

HOW TO APPLY:

This position has an attractive salary package of USD 490 monthly. Interested and qualified persons with the required experience are invited to submit their application to the Head of Human Resources Department, ICRC Somalia Delegation, on the email address sok_hrrec_services@icrc.org. Closing date is 12th October 2016. Please indicate the position title in the subject line of your email message.

NOTE THAT ONLY EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automaticdisqualification.

HEAD OF OFFICE - BAIDOA

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organization with the exclusively humanitarian mission to protect the lives and dignity of victims of war and internal violence and to provide them with assistance. It also endeavors to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening International Humanitarian Law and universal humanitarian principles. The ICRC Somalia delegation in Nairobi is seeking for an experienced and motivated person to fill the position of:

HEAD OF OFFICE - BAIDOA (Open to Somali Nationals Only)

The Head of Office (HoO) is responsible for networking and representation, context analysis and security, staff and operational management among other duties in his/her Area of Responsibility (AoR). The HoO which will be based in Baidoa and will perform duties including, but not limited to the following:

Main Responsibilities:

· Develops and maintains contacts and represents the ICRC towards a range of interlocutors;

· Maintains constructive relations with the Somali Red Crescent Society (SRCS) branch and sub-branches and eventual visiting Movement partners;

· Maintains contact with Somali Security Force authorities;

· Contributes to the definition, implementation and follow-up of programs/activities (Health, Economic Security, Water & Habitation, Protection) and Field Officer generalists in her/his AoR;

· Monitors, reports and contributes to the analysis of the humanitarian, political, military, economic and social developments and evaluate their impact on ICRC action;

· Reports events and changes within the region that could have an impact on ICRC's activities and hence provides sound elements to the Delegation that allow to establish objectives and priorities;

· Assesses on a permanent basis the level of ICRC’s acceptance in the region;

· Provides analysis and regular reporting of the security environment and related risks, suggests measures and supervises their implementation and the security company and/or the security team in the AoR;

· Ensures that security rules and procedures are followed by all staff under his/her supervision and those visiting/operating in his/her AoR, and apply them in an exemplary manner;

· Participates in the definition of the delegation’s strategic orientations and facilitates the implementation of the delegation’s objectives in his/her area;

· Maintains a regular (oral and written) communication flow with the Field Coordinator on all aspects;

· Participates in recruitment processes and ensure equity in employment;

· Manages, supervises and coaches the staff under her/his direct supervision.

Minimum requirements:**

· Higher Education (University or Technical College level)

· 8 years’ experience in a similar field of activity

· Fluent in written and spoken English

· Very good knowledge of computers

· Management skills

· Confirmed analytical skills

· Confirmed negotiation skills

· Very good communication skills

· Very good knowledge of political, social and cultural assigned environment

· Leadership skills

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested and qualified persons with the required experience are invited to submit their application to theHead of Human Resources Department, ICRC Somalia Delegation, on the email addresssok_hrrec_services@icrc.org. Closing date is 17th October 2016. Please indicate the position title in the subject line of your email message.

NOTE THAT ONLY EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automaticdisqualification.