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Location: Africa.

Job Title: Project Manager, Conflict and Governance Mapping, Somalia

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Reporting to: Country Manager, Somalia

Key areas of responsibility:

Manage Saferworld’s Conflict and Governance Mapping project, ensure timely and high-quality delivery of activities and progress towards intended results

Ensure the physical welfare, well-being and professional development of project staff

Ensure effective management of project finances

Support the implementation, planning, monitoring and reporting of Saferworld’s strategy in Somalia/Somaliland

Build and maintain effective relationships in support of Saferworld’s work in Somalia/Somaliland

Ensure effective relations are maintained with other parts of Saferworld.

Duties:

Manage Saferworld’s Conflict and Governance Mapping project, ensure timely and high - quality delivery of activities and progress towards intended results

In collaboration with other Somalia programme team members develop and keep updated workplans

Ensure timely and high quality completion of activities planned as part of Saferworld’s workplan and strategy for the project

Coordinate monitoring and evaluation of Saferworld’s CGM work according to M&E plans

Ensure timely completion and submission of reports within the organisation on activities undertaken

Ensure the physical welfare, well-being and professional development of project staff

Provide line management to CGM project staff

Monitor and support the performance of staff on the basis of Saferworld’s performance management system.

Ensure effective management of project finances

Undertake timely and accurate project budgeting and forecasting

Manage the Somalia CGM budget on a monthly basis to ensure optimum expenditure of funds

Ensure timely and accountable financial reporting by local partners

Ensure that programme staff and partners comply with internal accounting and financial management procedures

Maintain donor relationships and ensure donor requirements regarding reporting are met.

Support the implementation, planning, monitoring and reporting of Saferworld’s strategy in Somalia/Somaliland

Working in collaboration with other Nairobi and London-based staff, contribute to the development and implementation of Saferworld internal strategies for Somalia/Somaliland and the Horn region

Periodically contribute to other Saferworld research studies of Somalia/Somaliland, including conflict analyses

Build and maintain effective relationships in support of Saferworld’s work in Somalia/Somaliland

In coordination with the other programme staff, to strengthen Saferworld’s contacts and coordination with other international actors (governmental and NGO) engaged in Somalia/Somaliland

Ensure effective management of any formal partnerships between Saferworld and government, civil society and international partners.

Represent Saferworld in external meetings, and promote lessons learnt from the Somali CGM project

Ensure effective relations are maintained with other parts of Saferworld.

Identify policy development opportunities at the international level

Ensure effective communication of project activities, results and lessons within Saferworld

Person Specification

Essential requirements:

A masters degree in a relevant subject (e.g. peace/conflict studies, development, international relations (or equivalent professional experience)

Minimum of 5 years experience working in international development, peacebuilding or related issues

Experience of report writing

Extensive experience of project management including monitoring and evaluation

Experience of managing staff, including distance management

Experience of working in complex and politically-sensitive contexts, and excellent political judgement

Ability to work in a non-partisan manner, sensitivity to ethnic and cultural differences

A team player: able to demonstrate a constructive, cooperative and problem-solving approach

Willingness to travel frequently to the Somali regions (security permitting)

Good written and spoken English

Ability to work without close daily supervision, using own initiative and showing flexibility

A flexible and dynamic approach to work is essential.

Desirable:

Knowledge of key policy issues relevant to Somalia/Somaliland would be an advantage (democratisation, development, state-building, security sector reform, peace and conflict theory, humanitarian aid, aid effectiveness)

Understanding of Somali political and cultural dynamics would be a considerable advantage

Terms and Conditions

Annual salary range: A competitive NGO salary + benefits

Leave entitlement: 28 days per annum and agreed public holidays.

Application Process:

Please send full CV and covering letter, detailing how you meet the selection criteria to Marie Aziz at recruitment [at] saferworld.org.uk.

Please use subject heading: PM_CGM.

Deadline for applications: 5 March 2012

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Title: Conflict Adviser, Somalia

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Reporting to: Country Manager, Somalia

Key Relationships: Somalia Programme Adviser, Somalia Governance and Democratisation Adviser, Somalia Advocacy and Communications Adviser, Project Managers

Contract Duration: An initial period of 6 months with the possibility of a further 1 year dependent on funding

Salary: A competitive NGO salary + benefits

Grade: International

Job Purpose:

The purpose of this role is to contribute to Saferworld’s Somalia/Somaliland programme by:

Providing policy advice and technical assistance to support the design and implementation of Saferworld’s Somalia programme;

Contributing to Saferworld’s policy development work at national, regional and international levels

Key areas of responsibility:

Lead the technical development of Saferworld’s Conflict and Governance Mapping project, ensure timely and high-quality delivery of activities and progress towards intended results

Support the implementation, planning, monitoring and reporting of Saferworld’s strategy in Somalia/Somaliland

Build and maintain effective relationships in support of Saferworld’s work in Somalia/Somaliland

Ensure effective relations are maintained with other parts of Saferworld.

Duties:

Support the implementation, planning, monitoring and reporting of Saferworld’s strategy in Somalia/Somaliland

Working in collaboration with other Nairobi and London-based staff, contribute to the development and implementation of Saferworld internal strategies for Somalia/Somaliland and the Horn region

Periodically contribute to other Saferworld research studies of Somalia/Somaliland, including conflict analyses

Deliver presentations and facilitate training sessions on conflict-related issues

Provide policy advice and technical assistance internally and to Saferworld’s partners

Write high quality briefings, discussion papers and policy documents in support of the Somalia programme

Build and maintain effective relationships in support of Saferworld’s work in Somalia/Somaliland

In coordination with the other programme staff, to strengthen Saferworld’s contacts and coordination with other international actors (governmental and NGO) engaged in Somalia/Somaliland

Ensure effective management of any formal partnerships between Saferworld and government, civil society and international partners.

Represent Saferworld in external meetings, and promote lessons learnt from the Somali CGM project

Ensure effective relations are maintained with other parts of Saferworld.

Identify policy development opportunities at the international level

Ensure effective communication of results and lessons emanating from the Somalia programme within Saferworld

Identify and build synergies between the plans and strategies of the Somalia programme and the wider organisation.

Person Specification

Essential requirements:

A masters degree in a relevant subject (e.g. peace/conflict studies, development, international relations (or equivalent professional experience)

Minimum of 5 years experience working in international development, peacebuilding or related issues

Proven analytical skills, including experience of conflict analysis methods

Proven ability to write policy papers and briefings

Experience of report writing

Experience of working in complex and politically-sensitive contexts, and excellent political judgement

Ability to work in a non-partisan manner, sensitivity to ethnic and cultural differences

A team player: able to demonstrate a constructive, cooperative and problem-solving approach

Willingness to travel frequently to the Somali regions (security permitting)

Good written and spoken English

Ability to work without close daily supervision, using own initiative and showing flexibility

A flexible and dynamic approach to work is essential.

Desirable:

Understanding of Somali political and cultural dynamics would be a considerable advantage

Experience of facilitation and training would be an advantage.

Terms and Conditions

Annual salary range: A competitive NGO salary + benefits

Leave entitlement: 28 days per annum and agreed public holidays.

Application Process:

Please send full CV and covering letter, detailing how you meet the selection criteria to Marie Aziz at recruitment [at] saferworld.org.uk.

Please use subject heading: SOM_C_ADV

Deadline for applications: 5 March 2012

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Finance Manager

The person appointed will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and transparent management of finances for programmes in line with recognised accounting/auditing standards and Saferworld procedures.

The successful candidate will have a recognised accounting qualification and at least three years’ experience in financial management. They will also have experience of computerised software (QuickBooks or Sage).

Salary: a competitive NGO salary will be offered

For a job description please visit http://www.saferworld.org.uk/about/jobs.

To apply please send full CV and covering letter, detailing how you meet the selection criteria to Marie Aziz at recruitment [at] saferworld.org.uk (please use subject heading: Ref: FMN).

Deadline for applications: March 6 2012.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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