Human Appeal is a non-profit organisation working across the globe to strengthen humanity’s fight against poverty, social injustice and natural disaster. Through the provision of immediate relief and the establishment of self-sustaining development programmes, we aim to invest in real, effective solutions.
We work year-round to establish healthcare, education, and livelihood programmes that pave the way for empowered, self-serving communities. We also provide food, medical aid, and disaster relief during emergencies, a critical intervention that saves lives.
Our skilled local teams are able to access some of the most hard-to-reach places in the world, at their most vulnerable of times.
Our vision
To become the global agent of change for a just, caring, and sustainable world.
Our mission
We are a global humanitarian and development organisation. We save lives, alleviate poverty, transform and empower local communities whilst championing humanity, impartiality, neutrality, and independence.
Here at Human Appeal we have an exciting opportunity for Country Director, to be based at our Mogadishu office Somalia.
CONDITION:
- It is a local Contract, for this role you must have the right to work in Somalia.
- This is a 12-month fixed-term contract, which will be renewed on an annual rolling basis based on organisational needs. We are seeking dedicated candidates interested in a long-term commitment.
Main Purpose:
Provide overall management of region in accordance with organisational strategies, by actively networking with external stakeholders to explore potential resources and programme opportunities, as well as appraising performances to assure high quality of daily operations and projects.
Accountabilities:
Leadership and Representation
• Lead the country program by maintaining open and professional relations with colleagues, promoting a strong team spirit and providing guidance, oversight and resources to enable staff to perform successfully.
• Develop and implement strategies that result in strong representation with Somalia government authorities at various levels; donors, including the UN and other international organizations; international and local NGOs; and networks such as humanitarian commissions, forums, clusters, and others
• Ensure that Human Appeal remains a partner of choice for major international donors.
• Develop and maintain a high level of understanding of donor priorities and planned funding.
• Initiate and sustain strong, mutually beneficial, and authentic partnerships with Somali organizations.
• Seek out and pursue opportunities to raise the profile of the work of Human Appeal and its partners in Somalia, as well as the lives and needs of the people Human Appeal seeks to serve.
• Play a leadership role in efforts to improve humanitarian response coordination and play an active role in the Humanitarian Country Team.
• Lead country program collaboration with colleagues in the Human Appeal’s Regional Response to deliver regional programming and advocacy.
Strategic Direction, Program Quality and Growth
• Set the strategic vision and direction of the country program to serve more people with responsive, high-quality programming, and secure the resources necessary to do so.
• Align programming to the country program strategy action plan, sectoral expertise and technical standards.
• Ensure program quality through consistent use throughout the country program of: rigorous assessment, design, and proposal development and review processes; comprehensive monitoring and evaluation, accountability and learning systems; staff development investments; and partner organization capacity strengthening.
• Remain current on national and regional issues impacting the country program and partners and develop responsive strategies to ensure Human Appeal’s mission can be carried out appropriately in rapidly changing contexts.
• Ensure country program alignment with and involvement in meeting regional objectives.
• Identify opportunities for appropriate expansion and growth of programs, supported by the acquisition and investment of human resources.
• Ensure timely submission of competitive, responsive and high-quality proposals, and support colleagues in negotiations with donors
Stewardship and Operational Management
• Drive operational excellence to achieve optimal efficiency and cost-effectiveness in all functions and operations of the country program.
• Oversee the deployment and utilization of financial and operational policies, procedures, and systems to deliver compliance with Human Appeal and donor requirements.
• Ensure responsiveness and appropriate levels of in-person and remote support to all offices, especially in the areas of HR, finance and supply chain.
Programmes Monitoring and Evaluation:
• Ensure effective and continuous monitoring of the appropriateness, effectiveness, impact and direction programmes implemented by Human Appeal.
• participate in the appraisal process and ensure that agreed objectives are achieved, taking responsibility for directing own learning and development activities (e.g. private study, e-learning)
Local Fundraising & Liaison with Funders/Donors
• Establish and develop working relationships with key donors and actively develop local funding sources appropriate to Human Appeal’s resource needs, with a focus on the growth of institutional donors.
• Ensure a regular flow of information is available to the funding departments and to donors and official funders as required by the various funding mechanisms.
Financial Management & Control
• Ensure that the control of expenditure and the disbursement of resources are in accordance with established procedures and maintain the financial and legal integrity of the organization.
• Maintain effective and coordinated budget monitoring processes for grant funds and discretionary funds.
• Provide progress and financial reports as required by the government and HA Somalia’s accountability procedures and as required by other organizations.
• Provide timely and effective oversight of the original program’s financial position.
Human Resource Development & Management
• Maintain effective and appropriate staff recruitment, induction, appraisal, remuneration and development practice at all levels to ensure the optimum utilization and development of HA’s human resources.
• Appoint, develop and manage senior management staff. Ensure a high caliber of staff is recruited while promoting affirmative action within the organisation.
• Encourage a corporate perspective amongst staff and actively promote staff exchange, and development schemes, where these contribute to the meeting of HA programme objectives and priorities.
Requirements:
Education |
Ideally Master’s degree in international relations theory, international political economy, international organization, foreign policy analysis or other related principles |
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Experience |
At least 7 years of progressively responsible INGO work experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role at the Country Director or Head of Mission level |
Computer Skills |
Computer literate and proficient in MS Office Suite |
Languages |
Excellent written and spoken proficiency. Ability to communicate effectively in English at an intermediate level or above
Additional language skills are considered an advantage |
HOW TO APPLY:
We are looking to appoint this role ASAP and will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis. For the best chance of success, please click the link and apply today to become our Country Director at Human Appeal Somalia. We would love to hear from you.
Please note that we will only be contacting the Shortlisted candidates.
“We kindly request you to provide your CV in English only.”
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