Senior Program Associate

Overview of position Our client is the leading inter-governmental UN organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners. The client, together with the international community, assists the population of Somalia in rebuilding their lives and working for a better future. Across Somalia, Client is working with a wide range of governmental and non-governmental partners in a wide range of migration-related areas, including, amongst others, the protection of vulnerable migrants; border management; assisted voluntary return; diaspora; technical assistance on migration management; disaster risk reduction and recovery. The Nabadaynta program is currently active in Baidoa and Xudur (South West State) and Kismayo and Doolow (Jubaland State). Nabadaynta works with security and justice providers, and the people they serve, to help in creating a safer, stronger, Somalia together. The Program recognises the critical role that improved safety, security, and access to justice has in establishing the foundations to lasting peace and political settlements. Nabadaynta is designed to enable Somalis to identify local security and justice challenges they face, and to develop joint solutions with Government and citizens that lead to practical changes in their experience of security and justice. Nabadaynta develops partnerships among a diverse range of authorities and community groups. The program engages with existing mechanisms, such as Community Action Forums, Police Advisory Committees, Elders’ Councils, youth groups, and Peace Committees, whilst also working to strengthen the inclusion and capacity of these bodies. Importantly, the program ensures the inclusion of marginalised and vulnerable individuals who are often excluded from participation in decision making that affects them. Under the overall supervision of the Nabadaynta Program Manager and direct supervision of the relevant Area Coordinator, the successful candidate will be accountable and responsible for supporting the implementation of programmactivities at project locations in Jubaland state of Somalia, monitoring, reporting and overall compliance with program requirements. In particular, he/she will: Role objectives Responsibilities and Accountabilities: Support the implementation and monitoring of program activities at project locations, according to the project requirements, including the participation in regular coordination mechanisms (such as Townhalls and cluster meetings), engagement and follow up with Nabadaynta ecosystem beneficiaries, and supporting transformative trainings In close coordination with the Area Coordinator, contribute to maintain and expand existing partnerships within local communities and formal and informal security and justice actors Bring local knowledge and technical inputs to support coordination and delivery of program activities. Support strategic partnerships between Client, Embedded Advisors, service providers, FMS and District Leadership, including security and justice providers, and communities in relevant districts. Assist to identify opportunities for collaboration with other security and justice programs active in the FMS. In close coordination with the Area Coordinator, contribute weekly written updates on the political and security situation in the project locations and Federal Member States as well as on progress of program activities. Support the identification of local partners and service providers and the monitoring of their activities. Assist to identify and communicate potential risks and mitigation measures, adequately recording them in the program’s risk register.Suggest measures to adapt the program’s approach based on insights from the field, experience and/or interactions with stakeholders. Support the Area Coordinator in coordinating and monitoring day-to-day smooth implementation of all Nabadaynta activities. Contribute to identify new project opportunities for Nabadaynta program and draft activity concept notes, sections of proposals, provide inputs on new activities and budgets in close coordination with the Area Coordinator. Regularly collect data and report on the program successes and on the indicators specified in the Results Framework in close coordination with the M&E team. Perform any other duties as assigned. Project reporting This role works under the overall supervision of the Nabadaynta Program Manager and direct supervision of the relevant Area Coordinator, the successful candidate will be accountable and responsible for supporting the implementation of program activities at project locations in Jubaland state of Somalia, monitoring, reporting and overall compliance with program requirements. In particular, he/she will: Key competencies Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion. Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct. Professionalaism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges. Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance. Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated. Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results. Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes. Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate. Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work. Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way. Team management This role has no team management responsibility. Further information Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.

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