Country: Somalia
Closing date: 24 Jan 2014
This is your opportunity to use your experience in the design, management and implementation of resilience oriented programming to help improve the lives and futures of some of the world's most vulnerable children.
You can do this by joining World Vision (WV)–a global network of people committed to enhance the well-being and protection of children everywhere by empowering them, their families and communities to overcome the challenges of poverty and injustice.
The Project Director - USAID Enhancing Resilience Project will provide strategic and operational oversight of all activities to achieve project objectives for 3-year USAID-funded resilience project. The position is responsible for all aspects of implementation, and will supervise the project’s Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Coordinator to ensure excellent execution of the project’s monitoring and evaluation plan, learning plan, and research agenda. The position will also be responsible for technical leadership, coordination and collaboration with other USAID-funded resilience implementing partners, and with the Somalia Resilience Program (SomReP) consortium agencies.
As a Humanitarian organisation, we believe that every child is a precious gift to the entire world and that their well-being concerns us all. We will not rest while children suffer in situations that can be changed. We are looking for people who share our beliefs and our passion.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
• Operational leadership and strategic oversight
• Technical Leadership
• Learning & Research
• Program Planning & Reporting
• Field Liaison and Capacity Building
REQUIRED SKILLS INCLUDE:
• Master’s degree in Community Development, Social Science, International Studies, etc.
• 5+ years of experience in progressively responsible work in the design, management and implementation of resilience oriented programming in the Horn of Africa, preferably in Somalia or similar context.
• Technical expertise in one or more sectors—Livelihoods, Food Security, WASH, Health/Nutrition, or Gender/Protection.
• Must have solid understanding of USAID donor requirements, regulations, and global resilience agenda.
• Must be able to maintain flexible hours when circumstances require it, arriving early or staying late to support deadlines or donor requirements.
• Field based with 50% travel [field travel in Somalia (other locations) and Nairobi.
If you believe you have the skills and experience to fulfil this vital and challenging role that will enhance the lives of vulnerable children in Somalia, we'd love to hear from you.
How to apply:
Find the full description and apply online by the closing date 24 Jan 2014. For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website: www.wvi.org.