Experience and technical competencies
Master’s degree in relevant field
5-7 years of experience in similar positions involving durable solutions programming, grants management, report writing, knowledge management; requiring analysis and presentation of complex information in a simple and accessible manner;
Strong reporting and writing skills with proven experience in producing high quality report and learning materials
Solid experience in durable solutions programming, capacity development of a wide range of actors including adult learning, mentoring and coaching, training of trainers and impact monitoring of capacity development activities
Solid experience working in Somalia or with Somali authorities on durable solutions programming and policy dialogue processes will be an added advantage
Excellent coordination, inter-personal and facilitation and communication skills to build trusted relationships with a wide array of humanitarian and development partners, donors, Government agencies, etc.
Excellent IT command, close familiarity with the maintenance and management of template-style websites, social media platforms and experience of applying ICT (information communications technology) to knowledge management
Flexibility, proactive engagement, ability to work under pressure and demonstrate high tolerance for change, complexity and unpredictability
Languages
Fluent in spoken and written English
Fluency in spoken and written Somali would be an advantage
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
Capacity development and support for external engagement processes
Support ReDSS Somalia members and partners to monitor in-country durable solutions processes
Support processes to document real time learning, emerging best practices from durable solutions programmes to inform programme adaptation
Support ReDSS Somalia members to invest in community engagement processes and improve collective accountability to displacement-affected communities
Take lead in organizing technical trainings, learning programme workshops and events, to strengthen the capacity of various stakeholders in the field of durable solutions
Support the engagement of ReDSS Somalia with various government authorities, humanitarian and development partners on joint durable solutions programming
Research support, learning and knowledge sharing
Facilitate and coordinate knowledge sharing processes including the documentation of lessons learned and updating learning templates
Support research initiatives; including monitoring of research processes, research dissemination and uptake plans
Facilitate and manage preparations for trainings, learning events and workshops to promote cross-learning, including the management of events calendar and SOPs
Carry out dissemination of ReDSS learning tools, evidence and research results as appropriate
Coordinate external communications with ReDSS Somalia members including the production and dissemination of bi-monthly online newsletters
Reporting and grants management
Operationalize and monitor ReDSS Somalia learning framework and keep track of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) requirements to ensure indicators are on target and well documented
Compile ReDSS Somalia monthly, quarterly and annual reports and related products
Develop and maintain overview of all grants, donor requirements, rules and regulations, and internal and external deadlines
Support the development and revision of funding proposals, budgets and donor reports
Ensure that grant coordination systems and processes are successfully implemented across the life of the grant
Reporting
This position reports to the ReDSS Somalia Durable Solutions Manager
Job Requirements
Required education
Required relevant work experience
Required languages:
