Job description
CTG overview |
CTG staff and support humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world, providing a rapid and cost-effective service for development and humanitarian missions. With past performance in 17 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia, we have placed more than 20,000 staff all over the world since operations began in 2006.
CTG recruits, deploys and manages the right people with the right skills to implement humanitarian and development projects, from cleaners to obstetricians, and mechanics to infection specialists, we’re skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Key to successful project delivery is the ability to mobilise at speed; CTG can source and deploy anyone, anywhere, in less than 2 weeks and have done so in 48 hours on a number of occasions.
Through our efficient and agile HR, logistical and operational services, CTG saves multilateral organisations time and money. We handle all our clients’ HR related issues, so they are free to focus on their core services.
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| Overview of position |
Under the overall supervision of Program Manager (Environmental Peacebuilding) & direct supervision of the Program Officer (Climate Conflict), the environmental peacebuilding program under the Community Stabilization Unit (CSU) seeks to recruit a Senior Program Administrative Assistant who will be responsible & accountable to support the implementation & management for activities centred around women within the environmental peacebuilding programs within our clients Somalia office, based in Mogadishu. The successful candidate will coordinate & monitor programmatic & administrative tasks to facilitate the successful implementation of these activities with MOIFAR, Ministry of Women & Human Rights Development & relevant administrations. The candidate will be required to work directly with communities & local government officials to prioritize, oversee & monitor environmental peacebuilding activities in the region focused on engaging these groups & their role in the society.
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| Role objectives |
Independently lead & coordinate the implementation of innovative programmatic activities centred on women under the community stabilization environmental peacebuilding portfolio. Mobilize existing women’s cooperatives for inclusion in existing activities under the environmental peacebuilding portfolio. Regularly research, follow up, compile, analyse & present information / data on national, regional & international developments, reports, legislation & other relevant documentation relating to the intersection of women & climate change, highlighting noteworthy issues for the consideration of appropriate parties. Monitor budget expenditures, verify availability of funds & maintain a proper record of approved project budgets & their revisions. Coordinate & monitor the financial, administrative & technical aspects of the project in line with our clients policies & donor requirements. Plan, coordinate & conduct capacity building workshops for relevant internal & external parties. Participate in meetings & conferences; maintain effective liaison & coordination with local authorities, partners, United Nation (UN) agencies, intergovernmental & non governmental organizations, donors & other stakeholders relevant to the project. Coordinate the preparation of correspondence, briefing notes, presentations, narrative & financial reports; ensure status reports are prepared & submitted in a timely manner. Identify & document good practices & lessons learned, contribute to the development of Standard Operations Procedures (SOP's), policies & concept papers & support the coordination & implementation of new projects. Supervise & provide guidance & training to reporting staff. Perform other related duties as assigned.
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| Project reporting |
This role will work under the overall supervision of Program Manager (Environmental Peacebuilding) & direct supervision of the Program Officer (Climate Conflict).
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| Key competencies |
Bachelor’s degree in political or social sciences, international relations, development studies, migration studies, human rights, law or related fields from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience or completed high school degree from an accredited academic institution with minimum of seven years’ relevant work experience. Experience working with the Somali government at federal, state, regional, district & local level. Experience in the coordination & field implementation of environmental peacebuilding & / or community stabilization activities. Experience in women centered regenerative resilience, natural resource management & the climate conflict cycle. Familiarity with pastoral, agro pastoral & nomadic ecologies & economies. Experience in working with migrants, refugees, Internally Displaced Persons (IDP's), victims of trafficking & other vulnerable groups. Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non government or government institutions / organization in a multi cultural setting is an advantage. In depth knowledge of the broad range of migration related subject areas dealt with by the organization. Knowledge of UN & bilateral donor programming. Knowledge of the intersection between climate change & conflict in Somalia. Knowledge of financial rules & regulations. For this position, fluency in English & Somali is required (oral & written). Working knowledge of Arabic is desired. Respects & promotes individual & cultural differences. Encourages diversity & inclusion. Maintains high ethical standards & acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles / rules & standards of conduct. Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent & committed manner & exercises careful judgment in meeting day to day challenges. Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance. Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected & fairly treated. Develops & promotes effective collaboration within & across units to achieve shared goals & optimize results. Produces & delivers quality results in a service oriented & timely manner. Is action oriented & committed to achieving agreed outcomes. Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge & innovate. Takes ownership for achieving the organization’s priorities & assumes responsibility for own actions & delegated work. Encourages & contributes to clear & open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring & motivational way.
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| Team management |
This role has no team management responsibility.
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| Further information |
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Disclaimer:
· At no stage of the recruitment process will CTG ask candidates for a fee. This includes during the application stage, interview, assessment and training.
· CTG has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) which is outlined in its Code of Conduct. Protection from SEA is everyone’s responsibility and all staff are required to adhere to CTG’s Code of Conduct at all times.
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