Somali interpreter / Translator
Your tasks oral interpretation: from Somali to English, and English to Somali during confidential interviews with persons detained in prisons, ICRC institutional dissemination, message delivery and visits to families of detainees written translation: translation of written Somali (newspaper articles, correspondence, etc.) into written English analysis and reporting: analysis of conditions of detention, security and other matters relating to the ICRC's mandate

Selection requirements ideal age: 25 to 50 prepared to accept unaccompanied postings during the first 24 months of collaboration university education or 5 years of professional experience excellent command of English, Arabic and Kiswahili an asset familiarity with word processing and spreadsheet software driving licence (a licence for automatic-transmission vehicles only is not sufficient)

Your profile strongly motivated by humanitarian work open-minded and adaptable, able to work in a team neat appearance, good speaker, well-developed writing and summarizing skills able to work under pressure in a potentially dangerous environment

What we offer an opportunity to help the victims of conflict engrossing, rewarding work in unusual situations ample support in integrating into the new working environment

For reasons related to the institution's working procedure, in particular its principle of neutrality, ICRC personnel cannot be nationals or originate from the country where visits take place.

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Human Resources Officer - Dadaab
(Somali Speaking Human Resources Officer)
Our client, a leading global company in its area of specialty wishes to recruit a Human Resources Officer for its Dadaab Operations Office. Reporting to the Contract Manager at Dadaab with a dotted reporting line to the Human Resources Director based in Nairobi, the successful candidate will provide generalist Human Resources support to a workforce of about 600. Due to the need to work very closely with the local community which is predominantly Somali speaking, it's desirable that the ideal candidate will be able to speak the local dialect.Administer and facilitate recruiting and staffing logisticsManagement of day-to-day efficient operation of the HR processes involvingthe staff in the area under coverageAdministration of union staff compensation, benefits and wagesDeal with disciplinary matters in line with established proceduresParticipate in maintenance of cordial employee relationsA university degree from a recognized university or a Higher NationalDiploma in HR ManagementAt least 3 years in a busy generalist human resource departmentSomali speaking.Send your application by hand, courier, post or email so as to reach us by 18th May, 2012. Directly Opposite Nairobi Hospital Entrance. Email to: recruit@mahpowerservicesgroup.com

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), an independent humanitarian organization whose mandate is to provide protection and assistance for victims of armed conflict and internal disturbances, has a vacancy for a

Somali Interpreter / Translator

Nairobi with frequent travels to Somalia

Your tasks

oral interpretation: from Somali to English, and English to Somali during confidential interviews with persons detained in prisons, ICRC institutional dissemination, message delivery and visits to families of detaineeswritten translation: translation of written Somali (newspaper articles, correspondence, etc.) into written Englishanalysis and reporting: analysis of conditions of detention, security and other matters relating to the ICRC's mandateideal age: 25 to 50prepared to accept unaccompanied postings during the first 24 months of collaborationuniversity education or 5 years of professional experienceexcellent command of English, Arabic and Kiswahili an assetfamiliarity with word processing and spreadsheet softwaredriving licence (a licence for automatic-transmission vehicles only is not sufficient)strongly motivated by humanitarian workopen-minded and adaptable, able to work in a teamneat appearance, good speaker, well-developed writing and summarizing skillsable to work under pressure in a potentially dangerous environmentan opportunity to help the victims of conflictengrossing, rewarding work in unusual situationsample support in integrating into the new working environmentFor any further information kindly contact Ms Romano at + 41 22 7302923 or mromano@icrc.org .

Arabic or Somali Monitoring Journalists

BBC Monitoring, Karen, Nairobi

BBC Monitoring’s Nairobi office is responsible for gathering news and information from the mass media across the Middle East and Africa around the clock.

We are now seeking to engage experienced translator journalists with fluent Arabic or Somali. The successful candidate will have an excellent command of Arabic or Somali as well as English, both written and spoken.

Above all, the successful candidate will need to demonstrate a keen interest in news and international affairs, a passion for regional affairs (especially Middle East, Sudan, Somalia, Horn of Africa), good computer and keyboard skills, the ability to work under pressure as part of a team, and a willingness to work shifts, including nights and weekends.

Short-listed candidates will be required to sit editorial, translation and general knowledge tests at our Karen offices. Successful candidates will later be invited for an interview.

To apply send a comprehensive CV and letter of application, illustrating in full your suitability for the job and giving evidence of relevant skills and experience.

The deadline is 18th September 2011

You may email your CV and letter to eaujobs@mon.bbc.co.uk

or

BBC Monitoring
P. O Box 48091 – 00100
Nairobi

BBC is an equal opportunities employer

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As part of the world’s largest broadcaster, BBC Somali Service is one of the most trusted news organisations broadcasting to the Horn of Africa and the Somali diaspora.

We broadcast to huge audiences via radio, online and mobile phone platforms.

Working as part of our busy multimedia journalistic team in Nairobi, you’ll originate, research, produce and present a range of our live and recorded output, for radio, online and other media forms in Somali.

You’ll need substantial recent relevant journalistic experience and have a good understanding of multimedia broadcasting.

You’ll have Somali as your first (or equivalent) language for writing, translating and adapting material swiftly, a full comprehension of English and strong radio presentation skills.

You’ll portray your in depth and current knowledge of Somali, regional and international current affairs.

To apply, please visit www.bbc.co.uk/careers quoting ref 645620.

Close date for applications is Friday 2 September 2011.

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FilmAid International (FilmAid Kenya) invites qualified Kenyan applications to fill the above position on a part time basis.

FilmAid will accept applications from either translator of Kiswahili and Somali separately though individuals conversant with both languages will have an added advantage.

FilmAid International is a non-governmental organization that uses film to promote health, strengthen communities and enrich the lives of the world’s vulnerable and uprooted.

FilmAid is currently implementing programmes in Kakuma and Dadaab refugee camps in Kenya.

Project Background/Description:

FilmAid International in conjunction with Sundance Institute and Film FORWARD is partnering to host a Film Festival in Kakuma, Dadaab and Nairobi as part of advancing cultural dialogue. Sundance Institute is a nonprofit organization that discovers and supports independent film and theatre artists from the U.S. and around the world, and introduces audiences to their new work.

The collaboration will see a series of films by Sundance Institute/Film FORWARD and FilmAid showcased during this period. The films will be show to refugee and local audiences in Kenya who are mainly Somali, Swahili and English speakers.

Responsibilities:

Translate scripts from English to Kiswahili and Somali
Work closely with the production consultant and voice actors to produce voice-overs in Swahili and or Somali
Work with a video editor and production consultant to ensure that translations are represented correctly in videos through subtitles and voice over dubbing
Translate a video facilitation manual from English into Kiswahili and Somali
Knowledge of Somali and or Swahili languagePrevious experience in translation of written material (present sample during interview)
Ready to work with minimal supervision with ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Availability at short notice
Commitment to humanitarian principles and actionPlease email applications with only cover letter, CV and 3 references by 17th June 2011 to: jobskenya@filmaid.org

Applications to be submitted through email only

Only short-listed candidates will be notified

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Associate Country Director Somalia Programme

Location: Nairobi; Kenya

Level: Global B2

Contract: Open Ended

Salary: GBP26,843 – GBP36,006 per annum net

Background

Oxfam GB is part of Oxfam International (OI), an international confederation of 14 organizations working together in 99 countries and with partners and allies around the world to find lasting solutions to poverty and injustice.

Oxfam GB has been operating in Somalia from the late 1960s, supporting a number of communities in public health, disaster recovery, food security and pastoral livelihoods.

The Somalia programme is largely operated through two bases, the Hargesia base, that focuses
on operations in Somaliland and is headed by a programme director, and the South Somalia operations, which is run primarily from our Nairobi base. Overall country coordination is also done through the Nairobi based office

The Somalia country programme is a part of the HORN sub region, which is characterised by large operational programmes mostly financed through institutional funding with a total spend around £25 million.

The region is characterised by short term humanitarian assistance interventions, long term livelihoods interventions with a focus on private sector and market systems approaches, governance and post conflict interventions, and a cross cutting focus on gender, with special focus on women’s rights and equity.

Oxfam GB is currently looking to recruit an Associate Country Director Somalia.

The Role

The role is a senior management post reporting to the Deputy Regional Director. You will be accountable for the delivery of the relevant part of the Oxfam International Joint country strategy to standards as agreed by the governing board and the managing affiliate (Oxfam
Novib).

As a key member of the Country Leadership Team, the Associate Country Director will support the development of the country analysis and strategy, be involved in managing the transition plan to Single Management Structure, ensuring implementation, learning and review within Oxfam GB.

You will be accountable for the delivery of the relevant part of the Oxfam International Joint country strategy to standards as agreed by the governing board and the managing affiliate (Oxfam Novib).

You will also have Operational and people line management responsibility of Oxfam GB staff, including day-to-day performance management of program staff.

You will Develop and manage donor and partnership contracts for direct program work governed by Oxfam GB. You will Input into the fundraising strategy, and coordination of fundraising opportunities alongside and supported by the Country Leadership Team.

The Person

To be successful in this role you will require substantial exposure on strategic leadership and proven senior management experience in leading the development, and ensuring the delivery, of programme strategy, either through partners or directly, in one or more challenging locations.

Specialist Humanitarian/Development or Advocacy experience is a pre requisite for this role.

You will have ability to manage the development of, and contribute to the high level analysis of factors driving poverty, marginalisation and vulnerability in developing country contexts, including the ability to ‘think politically’ by understanding motivations, pressures and challenges faced by colleagues, partners and other actors.

You will be experienced in leading and motivating multi disciplinary, geographically remote teams; a high degree of self-awareness and an understanding of how to drive and support excellent team performance and individual development.

You will have experience of sensitively managing organizational change in a complex environment. You must have excellent communication and representation skills.

Fluency in written and spoken English is essential. This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to Oxfam’s values and beliefs.

To be successful in this role you will have active commitment to promoting gender equity and diversity, and promoting the interests of marginalized people in all aspects of the organisation’s work.

If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please download the full job description and apply online at www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs using Ref: INT4454

The closing date: 5th April 2011.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization.

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Interpeace Interpeace, a Swiss non-profit organisation, works in close partnership with national partner organizations and the UN, with the aim of building lasting peace. Interpeace has a two-fold mandate: (i) to strengthen the capacities of societies to manage conflict in non-violent, non-coercive ways by assisting national actors in their efforts to develop social and political cohesion; and (ii) to assist the international community (and in particular the United Nations) to play a more effective role in supporting peacebuilding efforts around the world through better understanding and response to the challenges of creating local capacities that enhance social and political cohesion.
Job title: Senior Programme Officer – Content (Somali Programme)
Date of Issuance: January 2011
Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya
Closing: This position will remain open until filled.

Interpeace, a Swiss non-profit organisation, works in close partnership with national partner organizations and the UN, with the aim of building lasting peace. Interpeace has a two-fold mandate: (i) to strengthen the capacities of societies to manage conflict in non-violent, non-coercive ways by assisting national actors in their efforts to develop social and political cohesion; and (ii) to assist the international community (and in particular the United Nations) to play a more effective role in supporting peacebuilding efforts around the world through better understanding and response to the challenges of creating local capacities that enhance social and political cohesion.

Chaired by former President of Ghana, John Kufuor, and headquartered in Geneva, Interpeace is supported by bilateral and multilateral donors as well as private funding. The organization is currently active in Africa, Central America, the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

The Interpeace Somali programme is Interpeace’s largest programme in the world. The complex nature of the Somali region, which Interpeace has been engaged in for almost 15 years, requires engaged, connected thinking outside the box. There are significant opportunities for impact in the field of peacebuilding in the Somali region and Interpeace is well-positioned to continue to be a leading voice, with its three local partners, in how to deepen the roots of peace and stability in this deeply fractured state.

General Position Summary:

The Senior Programme Officer – Content (SPO-N), joins the Regional Director for Eastern and Central Africa (RD-ECA) and the Senior Programme Officer – Context (SPO-X) as a member of the senior management team for the Somali Programme. The SPO-N and the SPO-X will provide co-leadership for the programme, recognizing the strategic need to be guided contextually by the SPO-X. Furthermore, a strong collaborative and horizontal approach to programme delivery and reporting will be maintained between the RD-ECA, the SPO-N, the SPO-X the Programme Officer-Gender (POG), the Programme Officer (PO) and the Reports and Information Officer (RIO) in the programme delivery and reporting. The SPO-N’s emphasis in this co-leadership position will be on Interpeace’s programmatic content. In this capacity, he/she will also be the key conduit for shaping and disseminating Interpeace’s reconciliation and peacebuilding work to key stakeholders.
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The SPO-N is co-responsible for ensuring that the work of the Interpeace Somali programme is coherent, well planned, and in line with the direction and commitments of the Interpeace Somali partners. Together with the SPO-X, the SPO-N will continually monitor and assess the Somali programme to ensure its effectiveness and its adherence to agreed programme deliverables and budgets. The strategic capturing and sharing of content with stakeholders and funding partners, to optimize impact, will be a key aspect of this position, guided in context by the SPO-X and supported in reporting by the PO-G, the PO and the RIO. The SPO-N will collaborate with the SPO-X in the supervision of the PO-G, the PO and the RIO, who all play key roles in working closely with the Somali partners to delivery effective, impacting programming and to capture and disseminate the processes and results of the programme.
As indicated above, the Interpeace Somali Programme operates on a horizontal rather than a hierarchical vertical approach within the senior management team of the programme. The SPO-N serves as the key Somali programme focal point between the senior management team and all external actors. The SPO-N reports to the Regional Director. The post of SPO-N is based in Nairobi, and involves extensive travel to the field.

Duties and responsibilities:
1. Provide methodological and programmatic guidance and operational support for field activities by Interpeace and its Somali partner organisations , specifically with respect to the content of the work. This includes, but is not limited to, developing and nurturing a clear understanding throughout the Interpeace Somali programme of the programme of work.
2. Review written products of the Interpeace Somali Programme and provide quality control, delegating tasks relating to content and quality as appropriate
3. In conjunction with the senior management team and in support of the partner organisations, develop programme proposals including log frames and budgets (with support from the Interpeace Finance Manager) according to the specific donor requirements.
4. Monitor Somali partner activities in collaboration with the SPO-X and with support from the rest of the Somali programme team, to ensure the progress is being made in line with programme design and expectations.
5. Lead and support technical initiatives aimed at strengthening the Somali partners’ capacities to better research, capture and disseminate the content of the programme.
6. Monitor Somali partner activities and budgets in collaboration with the SPO-X and with support from the rest of the Somali programme team (and the Interpeace Finance Manager), to ensure the progress is being made in line with programme design and expectations and is within the budgets of the programme.
7. Co- authorize (along with the SPO-X) the Somali partners activity requests to ensure that they are substantively in line with the programme, and financially in line with approved budgets and available donor funding.
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8. Oversee the collection, compilation and dissemination of both contractual and strategic reporting.
9. In conjunction with the senior management team, ensure the development of work plans/change matrixes for all field components of the programme and play a strong supporting role towards the partner’s efforts in this regard.
10. Ensure that reflection and learning takes place regularly with regard to programme process and development, methodological adaptations and generally on the topics under study
11. Utilize substantive relations vis-?-vis key Somali stakeholders throughout Somalia, Kenya and the Somali diaspora, in both informing and disseminating Interpeace Somali’s programme of work.
12. Establish new and maintain existing relations with key international actors in Nairobi and strategically engage these actors in the work of Interpeace
13. Ensure the timely meetings of the Programme Support Group (donor stakeholder group)
14. Develop emerging thematic competences, programme and process knowledge that can be used not only for the Interpeace Somali programme but could also be shared with and incorporated into the work of Interpeace in its other programmes of work.
15. Maintain close liaison with team members in the Regional Office to ensure that all Interpeace staff in the Nairobi office are regularly briefed on Somali programme activities.

Knowledge and Experience:
• Graduate or post-graduate university degree in social or political science.
• At least ten years of field experience in political, developmental and/or humanitarian work.
• Knowledge of and experience in Somalia / Somaliland.
• Understanding of how to integrate research and political analysis into actionable peace building initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience in conflict resolution, external relations, proposal writing, and training.
• Strong writing and communications skills in English; with Somali and French considered a plus.
• Strong commitment to supporting local peace building initiatives and to the strategic position of Interpeace.
• Strong sense of responsibility, professionalism and thoroughness.
• A willingness and ability to travel internationally as needed (up to 33% of the time).
Success Factors:
• Creative team player with an entrepreneurial spirit that is both creative and flexible
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