
CARE International
Two Somali jobs at CARE International are closing today, April 15, 2024.
Job 1: Health & Nutrition Manager, Erigavo, Somaliland
Closing date: 15 Apr 2024
Organization: CARE International
ABOUT CARE
CARE works around the globe to save lives, defeat poverty and achieve social justice. We seek a world of hope, inclusion and social justice, where poverty has been overcome, and all people live with dignity and security, with a specific focus on the empowerment of women and girls. CARE’s Vision 2030 strategy includes six broad impact areas, with specific impact targets and metrics aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals. CARE anticipates that its impact will increasingly be achieved at the systems level as part of its quest for sustainable impact at scale, achieved through local leadership, in partnership with governments, the private sector and civil society actors.
CARE International in Somalia and Somaliland is looking for suitable candidates to fill the Health and Nutrition Manager position based in Erigavo, Somaliland, with frequent travels and support to project sites.
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the supervision and guidance of the Humanitarian Program SL, the Health and Nutrition Manager will oversee the day-to-day implementation of all aspects of emergency Health and nutrition activities in Somaliland, including running emergency Health and Nutrition sites (Mobile and fixed), community mobilization, needs assessments, program reporting, and devising new interventions as deemed necessary.
- The Health and Nutrition Manager is responsible and accountable for ensuring that services defined within the donor-approved scope are delivered, including the following management components;
- Day-to-day operations, decision-making, and oversight of health and programming;
- Technical and programmatic implementation of the project scope, including overseeing distributions, construction, and governance activities;
- Ensuring progress reports and project work plans are timely prepared and adhered to, as well as provision of effective technical assistance and support for health and nutrition activities in support areas, ensuring planned program activities are implemented as planned;
- Accurate and timely; ensuring that reports are available to technical and functional supervisor as required.
- Decision-making regarding implementation support, program quality and compliance;
- Communicating and leading facilitation with both internal (CARE) and external (Ministry of Health and other stakeholders) to ensure positive relationships and ongoing partnerships;
- Learning, Knowledge management, and advocacy initiatives, including adaptation and pivots of project approaches where needed, and learning dissemination to elevate the visibility and profile of CARE Somalia/Somaliland;
- Supporting resource mobilisation and partnership efforts to broaden and/or deepen the scope of CARE
As part of supervisory responsibilities, the Program Manager is responsible for:
- Leadership and mentoring of CARE and MOH staff and providing technical support in Somaliland;
- Fostering and improving a team atmosphere focused on program quality and learning, with constructive dialogue around project challenges, failures, and successes, and with an eye on problem-solving and constructive criticism;
- Developing a positive team dynamic that encourages open dialogue and constructive feedback;
- Develop clear supervisory structures, meetings, reporting, etc, with each supervisee.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION (45%)
- Provide management and oversight to the CARE Somaliland health and nutrition projects, which includes, but is not limited to:
- Day-to-day operations and oversight of programming, including start-up, staffing, outcome and output monitoring, program learning outcomes and subsequent adaptations;
- Technical and programmatic implementation of the donor-approved scope, including overseeing MOHD/CARE training, supervision, creating health services demand, community linkages and health facilities governance activities;
- Monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) coordination and reporting, including tracking and reporting of health and nutrition indicators, intervention/output/outcome progress and results, data quality assessments, initiating drafting of work plans, bi-annual reports, and other programmatic documents;
- Maintaining strong relationships with external stakeholders, particularly with Ministry of Health officials, health and nutrition clusters, School and Community resource persons, including CHWs, AMAL mothers, MtMSG;
- Decision-making regarding implementation support, contract management and compliance;
- Develop and execute an effective staffing plan, distribution of workloads, performance management, and positive team dynamic teams with a focus on empowering staff and ensuring they are supported, capacitated, and motivated to excel.
- Communicating and leading facilitation with both internal (CARE) and external stakeholders to ensure common understanding, positive relationships, ongoing partnerships, and accountability of all parties;
RESOURCE AND BUDGET MANAGEMENT (20%)
- Provide contract and budget management to the CARE Somaliland health and nutrition, which includes, but is not limited to:
- Ensure the project budget is implemented, tracked, and reported as planned and approved by the donor.
- Prepare, revise, and operationalize all procurement plans in a timely manner with support from the procurement team.
- Review health and nutrition projects’ spending monthly and subsequently provide timely feedback related to program funds’ utilization (e.g., burn rate analysis versus planned activities and expenditure plans).
- Ensure CARE and partners hold project assets and inventory according to best practices, donor requirements, and CARE Somalia/Somaliland policies and regulations.
- Develop relevant terms of reference (ToRs) and/or MOUs with relevant stakeholders (e.g., government line departments, communities, and health centres).
- Ensure timely identification and communication of risks and aid diversion to CARE Somalia/Somaliland Management through designated supervisor and communication channels.
PROGRAM QUALITY, KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT AND LEARNING (20%)
- Provide program quality, knowledge management, and learning oversight to CARE Somaliland and the Ministry of Health and Development, including but not limited to:
- Institute a learning agenda, develop and implement to promote a culture of learning, information sharing, dialogue, and critical analysis, intended to improve quality of programming, adoption of good practices, and influencing policies and practices at scale.
- In coordination with the Program Officers, facilitate collaborative development of a MEL plan, detailed program implementation plan, and operational plan.
- In coordination with the Program Officers, supervise and ensure completion of baseline, annual, and/or other regular monitoring assessments, as well as the dissemination and application of findings into project adaptations.
- In coordination with Program Officers, ensure drafting, and submission of donor reports (e.g. bi-annual, final reporting) in compliance with donor timelines and deadlines.
- Ensure promising practices, key findings, accomplishments, and challenges are documented and shared, both internal and external to CARE.
- Organize and oversee field technical and monitoring trips, and subsequent application of findings/trip reports to inform the project.
- Ensure proper archiving and storage of all project documents, reports, and data files to CARE Somaliland MIS systems.
RESOURCE MOBILIZATION AND PARTNERSHIP (10%)
- Support resource mobilisation and partnership efforts including, but not limited to:
- As needed and in concert with technical lead support preparation of concept notes and proposals.
- Support the exploration of health and nutrition stakeholders and non-traditional partnership opportunities that would allow for leverage or expansion.
ANY OTHER DUTIES (5%)
As part of supervisory responsibilities, the Program Manager will be responsible for:
- Lead hiring of competent staff and orient them in a timely manner to implement in line with contractual obligations and CAREs policies and procedures.
- Supervise and provide leadership to the CARE Kenya CSDW team members and staff; ensure they fully understand their roles and responsibilities; work effectively as a team; and deliver on tasks in a timely manner.
- Guide, supervise, coach, manage, mentor, provide leadership and support to the project staff on a day to day basis to meet program tasks and responsibilities, to deliver within contractual obligations.
- Fostering and improving a team atmosphere focused on program quality and learning, with constructive dialogue around project challenges, failures, and successes, and with an eye on problem-solving and constructive criticism;
- Developing a positive team dynamic that encourages open dialogue and constructive feedback;
- Develop clear supervisory structures, meetings, reporting, etc, with each supervisee.
- Undertake mid-term and annual staff appraisal in line with Position Descriptions and other requirements in a timely manner.
- In a timely manner, notify and consult the supervisor, human resource department, and CAREs management on any staff concerns related to their conduct, performance, confirmation, and disciplinary issues while ensuring that policies and procedures are adhered to.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES
Minimum qualifications for the Health & Nutrition Manager:
- University degree in Clinical Health and/or other health-related fields
- Masters in Reproductive Health, Nutrition, or Health care management is essential.
- At least 7 years progressive experience in managing programs in conflict situations.
- Training in Mental health, medical supplies management and/or sexual reproductive health programs will be an added advantage.
- Humanitarian experience in core Health and Nutrition programs in Somaliland (EPHS, CMAM, BEmONC, MIYCN).
- Experience carrying out Health and Nutrition needs assessment.
- Computer skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and EPI info.
- Demonstrated experience in proposal development and donor reporting.
- Fluent in English and Somali (both oral and written) is compulsory
OTHER COMPETENCIES:
- Experience in managing teams.
- Experience and skills in managing Health and Nutrition technical teams.
- Experience managing large emergency Health and Nutrition programs in Somalia/Somaliland.
- Strong interpretation skills, creativity, flexibility, adaptability, and empathy
- Ability to plan and facilitate health and trainings/workshops with minimal support.
- Good communication skills with good report-writing ability
- Good computer knowledge and skills in Word and Excel.
- Must be able to meet deadlines.
How to apply
Interested candidates who meet the criteria above are encouraged to send their application letters and detailed CV in one PDF document to (SOM.SomalilandRecruitment@care.org) by referring to the job title “(Health and Nutrition Manager)” as the subject line of the email, latest on Monday, 15 April 2024.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For more information about CARE and its programs, visit www.care.org
CARE is an equal-opportunity employer promoting gender equity and diversity. Women and men from marginalised groups are positively encouraged to apply. Our selection process reflects our commitment to protecting children from abuse. CARE is a zero-tolerance organization for child abuse, sexual exploitation, and abuse.
Job 2: Partnership and Business Development Manager, Mogadishu & Garowe, Somalia
Closing date: 15 Apr 2024
Organization: CARE International UK
JOB TITLE: Partnership and Business Development Manager
AVAILABILITY: As soon as possible
DEPARTMENT/PROJECT: Program Support
SUPERVISOR: Deputy Country Director- Programs
DUTY STATION: Mogadishu/ Garowe
INTRODUCTION:
CARE Somalia/Somaliland is an International NGO working in Somalia. CARE and its partners work with vulnerable communities to address the underlying causes of poverty and promote peace and development, through its strategic goal to reduce poverty by empowering women, enhancing access to resources and services, and improving governance. CARE is seeking applications from qualified candidates for the positions of Partnership and Business Development Manager based in Mogadishu & Garowe.
JOB SUMMARY
Role Profile
The Partnership and Business Development Manager is a senior position that provides technical leadership to the Country Office on partnership and promoting localization. S/he will work closely with CARE Somalia Program Coordinators and Project Managers to roll out the Country Office Strategic Partnership strategy. S/he is instrumental in ensuring that CARE International in Somalia is a strong and reliable partner of choice of Somalia Women Led and other relevant organizations and that these partnerships contribute significantly to the achievements of CARE’s gender-transformative Country Program Strategy. S/he will play a key role in fostering mind-set change and promoting the upholding of core partnership values, including those of equality, accountability, transparency, and centrality of gender. S/he will be responsible for developing appropriate skill shifts required of field staff and other staff as we move from being a direct implementation organization to a partnership/facilitation organization.
S/he is responsible for developing, rolling-out and regularly updating a Partnership Strategy of CARE in Somalia that is inspired by and compliant with the CARE International Vision 2030, the CARE International Partnership Paper, CARE’s sub-award policy and the Country Program Strategy. S/he will be responsible for the provision of technical leadership and internal coordination of all partnership related activities. She/e will work closely with program and finance teams at all levels to ensure that CARE’s partnerships are implemented in accordance with CARE’s values, policies, strategies and are well maintained and properly communicated. The position holder is responsible to facilitate the identification of strategic partners, maintain relations for mutual learning and capacity enhancement. Besides, the position holder will lead the monitoring of partner’s performance for timely corrective actions and mutual accountability. Maintaining smooth communication, networking and team management are important functions of the position holder. The position holder is responsible for building the skills of staff (CARE and partners) to understand and apply approaches and frameworks in the areas of partnership and accountability. S/he will increase the visibility of CARE’s work to donors and peers, including governmental, non-governmental, private sector, research institutes and community partners.
S/he will be a key asset of business development and growth in line with CARE Somalia Strategy 2024–2030, leveraging on the donor relations, potential of private sector foundations and philanthropic institutions to increase their financial investment in the work and mission of CARE in Somalia. The position will support the programs team engage the community of public, state and private entities in the development of innovative programs for subsequent submissions to donors. S/he plays an important role in advocating for proposals to reflect CARE’s innovative program and approaches.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
Partnership strategy development and strategic direction
– Lead on CARE Somalia’s Partnership strategy design aligned to CARE International Vision 2030, the CARE International Partnership Paper, CARE’s Subaward Policy and CARE’s Gender-Transformational Country Program Strategy
– Lead the development of approaches and standard operating procedures (SOPs) with clear roles and responsibilities across teams to facilitate the putting in practice of the Partnership Strategy.
– Ensure CARE Somalia’s Partnership Strategy design is aligned with Humanitarian Principles and grounded in Somalia/Somaliland realities.
– Finetune partnership strategic ambitions and set SMART goals for localisation and collaborations.
– Provide strategic direction, and technical leadership to CARE Somalia’s partnership approach and scaling up CARE’s successful models through local organizations, including Women Led Organizations.
– Facilitates the adoption and ensure implementation of strategic partnership guidelines and other CARE standards as appropriate.
– Participates in different partnership related task forces and working groups within CARE, at national and international level and others as needed.
– Build capacity of staff and colleagues to implement the partnership strategy through coaching, advice, and the provision of training
– Represent CARE in partnership forums, in cross visits within CARE and with other organizations as delegated/authorized.
Diversifying and Strengthening the Engagement and Management of Partnerships with Women Led Organisation:
– Identify the most appropriate partners based on shared values and goals and a robust understanding of their goals and interests.
– Facilitate orientation of new partners and nurture relationship & alliance with partners, including women-led organizations, peace building partners and private sector players
– Coordinates the partnership selection committee and lead the process for selecting CARE partners (strategic and implementing partners).
– Together with the grants management team participate in due diligence assessment (DDA) for partners.
– Support the projects design process by ensuring that partners are fully engaged with the process and comfortable with the intervention and plans that are developed.
– Working with grants management support Program and Finance Teams to put in place partner funding agreements in compliance with CARE Partnership Policy and SOPs.
– Lead the development and negotiation of MoUs with strategic partners.
– Working with the grants management support Program and Finance Teams to deliver inception workshops with every new sub-grant to ensure proper execution and compliance with CARE and donor requirements, including on gender equality and inclusion.
– Promote adherence to standards and best practices in championing the locally led agenda.
– Identify, establish, and maintain productive relationships with a range of stakeholders and potential partners.
Establish staff and key partner induction and on-going training processes on CARE partnership standard and approaches.
– Continuously updates staff and partners on emerging issues to enhance and sustain conceptual clarity and awareness of partners and others’ best practices.
– Design and coordinate capacity assessments for the full range of different partnerships of the strategy, including strategic partners and implementing partners.
– Design tools and coordinates establishment of capacity building plans for partners, based on capacity assessments and needs as per donor and CARE requirements.
– Ensure planning, budgeting, and implementation of budgets for partners capacity building activities.
– Coordinate, monitor and document delivery of capacity building to partners.
– Work closely with Program Managers and Technical Advisors to build capacity of partners on gender equality, including CARE International core approaches.
Collaborating, Learning and Adapting (CLA).
– Sets up system to monitor CARE’s partnership performance/achievements & ensure consistent actions.
– Review, strengthen and where necessary redesign CARE Somalia’s partnership approach, policies, and ways of working.
– Coordinate partnership review processes by projects on their partnership practices and facilitate improvement.
– Coordinate partner evaluation processes by projects on delivery by partners and facilitate improvement.
– Together with other PQL Advisors, lead the formulation of the partnership research agenda and support the documenting, lessons, and promising practices on CARE Somalia’s localisation agenda.
– Conduct annual partnership learning forum for all partners to discuss and learn how to improve CARE Somalia partnership processes, communication, and strategies with partners.
– Lead and support the implementation of positioning strategies for CARE, including the cultivation of partners, events, publications / materials, etc.
– Provide inputs on strategic materials produced by the UN, Federal Government of Somalia, NGO Forum, and other key stakeholders.
– Shares lessons/results of partnership and promotes inclusion in new and ongoing strategies, initiatives, and projects.
– Promotes harmonisation of partnership approaches across program thematic areas.
Business Development
– In close collaboration with the pillar coordinators, proactively support engagement on a strategic basis with institutional donors in order to facilitate technical programme exchanges; identify key areas of potential cooperation including program funding; and ensure the building and management of CARE’s relationships with institutional donor representatives within a country and multi-country context, building on CARE’s track record and reputation.
– Increase CO visibility – internal/external by mapping or identifying visibility opportunities for the CO (e.g., technical working groups, NGO forums, donor events as well as CARE events, webinars, meetings, places to share about the CO’s most recent evidence and documents, etc.).
– Together with the Grants and Sub-Awards team identify and improve key financial and administrative processes and procedures to ensure greater flexibility.
– Establish and maintain a partnership dashboard to monitor compliance and proper execution of the CI partner funding agreement policy from pre-Award to close-out stage.
– Work closely with the finance, Grants Management, and program teams to support the pre-awards and post-awards processes in accordance with CARE policies and requirements.
– Support the grants team in documenting project close outs with partners using the close out checklist and sure close-out processes are conducted in accordance with requirements and are properly archived..
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
· – Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Gender studies, development studies or humanitarian studies or related field
– Master’s degree in gender studies, development studies or humanitarian studies or related field is desirable
– Post-graduate qualification/training in a relevant subject involving research methods & statistics is desirable
.Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of experience of working in development or humanitarian assistance, including with international NGOs.
- Minimum 4 years of experience working in a position focused on partnerships.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a position that involves capacity building.
- Strong knowledge and understanding about concepts of partnership, localization, gender equality and related concepts.
- Firm believer and experience in promoting gender equality, diversity, inclusion and PSEAH (Safe-guarding).
- Proven technical and managerial ability, sound judgment, and ability to interact and work effectively with others at all levels.
- Excellent demonstrated analytical skills in the field capacity building and partnership, understanding of different stakeholders, and a progressive perspective and ability to articulate image that reflect CARE’s efforts as a champion of the gender equality.
- Proven experience in designing and rolling out strategies.
- Excellent and proven planning, organizational, analytical, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Somali (Added value)
- Excellent demonstrated analytical skills in the field capacity building and partnership.
- Demonstrated excellent networking and negotiation skills.
- Proactive, initiative taker who builds partnerships and relationships within and outside of CARE.
CONTACTS/KEY RELATIONSHIPS
• Ability to communicate effectively and with impact.
• Experience working in multi-culturally sensitive environments.
CARE Core Values Commitment:
The core Values Commitment describes who we are, what we do, and how we do it. It reflects our core values of TRANSFORMATION, INTEGRITY, DIVERSITY, EQUALITY, and EXCELLENCE, which serve as a foundation for all what we do. The core Values Commitment articulates our shared expectations of each other including our board, staff, volunteers, interns, partners and contractors globally.
How to apply
Interested candidates who meet the criteria above are encouraged to send their application letters and detailed CV in a one PDF document to**:** som.recruitment@care.org by referring to the job title “(Partnership and Business Development Manager – Mogadishu/ Garowe)” as the subject line of the email, latest on 15th April 2024.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For more information about CARE and its programs, visit www.care.org
CARE is an equal opportunity employer promoting gender, equity and diversity. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. CARE is Zero Tolerant organization for child abuse and sexual exploitation and abuses.