Position Title
Team Leader- Fund Management and Technical Assistance for the Somalia Stability Fund II
Requisition Number
16-0002
Post Date
1/7/2016
City
Nairobi
Description
Pact Overview
At the heart of Pact is the promise of a better tomorrow. The promise of a healthy life. Of a decent livelihood. Of sustainable natural resources that benefit communities. Now more than ever in its 42-year history, Pact is helping millions of people who are poor and marginalized discover and build their own solutions and take ownership over their future.
Pact enables systemic solutions that allow those who are poor and marginalized to earn a dignified living, be healthy, and take part in the benefits that nature provides. Pact accomplishes this by strengthening local capacity, forging effective governance systems, and transforming markets into a force for development.
Department Overview
Pact seeks a Team Leader for the anticipated Fund Management and Technical Assistance for the Somalia Stability Fund II Programme (SSF II). The goal of the programme is to work towards a peaceful, secure and stable Somalia. The Fund addresses security, development and political drivers of conflict to support legitimate, viable governance structures that can make and enforce rules locally as well as addresses existing and emerging conflicts while minimizing the risk of future conflicts.
Position Purpose
Reporting to the Kenya Country Director, the Team Leader for the anticipated Fund Management and Technical Assistance for the Somalia Stability Fund II programme will provide overall leadership, direction and guidance for programme implementation. A multi-donor instrument historically supported by the UK, Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and the EU, SSF II offers donors a means to respond rapidly and flexibly within Somalia’s complex operating environment, integrate political and development interventions, and improve the coherence and impact of international support to promote stability. The fund invests in projects that are appropriate for the local context, work in close partnership with Somali organizations and build Somali capacity, and learn, adapt and innovate over time to deliver clear results and impact.
Key Responsibilities
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
• Oversee planning, quality assurance and supervision of program monitoring, evaluating, and reporting, ensuring rapid roll-out and supervision of activities.
• Coordinate with appropriate stakeholders in all aspects of project planning, monitoring, and implementation.
• Ensure compliance with and implementation of all donor-related, Pact, and project specific policies.
• Effectively work with other consortium members to assure a coordinated and timely execution of workplans.
• Provide oversight of financial management and procurement, including delivery, management, and monitoring of subgrants.
Basic Requirements
Qualifications:
• At least 10 years of senior-level management experience of projects and programs in governance and/or peacebuilding, with at least 5 years of experience in a senior-management position for a DFID or EU-funded programme.
• Previous Team Leader experience, including experience of successfully managing multi-donor funds, particularly in fragile states.
• Demonstrated experience with similarly complex projects involving coordination with multiple programs and partner institutions, including delivering at pace in conflict affected and fragile states, in political complex and high-risk environments, and managing demands from multiple stakeholders.
• Experience leading and implementing programmes in Somalia and/or other fragile states.
• Experience applying conflict sensitive and do-no-harm principles.
• Experience with gender-sensitive programming.
• Financial management, compliance, procurement and due diligence experience.
• Ability to travel and work in Somalia.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
• Fluency in English.
Education Requirements:
• University degree required; Masters Degree in International Development, International Politics, Development Policy or related field preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
• Fluency in Somali language.
At the heart of Pact is the promise of a better tomorrow. The promise of a healthy life. Of a decent livelihood. Of sustainable natural resources that benefit communities. Now more than ever in its 42-year history, Pact is helping millions of people who are poor and marginalized discover and build their own solutions and take ownership over their future.
Pact enables systemic solutions that allow those who are poor and marginalized to earn a dignified living, be healthy, and take part in the benefits that nature provides. Pact accomplishes this by strengthening local capacity, forging effective governance systems, and transforming markets into a force for development.
Department Overview
Pact seeks a Team Leader for the anticipated Fund Management and Technical Assistance for the Somalia Stability Fund II Programme (SSF II). The goal of the programme is to work towards a peaceful, secure and stable Somalia. The Fund addresses security, development and political drivers of conflict to support legitimate, viable governance structures that can make and enforce rules locally as well as addresses existing and emerging conflicts while minimizing the risk of future conflicts.
Position Purpose
Reporting to the Kenya Country Director, the Team Leader for the anticipated Fund Management and Technical Assistance for the Somalia Stability Fund II programme will provide overall leadership, direction and guidance for programme implementation. A multi-donor instrument historically supported by the UK, Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and the EU, SSF II offers donors a means to respond rapidly and flexibly within Somalia’s complex operating environment, integrate political and development interventions, and improve the coherence and impact of international support to promote stability. The fund invests in projects that are appropriate for the local context, work in close partnership with Somali organizations and build Somali capacity, and learn, adapt and innovate over time to deliver clear results and impact.
Key Responsibilities
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
• Oversee planning, quality assurance and supervision of program monitoring, evaluating, and reporting, ensuring rapid roll-out and supervision of activities.
• Coordinate with appropriate stakeholders in all aspects of project planning, monitoring, and implementation.
• Ensure compliance with and implementation of all donor-related, Pact, and project specific policies.
• Effectively work with other consortium members to assure a coordinated and timely execution of workplans.
• Provide oversight of financial management and procurement, including delivery, management, and monitoring of subgrants.
Basic Requirements
Qualifications:
• At least 10 years of senior-level management experience of projects and programs in governance and/or peacebuilding, with at least 5 years of experience in a senior-management position for a DFID or EU-funded programme.
• Previous Team Leader experience, including experience of successfully managing multi-donor funds, particularly in fragile states.
• Demonstrated experience with similarly complex projects involving coordination with multiple programs and partner institutions, including delivering at pace in conflict affected and fragile states, in political complex and high-risk environments, and managing demands from multiple stakeholders.
• Experience leading and implementing programmes in Somalia and/or other fragile states.
• Experience applying conflict sensitive and do-no-harm principles.
• Experience with gender-sensitive programming.
• Financial management, compliance, procurement and due diligence experience.
• Ability to travel and work in Somalia.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
• Fluency in English.
Education Requirements:
• University degree required; Masters Degree in International Development, International Politics, Development Policy or related field preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
• Fluency in Somali language.
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this position, please visit our website at www.pactworld.org
