PositionRegistration/Payment Mentor (3)
Place of Performance Mogadishu, Somalia
Contract Duration 4 months with possibility of extension to 1 year
Starting Date 01 July 2015
OVERVIEW OF CTG GLOBAL
CTG Global is a managed service company specializing in Recruitment, Management Consultancy, Human Resources support services and Monitoring & Evaluation in post disaster and post conflict countries around the world.
CTG Global provides services to humanitarian organizations, government, non-governmental organizations and corporates that enables public and private sectors to focus on their core business and the achievement of their objectives in hostile and threatening environments as we provide a safe and secure environment for them to do so and alleviate them of their risks, crisis and personnel management problems.
OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION
Human Resources System (HRS) Project
The purpose of the project is to support Somali Security Institutions, Government Stakeholders and International Community working under the general oversight of the Human Resources System (HRS) Steering Group to build and, systematically and efficiently manage an accountable and transparent Human Resources System that supports the security institutions stipend payments and benefits of the security forces and veterans.
GENERAL FUNCTIONS
The Registration/Payment Mentor will be responsible for the following duties:
Under the direct technical supervision of the HRS Project Manager he/she will assist to conceptualize, plan, prepare and monitor the project activities, and will be the link between the operational activities and the project deliverables.
He/she will carry out monitoring, review and highlight changes to the Project Manager for alignment of project goals and deliverables with consideration for the changing situation in Somalia. More specifically, the Registration/Payment
Duties and Responsibilities
§ Maintain contact with field teams to ensure the timely flow of the Project data;
§ Engage in strategic examination of organizational engagement in Somalia, development revision and monitoring of the strategic plan;
§ Ensure linkages to policy, strategy, crosscutting issues, and synergies between regional initiatives;
§ Assist the project manager in development of regional, personal and thematic plans to achieve stated goals and objectives, including developing background and contextual components of work plans;
§ Enhance and strengthen mechanisms for including impact, outcomes, and measurability from the initial planning process;
§ Develop tools for monitoring of field activities in line with project objectives;
§ Assist the HRS project team with monitoring progress in a measurable way, for reporting to the HRS Steering Group;
§ Measure progress according to monthly timelines, identifying gaps in delivery, proposing solutions in collaboration with the Project Manager;
§ Troubleshoot, and problem solve when roadblocks are encountered at the field level to ensure delivery of quality information;
§ Manage gathering of impact, effect and human interest data from the field, including interviews and feedback from beneficiaries, photos, video, and interest stories for all activities being undertaken in Somalia. Quality assure this information;
§ Prepare reports and correspondence;
§ Participate in relevant coordination meetings and other working groups;
§ Monitoring and Progress Controls - work within the HRS Project Team to provide regular updates on progress with reference to personal work as well as weekly and monthly progress reports as required;
§ Other duties as required.
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE
Education/Experience/Language
§ Bachelor’s Degree in related area (IT or database) combined with 10 years of professional relevant work experience or;
§ Experience in complex humanitarian and/or development programmes, in one or more countries, at an operational level;
§ Good knowledge of roles and activities of International Organizations within complex humanitarian emergency or developmental environments;
§ International experience and knowledge of International Organizations an advantage;
§ Proven ability to produce reports and papers on substantive issues with strict attention to deadlines;
§ Ability to review and edit the work of others;
§ Excellent drafting ability and communication skills, both oral and written, and good computer skills;
§ Proven ability to communicate complex concepts orally, an ability to prepare written reports that are clear, concise and meaningful;
§ Good interpersonal skills and abilities to gain assistance of others in a team endeavor;
§ Ability to effectively work in a multicultural environment;
§ An understanding of Biometric identification and registration;
§ Have a demonstrated ability to live and work in the conditions of Somalia;
§ Ability to work with little or no supervision in high risk/hostile environments;
§ Capable of delivering on the job training;
§ Fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of a second language is an advantage.
Key Competencies
§ Leadership — Proven supervisory ability and/or technical leadership. Ability to maintain effective working relations both as a team member and team leader;
§ Teamwork —Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations with people in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;
§ Planning Organization —Ability to manage, organize, plan and implement work assignments, juggle competing demands and work under pressure of frequent and tight deadlines;
§ Judgment - Demonstrated ability to apply good judgment and decision-making skills;
§ Communication - Strong spoken and written communication skills;
§ Problem Solving —Strong analytical and problem solving skills and ability to handle a range of management and coordination issues;
§ Commitment to Continuous Learning— Willingness to keep abreast of new developments;
§ Professionalism — sound knowledge of, and exposure to, administrative/logistics management, operational planning and reporting in complex operational environments.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should submit their CV along with their application letter via e-mail tocareers@ctgglobal.com with reference to “BHJOB2678_832” in the subject line. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
