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Download DOCX (50.54 KB)Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe (DKH) is a German non-governmental organization providing worldwide humanitarian aid. In Somalia, Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe has been running intensive relief programs for more than twenty years, closely cooperating with a local partner organization. For heading the Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe Country Office Somalia we are searching for a:
Head of Mission Somalia
to be based in Nairobi, Kenya, with frequent travel to Somalia (mainly Mogadishu). The Head of Mission Somalia reports to Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe Headquarter in Germany.
Major areas of responsibilities/ Tasks• Management of and leadership for Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe Country Office Somalia: Supervision of two program officers, two technical assistants and ad hoc consultants.• Follow-up of the humanitarian situation in the country, informing Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe Headquarter in Germany about relevant humanitarian, political, military and other important developments in Somalia.• Safeguarding quality-oriented planning, monitoring and evaluation of DKH projects, in accordance with Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe and donor standards. Assuring proper implementation and adequate documentation and reporting of DKH projects in Somalia. • Support to and accompaniment of the local implementing partner. • Donor-liaison and active fundraising in regard to third-party funding (ECHO, UN and others).• Security management for Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe Somalia Country Office team, in coordination with Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe Regional Office in Nairobi as well as Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe Headquarter security focal point.• Coordination of logistical, administrative and financial issues of the DKH Somalia program with the DKH Regional Office in Nairobi which provides support for DKH Country Office Somalia and its program.• Implementation, realization, further development of DKH strategies and goals for the Somalia program, recommending amendments, modifications, priorities etc. • Representation of DKH at relevant humanitarian platforms (ACT, UN OCHA clusters, amongst others).• Enhancing and promotion of DKH-work on cross-cutting issues like health, safety & security, impact-monitoring, capacity building for partner organizations. • Any other special tasks after consultation with DKH HQ in Germany.
Qualifications and skills• Minimum five years experience with humanitarian aid in complex environments. Experience in Somalia is an asset.• Experience with PCM, project-implementation and -administration, able to prepare reports, strategic and planning documents.• Knowledge in implementing projects through local partner organizations. • Experience with ECHO and UN/ CHF funding, experience with German institutional funding (AA, BMZ) is an asset.• Leadership and negotiation skills, experience with managing a small team.• Very experienced with security management in hostile environments and rapidly changing security contexts, profound and demonstrated knowledge of security procedure design and willingness to adhere to security plans and protocols.• Fluency in English (written and verbal), knowledge of German and/ or Somali is an asset.• Dedication to humanitarian principles.• Knowledge of complexity of the political situation in the region.• High flexibility and ability to work under pressure. • Cultural sensitivity.• Good computer skills and team player.• Certified ability to work under tropical conditions (medical check).
Duration: One (1) year with the possibility to extend.
Location: About half of the scheduled and assigned working time of Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe Head of Mission Somalia will be in Somalia. Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe Country Office Somalia is located in Nairobi, Kenya, and shares administrative services with Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe Regional Office in Nairobi.
Remuneration: The remuneration will follow as per international NGOs accepted standards.
How to apply:Closing date: March 10, 2013 (only shortlisted candidates will be contacted).
Contact: Please send application letter, CV and relevant documents via e-mail to Ms. Graziela Voica at DKH Headquarter: graziela.voica@diakonie-katastrophenhilfe.de
For further information about the assignment please contact Mr. Kai M. Henning, Program Officer Africa at DKH HQ, (kai.m.henning@diakonie-katastrophenhilfe.de or Mr. Marino Jansen, Regional Director of DKH Regional Office in Nairobi (marino.jansen@diakonie-emergency-aid.com).
Job ID: #558405 Career categories: Management Country: KenyaSomalia City: Based in Nairobi Organisation: Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe Theme: Food and NutritionHealthHumanitarian FinancingSafety and Security Job years of experience: 0-3 years Job type: Consultancy HomeUpdatesCountriesDisastersJobsTraining About Us Help ReliefWeb Informing humanitarians worldwide. Since 1996, ReliefWeb has been the main source for reliable humanitarian information on global crises and disasters.Learn more about ReliefWeb
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