Kenya: Short-term Consultant for Somalia Programs, Excellent Writing Skills Needed

Organization: Relief International

Country: Kenya

Closing date: 25 Jun 2016

SUMMARY

This role offers an opportunity to work within a leading global humanitarian organization that transforms adversity into renewal for the world’s most vulnerable populations. In East Africa, RI is working to improve health, education and general economic conditions through emergency relief programs.

Under supervision of the Somalia Country Director and Program Associate, the Consultant will provide substantial support to the RI-Somalia Team with project report writing and editing, writing project summaries, developing program communication materials for donors and stakeholders, and supporting M&E and learning.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Develop M&E tools for gathering project information in the field, analyze data gathered and write reports;


• Collect, synthesize and write up information on various topics to support learning which can be applied to improve current projects;


• Remain up-to-date with latest methodologies, best practices, and donor requirements;


• Provide best practice models/methodologies for Somalia programming to apply to current projects;


• Write, edit, review and format program reports and other documents ensuring up-to-date information of high quality while meeting strict deadlines;


• Produce briefs, reports, presentations, and communication materials for donors and stakeholders;


• Attend various events and meetings to represent RI and gather information from partners, stakeholders and donors; write detailed meeting minutes to share information with program staff.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• A high fluency level of written and spoken English.


• Experience working in a developing country or fragile state.


• Excellent writing and formatting skills, including writing donor reports and creating communications materials.


• Experience collecting information and synthesizing for program use.


• A high level of initiative in gathering information, asking questions and presenting ideas and solutions to help support project success.


• Excellent communication skills with actors at all levels, including RI staff, partners and donors.


• The flexibility and willingness to move from one task to another and to wear different hats as needs arise.


• Experience in conducting M&E and analyzing data.


• Somali language ability is a plus.

How to apply:

Submit a CV, a cover letter, and three references to Ms.Teresa Eklund at teresa.eklund@ri.org. State your interest and why you think that you would be a good fit for the position.

Only applicants currently residing in Kenya will be considered due to the short nature of the assignment. The position will not provide for any transportation, housing, relocation or work permit expenses.

The closing date is 25^th June 2016, while applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis upon receipt.