Somalia Somaliland Puntland Joint Response- Final Programme Evaluation

Somalia Somaliland Puntland Joint Response
Terms of Reference | Final Programme Evaluation
I. Background
The Dutch Relief Alliance (DRA) is a consortium alliance of fourteen (14) Dutch International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs), active since December 2014 and established to enhance the quality of Dutch humanitarian relief through coordination and collaboration among Dutch NGOs. Internal DRA mechanisms were developed simultaneous to their implementation in complex, multi-sector programmes across the globe. Improvements and learnings to the mechanism and regulations are gradually incorporated, even as the overall DRA financial and legal frameworks were being established and partnerships among organizations and the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs were being established and solidified. Global disasters have been particularly prolific in recent years, straining the ability of individual INGOs to respond at pace, while simultaneously testing and strengthening the DRA mechanism and proving the strength of the Alliance as previously competing organizations learned to work together building on mutual trust from experience across the global theater.
The Somalia, Somaliland, and Puntland Joint Response was a 6-month acute crisis response to a slow-onset climate-related food and nutrition emergency in Somalia, Somaliland, and Puntland, launched on 1 July 2016. The SSP JR is implemented by five (5) Dutch INGOs, with several decades of experience in the country and advanced specific sectorial expertise in WASH and Food Security/Livelihoods as well as global expertise in Protection, Health, Nutrition, and Gender mainstreaming specific to emergency response. The 5 consortium members are CARE, Dorcas, Save the Children, Tear, and ZOA. The Consortium Lead is CARE, with Dorcas and Tear as additional Response Task Force members.
II. Programme Description
The key objective of the SSP JR was to provide life-saving humanitarian assistance to the most vulnerable people affected by the drought in Somalia, Somaliland and Puntland with a view to supporting early recovery and resilience among pastoralist communities, and contributing to the 2016 Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) for Somalia as well as the March 2016 Call for Aid, specific to the drought and El Niño in Puntland and Somaliland. SSP JR leverages the comparative advantage of each partner in WASH, Health, and Nutrition. The selection criteria developed by the RTF for programme design prioritised interventions in Food Security/Livelihoods, Nutrition and Health in Somaliland and Puntland as areas identified with highest needs coupled with medium to low access constraints.
Considering the lingering conflict and volatile environment, partners committed themselves to employ conflict-sensitive approaches, addressing the needs of both host communities and displaced persons/families, as well as focus on the needs of the most vulnerable persons among these target populations and a sensitivity to gender- and age-related specifics. Partners also applied the CARE gender marker as a pilot to
mark the mid- and end-point of the programme, with varying results for diverging reasons, depending on need, sector and geography.
Sector-specific objectives and locations are described below:
 Food Security/Livelihoods
Activities under this sector were implemented in Zeylac, Erigavo, Wogooyi Galbeed in Somaliland, as well as in Banderbeyla, and Dangoroyo in Puntland.
o People facing severe food insecurity have improved immediate access to food and safety nets
o Populations in "emergency", "crisis" and "stressed" are enabled to produce and exchange food to sustain their livelihoods through provision of livelihood-specific and seasonally-appropriate inputs and improved herd survival rates
o Enhance household and community assets and capacity to address acute food insecurity by restoring and building community and household productive assets
 WASH:
Activities under this sector were implemented in Erigavo, Badan, and Wogooyi Galbeed in Somaliland and Kismayo in Somalia.
o Improved access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene for people in emergency need
o Provide reliable and sustained access to sufficient, safe water through rehabilitation of strategic water points and establishment of sustainable management structures
 Nutrition:
Activities under this sector were implemented in Kismayo and Balcad in Somalia.
o Provide basic life-saving nutrition and community resilience-building
Purpose
The overall purpose of the end of project evaluation is to determine the impact of JR interventions and modalities in their area of intervention, and extract learnings which can be applied to future/ongoing interventions throughout Somalia:
a) Assess the overall performance of the SSP JR with respect to the objectives laid out in the logical framework and programme Concept Note;
b) Identify best practices particular to the DRA mechanism or consortium which enhances opportunities for collaborative impact and which may be replicated/scaled up in future DRA-led joint responses; and
c) Compare the various cash modalities and WASH inputs under SSP JR to identify the most appropriate distribution methods in various locations within the Somali context;
d) Identify opportunities for increased coordination or collaboration within the structure of the DRA Joint Response within Somalia, Somaliland, and Puntland.
Scope
In line with the SPHERE standards for humanitarian response, SSP JR partners adhere to minimum standards for humanitarian response in WASH, FSL and Nutrition. This evaluation will seek to determine to what extent minimum standards have been met and extract any lessons from those experiences.
Further, OECD DAC criteria for evaluations in humanitarian settings, performance is understood to mean the extent to which partners were able to reach stated objectives; adapt to a challenging and highly dynamic context; and provide quality, relevant, effective, efficient, conflict- and gender- sensitive interventions to populations in need. This includes the ability of partners to effectively target the most vulnerable populations; adapt programming to specific gender- and age-related needs; train and utilize local partners to reach isolated communities; collaborate with local authorities and the humanitarian country team; seek opportunities for joint programming, procurement and logistics where possible; effectively advocate for increased humanitarian access; and the ability to adapt interventions to ensure programming remained relevant and was consistently in line with the primary and vital needs of populations affected by the drought in Somalia.
As such, the evaluation will document the following points:
 How accurate and reliable were the assumptions which informed the original programme design, and to what extent should these be improved in future programmes
 To what extent the risk assessment matched with the actual risks in the field, particularly as regards misuse/misappropriation of funds and/or any conflict of interest arising from allocation of resources; and how these were risks were tackled in practice if indeed they arose.
 The relevance and effectiveness of the approach to saving lives and improving resilience among the targeted population
 The relevance and the effectiveness of the approach with respect to each of the sectors of intervention, with a view to potentially varying needs in different geographic contexts in the country as well as a comparison of various modalities and inputs applied within the same sector under SSP JR
 The relevance of the approach in terms of meeting the needs of the most vulnerable populations, specifically looking at immediate needs vs. medium- to long-term impact on resilience and the effects of displacement of beneficiaries targeted under SSP JR
 Lessons learned and proposed feasible recommendations to inform future programme design both in Somalia, Somaliland, and Puntland, as well as generally within the parameters of the DRA acute crisis consortium/mechanism
The evaluator is expected to develop and implement a methodology that will answer the following questions besides the OECD DAC criteria (to be finalized and agreed between CARE NL and the evaluator after contract award):
 To what extent did the SSP JR achieve its stated goal of providing life-saving assistance to people affected by the conflict in the targeted regions?
 Did the project target and reach the most vulnerable populations through its interventions?
 Is the comprehensive approach used in this project to target people affected by the conflict in Somalia, Somaliland, and Puntland successful? What were the strengths and weaknesses of the approaches of the SSP JR partners?
 Were interventions gender-sensitive and/or responsive to specific gender considerations, and and in what ways? Is there evidence that the approaches used in the project contributed to saving lives? Is there evidence that the approaches used in the project contributed to increased resilience in physical well-being? Any effects on the underlying causes of displacement as relate to El Niño and the drought in the region?
 Has the project contributed to improving the capacity of SSP JR partners to deliver quality programmes across the project cycle and meaningfully impact the lives of populations affected by drought in Somalia?
 To what extent was the programme successful in addressing gender- and age- specific needs of target populations? To what extent did the use of the gender marker enhance the quality of the programme, and how can the SSP Joint Response partners ensure optimal use and implementation of the gender marker in the future?
 Were there priority needs that were not addressed by the SSP JR?
 To what extent did the Joint Response contribute value that could not have been achieved by individual agencies?
 To what extent did the JR Lead provide coordination to the Joint Response?
 To what extent did the JR achieve its ambitions in cross cutting themes: Gender, Accountability to Beneficiaries and Coordination with Local Actors/Local Capacity Development
 Clarify the reasons behind the use of different types of WASH inputs (household water filters) under the same objective and what can be learned from these different inputs (i.e. pros/cons and lessons learned?) What was the impact of the water filters provided in Somalia (Sawyer Point 1) and Somaliland (SMART Solar purifier)? Was there any benefit to distributing different filters to different populations?
 Similarly, each partner implemented cash programming differently throughout the three regions of Somalia. The evaluation will compare the various modalities and amounts applied under SSP JR for the purpose of learning the pros and cons of a diversified approach within the same consortium and whether any best practices can be identified for future
programming as linked to the drought/food crisis in Somalia, Somaliland and Puntland.
The evidence generated through this evaluation is expected to:
 Better inform ongoing programme design/programming in Somalia with respect to the ongoing crisis
 Better define the general and specific needs of affected populations in Somalia, as well as the challenges related to and the usefulness of the approach applied in this project
 Identify areas for continued/enhanced collaboration/coordination (if any) among SSP JR partners and with other humanitarian actors in the field if possible/feasible, including modalities of what worked well and what did not, and why
 Identify training or other technical support needs of local partners, including modalities, to ensure enhanced capacity of local organizations to affect life-saving interventions, and gather reliable information, identify training or other technical support needs of local partners, including modalities, to ensure enhanced capacity of local organizations to affect life-saving interventions, and gather reliable information, in Somalia, Somaliland, and Puntland
 Identify potential areas for improvement with respect to gender-, age- and conflict-sensitive programming, per sector and/or geographic area
 Recommendations on how/where to harmonise the approach, including proper modalities and inputs related to distributions of relief items, cash, etc.
 Identify any missed opportunities and/or best practices to build resilience/mitigate risks in light of reduced funds and increasing humanitarian needs
 Contribute to learnings related to effective advocacy strategies and/or modalities vis-à-vis MoFA, the Dutch public, the international community, the Yemen Government and other stakeholders within Somalia, Somaliland, and Puntland
 Contribute to recommendations related to complementarity of programming within Somalia, Somaliland, and Puntland
 Contribute to recommendations related to increased visibility of the Dutch Government’s role in humanitarian response programmes within Somalia, Somaliland, and Puntland (where feasible) and within The Netherlands.
IV Process and Methodology
Report: This evaluation will take a course of three weeks ideally starting no later than 13 February 2017, and will take place in Somalia, Somaliland, and Puntland, assuming the security situation will allow for data collection. In the event of impossibility of visiting programme sites, the data collection will take place remotely, eventually with interviews conducted with programme staff based in Nairobi, and via Skype/phone with partners in Somalia, Somaliland, and Puntland. The evaluator is expected to develop an Inception Report and the tools in the beginning of the consultancy. The final reports on the Project Evaluation and Report will be due on 20 March 2017.
The evaluator(s) will collect primary data from direct beneficiaries of the project where the security situation permits and also use secondary data. The evaluation will use both quantitative and qualitative methods, as well as document review and, when available and appropriate, analysis of programme monitoring data. The evaluation requires a participatory methodology whereby the work engages all key stakeholders including beneficiaries, community members and SSP JR partner staff.
The evaluation team will:
 Develop inception report, tools, methodology and a schedule of field activities, if any. It will be approved by the SSP JR Response Task Force (RTF) and act as an agreement between parties for how the evaluation is to be conducted. The Inception Report should include:
a) Overview of the Programme/Project
b) Methodology for the project evaluation
c) Evaluation Matrix with key questions, sub questions and indicators.
d) Information Collection, Analysis and Reporting
e) Work plan
f) Proposed budget
 Use participatory/consultative methods (including but not limited to – picture/video diaries, case studies) and should provide details of the approach/methods to be used. The assessment should follow international standards for ethical data collection and reporting at all times.
V Deliverables
Expected Outputs:

1. Inception Report including a detailed work plan and methodology for the final programme evaluation process.
2. Draft Evaluation report in English for review with qualitative and quantitative data analysis interface
3. Final Evaluation Report in English, no more than 30 pages and free of jargon, excluding annexes. The report must include:
    Title Page
    Table of Contents / Figures and Tables
    Abbreviations / acronyms page
    Executive summary (1 to 2 pages maximum)
    Background and a short introduction to the project
    The evaluation methodology (including evaluation/research questions and tools)
    Findings, ensuring all lines of inquiry/research questions are well addressed
    Innovation and lessons learned
    2 Case studies/stories used to highlight/illustrate the findings related to cash modalities and WASH inputs
    Final Programme Recommendations
    Conclusion
4. Lessons sharing/dissemination document capturing key impact and learning and presented in a reader friendly and marketable format.
5. Cleaned data (transcriptions of interviews/questionnaires).
   NB: As part of the final evaluation process, the Lead will also coordinate the filming of a short film (5-7 min), which will serve to illustrate the stories of beneficiaries to the programme as well as raise the awareness of humanitarian partners/stakeholders and the Dutch public of the humanitarian situation in Somalia, Somaliland and Puntland as relates to the current drought. This video will be presented to MoFA simultaneous with the final evaluation report, however will be produced by a team that is distinct from the evaluation team collecting data for the final evaluation report. Both teams may work collaborate/coordinate with each other to reduce the burden on respondents as well as ensure there is no duplication of efforts or data between both final products (film and report). The video will seek to address the below points:
6. Describe the current situation for vulnerable pastoralist communities in Somalia/Horn of Africa
7. Show how the interventions of the SSP JR partners have contributed to saving lives and strengthening livelihoods during the period of intervention
8. Establish short- to medium-term humanitarian objectives to ensure the gains made under SSP JR in 2015 are not lost.
   On consultation with the evaluation team, the video may also take the place of one of the two case studies required as part of the deliverables to the evaluation, and specifically comparing/contrasting either cash modalities or WASH inputs under SSP JR. Additional specifics can be found in a separate TOR for the video.
   VI Timeframe
   The Evaluation is expected to be initiated ideally by 3 February 2017. The evaluation will continue until 20 March, 2016 when the final report is due from the evaluator. The evaluator(s) will be however required to update CARE NL throughout the consultancy. The final timeline can be confirmed with the evaluator at the proposal/Inception Report stage depending on the methodology proposed. Below is an indicative timeline for initial discussion (number of days are indicative and non-consecutive, also allowing for travel):
9. Document Review (1.5 days)
10. Inception Report and Tools Development (3 days)
11. Pilot Testing of Tools and training of enumerators (if any) (1 day)
12. Field visit for data collection (12 days)
13. Develop preliminary report; present preliminary report/findings to CARE/RTF (2.5 days)
14. Incorporate feedback; Develop Final Evaluation Report and Lessons Dissemination Document (2 days)
    Total: 22 days
    VII Conditions of the Consultancy
    The evaluator(s) will use her/his/their own office/resources/materials and technology in the execution of this assignment. CARE and SSP JR partners will provide local travel/transport to the field sites and office space in Somalia, Somaliland, and Puntland. CARE will also cover accommodation and food, as well as a modest per diem, during data-collection in the field.
    Supervision and Reporting: The evaluator will be responsible to keep CARE NL abreast of progress over the course of the study.
    Qualifications of evaluator(s), research agency or academic institution(s):
     Master Degree (or equivalent) in Development Studies, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or related discipline coupled with advanced skills and knowledge in Research Methodologies
     At least 5 years’ experience in evaluation of development/humanitarian work, including in highly complex, conflict settings
    Knowledge of and experience with the context in Somalia including a fair understanding of the advocacy and policy environment in that country
     Data collection should include at least two (one male, one female) Somali nationals, able to provide insight and guidance on appropriate questions and data collection methods, etc.
     Excellent research and monitoring and evaluation skills including participatory methodologies
     Highly driven, dependable and results oriented
     Excellent verbal and written skills in English are essential

HOW TO APPLY:

Application process:
 Initial applications should consist of an expression of interest, CV(s) of the evaluator(s) and daily rate and work base
 Short listed candidates will be asked to submit 1) a technical/ methodological proposal including methodology, work plan, and budget); 2)an example of past evaluation report prepared; 3) contact details of 2 references.
 Applications should be sent to Shelly Sayagh (sayagh@carenederland.org) and Fatma Wakil (wakil@carenederland.org) no later than 7 February 2017.

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