CTG overview:

• CTG stands for Committed To Good. With an ethical approach at the heart of all that we do, it is a description that makes us proud. Respect for the fundamental human rights of our staff, and those our staff encounter, is a cornerstone of our values. We strive for gender equality, inclusion and diversity, providing fair and equal opportunities for all. We take a zero tolerance approach to corruption and stay true to local labour laws and all local statutory requirements. In operation since 2006, today we are honoured to serve clients in 15 fragile and conflict-affected states assisting with disaster relief, peace building, humanitarian aid and development programmes through our specialised recruitment, HR management and operational services.

Overview of position:

In response to increasing defections from non state militant groups in Somalia, the Federal Govt. of Somalia (FGoS) & UN partners embarked on a process to develop the “National Program on the Treatment & Handling of Disengaged Combatants” (National Program). The National Program maintains the objective of establishing a comprehensive process that allows for low risk disengaged combatants & Women Associated with Al Shabab (WAAS) through transition centres in Kismayo & Baidoa. The transition centres offer support to equip beneficiaries with the skills to socially & economically reintegrate into society. This support includes the provision of basic education, civic education, religious counselling & life skills, business, financial literacy & vocational training. Our clients Disarmament, Demobilization & Reintegration (DDR) unit is seeking to recruit a Livelihood Team Leader to support beneficiaries in achieving livelihood goals. The position involves:

• Counselling beneficiaries regarding educational, vocational & career goals.
• Planning & facilitating business development training.
• Supporting all livelihood functions including connecting with the private sector, identifying vocational training opportunities, facilitating market assessments (among other responsibilities).
• Overseeing the work of vocational trainers & Life Skills & Financial Literacy Trainer.

For positions at the female center, only female candidates will be considered.

Livelihood focal point:

• Collect labor market information to identify job opportunities for beneficiaries.
• Visit businesses & educational institutions (including other UN agencies & NGOs) to identify job opportunities & educational / capacity building opportunities for beneficiaries.
• Develop relationships with private & public sector to create linkages for job placement opportunities for beneficiaries.
• Ensure the integrity of the program, supervise the teachers in the center (TVET trainers, lifeskill & financial literacy) whose contract administration have transitioned to govt. as of 2021 & 2022.
• Ensuring high standards of professional practice, accountability & quality of teaching & in the DDR centre.

Career counselling:

• Help beneficiaries identify personal strengths & skills based on educational background, employment history & career goals.
• Provide beneficiaries with information & strategies for excelling in the workplace & dealing with job dissatisfaction.
• Identify individual barriers to employment & assess need for further training.
• Assist beneficiaries with job readiness skills, job search strategies, writing resumes & preparing for job interviews.

Business development:

• Develop & provide classroom teaching to implement a business development & entrepreneurship curriculum to teach young men with low literacy how to generate a business idea, start & manage a business & / or improve a business individually, as a shareholder, or as a cooperative.
• Support beneficiaries in pursuing self employment & cultivate a culture of entrepreneurship.
• Provide mentorship, counselling & coaching to beneficiaries’ business startups.

General responsibilities:

• Create, update & maintain training materials, manuals, handouts, practice exercises & administrative documentation.
• Maintain standardized student assessments & record keeping system for student progress & attendance.
• Work with Social Workers to ensure that student case files are maintained properly & student progress reports are reviewed periodically to reflect individual progress towards goals.
• Participate in needs & interest assessments & regularly monitor beneficiaries’ well being & needs.
• Establish rapport / trust with beneficiaries.
• Integrate a variety of teaching strategies & curriculum content.
• Give explanations, reasonable, appropriate assignments & directions clearly.
• Organize the classroom to contribute to the learning process.
• Perform other duties related to the DDR program as assigned by supervisor.

Project reporting:

• The position will work closely with Social Workers & other Instructors in the centre to develop individualized livelihood plans for beneficiaries. Overall contract performance management will be done under the supervision of the Centre Manager with technical oversight from the Livelihoods, Reintegration & Reconciliation Project Officer.

Key competencies:

• University Degree preferred with minimum 3 years’ experience teaching business development or entrepreneurship skills to adolescents or adults or High School Certificate with 5 years of relevant experience starting & running a successful business.
• Experience working in the Jubaland / South West of Somalia’s regions is highly preferred.
• Experience in teaching & served in a leadership position.
• Proficient on Computer Skills (Excel, Word process, PowerPoint etc).
• Previous experience working with youth at risk & / or the return & reintegration at risk groups a considerable advantage.
• Experience managing confidential information & managing attendance.
• Prior experience working with vulnerable populations.
• Prior experience in UN or NGO preferred.
• Experience in Somalia / Africa is required.
• Fluency in Somali & English is required.
• For candidates in South West State, working proficiency of Mai is required.
• Experience in different pedagogy.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, oral & written communications skills, with keen attention to interpersonal skills & effective communication.
• Practical understanding of effective teaching & learning strategies.
• Theoretical understanding of effective teaching & learning strategies.
• Relevant curriculum knowledge.
• Demonstrates flexibility in a range of effective teaching techniques.
• Engaging in self review & evaluation processes.
• Respects, promotes individual & cultural differences, encourages diversity & inclusion wherever possible.
• Maintains high ethical standards & acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles / rules & standards of conduct.
• Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent, committed manner & exercises careful judgment in meeting day to day challenges.
• Develops, promotes effective collaboration within, across units to achieve shared goals & optimize results.
• Produces & delivers quality results in a service oriented & timely manner, is action oriented & committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge & innovate.
• Takes ownership for achieving the organization’s priorities, assumes responsibility for own action & delegated work.
• Encourages, contributes to clear & open communication, explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring & motivational way.
• Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example & demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization’s vision, assists others to realize & develop their potential.

Team management:

• Team management experience is required for this role.

Further information:

• Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply for this role.