CTG overview:
CTG staff and support humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world, providing a rapid and cost-effective service for development and humanitarian missions. With past performance in 17 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia, we have placed more than 20,000 staff all over the world since operations began in 2006.
CTG recruits, deploys and manages the right people with the right skills to implement humanitarian and development projects, from cleaners to obstetricians, and mechanics to infection specialists, we’re skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Key to successful project delivery is the ability to mobilise at speed; CTG can source and deploy anyone, anywhere, in less than 2 weeks and have done so in 48 hours on a number of occasions.
Through our efficient and agile HR, logistical and operational services, CTG saves multilateral organisations time and money. We handle all our clients’ HR related issues, so they are free to focus on their core services.
Overview of position:
Since the formation of the Federal Government of Somalia, the country has made significant progress towards restoring peace & security. However, significant destabilizing factors remain. These include most notably, the persistent threat of violent extremist group Alshabaab, particularly in rural areas, recurrent & unresolved clan, land & resource based conflicts, weak & nascent institutions & the internal displacement of more than 2 million individuals.
While the transition, recovery & development needs of Somalia, after almost 3 decades of civic conflict & violent extremism remain a long term, if not generational process, such progress will be unachievable in the absence of solid foundations for peace & security, particularly at community levels. Currently, several regions remain at risk of deteriorating into clan based conflict & falling under the occupation of violent extremist groups, in the absence of consolidated, strategic support for stability.
Since 2016, our clients has been supporting the government to lead & for communities to drive transition & recovery processes in areas impacted by displacement, conflict & violent extremism. These programs, which are implemented through their Somalia Transition & Recovery Pillar (TRP) are intended to promote peace, security & stability in fragile & displacement affected areas of Somalia.
Under the overall supervision & management of the Senior Program Coordinator (Community Stabilization) & the direct supervision of the Program Officer (Monitoring, Evaluation & Communications), the National Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting officer will be responsible for coordinating the activities of the program’s monitoring, evaluation & reporting functions.
Role objectives:
Collate information into new knowledge products in support of strategic priorities & support in the generation, sharing & using knowledge to support improved programming & to provide objective & evidence based interpretations of data with pragmatic recommendations.
Contribute to the design & production of topic guides, training modules, working papers, research reports & data visualization media.
Contribute to the development of the community stabilization data visualization dashboard.
Develop tools for monitoring & strategy for implementation thereof for the community stabilization program’s portfolio, including thematically (tools & indicators to measure conflict resilience, stability & community cohesion) & operationally (tools for remote monitoring & evaluation).
Liaise with the community stabilization program teams & with the our clients Somalia mission’s Project Support Unit (PSU) to support programmatic development & reporting.
Work with program staff to capture project achievements & challenges for reporting internally & to donors.
Lead the monitoring & review progress & quality of project activities, including those of implementing partners & third party contractors.
Plan for M&E team field visits when required using appropriate tools to support the oversee activity implementation & provide recommendations, if / when needed, to ensure quality implementation of activities.
Support participatory impact assessments, regular monitoring on performance, process & progress, real time evaluations & in collaboration with the program teams lessons learned & provide recommendations to inform program design & strategic decision making, including adapting ongoing program approaches to increase impact.
In coordination with the RDS team, develop M&E trainings & other capacity building tools for project staff & implementing partners.
In close coordination with RDS Program Managers, assist in drafting interim & final project reports for donors & the regional office based on program objectives, work plans & timelines set by project agreements.
Organize & archive all relevant project documentation in the Community Stabilization Unit (CSU) Share Point folder.
Support the implementation & update of the unit’s M&E strategy, development of M&E plans & the unit’s communications strategy.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Project reporting:
This role work under the overall supervision & management of the Senior Program Coordinator (Community Stabilization) & the direct supervision of the Program Officer (Monitoring, Evaluation & Communications).
Key competencies:
Master’s degree in international relations, political or social sciences, business or public administration, law or a related field from an accredited academic institution or a university degree in the same fields with two years of relevant professional experience.
Experience in monitoring, evaluation, accountability & learning, including knowledge of remote implementation.
Experience producing M&E reports including baselines, endlines, FGD reports, post intervention monitoring.
Experience working for an International NGO or UN agency.
Experience with international humanitarian organizations, non governmental or governmental institutions / organizations in a multicultural setting.
Experience supervising a team & coordinating with different stakeholders for the implementation of M&E activities.
Knowledge of working in conflict / volatile contexts on durable solutions & community stabilization in Somalia.
Knowledge of implementing M&E activities for durable solutions & community stabilization programming.
Excellent & demonstrable analytical, communication, teamwork, strong writing & research.
Knowledge in the usage of Kobo collect for M&E data collection & office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) & knowledge of spreadsheet & data analysis.
Proven ability to establish & maintain effective working relationships with people of diverse cultural & national backgrounds.
Fluency in English & Somali is required (oral & written).
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.
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.
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 leadership & professional potential.
Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best & develop their potential.
Promotes shared values & creates an atmosphere of trust & honesty. Strategic thinking & vision: Works strategically to realize the organization’s goals & communicates a clear strategic direction.
Leads with humility & shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.
Team management:
This role has no team management responsibility.
Further information:
Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.
The highest educational certificate for the selected candidate will be sent for verification.
More Information
- Job City Mogadishu
