INTERSOS Child Protection / IDTR Project Manager Job in Mogadishu, Somalia

Mission to Somalia - International Staff Position
 

Position: Child Protection / IDTR Project Manager
 

Duty station: Based in Mogadishu, Somalia with frequent travel to Baidoa, Galkayo and Nairobi, as well as Jowhar, Dhobley and Kismayo.

Reporting to: Somalia Protection Coordinator
 

Status: Full time
 

Duration: 1 year (3 months probation)
 

Starting date: Beginning of August 2014
 

Background to INTERSOS: INTERSOS is a non-profit humanitarian aid organization that works to bring assistance to people in danger, victims of natural disasters and armed conflicts. 

Established in 1992 with support from the Italian Federation of Trade Unions, its actions are based on the values of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equal rights and opportunities for all people and respect for diversity and coexistence, paying particular attention to the most vulnerable and the unprotected.

In Somalia INTERSOS is active since 1992 responding to emergencies providing health, nutrition, protection, education and support for recovery of livelihoods.

Key Responsibilities:
 

The Child Protection/Information, Documentation, Tracing and Reunification (IDTR) Project Manager is responsible for implementation of INTESOS child protection programming in Somalia. 

She/he will provide technical and managerial oversight for project and other capacity building activities in INTERSOS operational locations covering at least 9 locations in Puntland and South Central Somalia.

Additionally, s/he will be involved in supporting and representing INTERSOS for coordination with the child protection working group in Nairobi and at the field level. 

Specifically, under supervision of the Protection Coordinator, he/she is responsible for:

• Supervise and coordinate the work of the IDTR/Field Coordinator, Database Manager and IDTR teams located in 7 field offices in their daily programme activities;
• Regularly support the IDTR case management process for unaccompanied and separated children (UASC). This will include providing IDTR/Case management technical support and ensuring regular information sharing among the IDTR/Child Protection teams based in the locations where INTERSOS run IDTR activities;
• Use and manage the Inter-Agency Child Protection Information Management System (IACPIMS), support the Database Manager to prepare trend analysis for reporting on a monthly basis;
• Coordinate and build relationships with child protection working groups (CPWGs) members, government authorities and agencies/organizations working in Somalia and neighbouring countries on IDTR;
• Lead on developing and implementing national and cross-border IDTR SOPs;
• Work with the field teams to designing and implement awareness campaigns and capacity building for formal and informal authorities for prevention of family separation and response for UASC;
• Provide support and technical guidance on individual cases for the INTERSOS team and partners on the process of Best Interest determination (BID)/ Best Interests Assessment (BIA), including but not limited to on-the-job training for staff and partners;
• Attend, organize, and chair BID Panels with CPWG and government actors;
• With the support of other UNICEF staff, liaise with key government counterparts regarding the implementation of the project activities;
• Regularly and active participate at the CPWG in Nairobi and CPWG in Mogadishu and co-chair the IDTR task force at the national level;
• Design and support monitoring and evaluation for project activities, provide technical guidance for surveys and rapid assessments and conduct field monitoring missions;
• Lead the documentation of project methodologies, lessons learned, and gather case studies;
• Prepare project status reports required for management, budget review and monitor the expenditures and budget tracking ensuring cohesion with planning processes;
• Actively participate in INTERSOS Protection working group through sharing of information, lessons learned, tools and methodologies;
• Support INTERSOS Protection Department project development processes;
• Perform other related duties as required by the Protection Coordinator.

Minimum qualification and professional experience

• University degree in relevant area (e.g. child development, child psychology, social work, child education, human rights);
• Two or more years work experience in child protection (including best interest determinations, community services, social work / counseling);, preferably including field experience in a humanitarian setting. 
• Work experience in the Somali context is desirable;
• Two or more years of experience in working with vulnerable children. 
• Experience for technical guidance and practical implementation for SOPs and Best Interest Determination is desirable;
• Proven experience conducting trainings for government officials, non-governmental organizations and/or in protection settings is essential. 
• Experience in training of trainers is desirable;
• Proven record of providing training and workshops on child protection specifically Best Interest Determination or Best Interest Assessment;
• Excellent analytical, report writing and communication skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations with local staff, beneficiaries and other stakeholders;
• Ability to work in stressful situations and at times, in hardship field locations where INTERSOS offices are located;
• Computer literate;
• Fluency in written and spoken English. Somali language is an asset.

Applications: 

Please send your updated CV and cover letter to humanresources@intersos.org specifying the subject line “CP/IDTR Project Manager– Somalia”. 

Deadline for applications is 31st July 2014 (applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis). 

Please note that this position will be confirmed based on funding confirmation.

INTERSOS Gender-Based Violence Project Manager Job in Mogadishu, Somalia

Mission to Somalia - International Staff Position
 

Position: Gender-Based Violence Project Manager
 

Duty station: Mogadishu, Somalia with travel to other areas of Somalia and Nairobi
 

Reporting to: Somalia Protection Coordinator
 

Status: Fulltime
 

Duration: 1 year
 

Starting date: Mid-July 2014
 

Background to INTERSOS: INTERSOS is a non-profit humanitarian aid organization that works to bring assistance to people in danger, victims of natural disasters and armed conflicts. 

Established in 1992 with support from the Italian Federation of Trade Unions, its actions are based on the values of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equal rights and opportunities for all people and respect for diversity and coexistence, paying particular attention to the most vulnerable and the unprotected. 

In Somalia INTERSOS is active since 1992 responding to emergencies that involve IDPs and returnees populations as well as the host community.
 

Key responsibilities:
 

The Gender-Based (GBV) Project Manager is responsible to for technical and managerial oversight and implementation of INTERSOS Somalia GBV prevention and response activities among internally displaced populations (IDPs), host communities and returnees in INTERSOS areas of operation; specifically Baidoa (Bay region) and Middle Shabelle region. 

Specifically, under supervision of the Protection Coordinator, he/she is responsible for: 

Technical support

• Regular training, mentoring and technical backstopping of local NGO partners and field staff on case management, psychosocial support (based on IASC MHPSS Guidelines), support for vulnerable groups (including persons with disabilities), GBV mainstreaming using the IASC guidelines on integrating GBV in humanitarian action, GBVIMS use, Clinical management of rape and caring for child survivors;
• Developing community engagement methodologies and tools, participatory design of IEC materials for GBV and child protection awareness and outreach activities,
• Development of participatory training where required, based on evidence and best practice;
• Design, training and support implementation of monitoring and evaluation, assessment tools, methodologies based on WHO ethical and safety principles;
• Training and technical support for GBVIMS use, including operationalising protection protocols and information sharing protocols;
• Review weekly activities reports, case management files and provided advice and supervision on case management processes;
• Support the development and operationalise safe and ethical referral mechanisms (GBV standard operating procedures).

Management/supervision

• Conduct project management activities including recruitment, appraisal and daily management of GBV project staff;
• Review of monthly financial and narrative reports from partners, ensure financial compliance including budget management and accountability documentation;
• Conduct regular supervision meeting with project staff and local partners, including monitoring and evaluation;
• Development and management of partnership agreements with local partners;
• Act as INTERSOS Somalia PSEA focal point, support training roll-out internally and guide operation of the internal PSEA system.

Coordination & project development

• Liaison with Ministry and local authorities regarding project activities;
• Coordination with GBV WG and protection cluster including attending coordination meetings, providing monthly reports on INTERSOS GBV activities etc;
• Ensure linkages with the child protection team, and other INTERSOS departments internally;
• Supporting proposal writing on GBV for Somalia mission;
• Perform other duties as required by the Protection Coordinator and Head of Mission.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in social sciences, social work, psychology or other related field (including law and human rights).
• At least two years work experience in humanitarian field as Project Manager and in relevant technical discipline (GBV prevention and response programming, social work/counseling).
• Demonstrated project management skills (financial management, human resources management, monitoring and evaluation techniques etc).
• Strong training and capacity building skills, particularly using participatory techniques for training on different components of GBV programming.
• Excellent analytical, report writing and proposal writing skills and computer literate.
• Strong inter-personal skills to develop effective working relationships with donors, colleagues and other stakeholders.
• Flexibility, adaptability and high work capacity to ensure activities and technical/management/coordination support provided in a timely manner to achieve project results;
• Previous experience conducting training in case management, caring for child survivors, psychosocial support, social component of clinical management of rape curriculum, GBV information management system etc desirable.
• Strong orientation towards evidence-based programming, with skills in monitoring and evaluation and conducting assessments desirable.
• Good knowledge of the procedure of international donors, especially CHF and ECHO desirable
• English required (fluent), Somali language desirable (proficient).
• Willing to work and travel in a volatile environment. Willingness to spend at least 80% time in Somalia.

Applications:

Please send your updated CV and cover letter to humanresources@intersos.org specifying the subject line “GBV Project Manager– Somalia”. 

Deadline for applications is 18th July 2014 (applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis).

Pact PEACE III Project IT / Data Entry Administrator Job in Nairobi Kenya

Pact is an International NGO with an office in Kenya among several other offices across the world, which enables systematic solutions that allow those who are poor and marginalized to earn a dignified living, be healthy and take part in the benefits that nature provides. 

Pact accomplishes this by strengthening local capacity, forging effective governance systems and transforming markets into a force for development.
 

PEACE III is a five-year project (2014-2019), funded by USAID and implemented by Pact. 

The aim of PEACE III is to support EA regional and US government goals in improving stability along EA’s border regions by strengthening the horizontal and vertical linkages within and between local, national and regional conflict management actors.
 

PEACE III will work with local implementing partners to build capacity of community peace leaders and organizations while strengthening inter-personal and inter-communal collaboration at all levels
 

Pact is seeking to recruit dynamic, qualified and experienced individuals to fill the following position:

Position Title: IT / Data Entry Administrator
 

Supervisor: Database Administrator / GIS Officer
 

Supervises: None 

Location: Nairobi 

Job Summary: This job includes investigating and diagnosing network problems, collecting IT usage stats, making recommendations for improving the company's IT systems and carrying out routine configuration and installation of IT solutions. 

The position holder will help employees with some of their more basic computer needs, like setting up new users and managing back-up, security and passwords

Roles and Responsibilities
 

Specific duties include but are not limited to:-

• Server administration: Installation, Designing, Implementing and administering server roles: AD, DHCP, DNS, GPO, IIS, file sharing, rights and permissions on MS Servers, 2008R2 and 2012
• IS Security; ensuring viruses do not become an operation’s bottleneck, Configuring Web Proxy and firewall, ensuring latest updates and upgrades are installed on all machines. Comprehensive Backup and restore strategies
• Web Development using html, php/MySql and Content management system
• Developing and implementing various training and instruction programs for users on the use of operating systems, networking, applications, and databases.
• Administration of software requiring integration with the server e.g. Microsoft Nav, SERENIC, Office 365 and ensuring compliance with current site licenses, designs, as well as managing  IT related projects such as organizational website and partner’s websites as needed.
• Troubleshooting and fixing hardware, software and user problems as they arise.
• Evaluation of  existing computer systems, hardware and performance, system upgrades, based on end user requirements, installing, integrating, customizing, configuration, and testing new system and hardware.
• Flexibility to adapt to and willingness to learn or teach new technologies; and be on call whenever needed to give support to staff.
• Enter all  new data which is sorted and verified into the designated database
• Update the designated database with new program data received from the field offices/partners

Skills and Qualifications

• University Degree in IT related field e.g. Computer Science and Information Systems or any other related field with at least 3 years relevant working experience in a busy NGO environment will be an added advantage.
• Professional/additional Qualifications: Applicants with Professional Certificates such as MCITP, CCNA, Linux +/LPI and MSSQL and MYSQL database applications are highly desirable.
• UNIX Administration knowledge, knowledge of Microsoft  IIS and Apache is preferred, knowledge of Microsoft windows  2008R2/2012 server. 
• Experience in network administration, advances knowledge of database management  (MSSQL, MYSQL etc) 

Competencies

• Maintain a high level of transparency, accountability and integrity
• Perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure
• Work independently
• Relate to others in a manner that creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation
• Maintain effective communication with colleagues, both junior and senior

Application Process
 

We encourage interested applicants to submit their applications to the attention of Pact HR Office in Kenya via the following email address: kenyahr@pactworld.org clearly indicating in the subject field of your email IT/data entry administrator by 23rd, July 2014. 

All applicants should submit their application with a detailed CV in MS Word (.doc) version, which should include names and contacts of 3 referees.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Pact is a fair and equal opportunity employer.

Pact PEACE III Project Senior Finance Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya

Pact is an International NGO with an office in Kenya among several other offices across the world, which enables systematic solutions that allow those who are poor and marginalized to earn a dignified living, be healthy and take part in the benefits that nature provides. 

Pact accomplishes this by strengthening local capacity, forging effective governance systems and transforming markets into a force for development.
 

PEACE III is a five-year project (2014-2019), funded by USAID and implemented by Pact. 

The aim of PEACE III is to support EA regional and US government goals in improving stability along EA’s border regions by strengthening the horizontal and vertical linkages within and between local, national and regional conflict management actors.
 

PEACE III will work with local implementing partners to build capacity of community peace leaders and organizations while strengthening inter-personal and inter-communal collaboration at all levels
 

Pact is seeking to recruit dynamic, qualified and experienced individuals to fill the following position:

Position Title: Senior Finance Officer
 

Supervisor: Finance and Administration Manager
 

Supervises: Finance Officer 

Location: Nairobi

Job Summary: Reporting to the Finance and Administration Manager, the Senior Finance Officer will primarily be responsible for the day to day management and reporting of the program funds disbursed; and financial monitoring and mentoring of partners.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Review and post invoice and payment batches entered by the Finance Officer into the accounting system before payment vouchers and checks are raised
• Review and post cashbook batches after checks have been signed by authorized Pact  In Kenya signatories
• Process the payroll
• Review petty cash payments requests before cash is disbursed and arrange for petty cash to be replenished every two weeks before close of accounting month
• Reconcile travel advance accounts for staff before additional advances are issued.
• Analyze balance sheet items on a monthly basis and clear or follow up on outstanding items
• Review accounts payable accounts and ensure payments are made promptly and any outstanding balances are reconciled.
• Review purchase orders raised in the accounting system and post them to the correct accounting codes before purchases are made ensuring tracking of commitments
• Keep track of cash position and prepare cash request for additional funds on need basis to HQ
• Prepare invoices to other Pact country offices once Pact in Kenya pays an expense on their behalf
• Prepare monthly Reports for Pact
• Generate and post journals
• Review outstanding grant advances account when grantees request for advances and ensure that grantees are not holding too much cash at any one time to reduce risks associated with cash management.
• Facilitate addition of new sub-grantees in the accounting system
• Carry out reconciliation of grant advance accounts and follow up with grant officers to ensure grantees are liquidating in a timely manner.
• Review and post Grantee Liquidation Reports and raise any differences resulting from currency fluctuations
• Assist in the preparation of project budgets and review of Project Status RReports.
• Carry out Financial Monitoring and Mentoring of grantees on need basis.
• Facilitate training of grantees on Financial/Grant Management.
• Assist in organizational audits for Pact in Kenya.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or any other related field.         
• CPA III
• At least three (3) years’ experience in a similar position preferably in an NGO environment.

Competencies

• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent computer skills including proficiency in accounting packages such as Quick-books, Pastel etc.
• Strong report writing skills.
• Strong coordination skills.
• Auditing skills.

Application Process
 

We encourage interested applicants to submit their applications to the attention of Pact HR Office in Kenya via the following email address: kenyahr@pactworld.org clearly indicating in the subject field of your email Senior Finance Officer by 23rd, July 2014. 

All applicants should submit their application with a detailed CV in MS Word (.doc) version, which should include names and contacts of 3 referees.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Pact is a fair and equal opportunity employer.