POLITICAL AFFAIRS AND MEDIATION GROUP -NOC-MOGADISHU

Special Notice

This position is funded for an initial period of one year, extension of appointment will be subject to budgetary approval. Appointment against this post is on a local basis. The candidate is responsible for any travel expenses incurred in order to take-up the appointment. All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply on-line as soon as possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job opening

Interested applicants who are working with UN Contractors must fulfil the obligations of their contracts with the UN Contractors in order to be eligible to apply for this vacancy.

Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationships:

This position is located in Mogadishu, with a possibility of relocating to Dhusamareb in the future. The incumbent will report to Senior / Political Affairs Officer.

Responsibilities:

Within delegated authority, the Political Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

· Monitor, report and analyse developments in Galmudug;

· Establish and maintain contact with officials, clan elders, religious leaders, youth and women’s representatives, civil society organisations and ordinary citizens in Galmudug;

· Establish and maintain a profile matrix of key actors in Galmudug;

· Coordinate and communicate with relevant Somali political actors and other counterparts as appropriate;

· Advise on and coordinate activities in the promotion of broader initiatives of national reconciliation, federalism, state building and elections involving key political actors, clan and community leaders, religious leaders, women and youth leaders and relevant civil society organizations;

· Visit Galmudug, when necessary, to perform the above mentioned responsibilities;

· Prepare studies, presentations, briefs, policy documents and reports relevant to PAMG;

· Help with translation of documents into both Somali and English, as required;

· Act as an interpreter and translator in meetings both Somali and English, as required;

· Perform other assignments as may be directed by Senior / Political Affairs Officer and Chief of PAMG.

Competencies

Professionalism: Good understating of political, social and economic developments in Somalia and Horn of Africa. Ability to identify and analyse political, ethnic, racial, social and economic problems that cause civil unrest in a country or geographic area. Ability to develop sources for data collection. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping supervisor as well as the team informed.

Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Qualifications

Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in political science, international relations, international economics, law, public administration or other related area. A first level university degree with a combination of two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Professional training in the areas of facilitation and/or coordination is an asset.

Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in political science, international relations, law, disarmament, security, development management, conflict resolution or related area.

Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English and Somali (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of other UN language is an advantage.

Assessment: Evaluation of qualified candidates for this position may include a substantive

Method assessment which will be followed by a competency-based interview.

HOW TO APPLY:

How to Apply:

Qualified candidates may submit their applications including their United Nations Personal History form (P.11) to the address mentioned below on or before the deadline. The P.11 is on thehttps://unsos.unmissions.org/jobs. Applications submitted after the deadline 29 August 2016 will not be accepted. CVs will not be accepted.

Email: recruitment-unsoa@un.org

Please quote, Vacancy Announcement Number and Functional Title in the subject of the e-mail

Kindly attach a copy of P11, Degree Certificate, NISA Certificate, CID Certificate, Passport and or National Identification Card. These are required as part of your application for consideration of eligibilty.

The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs.

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING).

Politicl Affairs Officer - NOC- Hargeisa

Special Notice

This position is funded for an initial period of one year, extension of appointment will be subject to budgetary approval. Appointment against this post is on a local basis. The candidate is responsible for any travel expenses incurred in order to take-up the appointment. All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply on-line as soon as possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job opening

Interested applicants who are working with UN Contractors must fulfil the obligations of their contracts with the UN Contractors in order to be eligible to apply for this vacancy.

Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationships:

This position is located in the Political Affairs and Mediation Group (PAMG) Hargeisa. The incumbent will report to the Head of Area Office in Hargeisa, Somaliland.

Responsibilities:

Within delegated authority, the Political Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

Within delegated authority, the Political Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

· Monitor, report and analyse developments in Somaliland;

· Establish and maintain contact with Somaliland administration officials, clan elders, religious leaders, youth and women’s representatives, civil society organisations, representatives of the international community and other local interlocutors in Somaliland;

· Establish and maintain a profile matrix of key actors in Somaliland;

· Coordinate and communicate with relevant Somali political actors and other counterparts as appropriate;

· Advise on and coordinate activities in the promotion of broader initiatives of national reconciliation, federalism, state building and elections involving key political actors, clan and community leaders, religious leaders, women and youth leaders and relevant civil society organizations;

· Prepare studies, presentations, briefs, policy documents and reports relevant to PAMG;

· Help with translation of documents into both Somali and English, as required;

· Support high-level visits through the preparation of, among others, draft programmes, talking points and taking notes in meetings;

· Act as an interpreter and translator in meetings in both Somali and English, as required;

· Perform any other assignments as may be directed by the Head of Area Office and the Chief of PAMG.

Competencies

Professionalism: Good understating of political, social and economic developments in Somalia and Horn of Africa. Ability to identify and analyze political, ethnic, racial, social and economic problems that cause civil unrest in a country or geographic area. Ability to develop sources for data collection. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping supervisor as well as the team informed.

Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Qualifications

Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in political science, international relations, international economics, law, public administration or other related area. A first level university degree with a combination of two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Professional training in the areas of facilitation and/or coordination is an asset.

Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in political science, international relations, law, disarmament, security, development management, conflict resolution or related area.

Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English and Somali (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of other UN language is an advantage.

Assessment: Evaluation of qualified candidates for this position may include a substantive

Method assessment which will be followed by a competency-based interview.

HOW TO APPLY:

Qualified candidates may submit their applications including their United Nations Personal History form (P.11) to the address mentioned below on or before the deadline. The P.11 is on thehttps://unsos.unmissions.org/jobs. Applications submitted after the deadline 29 August 2016 will not be accepted. CVs will not be accepted.

Email: recruitment-unsoa@un.org

Please quote, Vacancy Announcement Number and Functional Title in the subject of the e-mail

Kindly attach a copy of P11, Degree Certificate, NISA Certificate, CID Certificate, Passport and or National Identification Card. These are required as part of your application for consideration of eligibilty.

The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs.

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING).

Head of Area Office, Hargeisa

II. Organizational Context

UNDP Somalia’s Programme is composed of 4 Programme portfolios; Governance and Rule of Law GROL), Capacity Development, Poverty Reduction and Environment Protection (PREP) and Gender. UNDP Somalia main office is based in Mogadishu, but a large number of staff is based in the various Area offices: Hargeisa and Garowe, in particular national staff.

In order to respond more swiftly to the changing environment, UNDP has a dedicated head of area offices in Hargeisa and Garowe that also helps in terms of representation plus with more delegated authority and decision making authority at the local level. The head of the area office serves as the main representative of UNDP in the respective area,

UNDP is currently recruiting the Head of the office in Hargeisa/Somaliland. This office has a portfolio of approximately 5 million USD in Somaliland which may increase over the next years. The Head of Area Office will supervise more than 40 staff and oversee Programme, Operations and Project activities.

III. Functions / Key Results Expected

Under the overall and direct supervision of the Country Director (primary supervision line), in matrix management with the Deputy Country Director for Programmes (DCD-P), for programmatic and strategic portfolio management responsibilities, secondary supervision line, the Head of Area Office performs the following functions:

I. Office Management

• Ensures the smooth running of the Area Office, including good management and supervision of staff,
• Is responsible and accountable for the appropriate use and management of resources attributed to the Office and to the portfolio of the geographic area.
• Promotes team work, collaboration and synergies within his office, among the project teams and with the Programme units at the Country Office level
• Supervises the Operations Manager directly who can serve as deputy to the Head of Area Office as well as the project staff – for day-to-day operations - in the office

II. Representation and Coordination

• Represents UNDP in the geographic area, and in various fora as requested by the Country Director.
• In collaboration with the Office of the Resident/Humanitarian Coordinator, provides coordination support to UN Agencies, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and national authorities through the establishment of a wider consultation process and appropriate fora to enhance coordination between humanitarian and transition-to-development partners, thus strengthening the links between relief, early recovery and development activities.
• Ensures proper coordination and inputs to Interagency initiatives
• Maintains collaboration and coordination with the other Heads of office to ensure programmatic integration, sharing of lessons and best practices, economies of scales, etc.
• Maintains regular contact with projects and Programme counterparts in his/her geographic area.
• Provides support to overall resource mobilization efforts of the Country Office in close collaboration with Programme at the CO level.

III. Programme Development, Strategic Analysis, Planning and Advice

• Responsible for the collaborative yearly planning process for the UNDP Programme together with counterparts
• in close consultation with the Country Director, Deputy Country Director Programme and the relevant Heads of Programme sections at the main office level, identifiesnew programmatic activities and strategic direction of the sub-office programmatic activities from Programme design through implementation.
• Supports the Country Director and Deputy Country Director Programme, national counterparts and other aid partners on policies and strategies to adequately respond to transitional recovery and development challenges and needs.
• Ensures identification and promotion of joint programming and planning opportunities.
• Based on monitoring and evaluation of the recovery and development situation, provides programmatic responses to the deficits in these areas.
• Promotes identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learned for organizational sharing and learning.
• Supervises the day-to-day project management, in reference to annual/quarterly work plans approved by the Project Board and Project Executive function, and ensure coordination among projects in the sub area

IV. Operational Management

• Provides leadership in overseeing of effective provision of services to counterparts including fair and transparent procurement, efficient logistics and sound financial management as well as the consistent application of UNDP rules and regulations
• Ensures the integrity of financial system and directly oversees the administrative, financial and budgetary aspects of Programme delivery in its geographical area and advises the Deputy Country Director – Operations accordingly.
• Works closely with UNDSS to ensure the security of UNDP Staff and premises, in particular supports the implementation of UNDP MOSS compliance.
• Is responsible for approval of payments up to an agreed upon level

V. Programme Oversight and Implementation

· Ensures proper implementation of programmes based on continuous monitoring and analysis of

(a) the most critical recovery and development needs, response capacities, access situation, operational environment and applicable security issues and

(b) implementation progress of the programmes in his geographic area

• Under general supervision of, and in close collaboration with the DCD-P, leads the UNDP Programme and ensure attainment of expected results in his/her geographic area of responsibility
• Supports the implementation of the recovery and development aspects of the UN Transition Plan within the area of assignment and responsibility
• In coordination with the Monitoring and Evaluation officer, ensures effective application of RBM tools, monitors sub-office and project unit work plans, Programme effectiveness and achievement of results
• Supports capacity-building of national counterparts
• Performs any other related task assigned by the supervisors

Impact of Results

The results of the work of the Head of Area Office greatly impacts on the standing and reputation of the UNDP in Somalia. When requested by the CD/DCD, the Head of Area Office represents UNDP in international and national forums, liaises with external clients and a broad range of constituencies and UNDP counterparts in the Government, local and international media, civil society as well as counterparts from other international organizations. Within delegated authority, the Head of Area Office acts as the day-to-day manager of UNDP’s Programme and ensures a coherent dialogue between all parties involved, timely and effective delivery of the UNDP Programme and a proactive response of UNDP to changes in the North west of Somalia region context.

Functional Competencies:

Building Partnerships

Level 2: Identifying and building partnerships

• Effectively networks with partners seizing opportunities to build alliances
• Identifies needs and interventions for capacity building of counterparts, clients and potential partners
• Displays initiative, sets challenging outputs for him/herself and willingly accepts new work assignments

Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing

Level 2: Developing tools and mechanisms

• Makes the case for innovative ideas documenting successes and building them into the design of new approaches
• Develops and/or participates in the development of mechanisms, including identifying new approaches to promote individual and organizational learning and knowledge sharing using formal and informal methodologies

Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise

Level 2: In-depth knowledge of own discipline

• Understands advanced aspects of primary area of specialization as well as the fundamental concepts of related disciplines (financial resources and human resources management, contract, asset and procurement, information and communication technology, general administration)
• Continues to seek new and improved methods and systems for accomplishing the work of the unit
• Keeps abreast of new developments in area of professional discipline and job knowledge and seeks to develop him/herself professionally
• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments
• Demonstrates comprehensive understanding and knowledge of the current guidelines and tools and utilizes these regularly in work assignments

Promoting Organizational Change and Development

Level 2: Assisting the individuals to cope with change

• Performs appropriate work analysis and assists in redesign to establish clear standards for implementation
  Design And Implementation of Management Systems
  Level 2: Designing and implementing management system
• Carries out research into existing systems to identify best practice and make recommendations to management on applicability to UNDP
• Identifies and recommends remedial measures to address problems in systems design or implementation
  Client Orientation
  Level 2: Contributing to positive outcomes for the client
• Anticipates client needs
• Works towards creating an enabling environment for a smooth relationship between the clients and service provider
• Demonstrates understanding of client’s perspective
  Promoting Accountability and Results-Based Management
  Level 2: Input to the development of standards and policies
• Provides inputs to the development of organizational standards for accountability and results-based management

Core Competencies:

• Building support and political acumen
• Building staff competence, creating an environment of creativity and innovation
• Building and promoting effective teams
• Creating and promoting enabling environment for open communication
• Creating an emotionally intelligent organization
• Leveraging conflict in the interests of UNDP & setting standards
• Sharing knowledge across the organization and building a culture of knowledge sharing and learning**. Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member.**
• Fair and transparent decision making; calculated risk-taking

V. Recruitment Qualifications

Education:

· Masters Degree preferably in Political or Social Science, International Studies, Public Administration, Economics or related fields.

Experience:

· Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible professional experience in recovery and development affairs, crisis response and prevention, recovery and development, or other related area

· Experience in crisis or post conflict countries

· Senior-level management responsibilities of similar size and complexity, including operational management responsibilities

· Previous experience with UNDP preferred and good knowledge of UNDP rules and procedures is desirable

Language requirements:

· Strong written and spoken English skills.

· Knowledge of Somali and/or Arabic is desirable.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application by visiting: http://jobs.undp.org/ or

https://jobs.partneragencies.net/erecruitjobs.html?JobOpeningId=5265

ASSOCIATE DISARMAMENT DEMOBILIZATION & REINTEGRATION OFFICER (DDR OFFICER)

• Contributes in the development, implementation and evaluation of DDR activities in assigned region in accordance with system-wide principles and guidance, and the mandate of the Mission in particular.

• Carries out basic research and analysis on selected aspects of the DDR programme, including operations and other related subjects and activities, e.g. reviews relevant documents and reports; collects, analyses and presents statistical data and other information gathered from diverse sources; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and recommends corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; identifies and tracks follow-up actions.

• Contributes to the monitoring of DDR activities, undertakes periodic reviews of DDR operations to assess effectiveness and efficiency, achievement of results and procedural compliance.

• Maintains awareness of current DDR issues, including relevant political, policy and gender considerations; monitors and assesses the political situation in assigned area of responsibility as required.

• Participates in discussions with the Mission’s civilian, military and other components, as well as with international and national partners on DDR activities.

• Contributes to the preparation of various written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analytical notes, sections of reports and studies, manuals on standards and procedures, inputs to publications, etc.

• Provides administrative and substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, including the preparation of background documents and presentations, handling logistics, etc.

• Undertakes outreach activities; participates in the development and delivery of training workshops, seminars, and induction courses on assigned topics/activities.

• Organizes field visits for high-level UN officials; participates in field visits to review implementation of various DDR programmes/activities, including provision of substantive and administrative support.

• Performs other related duties as required. _ M

HOW TO APPLY:

Qualified candidates may submit their applications including their United Nations Personal History form (P.11) to the address mentioned below on or before the deadline. The P.11 is on thehttps://unsos.unmissions.org/jobs. Applications submitted after the deadline 12 September 2016 will not be accepted. CVs will not be accepted.

Email: recruitment-unsoa@un.org

Please quote, Vacancy Announcement Number and Functional Title in the subject of the e-mail

Kindly attach a copy of P11, Degree Certificate, NISA Certificate, CID Certificate, Passport and or National Identification Card. These are required as part of your application for consideration of eligibilty.

Project Officer, Hargeisa

Position: Project Officer

Location: Hargeisa, Somaliland

Contract: 3 months with possibility of extension based on performance

Job ID#: RSO0001

Forcier is a dynamic research consultancy firm operating across Africa since 2011, and in Somalia since 2012. Our core services include research, capacity building training, and strategic planning for development actors, governments, and private sector clients operating in post-conflict contexts and challenging environments. Forcier currently works in South Sudan, Sudan, Somalia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mozambique, and Sierra Leone and is supported by its administrative, financial, and training headquarters in Cairo, Egypt.

Job Description: The Project Officer is responsible for managing ongoing field studies throughout the country and leading teams of local researchers on a range of subjects. Project Officers are responsible for all phases of project implementation, which includes drafting inception reports and research tools, training researchers, managing project finances, analyzing both quantitative and qualitative data, and drafting final reports.

Our ideal candidate is a strong team player, self-starter, and keen learner, eager to take on tasks outside his/her comfort zone, and has the ability to multi-task effectively, manage multiple projects at once, and can respectfully engage with clients and fellow staff members from different cultural backgrounds. We are looking for someone who will go above and beyond to make sure deadlines are met and deliverables are of the highest quality, which sometimes means long hours and working weekends. You are also willing to lend a hand to your colleagues and help others meet their deadlines when they are in a bind.

This is a full-time position based in our Hargeisa, Somaliland office. The Project Officer reports to the Research Manager.

Description of Main Duties:

· Conduct literature reviews, draft concept notes and inception reports, and gather relevant background information as necessary;

· Draft quantitative and qualitative data collection tools for projects covering a range of subject matters;

· Develop budgets and staffing plans, and monitor their effective execution;

· Collaborate with local staff and manage teams in the field;

· Analyze qualitative and quantitative, and lead report writing;

· Provide support and training to other Forcier staff;

· Communicate with clients on project implementation and timelines, as necessary;

· Other tasks as agreed between the Project Officer and Research Manager.

Position Requirements:

· M.A. degree (or equivalent) in international affairs/development, political science, or a related field with 2+ years of work experience, OR B.A. degree (or equivalent) in international affairs/development, political science, or a related field with 5+ years of work experience;

· At least 1 year of experience (professional or academic) conducting quantitative and/or qualitative data analysis;

· Experience collecting quantitative or qualitative data will be considered an asset;

· At least 1 year of project management experience;

· Prior experience managing budgets and project timelines preferred;

· Basic knowledge of SPSS or Stata required;

· Experience collaborating with and managing diverse, multi-cultural teams preferred;

· Eagerness to learn and be pushed into new areas, and ability to learn from mistakes;

· Ability to work independently with minimal supervision;

· Ability to produce high-quality work under tight deadlines;

· Willingness to work long hours when needed;

· Creativity and an ability to think outside the box to conceptualize projects and implementation strategies;

· Prior experience living and working abroad, preferably in a developing country;

· Cultural sensitivity;

· A sense of humor and comfort with ambiguity;

· Fluency in written and spoken English.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please apply on our website, http://www.joinforcier.com. On the Current Openings job table, locate the Project Officer job posting, job ID RSO0015, and click Apply. Submit a single PDF containing your cover letter, CV and three professional references. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.

Research Manager, Somalia

Position: Research Manager

Location: Hargeisa, Somaliland

Contract: 3 months with possibility of extension based on performance

Forcier is a dynamic research consultancy firm operating across Africa since 2011, and in Somalia since 2012. Our core services include research, capacity building training, and strategic planning for development actors, governments, and private sector clients operating in post-conflict contexts and challenging environments. Forcier currently works in South Sudan, Sudan, Somalia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mozambique, and Sierra Leone and is supported by its administrative, financial, and training headquarters in Cairo, Egypt.

Job Description: Forcier Consulting is seeking a Research Manager to manage the staff carrying out field studies throughout the country.

The Research Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of Project Officers, Fieldwork Manager, and teams of local researchers. Research Managers are primarily responsible for ensuring the production of high quality deliverables, and for supporting Project Officers to create research tools, inception reports, and final reports, among other deliverables.

Our ideal candidate is a strong team player, self-starter, and a good teacher – someone who has a lot of patience and an eagerness to help build the capacity of local and international staff. You are assertive and are a thoughtful decision-maker. You can engage with clients and fellow staff from different cultural backgrounds, and have the ability to multi-task well. We are looking for someone who will go above and beyond to make sure deadlines are met and deliverables are of the highest quality. You are also willing to lend a hand to your colleagues and help others meet their deadlines as needed.

This is a full-time position based in our Hargeisa, Somaliland, office. The Research Manager reports to the Country Director.

Description of Main Duties:

· Manage a team of at least two Project Officers and one Fieldwork Manager working on 8-10 projects at any given time;

· Set priorities and internal deadlines on projects and deliverables, and ensure they are met;

· Support Project Officers in the development of quantitative and qualitative data collection tools for projects covering a range of subject matters;

· Oversee budget management and staffing plans, and monitor their effective execution;

· Support Project Officers in analysis of qualitative and quantitative data and report writing;

· Serve as the primary point of contact to clients and lead client communication;

· Provide support and training to other Forcier staff, including local researchers;

· Ensure quality and timeliness of research deliverables;

· Plan and lead trainings on data collection tools in collaboration with the Fieldwork Manager;

· Coordinate project staffing in collaboration with the Country Director;

· Evaluate local researchers and contribute to performance reviews;

· Other duties as needed, decided in collaboration with the Country Director.

Position Requirements:

· M.A. degree (or equivalent) in international affairs/development, political science, statistics, economics or a related field with 4+ years of work experience;

· 2+ years of experience (professional or academic) conducting quantitative and qualitative data analysis;

· Management experience (experience directly managing 3+ people in a multi-cultural setting will be considered a strong asset);

· Knowledge of, and experience using, SPSS or Stata required;

· Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel required;

· Ability to work independently without supervision;

· Ability to produce high-quality work under tight deadlines;

· Willingness to work long hours when needed;

· Creativity and an ability to think outside the box to conceptualize projects and implementation strategies;

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;

· Flexibility in the face of challenges and comfort with ambiguity;

· A sense of humor;

· Fluency in written and spoken English.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills:

· Project Management experience, especially managing budgets and project timelines;

· Experience collecting quantitative or qualitative data will be considered an asset;

· Experience collaborating with and managing diverse, multi-cultural teams;

· Prior experience living and working abroad, preferably in a developing country;

HOW TO APPLY:

Please apply on our website, http://www.joinforcier.com. On the Current Openings job table, locate the Project Officer job posting, job ID RSO0017, and click Apply.

Submit a single PDF containing your cover letter, CV and three professional references.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.