UN World Food Programme – Somalia

Vacancy Announcement No. 005/2014 (Position Number: 14-0015190)

Post Title: Food Security Cluster - Programme Assistant (Information Management)
Contract type: Service Contract
 Duration: Six Months (Initial)
 Organizational background: The Somalia Food Security Cluster (FSC) is jointly managed by the World Food Programme Somalia and the Food and Agriculture Organisation Somalia whose activities include the coordination of food security related programmes to minimise response gaps and promote preparedness. The FSC works with humanitarian agencies in Somalia to invest in the capacity of the cluster’s membership and work with the broader humanitarian community.

This position is open to qualified Kenyan nationals only. 
Female candidates in particular, are encouraged to apply.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of the Programme Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

Manage the Food Security Cluster (FSC) reporting database;Analyse and process requests for a variety of data;Using WFP’s Information Systems, enter new and revised data such as new estimates/budget revisions, insurance claims and other data;Prepare periodic reports, statistical information and tables;Train and support membership of Food Security Cluster (FSC) reporting tool use, functions and updates;Trouble shoot issues with database, reporting and membership contributions;Act as administrative focal point for FSC (e.g stationary requests, inventory, transport booking, attendance sheets & leave plans);Maintain accurate records and files within the field of work;Perform other related duties as required.Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Secondary school education, preferably supplemented by courses in a field related to WFP programmatic activities

Experience: At least three years of progressively responsible support experience including at least one year in the field of accounting, transport, insurance, statistics, operations or other related field. At least one year at the G3 level or equivalent.

Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Somali language is a requirement.

Knowledge: Experience utilising computers, including word processing, spreadsheet and other standard WFP software packages and systems.

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit online applications according to the following procedures:

Go to: http://i-recruitment.wfp.org/vacancies/14-0015190
Step 1: Create your online CV.
Step 2: Click on “Description” to read the position requirements and “Apply” to submit your application.

Note: You must complete Step 2 in order for your application to be considered for this vacancy.
Applications that do not meet the above requirements will be disregarded.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Position: Shelter Cluster Regional Focal Point – Africa
I. Background on ACTED: ACTED is a French humanitarian NGO, founded in 1993, which supports vulnerable populations, affected by humanitarian crises worldwide. ACTED provides continued support to vulnerable communities by ensuring the sustainability of post-crisis interventions and engaging long-term challenges facing our target populations, in order to break the poverty cycle, foster development and reduce vulnerability to disasters. Our interventions seek to cover the multiple aspects of humanitarian and development crises through a multidisciplinary approach which is both global and local, and adapted to each context. Our 3,300 staff is committed in to responding to emergencies worldwide, to supporting recovery and rehabilitation, towards sustainable development.
Our teams in the field implement some 340 projects in 34 countries covering the following sectors emergency relief, food security, access to health, education and training, economic development, microfinance, advocacy, institutional support, and regional dialogue, cultural promotion.

Based on considerable experience addressing the needs and situations of vulnerable communities, ACTED contributes to the international agenda towards reaching the Millennium Development Goals, through a wide range of partnerships, innovative initiatives, and campaigns.
 Areas: Kenya, Uganda (Pokot, Middle Juba, Northern Uganda, Karamoja)
 ACTED launched its Kenya mission in January of 2008 with an emergency assistance program for residents in Nairobi slums affected by the post election violence. Since 2009, Nairobi has been the home base of ACTED’s relief operation in Southern Somalia aimed at supporting vulnerable famers affected by recurrent droughts.
In 2010, ACTED’s mission in Kenya/Somalia sought to address the needs of pastoralist and farmer communities of North Central Kenya and South Somalia arising from multiple shocks such as adverse climatic conditions and disease outbreaks, through emergency food and non-food items distribution.
In the wake of this emergency context, ACTED also promoted the adoption of sustainable community based solutions, emphasizing livelihood strengthening and diversification, natural resource rehabilitation and management, good hygiene practices and access to sanitation facilities.
ACTED is developing its programs in South Somalia, focusing on building capacity to respond to emergency outbreaks, as well as ensuring local populations are integrated into longer term projects aiming at improving their livelihoods. This will occur in the form of food, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and livelihood support to vulnerable agro-pastoral and riverine communities.
Today, ACTED's teams and resources are mobilized on the front of dire needs in our areas of intervention in Somalia and Kenya, as well as other areas in the Horn of Africa.In 2013, the Global Shelter Cluster (GSC) approved its GSC Strategy for the period 2013-2017. In order to advance the implementation of the GSC Strategy, and in particular its Strategic Aim 1, the GSC with funding support from ECHO has established Shelter Cluster Regional Focal Points (RFPs) hosted by cluster partner agencies as standby/surge capacity and support for country level cluster based preparedness planning and awareness raising. The RFPs are hosted by partner agencies and operate in close collaboration with global cluster leads, therefore contributing to strengthen capacities of the overall shelter sector. The GSC Strategic Advisory Group (SAG) agreed on a transparent process for the selection of partners to host RFPs. An open invitation was made to all cluster partners for expressions of interest to host these RFPs. As an active member of the GSC, ACTED sent an expression of interest to host the position of RFP – Africa Region, which was accepted by the GSC SAG based on pre-agreed criteria.
The purpose of the Shelter Cluster Regional Focal Point (RFP) is to deliver emergency capacity building and preparedness support to national shelter clusters and national coordination platforms, with primary focus on building local capacities.Provide technical support to on-going clusters and other coordination mechanisms at the regional and country level on shelter coordination and sector-based contingency planning.Support the national cluster coordinators in the region in fulfilling the IASC and GSC guidance. This will be done in coordination with the GSC Support Team.Support the government and shelter actors in selected high-risk countries where there is no existing shelter coordination capacity. The support will mainly include undertaking sector-based contingency planning and strengthening their capacity to respond to shelter emergencies,Enhance shelter cluster planning and strategy development at regional and national levels, including the integration of cross-cutting issues.Contribute to roll out the cluster approach and global guidance and tools to shelter coordination bodies, especially at national and sub-national levels.Increase awareness of and participation in shelter clusters in the region of operation, particularly of local NGOs and other national stakeholders.Complement the Global Shelter Cluster surge capacity system, by providing dedicated surge capacity as members of Shelter Coordination Teams when required.Lead the organization of regional shelter coordination workshops and trainings and support the organization of national and global shelter coordination workshops and trainings.Contribute to the development and implementation of global shelter coordination guidance and tools (Strategy, Fact Sheet, Performance Monitoring, amongst others), to the systematization of good practice in coordination mechanisms at country level, and to shelter cluster reviews and evaluations.Provide content as relevant and regularly monitor the website (sheltercluster.org) at the global, regional and country level sites to provide inputs and additional documents as necessary.Work in close collaboration with other RFPs, GSC Global Focal Points and the GSC Support Team to ensure consistency and learning across regions.Postgraduate diploma or relevant Master’s level degree (engineering)Fluency in written and spoken EnglishA minimum of 3 years shelter/housing or rehabilitation programming experienceFamiliarity with current standards and guidelines for humanitarian emergency responseAwareness of and exposure to the humanitarian reform processAbility to work with sensitive issues in a multi-cultural environment and with virtual or/and dispersed teamsAbility to undertake strategic analysis and translate thinking into practiceAbility to inspire, to build confidence and to find creative and constructive solutions to difficult issuesSalary defined by the ACTED salary grid; educational level, expertise, hardship, security, and performance are considered for pay bonusAdditional monthly living allowanceFree food and lodging provided at the organisation’s guesthouse/or housing allowance (depending on contract length and country of assignment)Transportation costs covered, including additional return ticket + luggage allowanceProvision of medical, life, and repatriation insurance + retirement packageVI. Submission of applications:
Please send, in English, your cover letter, CV, and three references to jobs@acted.org
ACTED
Att: Human Resources Department
33, rue Godot de Mauroy
75009 Paris
France
For more information, visit us at http://www.acted.org

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Damco Kenya cluster, a vibrant, fast growing and performance driven organization, seeks a Cluster Finance Manager.  The ideal candidate is focused, enjoys challenges and makes things happen; a true leader who enjoys performing in a dynamic and demanding environment.

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Recruitment of Finance and Administration Manager

2 Positions (Kisumu & Garissa)

Position title: Cluster Finance and Administration Manager

Report to: Cluster Team Leader

Duty Station: Sauri, Kisumu and Dertu, Garissa

Contract period: One year, renewable.

About Millennium Promise and Millennium Villages Project

Millennium Promise is the leading international non-profit organization solely committed to supporting the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals to halve extreme poverty by 2015.

Its flagship initiative is the Millennium Villages Project In collaboration with the Earth Institute at Columbia University, Millennium Promise has the administrative and operations responsibility of the Millennium Villages Project, which supports integrated social and business development services for more than 500,000 people in rural communities across 10 countries
in sub-Saharan Africa. (Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mali, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Tanzania, and Uganda)

Millennium Villages Project reflects Millennium Promise’s focus on simultaneously addressing the inter-connected challenges of poverty - which include hunger and malnutrition, disease and lack of access to health care, poor education, water and sanitation and insufficient infrastructure, among others.

The organization engages partners from the private and public sectors, national governments, and individuals

Duties and Responsibilities

The Cluster Finance and Administration Manager is responsible to the Team leader and will supervise the Accounting, procurement, logistics, administration and Human Resource functions.

More specifically, SHE/HE will:

Ensure that cluster fully complies with the Financial Procedures and Policies;Ensure systems of internal control are in place and effective;Maintain an adequate register and documentation of all in-kind donations received; stocked and distributed to end beneficiaries;Ensure that updated fixed assets register is maintained for all project property and equipment and carry out completed inventory of assets at every quarter;Ensure adequate systems are in place for project vehicles management including, fuel consumption controls; vehicles movements; controls over vehicle maintenance and repair; vehicle insurance; vehicle physical security; etc.Ensure management of office and the office premises have physical security;Ensure the Millennium Promise complies with all applicable laws and regulations relating to finance, human resource and administration;Collaborate and liaise with the MDG Centre Regional Finance Manager and Regional Human Resource Manager in all financial and Human Resource matters;Support the Team Leader in all human resource matters including hiring staff, Procuring contracts, handling disciplinary matters, grievance and staff mediation, managing staff leave; performance evaluation, medical insurance; etc.Carry out any other duty as assigned by your supervisor.Minimum of 5 years of increasingly responsibility financial management experience, NGO experience preferred, not required;Minimum of a Bachelor Degree in accounting, finance or related field; HR management training will be an added asset.Professional Accountant or Management certification is preferred, not required.Very Good spoken and written communication skills in English;Good understanding of Local Accounting Standards and tax compliance framework.Very Good knowledge of MS ExcelExperience with automated financial accounting systems is preferred.Very Good interpersonal skills.Experience in managing bank accounts and cash.Experience in developing and monitoring budgets for multi-funds organizations.Experience in Management will be an added advantageTerms of Offer

Millennium Promise is an equal opportunity employer offering a competitive salary.

The contract is for an initial period of one year, renewable subject to three months probation period.

How to apply

Prepare:

A cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position, and your salary expectations.Detailed and up-to-date curriculum vitae.The names and addresses of three referees, including telephone numbers and email addresses, and fax details, if available.Please indicate on your application which of the two duty stations you are applying for i.e. Sauri, Kisumu or Dertu, Garissa.Address this to:

Team Leader / Cluster Manager-Millennium Villages Project
P.O. Box 2389-40100
Kisumu

Or

The Team Leader and Science Coordinator Dertu Millennium Villages Project,
P.O Box 958-70100,Garissa (For Garissa Position)

Deadline for Application: 16th March 2012

NB: Only short listed applicants will be contacted.