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Job
Description: Account Assistant, Hargeisa
About
Action Africa Help International: Action Africa Help
International (AAH-I) is an African-led, regional organisation, working in East
and Southern Africa to improve the lives of livelihood-challenged
communities.
AAH-I
has country programmes in Kenya, Somaliland, Somalia, South Sudan, Uganda, and
Zambia.
It
brings over 20 years’ experience working with communities in conflict and
post-conflict situations, including refugees, internally displaced people and
host communities.
More
recently, it has expanded its activities to work with other marginalised
communities, including pastoralist communities and communities in urban
slums.
AAH-I
works with communities, local governments and other development partners in:
- Basic
services (health, education, water, hygiene and sanitation) - Food
and income security - Environmental
management and responsiveness to climate change - Governance,
civil society strengthening and peace building - Humanitarian
relief and recovery - Research
to provide the evidence base for, and to improve delivery of, the above.
Job
Role: The
Account Assistant, Hargeisa is responsible for ensuring that project accounts
are managed effectively according to AAHI and donor financial policies and
procedures. The job holder works with the Project Manager and Country Finance
Manager to prepare periodic financial reports as required.
Contract Terms: The
Accounts Assistant, Hargeisa, will report to the Country Finance Manager for
Somalia. The post is based in Hargeisa and will be for 40 hours per week.
Her/his performance will be reviewed bi -annually as part of AAH-I’s
performance appraisal process.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Ensure
accurate and up to date financial systems are implemented in the project - Assist
the Project Manager to prepare budgets based on planned project
activities using the approved finance guidelines or given donor
regulations - Establish
controls using fund codes in line with finance policies and
procedures established by AAHI and donors - Prepare
any budget realignments/adjustments in collaboration with the Country
Finance Manager - Monitor
project expenditures and flag any issue of concern to the Country Finance
Manager and Project manager and engage them to address these issues. - Use
the approved guidelines to assist the Project Manager to prepare and
monitor budgets - Prepare
monthly finance and variance reports for the project under
implementation. - Collate
donor financial reports and submit to the Country Finance Manager in
advance to allow adequate time to discuss, edit and make necessary modifications
before final approval and submission. - Analyse
and advise the Project Manager on project cash flow management - Prepare
“ad hoc” management and financial information and reports required
internally. - Track
in detail all commitments, purchases and outstanding items and prepare
status reports - Analyse
the financial situation of the projects in and advise the Project Manager
accordingly. - Record
on a timely basis all financial transactions and monitor them to ensure
that they are accurate, complete and reliable as entered in the ledger. - Responsible
for all cash and bank reconciliations - Lead
project audits with support from the Country Finance Manager - Ensure
compliance to all statutory requirements - Facilitate
processing of advances and liquidation of project costs - Work
with the project manager to consolidate monthly cash projections of
the project - Work
within the fiscal year definitions of AAH and donors
- Accounting
systems are maintained and up to date - Compliance
to all organizational and legal requirements - Bank
and Cash statements reconciled and up to date - Project
audits supported and gaps closed (audit recommendations implemented). - Financial
reports from the field are prepared on time and submitted to the Project
Manager, and Country Finance Manager - Cash
flow is monitored and maintained at acceptable levels - Finance
systems are accurate and maintained as per laid down financial procedures
Essential
skills and experience
- Certified
Public Accountant 3 or equivalent - Understanding
of computer applications in respect to accounting, budgeting and cash
control. As a minimum, this would include an understanding of MS
Office & financial software - A
good command of both written and spoken English, Somali and Arabic - High
degree of integrity and analytical skills.
Additional
Considerations
- Applications
received after the closing date will not be considered. - Only
short-listed candidates will be contacted. - Only
Somaliland National candidates can apply for this vacancy. - An
application letter should include contact information for three work –
related referees.
Method
of Application
If you
meet the above qualifications and requirements and interested in the Job,
please apply in confidence.
The
deadline for applications is 31st July 2016 at 04:30 pm.
Applicants
should send with a cover letter and their CV to the email address
recruitsomaliland@actionafricahelp.org
Please
put “Accounts Assistant – Hargeisa as the subject heading.
CVs
should not be longer than 3 pages
Job
Description:Community Facilitators, Hargeisa
1.
Community facilitator Arabic / Somali Tutor
2.
Community facilitator English / French Toefl certified
3.
Community facilitator Librarian
4.
Community facilitator Computer Instructor – ICDL Certified,
Microsoft Certified developer trainer
5.
Community facilitator Receptionist / Interpreter / Translator
6.
Community facilitator Preschool group collaborator – Early
Childhood Certification
About
Action Africa Help International: Action
Africa Help International (AAH-I) is an African-led, regional organisation,
working in East and Southern Africa to improve the lives of
livelihood-challenged communities.
AAH-I
has country programmes in Kenya, Somaliland, Somalia, South Sudan, Uganda, and
Zambia.
It
brings over 20 years’ experience working with communities in conflict and
post-conflict situations, including refugees, internally displaced people and
host communities.
More
recently, it has expanded its activities to work with other marginalised
communities, including pastoralist communities and communities in urban slums.
AAH-I works with communities, local governments and other development partners
in:
- Basic
services (health, education, water, hygiene and sanitation) - Food
and income security - Environmental
management and responsiveness to climate change - Governance,
civil society strengthening and peace building - Humanitarian
relief and recovery - Research
to provide the evidence base for, and to improve delivery of, the above.
Job
Role: The
community facilitator will be part of a highly efficient and motivated team in
the Peaceful Coexistence Centre.
This
position will be involved in the implementation of UNHCR funded Self Reliance
and Livelihood – to foster sustainable reintegration and peaceful coexistence
project in partnership with communities, authorities and local Administration.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Act
as primary link between the assigned target community and the project
activity, work plan and performance indicators. - Support
the Project officer in mapping out existing community structures, social
groups especially women, youth, elders, business community, minority
groups, peace committee and any other social group. - Map
out and identify the critical mass through in-depth analysis on existing
social structures and their demographic representation - Responsible
for assisting the Project Officer in selecting target segment of the
community in accordance with project selection criteria and process. - Liaise
with relevant local community groups, local administration about
establishing point of contact with all target communities (i.e. community
entry) - Facilitate
the selection of community structures- the taskforces through transparent
manner - Facilitate
community visioning and identifying their shared values aimed at creating
collective identity and values in addressing their common needs. - Facilitate
and provide support the community in mobilising their contribution thereby
ensuring it is properly documented and recorded for post monitoring
purpose. - Facilitate
administration- community engagement through forums, call in radio
programs, panel discussion and - Facilitate
participatory and inclusive community planning and dialogue process for
the community groups and local administrations. - Ensure
activities are implemented in close coordination with the community groups
such as women, youth, minority, elders and Guurti and local administration - Collect
data and information from the target communities for producing success
stories and case studies. - Work
closely with taskforce members and local administration in implementing
community action plans and ensure there are proper documentation. Monitor
the activities implemented through taskforces in close collaboration of
local authority and other community groups - Facilitate
dialogue and discussion meetings among the community groups and between
the administration and the local community. - Facilitate
community action plan review by the taskforces and other community groups. - Assist
in the undertaking of conflict analysis of the targeted location - Ensure
that security measures are implemented in accordance with the AAHI
Somaliland security procedures and guidelines. - Responsible
for the timely and quality compilation of data collected in Somaliland. - Prepare
daily, weekly and monthly reports and share with the Project Officer.
Essential
skills and experience
Essentials
- Diploma
on community development with 2 years of experience - Completed
high school education with 3 years of experience with local or INGOs in
peace building or the community development. - Able
to speak and write in English - Candidates
should be familiar with community development and peace building issues. - Candidates
should be familiar with the region.
Female
candidates will be given priority
Past similar work of experience
Proven past achievement in community voluntary activities
Additional Considerations
- Applications
received after the closing date will not be considered. - Only
short-listed candidates will be contacted. - Only
Somaliland National candidates can apply for this vacancy. - An
application letter should include contact information for three work –
related referees.
If you meet the above qualifications and requirements and interested in the
Job, please apply in confidence. The deadline for applications is 31st July
2016 at 04:30 pm.
Applicants
should send with a cover letter and their CV to the email address
recruitsomaliland@actionafricahelp.org please put either the following
- Community
facilitator Arabic/Somali Tutor - Community
facilitator English/French ToEFL/ToFFL certification - Community
facilitator Librarian - Community
facilitator Computer Instructor – ICDL Certified, Microsoft certified
developer trainer - Community
facilitator Receptionist/Interpreter/Translator - Community
facilitator Preschool group collaborator – Early Childhood Certification
As the
subject heading. CVs should not be longer than 3 pages
Job
Description:Field Officer, Hargeisa
About
Action Africa Help International:Action Africa Help
International (AAH-I) is an African-led, regional organisation, working in East
and Southern Africa to improve the lives of livelihood-challenged communities.
AAH-I
has country programmes in Kenya, Somaliland, Somalia, South Sudan, Uganda, and
Zambia.
It
brings over 20 years’ experience working with communities in conflict and
post-conflict situations, including refugees, internally displaced people and
host communities.
More
recently, it has expanded its activities to work with other marginalised
communities, including pastoralist communities and communities in urban slums.
AAH-I works with communities, local governments and other development partners
in:
- Basic
services (health, education, water, hygiene and sanitation) - Food
and income security - Environmental
management and responsiveness to climate change - Governance,
civil society strengthening and peace building - Humanitarian
relief and recovery - Research
to provide the evidence base for, and to improve delivery of, the above.
Job
Role: The
Field Officer, will be based in Hargeisa with regular visits to all field/site
locations.
As
part of the implementation of food security and livelihood activities, the
staff will monitor all aspects of project implementation, including community
mobilization, identify and selection of beneficiaries, training project
beneficiaries, M&E, documentation, standardization, in compliance with AAHI
and donor’s policies and procedures.
The
staff will consult closely at all times with his/her supervisor and Manager.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist
project officers in the implementation of livelihoods interventions for
AAHI Somaliland - Fully
participate implementation income generation, agriculture, and micro
enterprises development activities. - Participate
in developing work plans and attend meetings. - Ensure
that proper sensitization and awareness amongst beneficiaries ensuring all
project procedures and policies of project implementation are followed - Prepare
and submit regular weekly updates, monthly, quarterly and annual reporting
to Project Officer as per agreed format. - Participate
in distribution activities for at the project sites - Provide
advice and facilitate training of target beneficiaries. - Liaise
with the community leaders in identifying target groups for AAHI
livelihood activities in urban, peri urban and IDPs settlements - Assist
or empower the community to enable them to manage their issue by
themselves and be able to sustain projects - Establish
community participation in project implementation taking in to
consideration issue regarding Age, gender, and diversity - Regular
monitor activities implementation and report to the project Officer - Coordinate
and facilitate the needs assessment survey of Refugees, IDPs and urban
poor areas in collaboration with other staff, INGO or government. - Any
other duties as requested by supervisor.
Reporting
Arrangements: This
position will report to the project Officer in Hargeisa.
Essential skills and experience
Essential:
- Diploma
or University degree in Social Science, Business Administration,
Agriculture, Community Development, or any other relevant field of
education. - Minimum
of two years working experience in livelihoods, community development,
and/or community mobilization. - Familiar
with Progress out of poverty analytical skills and tools for PoCs at the
bottom of the Pyramid - Experience
working with Non-Governmental organizations, UN agencies and local
communities - Good
command in English, Somali, Arabic -spoken and written - Good
communication skills and ability to conduct training - Good
Computer skills, organizational and people centered management skills - Ability
to represent the organization in key meetings. - Good
communicator in working with local communities, local NGOs and local
authorities Qualification and working experience in income generation,
agriculture, and micro enterprises development.
- Good
negotiator in working with local NGOs and local authorities - Social
science, agriculture, livestock or rural development graduate or with
years of experience - Experience
in livelihoods, micro enterprise, agriculture, or livestock management
project - Ability
to speak and write English, Arabic and Somali Language
Additional
Considerations
- Applications
received after the closing date will not be considered. - Only
short-listed candidates will be contacted. - Only
Somaliland National candidates can apply for this vacancy. - An
application letter should include contact information for three work –
related referees.
Method
of Application
If you
meet the above qualifications and requirements and interested in the Job,
please apply in confidence. The deadline for applications is 31st July 2016 at
04:30 pm.
Applicants
should send with a cover letter and their CV to the email address
recruitsomaliland@actionafricahelp.org Please put “Field Officer – Hargeisa as
the subject heading. CVs should not be longer than 3 pages
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply!
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