Regional Team Leader, Somali

Jigjiga-based Engender Health is looking to fill the role of Regional Team Leader, Somali. With 6 - 7 years of experience required, this position is suited for mid-to-senior level professionals in Management/leadership. This position closes on Oct, 18. Apply now to be considered.

TITLE:

Regional Team Leader

REPORTS TO:

Project Director

LOCATION:

Jigjiga, Somali Region

COMPANY SUMMARY

EngenderHealth envisions a gender-equal world where all people achieve their sexual and reproductive health and rights. We believe this is essential for ensuring all people can achieve their potential. To achieve this vision, we implement high-quality, gender-equitable programs that advance sexual and reproductive health and rights.

JOB SUMMARY

The Regional Team Leader under the supervision of the project director will be responsible for the overall management and coordination of EngenderHealth supported projects in Somali region particularly “A Rights Based Approach for Enhancing SRHR and responding to GBV” project and Strengthening essential RMNCHN services in pastoralist community. The RTL assures the successful implementation of project at Somali region and is primarily accountable for the successful implementation of EH programs at the regional level, meeting or exceeding agreed-upon deliverables/targets. S/he will be responsible for providing technical support, managing, and leading the planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring and reporting of all project activities in the region and ensures the effective utilization of resources. S/he will ensure smooth running of systems and support to project staff concomitantly ensuring adherence to organizational policies, guidelines, and procedures. S/he is also responsible for personnel management of filed office staff including performance enhancement, job satisfaction, and retention. The Regional Team Leader will also represent EngenderHealth in relevant regional forums and ensure the establishment of functioning partnership with all reverent stake holders (such as Education, Health, Women and Social Affairs and Law enforcement bodies) in the region.

The regional Team leader is expected to be a model/champion on SRHR, demonstrating passion and non-judgmental attitude towards SRHR of young people and gender equity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Project Management

• Plans, organizes, coordinate and manages the overall project and operational activities of the respective regional project activities and ensure proper implementation and result accomplishment.
• Develop annual and periodic project action plans and targets for the regions and work in close collaboration and partnership with relevant regional, Zonal and Woreda level government sector offices and partners.
• Ensure the implementation of high quality, RMNCH-N services in accordance with applicable national, international and EngenderHealth policy guidelines, protocols and technical standards
• Coordinate and manage the day-to-day project implementation and provide overall support, coaching and guidance to program officer under his/her supervision to ensure proper implementation of project activities.
• Coordinate with the project director and ensure the regional field office has the necessary technical/professional, logistic, financial, and other input for successful implementation of activities in accordance with the approved plans.
• Ensure provision of high quality, youth-responsive and gender equitable information and service at project intervention schools, health facilities, law reinforcement institution and communities.
• Undertake regular supportive supervision, mentoring and coaching in collaboration with regional/Zonal/Woreda health offices and other relevant bodies to assure the smoothen implementation project activities.
• Conducts M&E activities for each project activities, regularly reviews and analyze collected data to identify strengths, weaknesses, and gaps, and take timely corrective action required.
• Ensures that regional project activities are implemented in accordance with government program and project agreement, donor requirement and EngenderHealth organizational principles and value.

1. Operations, Budgeting and Financial Control

• Responsible for ensuring regional project budget are implemented in accordance with EngenderHealth Standard Office Procedures (SOP) and the government requirement.
• Coordinates with project director and Country office finance and ensures adequate supply of logistics for the various project activities and operation.
• Responsible for the continuously evaluating the cost effectiveness of the project operation and suggest changes and/or improvements as required.

1. Staff Management

• Provides regular support and supervision to regional program staff under his/her direct line of supervision. This includes regularly scheduled supervision, performance Enhancement and performance management meetings.
• Assures clear performance expectations, adequate skills and knowledge, adequate tools, motivation, and job satisfaction of regional program and operations staff.
• Responsible for ensuring the reinforcement of appropriate performance enhancement process within his team. This includes completing performance enhancement planning, monitoring, and annual performance appraisals for his/her own and all
• regional program staffs based on the individual job description, and as described EngenderHealth Ethiopia Office Human resource manual.
• Participate in staff recruitment, takes disciplinary measures against employees as per authority limit specified in the HR Manual.
• Creates a conducive office environment for coordination and harmonization of projects activities and office functions.
• Delegates to staff under his/her supervision to the extent necessary for the efficient performance of activities.

1. Networking, Representation and Reporting

• Liaises, regularly communicates, and maintains good relations with regional stakeholders (at Health, Education, Women and Social Affairs and others) and other key partners (CSOs, and UN agencies operating in the region).
• Works in partnership with UN agencies, other International and local NGOs to ensure program harmonization.
• Promotes partnerships and networking among regional, Zonal and Woreda stakeholders and represent EngenderHealth at regional level on appropriate forums.
• Keeps up to date with developments in the program, including best practice examples and ensures ongoing personal development and learning.
• Prepares and submit regular (Quarterly, Biannual and Annual) program and budget report to the Country office.
• Identify with other technical staff and counterpart lessons learned and potential best practices, success stories related to the project and periodically update the Country Office.

1. Other Functions

• Carry out other EngenderHealth assignments as may be required and as directed by the project director, technical advisors, and mangers at the country office.

About Jigjiga

Jigjiga is the capital of the Somali Regional State (Somali Galbeed) in eastern Ethiopia. The city serves as an important economic center for the ethnic Somali population in Ethiopia and hosts various government and non-governmental organizations working on development and humanitarian programs.

Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): Shaqo Buuxda • Shaqo Cusub

ESSENTIAL SOFT SKILLS

PREFERRED SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND FUNCTIONS

• The candidate must have the following minimum set of qualifications:
• First degree or above in Medicine or Public Health; Medical doctor with program management experience or public health (BSc or MPH) with clinical AYSRH/ GBV/ RMNCH-N service provision experience.
• Commendable experience in coordinating AYSRH and GBV projects in school and out of school, with health facilities and other sectors such as law reinforcement, social support preferably in NGO.
• Six (6+) years’ experience for first degree and Four (4+) years’ experience for masters in managing and coordinating SRH/ GBV related programs preferable in NGO.
• Experience with and understanding of the Regional, Zonal and Woreda level health system of Somali region.
• Must demonstrate strong interest, passion, and commitment to work with adolescent and youth and women’s health.
• Exceptional interpersonal communication, teamwork, partnering, and consensus-building skills.

• Committed to EngenderHealth’s core organizational values of reflection, inclusion, integrity, respect, and transformation.
• Must demonstrate strong interest, passion, and commitment to work with adolescent and youth and women’s health.
• Experience with and understanding of the different levels of education, health, social affairs, and law reinforcement bureau’s systems.
• Ability to coach, mentor and develop technical capacity of staffs, government staff or any other stakeholder.
• Excellent skills in facilitation, team building, and coordination.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including oral, reading, and written proficiency in English.
• The ability to multi-task and keep track of concurrent activities and deadlines.
• Strong analytical and computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, web-based research)
• Outstanding ability to interact with experts and collaborators across multiple disciplines, program areas, and cultures with exceptional ability to lead, mentor and support teams.
• Familiarity with Somali region and proficiency in Somali language
• Ability to Travel to support intervention sites.

• Fluency in English language proficiency strongly preferred.
• Ability to travel up to intervention sites as deemed necessary.

If you are interested and well qualified candidate, please send your CV with an application letter through the following link.

https: //www.engenderhealth.org/about/work-with-us/careers

You are not required to attach your credentials at this stage.

Female Candidates are highly encouraged to apply for this position.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person(s) assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities as needed and assigned.

EngenderHealth provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, creed, ancestry, citizenship, religion, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, political belief, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, marital status, disability or any other protected characteristic or status under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

EngenderHealth complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in the United States in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but

not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

EngenderHealth is committed to safeguarding all people, particularly children, vulnerable adults, and beneficiaries of assistance from any harm that may be caused due to contact with EngenderHealth. This includes harm arising from the conduct of staff, associates and partners, and the design and implementation of programs and activities.

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