Somalia: Senior Project Officer

Vacancy Announcement: Senior Project Officer - DEAP

Organization: Adeso - African Development Solutions (www.adesoafrica.org)

Position Title: Senior Project Officer

Reporting To: Deputy Program Manager

Working With: All Program Staff

Program/Duty Station: Badhan, Sanaag Region

Duration: Ten (10) Months

Starting Date: Immediately

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

Adeso, formally known as Horn Relief, 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. Our current donor portfolio includes the European Commission, USAID, SIDA, CIDA, UNICEF, and the Government of Netherlands, among others.

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

POSITION SUMMARY

Adeso is seeking suitable candidates who will be responsible for the day to day implementation of Adeso interventions in accordance with the implementation framework and donor guidelines.

POSITION PURPOSE

Based in Sanaag, the Senior Project Officer will be a full-time member of the Adeso team reporting to the Deputy Program Manager. S/he will, together with the project team, develop appropriate project plan and implementation, carry out project activities and monitor the projects.

Under the supervision of the Deputy Program Manager, the Senior Project Officer will lead the technical development and implementation of the project.

SPECIFIC ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Under the guidance of the Deputy Program Manager, carry out activities implementation in the respective region of the operation.

· Provide weekly and monthly activity plans and ensure its full implementation.

· In liaison with the community leaders, local authorities and the beneficiaries ensure Adeso interventions are well understood with full participation.

· Ensure implementation of projects is in conformity with donor guidelines and procedures.

· Liaise directly with communities, elders and local authorities, as well as other agencies operational in the project locations regularly to ensure coordination and effective implementation of activities.

· Ensure close contacts with the community elders and local authorities in the operation area.

· Oversee and manage project expenditures, ensure budget is strictly adhered to, financial procedures are observed and all supporting documents are sent to Nairobi as per required Schedule.

· in liaison with the VRCs, ensure communities are well aware of the Adeso activities, the

· Selection of the beneficiaries and the follow up process are well understood.

· Supervise the selection of project sites together with the target communities and in line with their requirements/priorities.

· Ensure proper supervision during the distributions.

· Conduct a thorough assessment of the proposed sites, analyzing labour requirements, costs and timeframes, and taking into consideration the successes and constraints of new/rehabilitated water infrastructure at all sites.

· Develop technical designs and plans for proposed work sites in consultation with the Deputy Program Director and other staff.

· Develop and maintain good relationships and lines of communication with relevant local authorities and communities, explaining Adeso’s role as an NGO and liaising with them during all phases of the project.

· In the absence of engineer prepare bill of quantities (BoQs) for all work sites and oversee procurement of materials and supplies required in consultation with the logistics officer. Ensure all BoQs costing are well put in the general project procurement plan which has to be done once and approved from HQ; in the absence of the Project Engineer.

· Support and supervise the field assistants and ensure cordial working relationships.

· Provide regular community and beneficiaries’ feedback through the complainants’ response Mechanisms as well as weekly and monthly reporting.

· Ensure transparent, gender consideration in the selection of the village relief committees (VRCs)

· Carry out performance management for the line reports (Community Mobilizers) as required by HR policy.

· Ensuring construction of projects in accordance with designs and training of community members and stakeholders on proper operation and maintenance of the water sources.

· Monitor expenditure and costs of infrastructure work sites to ensure that project stays on budget.

· Supervise the construction/rehabilitation of infrastructure.

· Participate in developing contractor tender documents for different structure to be constructed.

· Develop training materials related to Water, Sanitation and Natural Resource Management components as needed for the project.

· Provide a need based technical skills to the field staff by carrying on-job regular trainings.

· Supervise and implement promotion of public hygiene and sanitation awareness and behavior change and communication.

· Support the Deputy Program and Engineer in compiling monthly, quarterly technical reports.

· Any other duties assigned in the course of the assignment period.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in the field of water resource engineering, civil engineering or water and environmental engineering.

· Strong experience in working in WASH and cash transfer activities such as rehabilitations of boreholes, shallow wells, berkads and cash transfer such as CFW, UNCT as well.

· Ability to multi-task and effectively handle stressful situations.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills both in English and Somali.

· Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with a team.

· Strong knowledge of and experience with humanitarian guidelines and principles.

· Experience in budget management and knowledge of financial procedures required.

· Proficiency in computer applications.

· Ability to live and work in an isolated area in conditions of limited comfort.

· Proven ability to work well with multi-level stakeholders.

· Strong interpersonal skills.

· Experience in developing program work-plans, developing program budgets, managing program implementation, managing staff, and field and managing short-term technical assistance.

· Previous experience working in the Horn of Africa and/or knowledge of the region is preferred.

· Experience working in an insecure environment and security knowledge is essential.

· Demonstrated leadership, supervision, and communication skills.

· A team player with visionary leadership.

· Good interpersonal skills as well as networking, flexibility and innovativeness.

Desirable

· Master’s degree in a relevant subject.

· Experience and competence in research, monitoring and evaluation.

· Demonstrable skills in report writing and documentation.

· Experience in working in harsh environment.

This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional. If you would like to join this dynamic team, please submit your application to jobs.somalia@adesoafrica.org , quoting the position in the email subject matter, by 4^th June, 2017.

Each application should be addressed to HR Manager and include the following:

· An updated CV with updated contact details: Phone No., Email Address and Skype ID; and

· An application letter which should include cover letter, remuneration requirements and contact information for three work-related referees.

Applications not including all of the above information will not be reviewed. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.Adeso is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on one's background, beliefs, gender or sexual orientation.