Education/Protection PM (Return Program)

Intersos

Job Type

Full Time

Location

Somalia

Description :

Position: Education/Protection PM (Return Program)

Job site: Baidoa and Diinsor (Based in Baidoa with frequent travel to Diinsor)

Report to: Return Program Coordinator

Duration: 11 Months

Vacancy: 1 based in Baidoa

Selection criteria: The vacancy is open only for Somali National

INTERSOS is a non-profit humanitarian aid organization that works to bring assistance to people affected by natural disasters and 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. INTERSOS currently operates in Banadir, Bay, and Middle Shabelle and Mudug regions of Somalia.

Position overview:

The Project Manager is responsible for the management, implementation and supervision of the project “Promoting reintegration of returnees and education and health for both, host community and returnees in Baidoa and Diinsor Districts”. The project is part of the Return Program supported by UNHCR and envisages a strong education and reintegration components. The PM will be responsible for all the aspects related to the project planning, implementation and monitoring and will be directly reporting to the Return Program Coordinator. The PM will be responsible for ensuring timely and precise reporting to the Return Program Coordinator and to the donor.

Main responsibilities:

· Attend and participate and support the district level cluster meetings both education and protection working group meetings.

· Ensure timely implementation and reporting of project activities to Nairobi and to the donor.

· Supervise and manage the project field staff.

· Responsible for coordinating activities at the Way Stations both in Baidoa and Diinsor with constant travel to Diinsor.

· Ensure regular staff supervision, field visits and action-oriented feedback for monitoring and evaluation, adherence to accountability procedures and documentation, as well as technical guidelines and INTERSOS protection, data protection policy and procedures.

· Compile and write field level report bi weekly and monthly reports about the project progress to be shared with the Return Program Coordinator and Education Coordinator on timely basis.

· Directly responsible for liaison with the different stake holders and the authorities in the project implementation areas.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

· Knowledge of the return program, durable solutions and Way Station management.

· At least 2 years of working experience as Project Manager with an INGO.

· Good knowledge of main donors in Somalia, particularly UNHCR.

· Previous experience in implementing project related to protection, education and reintegration.

· Previous and proven experience in managing staff.

· Computer literate – Microsoft Word &Excel

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills;

· Excellent spoken and written English.

· Excellent reporting and writing skills.

· Commitment to support the safe return of Somali refugees.

· Availability to travel to Diinsor and to work extra hours.

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