Polish Humanitarian Action in Somalia is looking for a REPRESENTATIVE in Nairobi
General Information
Position: PAH Representative in Nairobi
Positioning in Mogadishu, South Central Somalia
Job site: Nairobi, Kenya
Supervisor: Head of Mission
Duration: three months of probation then 5 months, with possibility of renewal
Status: full-time
Position: PAH Representative in Nairobi
Positioning in Mogadishu, South Central Somalia
Job site: Nairobi, Kenya
Supervisor: Head of Mission
Duration: three months of probation then 5 months, with possibility of renewal
Status: full-time
What PAH is about
Polish Humanitarian Action (PAH) is a non-governmental organization consisting of people who want to make the world a better place. For over 20 years, we have been providing relief in big and small emergencies worldwide alongside with running long-term missions in several countries in crisis. Our interventions – of both humanitarian and development character – have been carried out in 44 countries so far. We concentrate on ensuring sustainable and stable development of regions suffering the consequences of war and/or natural disasters. We possess long-standing expertise in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), but also implement projects in Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL), as well as Nutrition and Education. For more information, please refer to www.pah.org.pl. We have recently turned 20!In October 2011 PAH established a field mission in Somalia.
Polish Humanitarian Action (PAH) is a non-governmental organization consisting of people who want to make the world a better place. For over 20 years, we have been providing relief in big and small emergencies worldwide alongside with running long-term missions in several countries in crisis. Our interventions – of both humanitarian and development character – have been carried out in 44 countries so far. We concentrate on ensuring sustainable and stable development of regions suffering the consequences of war and/or natural disasters. We possess long-standing expertise in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), but also implement projects in Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL), as well as Nutrition and Education. For more information, please refer to www.pah.org.pl. We have recently turned 20!In October 2011 PAH established a field mission in Somalia.
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to PAH Head of Mission in Somalia, PAH Representative in Nairobi will offer
support services in representing PAH during donors, clusters and NGO Consortium meetings
Reporting to PAH Head of Mission in Somalia, PAH Representative in Nairobi will offer
support services in representing PAH during donors, clusters and NGO Consortium meetings
PAH Representative in Nairobi will hold the following responsibilities:
Representation and fundraising
· Representing PAH during domors, clusters and NGO Consortium meetings, and any
other meetings related to Somalia,
· Representing PAH on internet forums related with NGO Consortium, donors, NGOs and
humanitarian work/relations in Somalia
· Fundraising for the mission in Somalia among donors present in Nairobi.
Representation and fundraising
· Representing PAH during domors, clusters and NGO Consortium meetings, and any
other meetings related to Somalia,
· Representing PAH on internet forums related with NGO Consortium, donors, NGOs and
humanitarian work/relations in Somalia
· Fundraising for the mission in Somalia among donors present in Nairobi.
Supporting the Mission
· Contributing to the preparation of project proposals,
· Supporting mission in Somalia with conducting assessments and monitoring of on
projects,
· Supporting missions in Somalia with the logistic matters related to Nairobi visa
application, mission and training organization.
· Monitoring current security situation in Somalia and Kenya and reporting to Head of
Mission in Somalia about incidents which may have significant influence on PAH project
and staff safety.
· Contributing to the preparation of project proposals,
· Supporting mission in Somalia with conducting assessments and monitoring of on
projects,
· Supporting missions in Somalia with the logistic matters related to Nairobi visa
application, mission and training organization.
· Monitoring current security situation in Somalia and Kenya and reporting to Head of
Mission in Somalia about incidents which may have significant influence on PAH project
and staff safety.
Administrative work
· Dealing with booking / cancelation of the tickets and cargos for PAH staff and Somalia
mission and scale up the capacity of the national staff, in order to handover the duty
during the absence of PAH Rep in Nairobi
· Administrative work in Nairobi (collect the documents related to the activities of the
mission in Somalia, sending parcels, prolongations of registrations etc.)
· Conducting price surveys and purchasing of equipment for the Mission in Somalia
· Weekly reporting to the Head of Mission in Somalia ,
· Monthly settlements of advances
· Dealing with booking / cancelation of the tickets and cargos for PAH staff and Somalia
mission and scale up the capacity of the national staff, in order to handover the duty
during the absence of PAH Rep in Nairobi
· Administrative work in Nairobi (collect the documents related to the activities of the
mission in Somalia, sending parcels, prolongations of registrations etc.)
· Conducting price surveys and purchasing of equipment for the Mission in Somalia
· Weekly reporting to the Head of Mission in Somalia ,
· Monthly settlements of advances
Requirements
· Fluent English
· Based in Nairobi
· Home office work
· Well organized,
· Self motivated
· Strong presentation skills
· Collaborative, team oriented individual
· Polish language is an advantage but not required
· Fluent English
· Based in Nairobi
· Home office work
· Well organized,
· Self motivated
· Strong presentation skills
· Collaborative, team oriented individual
· Polish language is an advantage but not required
How to apply:
Kindly submit your application and detailed CV on jobs.somalia@pah.org.pl
Each application package will include the following:
Each application package will include the following:
- Cover letter with the applicants current contact information
- CV including work experience and education
- Copies of Certificates
- Three referees with their complete contact information
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and invited for interviews and tests.
