Field Program Manager – Hargeisa, Somaliland

 

• Organization: IDLO – International Development Law Organization
• Location: Hargeysa (Somalia)
• Grade: Band A – Core Competency – Mid level
• Occupational Groups:
  • Legal – Broad
  • Project and Programme Management

 

• Closing Date: 2021-02-09

 

BACKGROUND

With funds from The Government of the Kingdom of Netherlands, IDLO is implementing a four-year project in Somaliland entitled “Strengthening the Social Contract through Access to Justice in Somaliland.”

The purpose of this project is to strengthen the social contract in Somaliland, by increasing the legitimacy of justice sector institutions. This overall goal will be achieved through three mutually reinforcing intermediate outcomes:

1. Improved access to alternative dispute resolution mechanisms and referral pathways, especially for vulnerable groups (intermediate outcome 1).
2. Enhanced access to formal justice for vulnerable groups through holistic support to GBV survivors and affected communities. (intermediate outcome 2).
3. Increased participation of citizens in Somaliland in accountability processes relating to the provision of security and justice (Intermediate Outcomes 3).

THE POSITION

Under the direct supervision of the Country Director, the Field Program Manager engages with internal and external functions to manage the Strengthening the Social Contract through Access to Justice Project in Somaliland including developing the design, implementation, and management of the complete work and staffing plan as well as budget. The Field Program manager may represent IDLO with Partners, IDLO HQ staff and Government officials, technical advisors and experts, donors, and civil society.

Summary of Functions

1. Manage day to day program implementation.
2. Ensure program compliance with donor contracts as well as quality standards.
3. Oversee Program Reporting, Monitoring, and Evaluation.
4. Program Development and Program Representation.
5. Lead team, ensuring effective, efficient, results-based, and timely delivery of activities and results.

Key results expected:

1. Manage day to day program implementation and issues, including work planning, budget management, monitoring, and reporting, and ensure that all phases of the project are consistent with the project design and delivery schedule.

• Monitor revisions to project design and work plans; make recommendations for timely and optimal course corrections.
• Collaborate and communicate regularly with the IDLO HQ Finance Department and HQ program counterpart to build accurate financial forecasts, including reviewing financial reports and identifying areas of over-or under-spending, and flagging any urgent budgetary issues
• Oversee the timely identification and screening of program contractors and employees as well as the processing of contracts.
• Draft and provide inputs to annual and quarterly reports; coordinate the submission of financial and narrative reports; highlighting the value and impact the program/activity brings.

2. Ensure program compliance with donor contracts as well as quality standards.

• Ensure compliance with program contracts and subcontracts.
• In consultation with the Office of the General Counsel, review, draft and advise on contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Conduct research on legal, political, social, and economic events, trends, and/or developments relating to the program; respond to internal and external requests for such research.
• Design, research, draft, and edit legal working papers, memos, briefs, and other original materials in the field experience, and utilize these materials for the development of relevant outputs.
• Ensure program deliverables meet quality standards and proactively seek input from relevant substantive internal experts.

3. Oversee Program Reporting, Monitoring, and Evaluation.

• Collaborate with the Evaluation team and liaise closely with the relevant Program units on the evaluation of programs.
• Identify and report difficulties or possible changes in the program strategy, objectives, results, or activities, and make recommendations for timely and optimal course corrections.
• Identify project and team successes and lead documentation for internal and external information sharing.

4. Program Development and Program Representation.

• Represent IDLO in program events, and under the guidance of the supervisor, build relationships with donors, UN agencies, government institutions; CSO’s and other stakeholders in the rule of law field, through meeting and the preparation of reports and briefs.
• In coordination with the supervisor, generate ideas and identify new program opportunities; provide substantive input in the development of proposals or concept notes aimed at innovatively expanding IDLO’s program portfolio in line with country/regional/organizational strategies.
• Responsible for the design of implementation plans by means of standardized program cycle management tools, logic models and frameworks, work plans, monitoring reports, and others.

5. Lead team, ensuring effective, efficient, results-based, and timely delivery of activities and results.

• Effectively lead the team by providing clear direction, addressing development, and performance management through ongoing dialogue, and mentoring; fostering a teamwork approach in meeting objectives and goals; address possible conflicts in a positive and constructive manner; encourage initiative and maintain effective working relationships within a multi-cultural setting.

6. Perform other similar duties as requested by the Supervisor.

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

• Advanced university degree in international development, law, public administration, business administration, public policy, or other relevant social sciences
• Minimum 5-6 years of demonstrated professional experience providing program management in the field of Rule of Law and Governance in the context of development and implementation of projects including in (post) conflict situations, with the responsibility to implement substantive projects, budgets, and human resources.
• Professional experience in access to justice initiatives, capacity development, and governance programming is an asset.
• Relevant work experience in Somaliland, a good understanding of the context and networks is key.

Language

• Fluency in English and Somali is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Familiarity with standard program and data management tools, as well as results-based management and monitoring and evaluation principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Proficient use of other ICT software and internet software.
• Works well with others and actively participates. Shares information contributes, encourages, and motivates others to become involved in team activities. Provides constructive feedback and willingly helps others. Contributes to a fair environment that fosters collaboration and cooperation.  Works effectively across and within IDLO organizational boundaries.
• Acts as a role model and offers guidance to colleagues. Takes initiative to share knowledge, experiences, and information with others. Accepts and gives constructive feedback (up, down, and across) to develop and motivate others.
• Proven ability to see through tasks set and deliver results.
• The ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines, flexibility, and an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Ability and willingness to travel to the region, if necessary.
• Keen sense of ethics, integrity, and commitment to IDLO’s mandate. Self-motivated and dynamic with a willingness and ability to use initiative to assist the organization to achieve its objectives.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

For this locally recruited position, IDLO shall offer the selected candidate an Affiliate contract of 12 months, with the possibility of extension subject to performance and availability of funding.

IDLO shall also offer a yearly basic salary of USD72,000 and a benefits package including provident fund contribution,  medical and mission insurance, and leave entitlements in accordance with IDLO Employee Regulations and Rules.

DISCLAIMER 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the Contractor assigned to this work. This may not be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.

The Director-General of IDLO reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities or even to cancel the recruitment to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

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