Start Network Crisis Financing Advisor – Somalia (1 Position) Open to Somali Nationals Only
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ROLE DIMENSION
Hosted by Save Children, Start Network is operational in Somalia in partnership with the Federal government of Somalia and Africa Risk Capacity, a specialized Agency of the African Union. Start Network supports Somalia through its network of INGOs and local and National NGOs.
ROLE PURPOSE
Start Network is seeking a highly experienced Crisis Financing Advisor to provide coordination and operational support to Start Network activities in the implementation of its flagship Disaster Risk Financing (DRF) programme in Somalia. The post holder will play a vital role in working to advance locally led action in Somalia and will provide technical advice to the members and stakeholders; supporting Start Network members to plan and implement timely anticipatory and early action activities. The postholder may periodically support Start Fund Alert process such as mobilising volunteers for project selection.
Start network is hosted by Save the Children which is the world’s leading independent organization for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children’s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.
Save the children works together, with partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
Save the children have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.
SCOPE OF ROLE
Reports to: Start Network Regional Advisor – East and Southern Africa and Area Director SS
Staff Reporting to this post: Short-term staff and occasional consultants hired on the Somalia programme.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Post-graduate degree in one of the following: Disaster risk science/management/resilience; Climate science/adaptation; Development studies; Natural hazard studies; or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of work experience in coordinating or supporting light to moderately complex programmes in Somalia at Advisor level or above is required.
How to apply
Please apply in English saving your CV and cover letter as a single document.
Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.
Application will be closed on 1st May 2025
We need to keep children safe, so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy
Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.
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Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents
