POSITION:Consortium Coordinator
DEPARTMENT: Somalia Program
REPORTING TO: ACTED Country Director Kenya/Somalia,ADESO Executive Director
FUNCTIONAL MANAGER:Somalia Country Coordinator
LOCATION:Nairobi(70%),Somalia (30%)-All Programme Areas
STARTING DATE:14/09/2015,for a period of one year, renewable
Background
ACTED and Adeso have established the Social Safety Net Consortium in 2013 to go beyond short-term crisis response, and focus on building community capacity and strengthening household livelihoods to withstand shocks through social protection. The Consortium has received funding from various donors in the last two years and is starting a 3 year large scale project in Lower Juba.
Overview
In close cooperation with consortium partners, the Consortium Coordinator will ensure that consortium’s project implementation according to the approved proposal and in accordance with the rules and regulations of the donor. The Consortium Coordinator will facilitate close and effective coordination and collaboration between consortium partners, ensure high quality documentation of the project activities and ensure that project results are achieved.
I. Responsibilities:
Main Responsibilities:
• Represent the Consortium at Government and Donor meetings
• Support the Project Managers of each partner to implement all aspects of the project.
• Coordinate at national level on behalf of the consortium on project related issues
• Monitor and track the overall budgets and activity plans of the project.
• Prepare the technical and financial reports to meet the compliance of the donor.
Representation
• Protect and promote the vision and mission of consortium partners.
• Ensure the visibility of the consortium amongst humanitarian, donor and government actors throughout the project
• Attend government, UN, NGO and donor meetings and present ongoing consortium activities upon request
• Effectively manage partnerships between the different parties of the consortium to ensure smooth collaboration
• Effectively manage coordination with other consortia intervening in a similar sector
Coordination
• Regularly communicate with consortium Country Directors on project activities.
• Convene and chair monthly consortium steering committee meetings to discuss programme and financial issues, disseminate minutes and follow up on action points.
• Carry out weekly catch ups with consortium key focal points
• Maintain technical oversight and support team coordination of consortium members, including the provision of recommendations to address bottlenecks.
Project Cycle Management:
• Ensure that rules and procedures are understood and respected by all parties, sharing information and conducting training if required on proposed systems and processes for consortium management.
• Oversee and monitor work of consortium and local implementing partners, conduct regular follow-up of work plans, identify and address any delays in a timely and effective manner
• Conduct periodic field visits to validate progress reports, identify problems and issues to address during Consortium Management Team meetings and make recommendations for improvement
• Ensure communication between consortium partners
• Develop case studies, relevant write-ups and other communication material relating to the action that can be used by consortium partners.
• Consolidate and prepare final narrative report, assist with preparation of financial reports
II.Minimum Qualifications:
• Masters/post graduate degree in Development studies or humanitarian studies or social science or any related field
• Over ten years’ of humanitarian experience, including at least 2 years in the Somalia context
• Extensive management experience
• Excellent understanding of social protection and livelihood issues
• Experience in coordination with, and representation to government, donors and development agencies, partners and media
• Excellent communication, presentation and reporting skills
• DevCo experience and background preferred
• Somali speaking preferred
HOW TO APPLY:
Qualified persons with the required skills are invited to submit their detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter including reference contacts to kenya.jobs@acted.org and should be received by 28th August 2015.
