VAC-10446 Centre Manager

Our client & the federal government of Somalia’s national program for the treatment & handling of disengaged combatants are seeking 1 experienced Centre Manager who will manage the day to day operations of the female transition centre in Kismayo. Under the overall supervision of the Field Coordinator & technical supervision from the Women, Peace & Security Officer, the Kismayo Female Centre Manager will oversee the work of centre staff & provide day to day guidance.

The position sits within the federal government of Somalia’s national program for the treatment & handling of disengaged combatants & is co managed by the defectors rehabilitation program (government office) & our client with dual reporting requirements.

This position for the Kismayo Female Centre requires a female candidate.

Lead centre operation & promote accountability:

• Oversee the day to day operation of the rehabilitation centre including security, staff performance, services & goods delivery, as well as other administrative functions related to the running of the centre.

• In coordination with the Field Coordinator & Project & M&E Officer, provide procurement & financial oversight of all purchase requests, disbursements & other administrative undertakings of the centre through the joint payment system established between our client & the government of Somalia.

• Ensure the integrity of the program & closely work with government counterparts, namely, DRP regional & national focal points to address improve implementation & find solutions for the outstanding & pending activities.

Build teamwork & ensure service delivery to beneficiaries:

• Supervise the technical team leads 2 Nurse, Night / Weekend Assistants, Childcare Assistants & other staff from service providers, to include Cleaners & Cooks.

• Actively build the teamwork with / within the centre education, case management & livelihood teams, help the program meeting the needs of the rehabilitation clients, on average 80 - 100, in a timely manner.

Support external coordination:

• Support the Project & M&E Officer & Field Coordinator in external coordination meetings with vendors, service providers, implementing partners (civil society organizations) & government counterparts.

• Perform any other duties assigned.

• This role works under the overall supervision of the Field Coordinator & technical supervision from the Women, Peace & Security Officer.
  

• Previous experience working in protection with at risk women & children.

• Previous experience working with either the public sector or non government sector.

• Previous experience working with youth at risk & / or the return & reintegration at risk groups a considerable advantage.

• Prior work experience in Jubaland state is required.

• Ability to assess the needs of vulnerable populations, to include women & children.

• Must be able to troubleshoot any unexpected challenges, including security risks & threats, in coordination with the Field Coordinator.

• Excellent organizational, analytical, oral & written communications skills, with keen attention to detail, excellent interpersonal skills & effective communication.

• Excellent time management skills & ability to multi task.

• Computer literate in MS office applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook & database applications.

• External applicants for all positions in the professional category are required to be proficient in English & have at least a working knowledge of 1 additional UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).

• For all applicants, fluency in Fluency in English (oral & written) & Somalia is advantage.

• Respects & promotes individual & cultural differences. Encourages diversity & inclusion.

• 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.

• Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.

• Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected & fairly treated.

• 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 actions & delegated work.

• Encourages & contributes to clear & open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring & motivational way.

The Centre Manager supervises:

• 1 Education Lead who oversees a team of 5 - 6 staff.

• 1 Livelihood Lead who oversees 1 staff. 

• 4 Social Workers.

• 3 Childcare Assistants

• 1 Night & Weekend Assistant.

• 1 Nurse.

• Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.

• The educational certificate of the selected candidate will be sent for verification.

• This position for the Kismayo Female Centre requires a female candidate.