VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Project Coordinator – Baidoa, Somalia

Peace Action Society Organization for Somalia (PASOS)

ABOUT PASOS

Peace Action Society Organization for Somalia (PASOS) is a Somali non-governmental organization based in Somalia. PASOS designs and implements humanitarian and development programmes that protect and strengthen vulnerable communities, with a focus on child protection, gender-based violence (GBV) prevention, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), health, nutrition, and cash-based programming.

Working with respected partners, PASOS delivers accountable, community-centered programmed that reach people where the need is greatest, and builds the capacity of local institutions and civil society to sustain results.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Programme Manager, the Project Coordinator will support the management and supervision of PASOS programme implementation in Somalia. The Project Coordinator ensures that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with donor requirements, project design and PASOS policies and procedures, while contributing to programme development and strong stakeholder relationships.

The role has three core functions:

1. Support day-to-day programme implementation and ensure consistency with project design, delivery schedules and PASOS procedures.
2. Monitor programme activities to ensure compliance with donor agreements, contracts and quality controls.
3. Contribute to programme development and represent PASOS with partners and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

1. Programme Implementation and Coordination

•       Support day-to-day implementation, including work planning, budget tracking, monitoring and reporting, ensuring all project phases follow the approved design and timeline.

•       Coordinate work and information flow between the Baidoa office, field teams, project sites and partners.

•       Support the development of implementation plans using standard programme cycle management tools, including logframes, results frameworks, work plans and monitoring plans.

•       Track implementation issues daily, in coordination with field teams, and recommend timely course corrections, including revisions to work plans or project design.

•       Draft, compile and review internal and donor reports; coordinate their approval and timely submission, ensuring they clearly demonstrate programme results and impact.

•       Work closely with the Finance Unit to build accurate financial forecasts, review financial reports, anticipate over- or under-spending, and flag urgent budget issues to the Programme Manager.

•       Working with HR and Procurement, support the timely identification, screening and contracting of consultants, contractors and service providers.

2. Compliance, Monitoring and Quality Assurance

•       Ensure PASOS internal policies and donor requirements are observed; recommend corrective action and escalate compliance concerns promptly.

•       Monitor compliance with donor agreements, contracts and sub-agreements.

•       Support programme evaluations, reviews and learning exercises in collaboration with the Monitoring and Evaluation function.

•       Verify that programme deliverables meet quality standards and seek technical input from relevant specialists.

•       Uphold accountability to affected populations, safeguarding, protection from sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA), and the humanitarian principles in all activities.

•       Conduct research and context analysis on the legal, political, social, security and economic developments affecting programme areas, and respond to internal and external information requests.

3. Programme Development and Representation

•       Represent PASOS in coordination meetings, clusters and programme events, and build relationships with donors, UN agencies, international NGOs, federal and state government institutions, community leaders and civil society.

•       Under the guidance of the Programme Manager, identify new funding opportunities and contribute to concept notes and proposals that expand the PASOS portfolio in line with Somalia's national and regional priorities.

•       Design implementation plans, monitoring tools and reporting templates using standard programme cycle management approaches.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

•       Advanced university degree in international development, public administration, public health, business administration, public policy, law, social sciences or a related field.

Experience

•       3 to 5 years of relevant professional experience, ideally with an international NGO, UN agency or comparable organization.

•       Proven experience in humanitarian or development programme coordination in Somalia (an asset).

•       Experience in child protection, GBV prevention, WASH, health, nutrition or cash-based programming (an asset).

•       Familiarity with donor requirements such as those of SHF, Oxfam, World Vision and similar partners (an asset).

Languages

•       Excellent written and spoken Somali and English.

Skills and Competencies

•       Strong knowledge of programme cycle management, results-based management, and monitoring and evaluation principles.

•       Good command of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and proficiency with other ICT and internet tools.

•       Excellent report writing, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

•       Strong teamwork: shares information, supports colleagues, gives constructive feedback and fosters cooperation across teams.

•       Proven ability to see tasks through and deliver results under pressure and tight deadlines.

•       Flexibility, initiative and an entrepreneurial spirit.

•       Willingness to travel to project locations within Somalia as required.

•       High standards of ethics and integrity, and commitment to the PASOS mission and values.

Terms and Conditions

•       Contract: 6 months, with the possibility of extension subject to performance and funding availability.

•       Remuneration: Competitive salary and benefits in line with PASOS policies and applicable donor rules.

•       Location: Baidoa, South West State, Somalia, with field travel as required.

•       Eligibility: This is a locally recruited position, open to Somali nationals or candidates legally authorised to work in Somalia.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should email the following documents, in a single PDF where possible, to:

jobs-opportunity@pasosom.org

Email subject line: Application – Project Coordinator – [Your Full Name]

Required documents:

1.      A cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role.

2.      An updated CV with the contact details of three professional referees.

3.      Copies of relevant academic certificates and professional credentials.

Closing date: 22 October 2026 23:59 Somalia Time (EAT). Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Equal Opportunity and Safeguarding Statement

PASOS is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in all areas of its work. Qualified women and candidates from all communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

PASOS has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, discrimination, fraud and corruption. Shortlisted candidates will undergo thorough reference and background checks as part of the selection process.

All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. PASOS does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

This announcement describes the general nature and level of the work and is not an exhaustive list of duties. PASOS reserves the right to amend responsibilities or cancel the recruitment as organizational needs require.