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Programme Assistant
( 3 Positions)
In particular, the incumbent will:
Assist project managers in reviewing project proposals, ensuring links with the overall objectives as outlined in the FAO-Somalia’s strategic and action plans.
Assist in drafting of tendering documentation for IPs selection including Evaluation and due diligence for IPs selection.
Inception Training of IPs on contractual obligations , voucher system and MV relationships.
Reception and management of inception files, liaising with IP s and relevant colleagues from Information Management Unit (IMU), Finance Unit, other as applicable.
Contribute the development and establishment of monitoring tools, for use across Cash for work, Agriculture, Fisheries and Livestock sectors, covering implementation, management and achievement of project and programme results.
Reconciliation of financial reporting against DAs commitments as released by Finance Unit.
Assist in the organization of regular internal and external monitoring for the various Cash for work, Agriculture, Fisheries and Livestock sector programmes.
Review monitoring reports to assess interim impact and causes of potential bottlenecks in implementation, and report major findings through structured weekly, monthly and final narrative and financial reports.
Preparation of briefs for FAO HQs, FAOSO senior management, others as applicable.
Provide appropriate support in designing and developing Cash For Work / other cash based interventions reporting formats, baseline questionnaires and data capture tools for use in respective projects.
Prepare consolidated final project reports in accordance with approved reporting formats and submit to the Cash based interventions Unit coordinator for review and submission to the respective donors.
Liaise with the Finance unit by preparing Disbursement authorization (DA) payment requests for processing instalments of beneficiaries bi weekly payments, Service Providers fees, as well as the closure of the LoAs.
Provide coordination support to the Food security cluster and the cash base response working group on monthly basis
Compiling the weekly market prices information of CFW service providers.
Required Competencies
Academic Qualifications:
A relevant degree BSC in Information Science, Statistics, Project Management or related science
At least 3 years of experience in Project M&E, monitoring methods, data processing and analysis, and knowledge of statistical database. Significant Project experience especially on Cash based Interventions including Cash for Work and Cash relief, in Somalia is desirable
Good communication and report writing skills
Good command of English
Technical Competencies and Experience Requirements:
Systematic and efficient approach to work assignments, good judgment and analytical ability. Ability to manipulate large data sets, and Excellent attention to details.
Database design or database administration, data management and analysis.
Assessment, Survey, and Monitoring and Evaluation expertise.
Communications and technical writing using both graphic and narrative presentations.
Languages:
Working knowledge of English, excellent knowledge of Somali
Grade: SC4
How to apply:
Interested candidates are requested to submit a cover letter quoting the Position Title and Vacancy Announcement Number along with their current/detailed Curriculum Vitae and FAO Personal History (PH) form available at http://fmt.faoso.net/documents/PH_form-Blank.docx
E-mail is the preferred means of receipt and applications should be sent to HR-Somalia [at] fao.org The subject line of the e-mail message should be indicated as per the specific Vacancy Announcement Number for each position as indicated- CONFIDENTIAL– FAO/90/2013
If making a hard copy submission, the envelope should be clearly marked in the same way and sent to the following address:
FAO-Somalia
UN-Somalia Ngecha Road Complex
Corner Lower Kabete Road/Ngecha Road
P.O. Box 30470-00100,
Nairobi, Kenya.
Applications may also be faxed, again clearly indicating Vacancy Announcement as appropriate in the subject line, to +254-20-4000333.
Applications must be received by Friday, May 17th 2013.
Late applications will not be considered. Only short listed candidates meeting all essential qualifications will be contacted.
All positions are open to Somali Nationals ONLY.
Irrigation Engineer
(1 Position)
Duties and Responsibilities:
Collaborate in field assessments for the appraisal of existing irrigation infrastructure, feeder roads and market shelters;
Collaborate for the implementation of baseline surveys as applicable;
Support FAO IPs on the definition of work schedules for the rehabilitation of canals, drains and hydraulic structures;
Supervise field data collection for topographic surveys, cross-section and profile surveys as applicable / required;
Design and prepare BOQs for selected infrastructure, including but not limited to: canals, hydraulic structures, culverts, drains, feeder roads and market shelters
Collaborate in the drafting of tendering documentation for infrastructure rehabilitation, as applicable;
Supervise the implementation of activities of infrastructures rehabilitation and construction;
Develop farmer training packages for soil and water use and management and for the establishment of water users associations
Any other duties as may be requested by the Supervisor
Academic Qualifications:
Master of Science in Agriculture Engineering or equivalent
Technical Competencies and Experience Requirements:
At least 7 years of experience in the identification, desing and cost estomation of irrigation water/drainage/soil and water management projects
Significant experience in the supervision of construction and rehabilitation of irrigation /drainage/soil and water management and water projects
Experience in the implementation and design of training on operations, maintenanace and management of irrigation and water projects
Languages:
Excellent command of English and Somali
Grade: SC11
How to apply:
Interested candidates are requested to submit a cover letter quoting the Position Title and Vacancy Announcement Number along with their current/detailed Curriculum Vitae and FAO Personal History (PH) form available at http://fmt.faoso.net/documents/PH_form-Blank.docx
E-mail is the preferred means of receipt and applications should be sent to HR-Somalia [at] fao.org The subject line of the e-mail message should be indicated as per the specific Vacancy Announcement Number for each position as indicated- CONFIDENTIAL– FAO/90/2013
If making a hard copy submission, the envelope should be clearly marked in the same way and sent to the following address:
FAO-Somalia
UN-Somalia Ngecha Road Complex
Corner Lower Kabete Road/Ngecha Road
P.O. Box 30470-00100,
Nairobi, Kenya.
Applications may also be faxed, again clearly indicating Vacancy Announcement as appropriate in the subject line, to +254-20-4000333.
Applications must be received by Friday, May 17th 2013.
Late applications will not be considered. Only short listed candidates meeting all essential qualifications will be contacted.
All positions are open to Somali Nationals ONLY.
Monitoring and Evaluation
(3 Positions)
Under the direct supervision of the Monitoring Coordinator, contributes to efforts that monitor projects outcomes against work plan and targets, including of the Service Providers for the Emergency Response to Somalia and the overall FAO Somalia Programmes.
The incumbent performs the following duties:
Participate in the final development of the FTM, information gathering methodology, report templates and the overall monitoring methodology in the IMMS M&E System
Create custom FMT forms that will function seamlessly with the database.
Using the FMT and M&E information system, define and create the different reporting tools after liaising with the project manager responsible for implementing activities/components.
Maintaining the accuracy, integrity, confidentiality and security of complex, large computerized IMMS M&E System;
Identify the technology best suited for the development of a database, taking the relevant aspects of the monitoring project into consideration, i.e. the information volume, questionnaires, report templates, confidentiality, data matching, application flexibility, budget and technical constraints, etc.
Ensures the accurate and timely input of programme information in IMMS and issuance of status reports for monitoring and evaluation purposes.
Assisting in standardizing data management procedures; Preparing a variety of standard statistical analysis and reports
Assist in designing data collection methodologies and research related to programme interventions; Conducts research and data analysis. Assists in the introduction of new approaches and methods in project monitoring and evaluation.
General clerical/secretarial duties include data entry, collating library searches, and other related tasks.
Alongside primary stakeholders to carry out survey assignments, in accordance with agreed-on procedures and standards.
Perform other related duties as required.
Education:
A Bachelor's degree in computer science or other information technology (IT) field and specific experience and qualification in statistics, computer programming and/or information technology or other related fields.
or compensated by additional years of experience in working the field of Agricultural Economics or Statistics, or other related field.
Experience:
Minimum 2 years of professional experience related to the management, planning, creation, development, implementation and maintenance of an information system/database and reporting system.
Experience and skills in data collection including participatory approaches, interviews, administering questionnaires, editing entries and cleaning data.
Languages:
Working knowledge (level C) of English, and another UN language will be advantage.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are requested to submit a cover letter quoting the Position Title and Vacancy Announcement Number along with their current/detailed Curriculum Vitae and FAO Personal History (PH) form available at http://fmt.faoso.net/documents/PH_form-Blank.docx
E-mail is the preferred means of receipt and applications should be sent to HR-Somalia [at] fao.org The subject line of the e-mail message should be indicated as per the specific Vacancy Announcement Number for each position as indicated- CONFIDENTIAL– FAO/90/2013
If making a hard copy submission, the envelope should be clearly marked in the same way and sent to the following address:
FAO-Somalia
UN-Somalia Ngecha Road Complex
Corner Lower Kabete Road/Ngecha Road
P.O. Box 30470-00100,
Nairobi, Kenya.
Applications may also be faxed, again clearly indicating Vacancy Announcement as appropriate in the subject line, to +254-20-4000333.
Applications must be received by Friday, May 17th 2013.
Late applications will not be considered. Only short listed candidates meeting all essential qualifications will be contacted.
All positions are open to Somali Nationals ONLY.
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