TERMS OF REFERENCE
Vacancy reference no.:
VAC-1707
Position:
Programme Officer (CCCM)
Place of performance:
Kismayo, Somalia
Contract duration:
up to 6 months (@21.75days/month)
Starting date:
1-Aug-2018
OVERVIEW OF CTG GLOBAL
CTG support and manage humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world. With past performance in 15 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia and Central and South America – we offer a holistic fabric of project management, implementation and support. Skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, we have the ability to act quickly (crisis response teams can be on the ground in 24 hours) and to establish structured operations in high-risk environments. CTG recruit and manage qualified, skilled teams with extensive experience operating in challenging conditions.
OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION
Following 2016’s significant below average Gu (Apr–Jun) and Deyr (Nov-Dec) rainy seasons in Somalia, severe drought is widespread across the country. If action is not taken immediately, signals point towards a growing humanitarian crisis in Somalia of potentially catastrophic proportions. With an increasing number of individuals at risk of food security, the previously estimated 5 million people in need of humanitarian assistance has increased to 6.2 million. Between February and June 2017, the number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) is expected to increase from 1.1 million to 3 million individuals.
The Somalia team is implementing frontline activities as well as taking the lead in coordinating the newly-activated Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) cluster to improve the coordination, delivery and monitoring of humanitarian services to vulnerable populations living in communal settings.
Under the overall supervision of the head of PRD, and the direct supervision of the CCCM Programme Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for CCCM operations, ensuring that the client programs are in line with the Global Cluster policies and strategies.
GENERAL FUNCTIONS
Role objective:
The successful candidate will be responsible for client’s CCCM operations, ensuring that our clientprograms are in line with the Global Cluster policies and strategies.
Expected output:
Travel regularly to the field sites in which CCCM is being implemented to oversee and guide the implementation of the projects. Identifying challenges in CCCM programme implementation and propose solutions.
Provide technical input into tools and resources for CCCM field teams to use in their daily CCCM site management, information management and Community participation activities.
Prepare reports and recommendations regarding the progress of CCCM programmes in field locations.
Assist in ensuring coordination of programme delivery between the client departments as well as other CCCM partners. Help to ensure the streamlining of cluster wide recommendations.
Follow instructions and guidelines on project monitoring methodologies in areas inaccessible to staff; suggest and develop further refinements in these methodologies.
Promote the capacity building of relevant authorities in the areas of CCCM programming advocating for services to be provided in a manner that does not create a pull factor and that early recovery remains an element of programming.
Assist in monitoring, assessing and evaluating CCCM cluster partners at the state and site level and ensure that programme delivery is in line with the CCCM Cluster Strategy
Represent the CCCM cluster in joint field assessment missions, especially OCHA organized SIRNAs.
Report administratively to Kismayo Head of Sub Office.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Project reporting:
This role will be under the overall supervision of the head of PRD, and the direct supervision of the CCCM Programme Manager,
Team management:
This role will be responsible for team supervision
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE
Education:
- Master’s degree in Master’s degree in International Relations, Political Science, Business or Public Administration, Humanitarian Affairs, Conflict Studies or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience.
Work experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of demonstrable relevant Humanitarian Aid experience.
Geographical experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in Africa (essential).
Languages:
- Fluency in English and Somali are essential.
Key competencies:
Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms
Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders
Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others
Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience
Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services
Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;
Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others.
Planning and Organizing – plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
Professionalism – displays mastery of subject matter
Teamwork – contributes to a colleagial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation.
Technological Awareness – displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
Resource Mobilization – works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs
Other relevant information:
Internals of the organization, as well as external female candidates, will be considered as first-tier candidates. this vacancy is also open to second-tier candidates.the appointment is subject to funding confirmation.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
The closing date for this advert will be the 4th of July 2018
Interested candidates should create a profile and apply on CTG Global careers website (click here). Please refer to the vacancy number: VAC-1707. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
How to apply:
The closing date for this advert will be the 4th of July 2018
Interested candidates should create a profile and apply on CTG Global careers website (click here). Please refer to the vacancy number: VAC-1707. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
More Information
- Job City Kismayo
