Programmes Manager – Mogadishu, Somalia

Closing Date: 11/09/2024

Location: Mogadishu

Department: SM-Programmes

Job Title: Programmes Manager

Salary: Market competitive salary depending on experience and skills.

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of INGO experience with at least 3 years of successful project management experience in the humanitarian field.

City: Mogadishu

Country: Somalia

About Human Appeal​

Human Appeal is a faith-based charity that aims to abolish poverty by providing humanitarian aid, sustainable development programs and championing advocacy for our beneficiaries worldwide. Human Appeal has seven International Field Offices across the globe. Here at Human Appeal we have an exciting opportunity for the Sr. Finance Officer to be based at Human Appeal office in Mogadishu, Somalia.​

Main Job Purpose​

Manage and oversee the coordination and administration of all aspects related to ongoing programs activities, including planning, organizing, staff leading and controlling programmes activities. For the successful delivery of the whole programme, proposed changes, projects and management of their inter-dependencies.

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Key Result Indicator​

• To provide strategic leadership and expertise to the programme in Somalia
• To ensure the programme meets Human Appeal Quality Standards & Value for money of projects
• To provide timely and high quality proposals and reports to donors
• To ensure the development and utilization of best practice for technical interventions
• Has regular contact with Country
• Director, sector Coordinators/ Managers, /Officers, Desk Coordinator, Finance Manager and is part of Country Senior Management Team (SMT)
• Engages and networks with the wider community by attending and representing Human Appeal and meaningfully engaging within country institutional donor agencies, HAPartners, peer organisations, forums, networks and other key stakeholders​

Key Accountabilities​

1: Programme Development

• Provide strategic direction to the programme, to ensure it works towards reducing poverty in a sustainable manner and responds to emergencies effectively
• Take a lead role in the annual strategic planning process
• Design programmes and projects based on the Country Annual Plan (CPOP) and other strategic documents
• Proactively identify opportunities to build key stakeholder relationships, and take the initiative to follow up with necessary action
• Develop timely and good quality donor proposals to expand the programme, using a participatory approach involving all relevant stakeholders
• Work with the Country Director to diversity the funding base through developing existing or new relationships with donors​

​2: Implementation and Quality of the Programme​

• Make key decisions in relation to the programme implementation, and offer solutions to problems that arise during the implementation of programmes
• Ensure the programme meets Human Appeal Quality Standards and Codes of Conduct
• Ensure the programmes are implemented and evaluated in a consultative and participative manner through regular field visits using HA accountability frame and related appropriate tools.
• Ensure the timely submission of high-quality reports to HQ and donors, according to the appropriate guidelines

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3: Management​

• Actively participate in the Country Senior Management Team (SMT)
• Facilitate team building across the Programme, Human appeal Somalia and the wider organization
• Motivate the programme team and ensure they have clear objectives and receive meaningful feedback on their performance
• Provide HR Management to ensure the short and long-term success of the programme, including recruitment, staff development, security etc.
• Deputize for the Country Director whenever requested to do so (it is estimated this task will involve up to 10 % of the programme manager time)​

​4: Networking and Communication​

• Build relationships with donors and other INGOs in Somalia
• Ensure regular and effective communications are maintained within the programme, and with the Desk at HQ​

5: Budgetary responsibility​

• Assist the programme team to develop, finalise and closely monitor the programme budget
• Work closely with the Finance Department to ensure effective financial and budgetary control of the programmes, according to HA’s policy and procedures
• Ensure corrective measures are taken to address over/under spends in the project budgets​

6: Monitoring and Evaluation​

• In coordination and collaboration with the Monitoring and Evaluation Department, develop a programmes evaluation system to assess the strengths of each program and to identify and implement action plans regarding areas for improvement to ensure MEAL processes and framework are in place.
• Identify and evaluate the risks and possible threats associated with Programmes activities and take appropriate action to control the risks.
• In cooperation with programmes staff, oversee the implementation of a monitoring and evaluation plan for all the projects, in line with the donor guidelines, and ensure that activity, impact and output data is captured in an accurate and efficient manner, and that programs are continually tailored to optimize quality and impact levels.
• Follow up Monitoring and Evaluation reports, recommend and implement changes to enhance the programmes, as appropriate
• Ensure full accountability to both donors and beneficiaries and be responsible for continuously improving transparency and value for money and programmatic impact.​

Job Requirements

Education:

• University degree in Business Management required. Master degree or equivalent preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of INGO experience with at least 3 years of successful project management experience in the humanitarian field.

Computer Skills:

• MS Office Suite

Languages:

• Strong English language speaking and writing abilities and Somali language. Additional languages is a bonus

HOW TO APPLY:

We are looking to appoint this role ASAP and will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so for the best chance of success please click the link, and apply today to become our Programmes Manager we would love to hear from you.

Please note that we will only be contacting the Shortlisted candidates.

*Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply*

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