Main Duties and Responsibilities
In addition to acting as overall liaisons between the FMS ministries on the one hand and the implementing UN agencies, and federal Government authorities, the focal points will be required to undertake the following specific roles:
• Monitor and follow up on the implementation of the sector-related project activities and provide monthly progress status reports.
• Coordinate the development of all technical tools related to the joint project.
• Coordinate timely submission of reporting requirements to the donor and ensure all joint project partners comply with their reporting requirements.
• Facilitate, supervise, and provide planning and foresight in the day-to-day management and activities of the Saameynta project.
• Facilitate and organize meetings and other project events related to the specific sectors.
• Ensure transparent coordination and regular information-sharing between FGS, FMS, and implementing partners.
• Co-manage communications to external partners related to program activities, including the implementation of a communication strategy that highlights the joint project’s collective efforts.
• Ensure effective engagement with all key partners in Somalia.
• Create a platform for enhanced coordination and cooperation between key line ministries involved in the Saameynta project in each state and between these ministries and the implementing UN agencies.
• Contribute to improving the monitoring and evaluation systems of partners and Government and ensure appropriate adaptation, enhanced quality, and learning.
• Ensure proper documentation of all supportive documents for the project is recorded.
• Participate and contribute to bi-monthly meetings between key Saameynta stakeholders.
• Ensure the annual target of the Saameynta project is successfully reached in the pilot year.
• Any other duties assigned by the line Supervisor.
Duration
The duration of this position is until 31st 2023 renewable, subject to the availability of funds and the performance of the focal point.
Required Qualifications & Skills
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in working on durable solutions activities/programs
• Experience working in government, international NGOs, UN Agencies, or private sector
• Demonstrated flexibility to work under pressure in a complex and changing environment
• Strong, proactive leadership in complex multi-stakeholder contexts
• Excellent report writing and communication skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Somali.
Application Submission
If you are interested, with the expectation to meet the above-required Qualification and experience, please submit your expression of interest CV and Cover Letter via email with the subject of the position title to [email protected] before the closing date. Copy to [email protected] and [email protected]. Closing date 13th August 2023, at 8:30 AM.
