PROGRAM COORDINATOR
ARD
Job Type
Full Time
Location
Somalia
Description :
Organization: Action for Relief and Development
Country: Somalia
Closing date: 03 Mar 2017
Organizational Background
ARD is a non-profit, a non-political Humanitarian aid and Development Organizations founded in 2003. ARD seeks to address the causes and consequences of human suffering and poverty among the vulnerable communities in Somalia through participatory relief and development invention in partnership with both Governmental and Non-Governmental Organizations. ARD has its head office in Mogadishu, Somalia and has field offices in different regions in SCZ Regions and presence in Puntland as well as liaison office in Nairobi, Kenya. ARD is working in the field of WASH, Primary Health, Formal/non formal Education, Protection, livelihood /Agriculture, Food security, Nutrition, Environmental Protection, youth empowerment and etc.
Vision
To have strong, capable and self–dependent communities which are able to plan, implement and manage their live aspects and services in a sustainable manner.
Mission
To facilitate the communities for the sake of improving the quality of lives through provision of Sustainable education system, livelihood, water supply, health and sanitation services in a pleasant environment.
Scope of the Assignment
Under the overall supervision of ARD Executive and the deputy, the PC is responsible to lead ARD’s programming strategy to ensure high quality appropriate programme assessment, design and implementation, monitoring and quality review. She/He is responsible for the day-to-day management and implementation of the Programs, including all substantive and administrative matters. His/her duties is included but not limited to following:
· Preparation of the Assessments, Design and Planning Programs
· Lead the development of ARD’s program strategy in response to the emergency and ensure all fundraising, proposal and programme implementation activities are aligned with the strategy
· Coordinate the development of all project implementation plans and budgets within the humanitarian framework
· Assist and advise the Director with securing donor funding for projects
· Oversee project design and proposal preparations for institutional and public funding in accordance Humanitarian International Code.
· Maintain ongoing surveillance of the developing humanitarian emergency situation and review and adjust the program strategy accordingly
· Ensure that adequate quality and accountability systems are in place, including programme monitoring and review
· Liaise with ARD members supporting the response to ensure donor needs are met in relation to program proposals and reporting
Reporting Lines
The Programme Coordinator reports to the ARD’s Executive Director or the Deputy
Core Competencies
· People Skills: Ability to work independently and as a team player who demonstrates leadership and is able to support and train local and international staff and also able to work with disaster affected communities in a sensitive and participatory manner.
· Communication Skills: Well developed written and oral communication skills. Able to communicate clearly and sensitively with internal and external stakeholders as a representative of ARD. This includes effective negotiation and representation skills.
· Integrity: Works with trustworthiness and integrity and has a clear commitment to ARD’s core values and humanitarian principles.
· Resilience/Adaptability and flexibility: Ability to operate effectively under extreme circumstances including stress, high security risks and harsh living conditions. Works and lives with a flexible, adaptable and resilient manner.
· Awareness and sensitivity of self and others: Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to gender and diversity. Have experience and the ability to live and work in diverse cultural contexts in a culturally appropriate manner. Has a capacity to make accurate self-assessment particularly in high stress and high security contexts.
· Work style: Is well planned and organized even within a fluid working environment and has a capacity for initiative and decision making with competent analytical and problem solving skills.
· Knowledge and skills: knowledge of ARD policies and procedures, Sphere and the Red Cross/ NGO Code of Conduct. Requires general finance, administration, information management and telecommunication skills and proficiency in information technology/ computer skills.
· Must be fluently both English and Somali
Education and Technical Competencies
· Masters Degree in Reputable University
· Minimum of 7 years humanitarian aid experience in complex and natural disasters
· High level of programming experiences
· Experience in complex decision making and leading a multi-disciplinary, under difficult circumstances
· The highest level of expertise in representation and negotiation with governments and donors
· Strong understanding of the humanitarian emergency operating context, including Sphere, the humanitarian system, donors, security, civil military liaison and program management
How to apply :
Kindly submit your CV and Cover page to hr@actionrelief.net and copy to mogadisu@actionrelief.net