| CTG Overview |
CTG stands for Committed To Good. With an ethical approach at the heart of all that we do, it is a description that makes us proud. Respect for the fundamental human rights of our staff, and those our staff encounter, is a cornerstone of our values. We strive for gender equality, inclusion and diversity, providing fair and equal opportunities for all. We take a zero tolerance approach to corruption and stay true to local labour laws and all local statutory requirements.
In operation since 2006, today we are honoured to serve clients in 15 fragile and conflict-affected states assisting with disaster relief, peace building, humanitarian aid and development programmes through our specialised recruitment, HR management and operational services. |
| Overview of position |
- Somalia is characterized by a complex migration crisis caused by conflict, natural disasters & a general lack of opportunities. Both conflict & natural disasters have led to the displacement of millions of people, both internally & across international borders, resulting in approximately 1 million refugees in the region & 1.1 internally displaced persons. Further, an unknown number of migrants & refugees have also left the country towards Europe & the Middle East, as well as to Southern Africa. The situation in Somalia remains volatile with recurring drought & floods & an ongoing conflict between the Federal Govt. of Somalia (FGS) with Al Shabaab (AS) as well as inter clan conflicts.
- The FGS is currently engaging in military operations to recover communities in Jubaland State of Somalia (JSS), particularly Lower & Middle Juba regions, from AS control. As part of these efforts the Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs & Reconciliation (MOIFAR) as well as the Jubaland Ministry of Interior (MoI) have called upon the international community to support stabilization activities to improve the lives & address the neglected needs of communities that have suffered under AS rule in recent years. IOM, along with a host of other stabilization partners, are working in coordination with the Jubaland State govt., Lower Juba Regional Governor & FGS to support basic service delivery, improve critical public infrastructure & provide assistance in building social cohesion in newly recovered areas.
- Within this context, IOM is building on its existing stabilization programming & will be working further to support stabilization efforts in newly recovered, unstable & fragile areas in South & Central Somalia: Hirshabelle, Galmudug, Jubaland, South West State & Benadir Regional Administration (BRA) through IOM’s EU funded stabilization program, locally named Daryeel. The program harnesses the stabilization gains made by previous IOM stabilization programs (EU IcSP Phase I & SSI) & aims to contribute to stabilization efforts in Somalia through creating conditions for restoring trust among communities & between communities & local leadership, thereby rebuilding the social contract between Somali citizens & state institutions & providing a bridge to longer term development interventions. Within this context, IOM is building on its existing stabilization programming & will be working further to support stabilization efforts in newly recovered areas in JSS through IOM’s EU funded stabilization program, locally named Daryeel, implemented by the Recovery & Durable Solutions (RDS) unit. The program harnesses the stabilization gains made by previous IOM stabilization programs (EU IcSP Phase I & the Somalia Stabilization Initiative (SSI)) & aims to contribute to stabilization efforts in Somalia through creating conditions for restoring trust among communities & between communities & local leadership, thereby rebuilding the social contract between Somali citizens & state institutions & providing a bridge to longer term development interventions.
- IOM is therefore recruiting a National Stabilization Officer, under the overall supervision of the RDS Program Coordinator & the direct supervision of the RDS Community Stabilization Program Manager, to support the Daryeel program activities in Jubaland State (JSS). The successful candidate will coordinate & monitor programmatic & administrative tasks to facilitate the successful implementation of stabilization activities in JSS, in coordination with MOIFAR & relevant administrations. The candidate will be required to work directly with communities & local govt. officials to prioritize, oversee & monitor stabilization activities in the region. This position will require frequent travel within JSS (security permitting).
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| Role objectives |
- Support the Program Manager (PM) in the drafting of JSS stabilization concept notes & proposals to be submitted to the donor.
- Support the PM to manage the overall identification of new concepts & implementation of stabilization activities in JSS.
- Provide weekly reporting & documentation of all JSS stabilization activities.
- Coordinate stabilization activities with local community & local govt. partners in JSS.
- Provide regular updates to the PM on security, political & overall changing context that could potentially affect Daryeel programming in JSS.
- Coordinate timely submission of internal & external reporting requirements.
- Provide linkages between IOM RDS management & the local govt. & partners in JSS particularly relating to stabilization.
- Ensure timely submission of purchase requests for all activities & closely coordinate with the mission resource management unit to make sure purchase requests, purchase orders & contracts are issued in a timely manner.
- Coordinate closely with Engineers, M&E, procurement & finance units to ensure timely implementation of various steps relating to the respective units within the activity cycle.
- Oversee the geographic assessments of target areas in JSS & submission of the assessment report to PM.
- Manage & oversee staff working on stabilization in JSS activities. These include Program Monitors in newly recovered areas.
- Identify & coordinate with HR on recruitment of additional field staff required & participate in the hiring process of staff.
- Identify & document success, lessons learnt, challenges / bottlenecks encountered in project implementation & development by closely working with the Stabilization Program Officer to identify feasible solutions to the challenges encountered.
- Participate in the development & adjustment of methodologies, contingency plans, approaches & SOP's to respond to emerging challenges in the field through a consultative process with other relevant parties in the office.
- When needed, represent RDS / Daryeel in meetings with relevant govt. entities, partners & ensure collaborative cooperation with all stakeholder for effective implementation of stabilization activities across JSS.
- Undertake travel to Daryeel target location when needed to monitor activities & meet with local partners.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned.
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| Project reporting |
This role works under the overall supervision of the RDS Program Coordinator & the direct supervision of the RDS Community Stabilization Program Manager. |
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| Key competencies |
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited academic institution preferably in Social Sciences, Development Studies, International Relations & Business Administration or other related fields with 4 years of relevant work experience or Master’s Degree in the above field with 2 years of relevant experience.
Experience:
- Strong knowledge of the socio economic & political dynamics of Somalia, more specifically on stabilization, with a demonstrated ability to manage politically sensitive contexts.
- At least 4 years of relevant professional experience in the field of governance & development, stabilization or program management, especially in international organizations.
- Demonstrated knowledge in project design, implementation & management.
- Demonstrated proficiency & knowledge of information technology in MS Office applications especially Excel, Word & PowerPoint.
- Previous work experience in liaising with govt. & local authorities, in particular JSS.
- Thorough knowledge & understanding of govt. structures & current development planning in Somalia in coordinating with local & state govt. authorities & CSO's.
- Experience working on community stabilization projects.
- Good writing skills.
Languages:
- This position requires fluent in English & Somali (both written & oral)
Competencies:
- Respects & promotes individual & cultural differences, encourages diversity & inclusion wherever possible.
- Maintains high ethical standards & acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles / rules & standards of conduct.
- Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent & committed manner & exercises careful judgment in meeting day to day challenges.
- Develops & promotes effective collaboration within & across units to achieve shared goals & optimize results.
- Produces & delivers quality results in a service oriented & timely manner, is action oriented & committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
- Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge & innovate.
- Takes ownership for achieving the organization’s priorities & assumes responsibility for own action & delegated work.
- Encourages & contributes to clear & open communication, explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring & motivational way.
- Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example & demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization’s vision, assists others to realize & develop their potential.
- Creates an atmosphere of trust & an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best & develop their potential.
- Works strategically to realize the organization’s goals & communicates a clear strategic direction. |
| Team management |
This role requires experience in supervising a team & coordinating with different stakeholders for the implementation of activities. |
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| Further information |
- Internals of the organization & NMS candidates, as well as external female candidates, will be considered as 1st tier candidates.
- This vacancy is also open to 2nd tier candidates.
- Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements & security clearances.
- Interested applicants must upload their CV & passport copy on their candidate profiles.
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