Somalia Program Director - Nairobi based
Tracking Code:1287
Job Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversee the management of Somalia program by supervising the technical and administrative staff in both Somalia and Kenya.
Ensure that program goals and objectives are met within the agreed upon time-frame and budget.
Ensure that program activities and operations are consistent with the scope of the grant and in full compliance with USG rules and regulations and governing cooperative agreements.
Monitor progress toward meeting objectives and adapt program as needed.
Maintain collaborative relations with local partners, the host government(s), and the donor.
Report progress and major issues periodically to CHF headquarters.
Take into account issues of sustainability in program implementation.
Provide technical and programmatic leadership to a diverse group of stakeholders, including local NGOs, community-based groups, and public and private sector counterparts.
Coordinate with all relevant parties, including national government(s), local government(s), donors, NGOs, UN agencies and others.
Train local staff to build capacity and to transfer skills in all aspects of program implementation, M&E, and financial management.
Ensure high standards in meeting financial management accountability.
Participate in program development activities as necessary.
The duties listed above are not inclusive of all your duties at CHF International. CHF reserves the right to change and update position descriptions at any time.
QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrated experience directing successful emergency response and/or water & sanitation programming, especially in East Africa.
Understanding of water & sanitation issues and community mobilization preferred.
Experience working in and around Somalia preferred.
Personnel and office management experience, including management, training and development of local staff.
Strong commitment to the team management approach.
Experience working with US government donors, thorough knowledge of US government regulations and procedures.
Strong ability to communicate cross-culturally.
Good interpersonal skills with ability to build personal relationships with donor, partners, staff and community stakeholders and clients.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
High degree of flexibility and adaptability.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Minimum Masters Degree in engineering, international development or related field with 5 - 8 years of international development experience, or Bachelors Degree with at least 8 years of experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
English fluency required; understanding of Somali and/or Swahili preferable.? Must be able to read and interpret documents, communicate with others as necessary to perform job duties effectively.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Basic skills and able to perform job specific mathematics.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Willing and able to travel independently and frequently in under-developed and highly unstable environments. Able to sit at a computer and operate a keyboard for extended periods of time.
Job Location
Nairobi, Kenya and Somalia
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
Job Location
Nairobi, KENYA
CHF International is based in Maryland, USA.
