Somalia: Field Coordinator – Somaliland /Puntland

Handicap International is an independent and impartial international aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights.

THE POSITION

We are looking for a Field Coordinator to provide overall supervision and coordination of the Somaliland and Puntland programme, specifically focusing on fundraising, strategic programme development, human resources, logistic, finance and project management, security management, internal control and quality assurance for all activities implemented in line with HI regional programme strategy. We are looking for a Field Coordinator who is able to make a difference in the lives of persons with disabilities and the most vulnerable in Somaliland and Puntland.

He/she is responsible for:

· Representation of HI in Somaliland and Puntland

· Participating in the strategic development of the programme and leads its implementation in Somaliland and Puntland

· Fundraising for Somaliland and Puntland and coordination of the development of new projects’

· Supervision of the projects management

· Jointly with the Programme Director plan the financial strategy of the field and ensure its implementation

· Management and supervison of staff under its line management

· Security management in close collaboration with the PD/PSO for human resources and assets

· Respect of HI identity, rules and policies

Qualifications and skills required

· University degree in in Social Sciences, public health or management discipline

· At least 4 years practical experience project/programme management

· Knowledge of the disability sector is an advantage

· He/She must possess skills in Project Management , Experience in strategic and operational planning, Budget management, Budget monitoring, Financial Management, Report writing Skills and Staff Administrative Management

· He/She should have good organizational skills, a Team player, Management skills , Decision Making , Analytical skills , Communication and listening skills, Multi tasking, Negotiation and conflict resolution skills, Training skills, Innovative and Problem solving skills

· Willingness to travel between the sites.

REQUIRED LANGUAGE SKILLS: English

If you feel you are the right candidate for this position, kindly send your application along with an up-to-date CV and 3 referees with their current official contacts by email to :-recruit04@handicap-international.or.ke ****The email subject line should be marked: “Application****for Field Coordinator – Somaliland /Puntland position**”**

Only short listed candidates with the above qualifications will be contacted.

NB: Please note that the position is a NATIONAL position.