Program Officer– Mogadishu, Somalia

United Nations Human Settlements Programme
	P.O. Box 30030, Nairobi 00100, KENYA
	Tel: +254-20 7623120, Fax: +254-20 7624266/7
	infohabitat@unhabitat.org, www.unhabitat.org
Vacancy Announcement
ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION:	UN-HABITAT
DUTY STATION:	Mogadishu  (with  frequent  travels  to  other
	Federal Member States)
FUNCTIONAL TITLE:	Program Officer
CONTRACT LEVEL	SB5
DURATION:	1 year, renewable, subject to performance and
	funds availability.
CLOSING DATE:	December 14, 2020

BACKGROUND

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-Habitat, is the agency for human settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all. UN-Habitat helps the urban poor by transforming cities into safer, healthier, greener places with better opportunities where everyone can live in with dignity. It works with organizations at every level, including all spheres of government, civil society and the private sector to help build, manage, plan and finance sustainable urban development. The post is located within the Somalia Programme, Regional Office for Africa (ROAF).

The UN Joint Programme on Local Governance and Decentralized Service Delivery (UN JPLG) is a five-year joint programme comprising of ILO, UNCDF, UNDP, UN-HABITAT and UNICEF. The Programme aims at creating an enabling environment for improved service delivery, through improved legal, policy and system frameworks and building the knowledge of those working in and with local governments. JPLG commenced in April 2009 and is now in its third and final phase.

The overall objective of JPGL is to promote improvements in local governance quality that can contribute to peace consolidation, development and equitable service delivery. The programme strategic objectives are structured around three mutually reinforcing outcomes:

Policy, legal and regulatory frameworks on local governance finalized,

Local governments’ have the capacity to deliver equitable and sustainable services, promote economic development and peace.

Local governments demonstrate improved engagement of citizens, with an emphasis

on women and marginalized groups

RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the overall coordination of UN-Habitat’s Somalia Programme Chief Technical Advisor (CTA), OiC, and direct supervision of the Program Manager, the Programme Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

Efficient Implementation of UN-Habitat/JPLG activities

Provides technical input in the implementation of work plan activities particularly in the areas financial management at sub-national structures including application of automated systems and geo-spatial data, urban and district development planning; and capacity development;

In collaboration with local teams, effectively contributes to the sequencing of the activities of the UN agencies participating in all programme undertaking including joint field assessments;

Assists in the integration of different components of the JPLG Programme to other UN-Habitat projects in the country.

Organizes and effectively participate in consultative sessions with the national counterparts, federal member states and provides programme updates, contributes to addressing emerging issues and keeps the Program Manager well-informed.

Actively contributes to the preparation of work plans, terms of references for implementing partners, organization of seminars/workshops and preparing related correspondence.

Contributes to programme’s efforts for adequate visibility and public awareness in collaboration with relevant staff.

Contributes and assists the Program Manager in preparation of review meetings, steering committee meetings, planning sessions etc.

Supports the M&E framework, providing input into monitoring and evaluation reports in collaboration with relevant staff.

Plays a key role in the local teams’ work, effectively contributing to improved delivery, creating a shared understanding and participating joint missions.

Assists in creating synergies with all other relevant programs, funds and projects,

Assists the Program Manager in monitoring progress, sorting out challenges, document lessons learnt and keeping monitoring and evolution tools updated.

Undertakes any other tasks assigned to him/her

Effective communication and partnership building

Actively communicates with the project stakeholders, particularly government counterparts across the regions and ensures that common and shared understanding is in place.

Liaises regularly with the JPLG local teams on work plan implementation and proposes mitigation measures on emerging issues;

Undertakes thorough gender sensitive analysis and research of the political, social and economic situation in the country and prepares of substantive inputs to the programme and other policy documents;

Facilitation of knowledge building and sharing

Synthesize good practices and lessons learnt of UN-Habitat initiatives for sharing among the team members;

Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice

COMPETENCIES

Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN values and ethical standards. Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UN-Habitat. Displays cultural, gender, religion, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

An advanced level university degree in development studies, public administration, urban management, local governance, business administration and international relations or other related social sciences is a requirement. A first level university degree in combination with additional five years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

Proven work experience of at least three years with international organizations, public/private sector entities as well as experiences in project management, local governance, representation, report writing and monitoring and evaluation is a requirement. Substantive experience in local governance, automated systems for financial management, geo-spatial data, urban and district development planning and capacity development is an added advantage

Working experience with an INGO or UN is an asset.

Substantive knowledge in development issues in general and gender mainstreaming is desirable.

Language

Strong written and oral skills in both English and Somali are a requirement.

Other skills

Proven knowledge in project management, coordination and finance. Proactive, results oriented, independent, able to identify and carry out duties and responsibilities with minimum supervision. Mature, professional, supportive and cooperative in all matters within the work setting, problem-solving oriented. Maintain confidentiality with regards to all work-related issues.

PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

HOW TO APPLY

How to Apply

Applications should include:

1) Motivation letter (maximum 1 page)

Page 4 of 4

Completed United Nation Personal History Form ( P.11) marked “ Program Officer, Mogadishu, JPLG”

Qualified women are highly encouraged to submit their application.

Assessment Method

Evaluation of qualified candidates includes an assessment exercise which will be followed by competency-based interview and written test for short-listed candidates.

All applications should be submitted to:

Officer-in-Charge

UN-Habitat Somalia

P.O. Box 30030, Nairobi, Kenya

Email: Officer-in-Charge, UN-Habitat Somalia: unhabitat-som@un.org

Deadline for applications: 14 December 2020