APPLY: The post holder will be responsible for the management of Progressio's programme in Somaliland....

Country Representative - Somaliland

 

The post holder will be responsible for the management of Progressio's programme in Somaliland, ensuring the delivery of programme plans Progressio The post holder will be responsible for the management of Progressio’s programme in Somaliland, ensuring the delivery of programme plans. S/he will have pivotal role in defining development policy and priority areas for Progressio's work in the country, working together with local partners, development workers and other stakeholders. Within the context of Progressio’s work of skill-sharing and advocacy, the post holder will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of Progressio’s 2010 - 2015 strategic plan for Somaliland. This post requires a skilled and talented individual, with demonstrable leadership and programme management experience, who can deal with complex issues, a demanding workload, and can communicate well with a wide range of people. Educated to degree level in a relevant field, the post holder will have a minimum of five years’ experience in NGO management, with demonstrable experience in: programme management; financial planning/ management; strategy and policy formulation and implementation; resource mobilisation including reporting to and liaising with donors, and human resources management including staff recruitment and selection, and performance management. S/he will also have experience of network building and working with civil society organisations, including faith-based organisations, and of working with people of different nationalities and cultural backgrounds. The ability to think and act strategically; excellent knowledge and familiarity with the socio-political and socio-economic reality of Somaliland and of the region’s contemporary political and economic context; good understanding of international development issues, current trends, and of the role of civil society organisations and multilateral bodies in development; good understanding of environmental issues and international advocacy on climate change, and well developed project cycle skills are essential. S/he will also have excellent interpersonal, representational and influencing skills, including the ability to communicate and work with a wide range of people in a participatory, respectful, collaborative manner, and to enhance effective work relationships; leadership skills, including the ability to work with/ build effective teams, and to engage and enthuse others; good problem solving skills, an openness to learning, and the ability to adapt skills and knowledge and work with existing resources. Sound grasp of gender analysis and dynamics; excellent oral and written skills in English and Somali; demonstrable numeracy skills, including competence in spreadsheet accounting; cultural sensitivity and the ability to work with diverse and marginalised groups; an understanding of the structures of Islam and willingness to work with faith-based constituencies; the ability and readiness to travel by car frequently and widely within Somaliland, and to travel outside Somaliland for periods of one to three weeks per year are also essential. Salary / benefits: See Terms and Conditions section as listed in the placement description Type of work: Accomodation Provided, Contract, Full Time Location: Hargeisa, Somalia Languages required: Somali Closing date: 16.02.2011 Date job appeared on the site: 27.01.2011 To apply: It is essential that you complete the application form in full, as very specific information is required and will be used to decide whether or not you will be short-listed for an interview. For further information and an application form visit www.progressio.org.uk/jobs Interviews: End of February 2011 Please return the completed application form to: recruitment@progressio.org.uk