Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe Programme Manager Somalia & Ethiopia Jobs in Kenya

Working directly under the responsibility of the Head of Mission Kenya, the Programme Manager will be responsible for the overall coordination, technical guidance, oversight, monitoring and quality of project(s) in Somalia (80%), temporarily supporting with the establishment of a presence in Ethiopia (20%) and providing support to Kenya programmes as needed

Responsibilities

Conducts partner mapping and assessments of Somali NGOs to identify potential partners aligned with Johanniter’s strategic programme objectives and mission statement and undertakes the required due diligence
Together with the implementing partner(s), co-facilitates the project opening, project review and project closing meetings and ensures partner participation in all project cycle meetings

Co-leads timely and effective partner program, finance, and compliance reviews and partner and project reflection meetings

Works collaboratively with the partner(s) to facilitate systematic and timely partner feedback to Johanniter’s management, strengthen partnership relationships, including the documentation of, and response to partner feedback and constructively resolve any issues that may arise

Maintains complete and organized partnership files for the partner

Facilitates the collaborative development and delivery of the partner project support plan, ensuring that it appropriately addresses issues identified in the due diligence process, and coordinates with the relevant departments for the timely and quality implementation of the plan

Ensures Johanniter understands partner capacity strengthening priorities and identifies opportunities and plans for Johanniter to support the implementation of partner capacity strengthening efforts

Programme Development

Conducts a mapping exercise of other actors working in the sectors of health, livelihoods and emergency response and preparedness in locations where Johanniter intends to work or is already working

Identifies gaps and needs in the area of health and livelihoods and undertakes assessments as necessary

Develops ideas and concepts to further develop the programmatic objectives of Johanniter, alongside the Johanniter Global Strategy

Writes concept notes and proposals with the support of the HoM, PMEAL Officer, technical advisors and regional fundraising coordinator.

Identifies opportunities to form/join consortiums in Somalia, Ethiopia and in cross-border areas of Kenya

Representation

Gathers information regarding a possible registration technical working groups, clusters, security meetings, process in Somalia

Represents Johanniter in relevant forums and networks, with local authorities, coordination with I/NGOs, donor etc

Leadership

Ensures efficient and effective communication within the CO team

Contributes to a positive and inclusive work environment dedicated to the core values and mission of Johanniter

Ethiopia (20% - temporary responsibilities until the establishment of a Country Office in Ethiopia)

Together with the HoM, follows and supports with the registration process in Ethiopia

Identifies local partners aligned with Johanniter’s strategic programme objectives and mission statement and undertakes the required due diligence

Prepares the Terms of Reference and work plan for a feasibility and needs assessment in Ethiopia

Supports with the initial stages of the establishment of a small country office in Ethiopia

Safeguarding

Work with programmes team to come up with a safeguarding action plan

Conduct safeguarding assessments for partners and support development of safeguarding action plans for partners

Ensure safeguarding is well embedded in project design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation

Lead safeguarding risk assessments for different programmes or projects

Ensure mitigation plans and responsibilities on safeguarding risks are in place

Lead service mapping of different safeguarding and protection

service providers for referral purposes

Ensure all project proposals include the section on safeguarding and safeguarding activities

Ensure resource allocation to safeguarding

Sensitize stakeholders on JUH commitment to safeguarding including policies, processes and procedures

Promote a culture of safeguarding within the organization and ensuring people we work with are not exposed to harm or abuse

Report any safeguarding concerns using the channels that have been put in place

Other

Assists the Head of Mission in conducting security assessments (remotely), security monitoring and implementation of security measures and strictly adheres to Johanniter and partner(s) security regulations

Regularly updates the HoM on the security situation in the areas of operation, nationally where relevant and significant context changes e.g. political, social, environmental, humanitarian etc.

Supports the country office team in translating guidelines and templates if necessary

Supports Kenya programmes team as needed and upon request

Professional Qualification and Experience:

Essential:

Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field e.g. Livelihoods, Food Security, Emergency Response and Preparedness, Public Health.

At least 6 years’ experience in programme management in a humanitarian context

Experience working in North Eastern Kenya and with refugees is essential

Experience working in Somalia with a solid understanding of the context and humanitarian needs is an added advantageas well asexperience working in Ethiopia

Experience working in insecure contexts and the ability to undertake security risk analysis

Experience in working with and conducting capacity strengthening of partners

Experience in networking and building relationships with the authorities, UN Agencies, INGOs, local organizations etc

Experience in designing, coordinating and conducting needs assessments, baseline assessments and SMART surveys

Experience in coordinating public health / nutrition/ WASH / livelihoods and food security/ Emergency Response and Preparedness projects

Experience with large institutional donors e.g. EU, UN, German Foreign Office and the German Ministry of Cooperation etc

Experience in Monitoring and Evaluation, writing proposals and reports

Desirable:

A Master’s Degree is an added advantage

Skills

Strong management, project planning, monitoring, evaluation and organizational skills

Experience in budget monitoring and donor compliance

Clear vision on programme development

Strong analytical, written and oral communication skills

Ability to travel, sometimes in an unstable security environment

Cultural sensitivity

Ability to work in a team and independently

Strong commitment to local capacity building

Able to take initiative and be proactive

Demonstrated high level English skills, both written and spoken

Other:

Fluent in written and spoken Somali language

Willingness and the ability to travel to Mogadishu and possibly other areas of Somalia, depending on the security situation

Willingness and the ability to travel within North Eastern Kenya if required

Safeguarding statement and / or commitment


How to Apply

Applications should be sent to recruitment.kenya@johanniter.de

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