A new full time opportunity for a Senior Programme Associate has been announced by CTG Global in Somalia. The ideal candidate will have 5 - 6 years of professional experience in the Programme Affairs field. The application deadline is Aug, 11 — early applications are encouraged.
CTG overview
CTG was established in 2006, almost 20 years ago, in Afghanistan. We currently operate in 35 countries and have approximately 11,500 staff members committed to good!
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Here’s a list of services we offer:
•Staffing solutions and HR management services
•Monitoring and evaluation
•Fleet management and logistics
•Facilities management
•Sustainability and Communications Advisory
•Election monitoring and observation
•IT professional services
•Medical assistance
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Overview of position
Since 2006, our client has implemented humanitarian and development programmes across Somalia. Through its Labour Mobility and Social Inclusion (LMI) portfolio, our client works with government, diaspora, private-sector and development partners to strengthen labour migration governance, develop skills and employment opportunities, and harness diaspora knowledge and investment for inclusive development.
A dedicated presence in Hargeisa is required to support the effective implementation and coordination of these workstreams in Somaliland, maintain engagement with relevant counterparts and partners, and ensure that programme activities are delivered in line with approved workplans and commitments.
Role objectives
Responsibilities
and Accountabilities
Project reporting
HARGEISA - Under the overall supervision of the
Deputy Chief
of Mission
, the direct
supervision of the
LMI Programme Manager
, and the administrative supervision of the Head of Hargeisa
Sub-Office
, t
he Senior
Programme Associate
–
Labour Mobility and Social Inclusion (LMI)
will
be responsible and acc
ountable for
coordinat
ing
the implementation of assigned
LMI projects
in Hargeisa
.
The
role
will work closely with the Resource Management Unit
(RMU)
and other relevant client units to ensure delivery
in accordance with
approved workplans, budgets, donor
requirements
and our client procedures.
BOSASO -
Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Chief of Mission, the direct supervision of the LMI Programme Manager, and the administrative supervision of the Head of Bosaso Sub-Office, the Senior Programme Associate – Labour Mobility and Social Inclusion (LMI) will be responsible and accountable for coordinating the implementation of assigned LMI projects in Bosaso. The role will work closely with the Resource Management Unit (RMU) and other relevant client units to ensure delivery in accordance with approved workplans, budgets, donor requirements and our client procedures.
Key competencies
Competencies
The incumbent is expected to
demonstrate
the following values and competencies:
VALUES
- All our client staff members must abide by and
demonstrate
these
five
values:
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.
Professionalism:
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.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Behavioural
indicators
–
Level 2
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.
- Independently coordinate and oversee the implementation of assigned LMI projects against approved workplans, outputs, targets and donor requirements. Identify delivery challenges , recommend corrective action and follow up on agreed measures to support achievement of agreed results.
- Coordinate and monitor the financial, administrative and operational aspects of assigned projects, including budget utilisation , procurement, logistics and project documentation , analyse variances and operational risks and recommend corrective actions for timely resolution.
- Coordinate assigned project activities relating to employment creation, entrepreneurship, skills development, labour mobility, private - sector engagement, diaspora investment and economic inclusion , in collaboration with relevant stakeholders , supporting timely delivery of planned outputs .
- Facilitate coordination and maintain effective partnerships with government counterparts, private sector actors, UN agencies, donors, civil society organi s ations, diaspora networks and other relevant stakeholders to support programme implementation and promote labour migration governance.
- Plan and coordinate capacity-building activities, technical workshops, consultations and dialogue forums , document agreed outputs, monitor follow-up actions and stakeholder commitments to support implementation objectives.
- Research, analyse and present information on labour market trends, labour migration, employment, private sector development, diaspora engagement and relevant national and regional policy developments to inform programme implementation and planning.
- Draft and review correspondence, briefing notes, presentations, donor reports and other programme documentation, ensuring timely and accurate reporting in accordance with our client and donor requirements.
- Monitor project performance against agreed indicators , document results, good practices and lessons learned, and contribute inputs to knowledge products, concept notes and project proposals for programme effectiveness .
- Provide procedural guidance to project staff and consultants and monitor the performance of I mplementing P artners (I P) and service providers against agreed deliverables, contractual requirements and our client standards, supporting compliance and delivery.
- Perform such other relevant duties as maybe assigned.
About Somalia
Somalia is located in the Horn of Africa and has a growing job market, particularly in the humanitarian, development, and private sectors. Major employment hubs include Mogadishu, Hargeisa, Garowe, Baidoa, and Kismayo, with opportunities from international NGOs, UN agencies, government institutions, and an expanding private sector.
Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): Shaqo Cusub • Shaqo Buuxda