Reporting to: Head of Programs
Duty Station: Hargeisa-Somaliland
Position Status: locally hired position-National
Area of Operation: Somalia
Employment period: Starting in March 2026, 10 months with the possibility of extension
Background:
FCA is Finland’s largest development co-operation organization and the second biggest organization in Finland working in humanitarian aid. FCA is a founding member of the international aid alliance of churches, ACT Alliance. We seek positive change by supporting the most vulnerable people in fragile contexts. We specialize in supporting local communities’ right to peace, livelihoods and quality education. Qualified and interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic affiliation are encouraged to apply for the vacancy.
In Somaliland FCA has been working under a right to peace thematic areas since 2008 including governance and reconciliation projects and later has expanded in quality education (R2QE) thematic area.
Primary purpose of the position:
To fully lead and technically oversee the Badbaado – Skills for Resilience and Green Economy in Somalia project, ensuring high‑quality technical implementation in renewable energy, climate-smart agriculture, waste management, financial inclusion, and green TVET system strengthening.
Main tasks:
Project Management & Coordination
- Lead full project cycle management: planning, budgeting, implementation, monitoring, reporting (external & internal).
- Ensure technical and financial quality in line with FCA and MFA Finland) requirements.
- Oversee monitoring activities jointly with MEAL team, ensuring evidence-based adaptation.
Technical Leadership (Green Skills & TVET)
- Provide technical oversight on climatesmart agriculture, waste management curriculum development, and green business incubation.
- Lead the design and review of competencybased TVET modules with TVET institutions.
- Ensure quality of incubator models and linkages with private sector and microfinance institutions.
- Guide partners on integrating green skills into institutional frameworks.
Stakeholder Engagement & Representation
- Liaise regularly with ministries of Education, Labor, Energy, Environment, and Planning.
- Follow up on MoUs with ministries and TVET centers.
- Represent FCA in TVET coordination forums, private sector platforms, and donor meetings.
- Maintain networks with private companies in solar, waste management, and green agriculture sectors.
Staff Supervision & Capacity Building
- Line manages project staff, instructors, and field coordinators.
- Provide coaching, technical support, and onthejob mentoring.
- Strengthening capacity of partners in green skills training and financial inclusion.
- Lead the TOT program for TVET trainers and center managers.
Documentation & Compliance
- Track all project documentation, tools, curricula, and reports.
- Ensure compliance with FCA safeguarding, PSEAH, procurement, and financial standards.
- Support external audits, evaluations, and tracer studies.
Experience:
- Minimum 7 years’ experience in project management within TVET, renewable energy, climate-resilient livelihoods, or green economy sectors.
- Demonstrated experience in solar installation training, CSA practices, waste management systems, and related technical fields.
- Proven experience working in fragile contexts.
- Strong understanding of Somalia/Somaliland socio-economic and educational systems.
- Excellent leadership & teamwork skills.
- University degree in renewable energy, engineering, agriculture, environmental sciences, development studies, or related field.
- Fluency in English (oral & written).
FCA has zero tolerance concerning aid diversion and illegal actions and may screen applicants against international lists to ensure due diligence and compliance with Anti-money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism requirements.
FCA has a Safeguarding policy and zero tolerance against child abuse and sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH), and participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By applying, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
FCA is certified against the Core Humanitarian Standard on Quality and Accountability (CHS).
How to apply
Application process:
Please apply by using the link no later than 2nd March 2026. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Only candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted to proceed with the written test.
More Information
- Job City Somalia
