- Job description
Job Title: Digital Media Officer
Location: Mogadishu, Somalia
JOB TYPTE: FULL TIME
Closing date: May 29, 2025
Organization: Dhise
About Dhise
Dhise is Somalia’s leading supplier of building materials, sanitaryware, and furniture. Founded in Mogadishu, Dhise is known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
Position Summary
Dhise is seeking a dynamic and creative Digital Media Officer to lead and optimize its digital presence. This role involves overseeing digital media channels, producing high-quality multimedia content, and implementing data-driven strategies to boost online engagement and brand visibility.
Key Responsibilities
Digital Media Management
• Oversee the daily operations of Dhise’s digital platforms, including the website, social media channels, and email marketing tools.
• Develop and execute strategies to enhance the company’s digital footprint and customer engagement.
Content Creation
• Design and produce high-quality multimedia content (images, infographics, videos, blogs) aligned with the company’s brand identity.
• Write, edit, and proofread engaging content for various digital platforms.
• Utilize tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and other design software.
Campaign Development
• Plan, execute, and monitor digital campaigns that promote Dhise’s products and initiatives.
• Coordinate with the Marketing Manager to align campaigns with overall marketing strategies.
Audience Engagement
• Manage and moderate audience interactions across platforms to foster meaningful engagement.
• Analyze feedback and user behavior to improve content and communication strategies.
Analytics & Reporting
• Track key performance indicators such as engagement rates, reach, impressions, and conversion metrics.
• Generate regular reports with actionable insights to inform decision-making and improve performance.
Collaboration
• Work closely with the Marketing team, Sales team and Branch managers to develop cohesive campaigns.
• Partner with other departments to gather relevant content and align messaging across platforms.
Trend Monitoring
• Stay abreast of the latest digital marketing trends, tools, and technologies.
• Recommend and implement innovative strategies to keep Dhise at the forefront of digital engagement.
Skills and qualifications
Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Media, Communications, Journalism, Digital Marketing, Business Administration, IT, or a related field.
• Equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of academic qualifications.
Experience
• Minimum of 3 years in digital media management and multimedia content creation.
• Demonstrated success in running digital campaigns and growing online audiences.
Technical Skills
• Proficient in social media management tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Buffer, Sprout Social).
• Skilled in analytics platforms such as Google Analytics and Facebook Insights.
• Expertise in multimedia software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Canva).
• Solid understanding of SEO, SEM, and content marketing best practices.
Soft Skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in Somali and English.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and creative thinkers.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently.
Key Deliverables
• High-quality and consistent multimedia content across digital platforms.
• Timely and insightful analytics reports to guide digital strategy.
• Successful execution of targeted digital campaigns.
• Tangible growth in online engagement and followers.
How to apply
Qualified applicants with required skills are invited to submit their updated resumes through email; hr@dhise.so not later Than 29th May 2025, midnight Mogadishu time. Incomplete Applications and those received after deadline will not be considered.
Please note Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Job description
- SCOPE OF WORK (SOW)
- Firm Name KAALIYE Consulting Group (KCG)
- Job Title Knowledge & Learning Officer
- Duration of Contract Full-time
- Duty Station Mogadishu Somalia
- Reporting to Director of Consulting & Delivery Division
- 1. About Us
- KAALIYE Consulting Group (referred to as KCG ) is a leading development consulting firm dedicated to delivering comprehensive solutions for the private sector, government agencies, and development partners across various sectors. Our expertise spans Economic Development, Trade Promotion, Investment Facilitation, Access to Finance, Climate Resilience, Green Energy Development, Human Capital Development, Public Sector Reforms, and our cutting-edge service, Digitalization for Development (D4D), as a tool for sustainable transformation. At KCG, we are committed to fostering sustainable development and driving positive change. Our focus is on creating innovative, impactful, implementable, and sustainable solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients. By employing holistic and integrated approaches, leveraging high-caliber experts and associates, and incorporating local contextual knowledge, we aim to deliver transformative outcomes that propel progress and uplift Citizens throughout the Horn of Africa.
- Our partnerships and technical support have resulted in durable solutions in a variety of sectors, including economic growth, good governance, and resilience. Our experienced consultants and associates have completed successful projects in Somalia, and our overarching commitment is to provide implementable and long-term development advice and unique solutions. Through unique experiences and talents to overcome challenges and lead prosperity, we support the Sustainable Development Goals and economic growth.
- " Unleashing Sustainable Transformation"
- 2. Role Overview
- KCG is seeking a motivated and capable Knowledge & Learning Officer to lead the KCG Institute—the firm's internal platform for training, capacity building, and institutional learning. The Officer will be responsible for designing and coordinating training programs, capturing and disseminating lessons learned, and strengthening KCG’s knowledge systems. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in training design, adult learning principles, and knowledge management within development or consulting environments. This is a key strategic role for a professional passionate about institutional growth, learning-driven implementation, and internal capacity development.
- 2. Core Position Responsibilities
- • Manage the KCG Institute’s calendar, planning, and training operations.
- • Design and deliver technical training programs tailored to client needs.
- • Coordinate facilitators, venues (virtual/in-person), and logistics.
- • Liaise with clients to confirm requirements and collect post-training feedback.
- • Develop and maintain high-quality training materials and learning modules.
- • Support trainers with content preparation, presentation design, and engagement tools.
- • Apply adult learning principles to ensure relevance and effectiveness.
- • Lead After-Action Reviews and cross-project learning sessions.
- • Document lessons learned and curate knowledge products.
- Skills and qualifications
- 1. Required Qualifications & Competencies
- • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Development Studies, or a related field (Master’s is an asset).
- • At least 3 years of relevant experience in managing Learning & Development (L&D).
- • Demonstrated experience designing and facilitating both in-person and virtual training.
- • Proven ability to manage training calendars, trainer coordination, and learning events.
- • Strong command of English; Somali language is an added advantage.
- • Excellent communication, time management, and instructional design skills.
- • Familiarity with adult learning principles and digital learning platforms/tools.
- • Demonstrated commitment to learning-driven delivery in the consulting Sector.
- How to apply
- Qualified candidates who are passionate about institutional learning, capacity development, and knowledge systems are encouraged to apply for this role. To be considered, applicants should submit a comprehensive application package that includes: A current CV highlighting relevant experience and qualifications, and A cover letter clearly articulating the applicant’s suitability for the role and alignment.
- All application materials should be submitted by email to info@kaaliyecg.com, with the subject line clearly stating: “Application for Knowledge & Learning Officer”. The deadline for applications is Tuesday, 20 May 2025. However, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and early submissions are highly encouraged. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment.
- KCG is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace, and we strongly encourage applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds. We look forward to welcoming a forward-thinking professional who shares our vision for transformative learning and impactful development.
- Tender description
PUBLIC ADVERT
INVITATION TO BID
Tender for the provision of qurbani quality meat bags for Afgoye, Baidoa, Diinsor & Beledweyn- Somalia.
Islamic Relief Somalia is an international humanitarian organization that has been working in Somalia since 2006. We are committed to achieving our core vision of caring for the people in all countries where we work. Our goal is to provide vulnerable communities in Somalia with access to basic needs including Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Education, Basic Health services and Livelihood Support.
Islamic Relief Somalia invites bids for the provision of the following service:
The Tender Documents with RFQs are available for collection from Islamic Relief Somalia Mogadishu office, Adan Adde International Airport Road/Opposite Ex-Kalunka Compound -Banadir region, Somalia.
Requirements for Tender Documents
• Tender envelope should be sealed with reference number and stamped.
• Company Profile with detailed physically verifiable contact address
• Most recent Bank statements (printed in last 6 months) with full details of account movement and enough balance
• Valid Commercial License from Federal Government of Somalia
• Valid Tax compliance certificate from Federal Government of Somalia
• Valid Banadir region administration
• Quotation/RFQ price showing the price and stamped with the company seal
• Evidence of Past Experience/relevant experience (contracts) of same nature/work.
RATING SCALE FOR TECHNICAL PROPOSAL
How to apply
All interested and eligible Contractors/suppliers with sound capacity and relevant experience in similar work are here by invited to collect tender documents from Islamic Relief Somalia Mogadishu office, Adan Adde International Airport Road/Opposite Ex-Kalunka Compound -Banadir region, Somalia.
The deadline for submitting bids is 21/05/2025 at 4:00 pm and any tender or documents
received later than 21/05/2025 at 4:00 pm will not be accepted.
The sealed envelopes should be dropped at the Tender Box in Islamic Relief Somalia Mogadishu office, Adan Adde International Airport Road/Opposite Ex-Kalunka Compound -Banadir region, Somalia
Supplier Code of Conduct
1 Islamic Relief’s Supplier Code of Conduct
2 Islamic Relief Worldwide requires all suppliers to adhere to:
The Modern Slavery Act 2015
The International Labour Standards as defined by the ILO (International Labour Organization). The United Nations Global Compact’s 10 principles as stated below:
Human Rights
Principle 1: Businesses should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights;
and
Principle 2: Make sure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses.
Labour
Principle 3: Businesses should uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining;
Principle 4: The elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labour;
Principle 5: The effective abolition of child labour; and
Principle 6: The elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation.
Environment
Principle 7: Businesses should support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges;
Principle 8: Undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility; and
Principle 9: Encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies.
Anti-Corruption
Principle 10: Businesses should work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery.
- Job description
- Terms of Reference – ToR for Procurement Specialist
- Name of the Project: Bulsho Program - Strengthening Community Institutions for
- Social Cohesion, Inclusion and Resilience.
- Project ID: P508408
- Position Title: Procurement Specialist
- Reporting to: Bulsho National Project Coordinator
- Type of Appointment: Individual Consultant
- Duration: 12 months with 3 months of probationary period) and renewable upon satisfactory performance.
- Duty Station: Mogadishu, Somalia
- Background
- A Procurement specialist is required to support the Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation of the Federal Government of Somalia - FGS in the implementation of a World Bank-funded Program, the Bulsho Program – Strengthening Community Institutions for Social Cohesion, Inclusion and Resilience (P508408). The main objective of the BULSHO program is to strengthen community and local institutions for improved social cohesion, inclusion, and resilience. The project is targeting effectiveness by 1st July 2025. In support of activities under Bulsho Project the Federal Government’s Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation – MOIFAR is seeking to hire a Procurement Specialist as part of the National Programme Secretariat.
- Project Overview
- Under the lead of the Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation – MoIFAR of the Federal Government of Somalia has designed a national program called Bulsho, the Somali word for society. The Bulsho program puts citizens and communities at the center of the government’s action. The Bulsho Program is a Somali government-led initiative designed to strengthen community and local institutions, fostering social cohesion, inclusion, and resilience. As Somalia continues its recovery from two decades of civil war, the program places a strong emphasis on enhancing service delivery, rebuilding the social contract, and promoting community-centered governance. This uniquely Somali-owned and -driven initiative underscores government ownership and leadership at federal, member state, and district levels, ensuring institutional sustainability and the realization of key policy outcomes.
- The Bulsho Program will be anchored in the government’s "triple-nexus" objectives, focusing on three interrelated policy priorities:
- 1. Supporting the realization of the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) and Federal Member States’ (FMS) Decentralization Policy and Local Government laws/Wadajir Framework, which aim to strengthen the roles of community institutions and local governments.
- 2. Advancing the National Stabilization Strategy (NSS) policy objectives by prioritizing stabilized districts, including those with interim or permanent district councils.
- 3. Contributing to the revised National Reconciliation Framework, focusing on social reconciliation, restoring the social contract, rebuilding trust between people and the government, promoting social recovery, and fostering environmental peacebuilding
- The development objective of the Bulsho Program is to reinforce community and local institutions for improved social cohesion, inclusion, and resilience. The program will contribute to:
- • Social cohesion: Enhancing the citizen-state social contract.
- • Social inclusion: Empowering marginalized groups, including women and youth.
- • Social resilience: Strengthening collective capacity to respond to local conflicts and climate-induced shocks.
- The Bulsho Program operates within a “continuum” framework, spanning recovery, stabilization, reconciliation, and sustainable local governance. This phased approach ensures seamless transitions from immediate recovery efforts to long-term governance and institutional strengthening. The program prioritizes hard-to-reach and remote districts but remains inclusive of all regions to ensure comprehensive national coverage and impact.
- Key Bulsho Project Support Areas
- The Bulsho Project will provide support to achieve its objectives through:
- 1. Technical support and capacity building for community and local governments.
- 2. Matching grants for investments in basic services and livelihoods.
- 3. Innovations promoting empowerment, inclusion, accountability, and resilience, such as:
- • Collective action allowances for women and youth.
- • Financial transparency platforms.
- • Digital planning tools for communities.
- Scope of Services
- The Procurement Specialist will develop and implement a cost-effective procurement management system for the Bulsho Project, including procurement plans in accordance with the World Bank Regulations:
- Detailed responsibilities for the position are outlined below:
- 1. Procurement planning
- 2. Tender processesing
- 3. Contract management
- 4. Capacity building
- Key responsibilities:
- 1. Procurement Planning
- • Advise the senior management of the Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation – MOIFAR of the Federal Government of Somalia - FGS on all procurement aspects of the Bulsho Project.
- • Responsible for coordination and implementation of all procurement activities of Bulsho project.
- • Work with other specialist in the Bulsho Project teams to perform all necessary procurement under Bulsho for the period of the assignment
- • Set up systems for procurement planning, implementation, monitoring and documentation for the projects as per required standards;
- • Work closely with the relevant offices such as the ministry’s procurement section to ensure the effective implementation of program activities.
- • In consultation and close collaboration with the Project Coordinator and the projects’ Technical Teams prepare realistic, consolidated, updated annual procurement plans which are in harmony with the work plans and available funds;
- • Prepare procurement plans and reports and also Monitoring of procurement activities including expediting, delivery and inspection.
- 2. Tender Processing
- • Provide advice to project technical teams and beneficiaries at all stages of procurement to ensure that the projects procurement activities are carried out in accordance with the World Bank Regulations;
- • Prepare Specific Procurement Notices (SPN) for the international and national competitive bidding procedures for procurement of goods as well as selection of consultants in accordance with the World Bank Procurement Regulations and procedures for their posting in UNDB online and local newspapers, as necessary;
- • Provide guidance and support in ensuring timely initiation of procurement processes, monitoring of the procurement processes and ensuring responses to procurement related queries are provided timely;
- • Provide advice to the evaluation committees in the evaluation of bids and proposals in accordance with the World Bank Regulations and preparation of evaluation reports and recommendations for contract awards in accordance with the Standard Forms of Evaluation Reports, including obtaining the necessary clearances and finalization of contracts for signature;
- 3. Contract Management
- • Provide support in contract management, especially in monitoring contract execution, ensuring timely delivery of goods and consultants reports and other deliverables, and ensure compliance to provisions in contracts by all contracting parties;
- • Attend to procurement queries, disputes and complaints as they may arise during the procurement processing;
- 4. Compliance and Reporting
- • Prepare procurement inputs to project quarterly progress reports, facilitating the Post Procurement Reviews (PPR) exercise, and follow up implementation of PPR recommendations.
- • Review and approve all the procurement relating issues after the consultation with the National Project Coordination
- • Provide Technical Support in preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual procurement progress reports, as shall be required, and ensure issues identified during the reporting period and actions taken to resolve them are clearly narrated;
- • Provide guidance and coordination in the preparation of inputs (Terms of Reference, Schedules of Requirements and Specifications) to Prequalification Documents (PQD), Bidding Documents (BDs), and Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and other procurement documents;
- 5. Capacity Building
- • Design and deliver appropriate procurement training to the Procurement Officers in the MOIFAR, beneficiary Ministries and FMS and also provide on-the-job procurement/contract management support as needed.
- • Provide expert technical advice and support to the procurement team of the ministry as well as FMS Bulsho Project teams of procurement specialists, enhancing their capacity through knowledge transfer and ensuring adherence to best practices in procurement processes.
- • Prepare of the procurement arrangements for district governments and community committees, including inputs to the Project Operations Manual (POM), the Matching Grants, and other related manuals, guidelines and sub-manuals.
- • Prepare, deliver and oversee capacity building activities to FMS, districts and community committees on community procurement arrangements as required.
- 6. Other
- • Take responsibility of managing the Systematic Tracking of Exchanges in Procurement (STEP) portals of the project.
- • Provide guidance in the preparation of detailed procurement plans in which key milestones are indicated and ensure the relevant columns are filled in as and when each stage is accomplished, and establish a simplified tracking system for monitoring procurement activities;
- • Provide professional advice in the procurement processes including: invitation and receiving of proposals and bids; procedures for opening of EOIs, proposals and bids; conducting the evaluation of EOIs, Proposals, Bids, etc. and preparation of the associated evaluation reports; contract negotiations and preparation of contracts; and ensuring that the signed contracts are published and distributed to relevant parties;
- • Identify all possible inherent risks related to procurement, especially those related to fraud and corruption and propose appropriate measures to mitigate them; and
- • Advise Bulsho Project Teams and institutions benefiting from the project on all matters relating to procurement.
- • Execute procurements of all goods and services under the project.
- • Provide advice and training if needed, to the evaluation committees in the evaluation of bids, Quotations and proposals in accordance with the World Bank Regulations and preparation of evaluation reports and recommendations for contract awards in accordance with the Standard Forms of Evaluation Reports, including obtaining the necessary clearances and finalization of contracts for signature.
- Carry out any other procurement related function as shall be assigned by the National Project Coordinator.
- Skills and qualifications
- The ideal candidate will have:
- 1. Educational Background
- • A University Degree from an accredited University in relevant discipline (e.g. Procurement Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or equivalent).
- 2. Professional Experience
- • A minimum of at least 7 years of direct relevant experience including broad expertise in the management of procurement in the public sector or private sector.
- • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in implementing procurement actions according to international organizations guidelines such as the World Bank, African Development Bank, the United Nations, etc. for procurement of goods and services.
- 3. Skills
- • Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
- • The candidate should have knowledge and understanding of project planning and implementation.
- • High level of reliability and integrity
- • Proven record of ethical good conduct with high integrity and moral values as well as strong communication and representation skills.
- • Demonstrated ability to work in multi-cultural environments and under challenging conditions.
- • Excellent computer skills for Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Internet use.
- •
- 4. Knowledge
- • Knowledge of Somalia's public financial management laws and regulations
- • Knowledge of WB and/or development partner procurement related standards and requirements
- 5. Language skills/requirement.
- • Excellent command of Somali language, e.g., reading, writing and presenting is essential
- • Excellent command of English language, e.g., reading, writing and presenting is essential.
- Reporting arrangement and Deliverables:
- The specialist will report to the Bulsho project Coordinator. He/She will be required to provide the following:
- • Quarterly Reports to the National Project Coordinator. The quarterly reports should cover interventions and activities conducted in the reporting period.
- • Updating Procurement plan of the project and its execution report based on the approved plan.
- • Updating of the Annual Procurement Plan;
- • Timely preparation of bidding documents; Request for Proposals with adequate quality and related Evaluation Reports;
- • Quarterly procurement status; and
- • Annual procurement progress and status report.
- • Updated procurement plans and contract registers.
- • Training and capacity-building plans for procurement stakeholders.
- Input/facility provided by the Client:
- The client will provide office space with necessary furniture and other facilities such as printing facility etc. to enable the consultant to perform day-to-day work. The Client shall also provide soft and hard copies of any existing procurement manuals if any on signing of the contract.
- Language Requirements
- Excellent command of Somali and English language (oral and written)
- How to apply
- Interested candidates should submit their applications, including a detailed updated CV and cover letter, outlining their experience and qualifications in relation to the role marked with the subject title of the position (Bulsho- Procurement Specialist) by the following email address: info@moifar.gov.so latest by 25th May 2025 at 11:59 PM Mogadishu time.
- Attention:
- Bulsho Project
- Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation
- Federal Government of Somalia
- Mogadishu, Somalia
- Job description
- Terms of Reference of National Project Coordinator
- Name of the Project: Bulsho Program - Strengthening Community Institutions for Social Cohesion, Inclusion and Resilience.
- Assignment Title: National Project Coordinator.
- Project ID: P508408
- Duration: 12 months with 3 months of probationary period) and renewable upon satisfactory performance.
- Duty Station: Mogadishu with extensive field visits to FMS, districts and communities as necessary.
- Background
- A National Project Coordinator is required to support the Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation of the Federal Government of Somalia - FGS in the implementation of a World Bank-
- financed Bulsho Project – Strengthening Community Institutions for Social Cohesion, Inclusion and Resilience (P508408). The Bulsho Project provides three years of initial anchor financing to the
- government’s multi-year Bulsho Program, the main objective of which is to strengthen community and local institutions for improved social cohesion, inclusion, and resilience. The Project is targeting
- effectiveness by June 30, 2025. To lead the Bulsho Project Coordination Unit (PCU) the Federal Government’s Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation – MOIFAR is seeking to hire a
- National Project Coordinator to lead the federal PCU and the Bulsho Project overall.
- Bulsho Program and World Bank Project Financing:
- The Bulsho Project – Strengthening Community Institutions for Social Cohesion, Inclusion and Resilience (P508408) is under the lead of the Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation – MoIFAR of the
- Federal Government of Somalia and responsible for the national program called Bulsho, the Somali word for society. The Bulsho Program puts citizens and communities at the center of the government’s action.
- The Bulsho Program is a Somali government-led initiative designed to strengthen community and local institutions, fostering social cohesion, inclusion, and resilience. As Somalia continues its recovery from two decades of civil war, the program places a strong emphasis on enhancing service delivery, rebuilding the social contract, and promoting community-centered governance. This uniquely Somali-owned and -driven initiative underscores government ownership and leadership at federal, member state, and district
- levels, ensuring institutional sustainability and the realization of key policy outcomes.
- The Bulsho Program is anchored in the government’s "triple-nexus" objectives, focusing on three interrelated policy priorities:
- 1. Supporting the realization of the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) and Federal Member States’ (FMS) Decentralization Policy and Local Government laws/Wadajir Framework, which aim to strengthen the roles of community institutions and local governments.
- Advancing the National Stabilization Strategy (NSS) policy objectives by prioritizing stabilized districts, including those with interim or permanent district councils.
- 3. Contributing to the revised National Reconciliation Framework, focusing on social reconciliation, restoring the social contract, rebuilding trust between people and the government, promoting
- social recovery, and fostering environmental peacebuilding The development objective of the Bulsho Program is to strengthen community and local institutions for improved social cohesion, inclusion, and resilience. The project will contribute to:
- • Social cohesion: Enhancing the citizen-state social contract.
- • Social inclusion: Empowering marginalized groups, including women and youth.
- • Social resilience: Strengthening collective capacity to respond to local conflicts and climate-induced shocks.
- The Bulsho Program operates within a “continuum” framework, spanning recovery, stabilization, reconciliation, and sustainable local governance. This phased approach ensures seamless transitions from immediate recovery efforts to long-term governance and institutional strengthening. The program prioritizes hard-to-reach and remote districts but remains inclusive of all regions to ensure comprehensive national coverage and impact.
- Key Bulsho Project Support Areas
- The Bulsho Project will provide support to achieve its objectives through:
- 1. Technical support and capacity buildingTechnical support and capacity building for community and local governments.
- 2. Matching grantsMatching grants for investments in basic services and livelihoods.
- 3. InnovationsInnovations promoting empowerment, inclusion, accountability, and resilience, such as:
- • Collective action allowances for women and youth.
- • Financial transparency platforms.
- • Digital planning tools for communities.
- Project Roles and Responsibilities
- The Bulsho Project builds on existing institutional structures and aims to enhance the relationship between the FGS, FMS, local governments and communities including hard-to-reach areas, with an
- overarching objective to Strengthening Community Institutions for Social Cohesion, Inclusion and Resilience and also building the trust between government and citizens. The Project promotes
- coordination and cooperation both vertically and horizontally within Government and with communities.
- The Project Coordination Unit (PCU) will have the responsibility for the day-to day management of donor- funded projects under the Bulsho program. The secretariat will work under the oversight of the TWG.
- During the first phase of the program (year 1 to 5), the secretariat will be composed of a dedicated team of technical specialists, recruited on a competitive basis, who will be supervised by MoIFAR DG. The specialists’ team will work closely with the existing team from the MoIFAR Department of Local Governance. The specialists’ team role will be to train and coach the Department of Local Governance team, so that the latter can progressively take over management responsibilities for the Bulsho program.
- It is expected that in the second phase (year 6 to 10), the team from the Department of Local Governance will be able to manage the Bulsho program with minimal support from donor-funded specialists.
- The national Secretariat will have the role of: (i) coordinating the implementation of Bulsho program and ensuring alignment with the overall program objectives and plans; (ii) providing project management expertise and support to the secretariat at the FMS levels responsible for implementing the Bulsho Project (iii) implementing a robust monitoring and evaluation systems to track the progress, performance and impact of the program; (iv) organizing and facilitating coordination meetings, including TWG and PSC meetings, as well as other key meetings with program stakeholders; (v) compiling the reports from the FMS to produce consolidated reports for the Bulsho Program (progress and annual reports) for the TWG and the PSC.
- At FMS level, MoI will establish state Project Implementation Unit (PIU) which will be coordinated by the national secretariat. Similarly to the national secretariat, in the first phase of the program, the state
- secretariats’ role will be to train and coach the teams from the FMS MoIs Departments of Local Governance, so that the latter can progressively take over management responsibilities for the Bulsho program. It is expected that in the second phase of the program, the teams from the FMS MoI Departments of Local Governance will be able to manage the Bulsho program with minimal support from the state secretariats.
- The state secretariats will be responsible for: (i) reviewing the designs of the proposed local and community investments – drawing from technical expertise from sector ministers, or the program facilitating partners when such expertise is missing in the ministries; (ii) overseeing the disbursement of funds to districts and towns/villages; (iii) ensuring compliance of local investments with national laws and regulations and Bulsho procedures; and (iv) ensuring sustainability of local investments by mobilizing the necessary resources from sector ministries and development partners (for example, teachers for schools, nurses and supplies for health posts, etc.).
- The Project Secretariat of national and state secretariats, as well as MoIFAR and MoIs Departments for
- Local Governance, will be trained in program management, procurement, financial management and safeguards policies and procedures of the donors that will fund the projects under the Bulsho program,
- including World Bank policies and procedures. In the early stages of Bulsho program implementation, the WB will provide mentoring and intensive implementation support.
- Bulsho National Project Coordinator - Roles and Responsibilities
- Purpose of the role – on behalf of the Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation – MOIFAR of
- the Federal Government of Somalia - FGS that is the lead implementation agency, be responsible for project
- management and leadership of the Bulsho Project and MOIFAR FGS DG will be overall lead of Bulsho
- Project.
- The Bulsho Project Coordinator will lead and manage the day-to-day implementation of the Bulsho Project
- across the country and ensure its alignment with government priorities and policies both National, State
- and Local Government levels. The Coordinator will work closely with key stakeholders including Federal
- Ministries, FMS, Local Government Authorities and development partners to achieve the project's
- objectives. The Coordinator will also support the facilitating and advising on districts selection process as
- well as other key identified activities in coordination with the FMS secretariat and TWG based on
- government priorities and ensuring that the submitted annual work plans and right districts are selected
- by the Programme Steering Committee, in line with the Bulsho project development objective. Ensuring
- that the activities and priorities in the approved annual work plans are being done in the right way, by
- ensuring compliance to standards and timely actions on non-compliance. Ensure that the implemented
- project activities are delivering the results to its stakeholders and wider beneficiaries and their value is
- being felt. Provide ongoing leadership and direction to reporting staff and teams.
- Stakeholder Engagement and Coordination
- • Identify, engage, and manage national, FMS and Local Government stakeholders, represent Bulsho
- project in various high-level ministerial coordination and political forums to attract the right-level
- of engagement and support. This includes the formal adoption, implementation and monitoring of
- MOUs with participating MDAs.
- • Engage actively with the World Bank for efficient management of resources, timely and transparent
- management of risks and issues, and ensuring compliance to standards and safeguards, such as as
- trouble-shooting, formal procurement requests, withdrawal applications, reporting, and support
- organizing, conducting and concluding various project implementation support missions. Ensure
- timely and quality reporting and maintenance of the Rolling Work Plan.
- • Facilitate particpatory plannning in both FGS FMS and Local Government project identification and
- community engagement to ensure inclusivity of Bulsho Project .
- • Actively manage wider stakeholder relations through external communications via – mass-media,
- social media channels, project website, and/or project newsletters etc. as per an updated
- Stakeholder Engagement and Communication Management Strategy and Plan, maximizing project
- branding and visibility while enhancing citizen/state trust.
- • Assure timely and transparent documentation, reporting on, and communicating of progress and
- results achieved internally and to key stakeholder groups and beneficiaries, enhancing the visibility
- amongst all stakeholders and citizens of the Somali Government as delivering critical services.
- • Foster partnerships with key stakeholders, including Federal, FMS, local governments,
- development partners and local communities to ensure project’s equal ownership to all.
- Project Management:
- • Oversee the planning, implementation, and monitoring of Bulsho project activities.
- • Oversee the day-to-day implementation of project activities according to the approved work plan
- at both Federal, State and local governments.
- • Ensure to keep track of the project’s efforts to enhance MDAs’ capacity for implementation,
- monitoring and supervision of activities implemented by sector MDAs and Implementing partners.
- • Ensure engagement of the Independent Verification Agent to provide more timely monitoring of
- completed project activities across all components of Bulsho Project.
- • Lead the development of detailed project work plans, including timelines, resource needs, and key milestones.
- • Ensure alignment of the project with national development, State Development and District
- Development priorities (National Transformation Plant – NTP) and World Bank expectations of Bulsho Project.
- • Support the integration of cross-cutting themes such as gender, sustainability, resilience and inclusion.
- • Facilitate coordination meetings, technical working groups, and stakeholder consultations as well
- as building and maintaining strong partnerships to support Bulsho Project Objectives.
- Stakeholder Coordination:
- • Facilitating communication and collaboration among project stakeholders including Government
- (Local Governments/Districts, Federal Member States and Federal Government), communities and
- World Bank as well as organizing and facilitating other key meetings with program stakeholders; .
- Organize both Technical Working Group – TWG and the Project Steering Committee – PSC
- periodically, in close coordination and consultation with MOIFAR DG plan and facilitate the agenda
- and documentation and dissemination of decisions, ensure efficient and evidence-based decision-making.
- • Ensure alignment of Bulshor project activities with the existing mechanisms of governance,
- stabilization, reconciliation and service delivery programs along with aligning of the FGS and FMS
- MDAs on planning and prioritization. Ensure adequate support is provisioned through the PCU and
- PIU operations support functions.
- • Ensure timely, consultative effective, and transparent decisions on matters pertaining to the
- project, and that they are communicated clearly and in a transparent manner to the secretariat
- staff and partners, as applicable.
- Resource Management:
- • In close consultation and teamwork with the Bulsho Project Teams (PCU and PIU) develop and
- maintain resource plans aligned with the Bulsho Project objectives, timelines and deliverables.
- • Identify required resources such as (human, financial and material) and coordinate their allocation
- across Bulsho Project Activities.
- • Lead and work closely with the project teams both PCU and PIU to ensure optimal use of resources
- without over-or underutilization of Bulsho Project.
- • Responsible for the overall Bulsho Annual Work Plans - AWP, authorizing funds requisitions,
- budgets, and disbursements, while ensuring the project resources are put to good use. Ensure
- transparency of funds flow at all times, through maintenance of up-to-date and accurate accounts,
- facilitate audits for assurance, and ensure corrective actions are taken.
- • Manage all aspects of Bulsho project finances including establishment of an efficient process and
- its implementation to capture all inflow and outflow of funds, to facilitate budgeting, planning,
- monitoring, forecasting, control, and periodic reporting.
- • Manage procurement needs of the Bulsho by establishing and maintaining a standard process,
- including that some procurement activities be prior review, and ensure that required Bank
- Procurement standards, guidelines are applied to ensure transparency, fairness, and integrity in all
- dealings with implementing partners and suppliers. Identify the procurement needs of the project
- at all levels, by coordinating project secretariats both National and FMS secretariat, maintain a
- central procurement plan, conduct procurements, administer contracts, close contracts, ensure
- partners deliver on the Bulsho needs while valuing the partnership.
- • Organize and manage the logistical needs of the Project Teams, along with access to necessary
- tools and infrastructure, and see that they are utilized efficiently.
- • Ensure proper close out procedures are initiated, including fast-tracking pending activities to
- maximize benefits by the project closing date.
- Reporting:
- • Oversee the preparation and submission of all required Bulsho Project reports (monthly, quarterly,
- annually and progress) in a timely and accurate manner.
- • Preparing and submitting regular progress reports to the project steering committee and World Bank.
- Ensure all reports comply with World Bank and Federal Government of Somalia – FGS
- requirements, regulations, policies and procedures.
- • Review all Bulsho Project reports for accuracy, consistency and completeness before submitting to the World Bank and FGS.
- • Provide guidance and templates to the Bulsho Project teams both (PCU and PIU) to ensure
- uniformity in report writing documentation across Bulsho Project.
- Document lessons learned, best practices and success stories of Bulsho Project to complement the other
- similar ongoing projects and also inform future programming.
- Compliance:
- • Oversee all aspects of project preparation and day-to-day implementation of the project, in line
- with the directives and compliance requirements set out in the Financing Agreement (FA), Project
- POM, Project Appraisal Document (PAD), various environmental and social safeguards instruments
- under the project, and the project management framework. New processes are developed, and
- existing ones are improved based on evolving needs. Processes are cascaded to the teams and IPs
- with necessary guidance and support to ensure adoption and compliance.
- • Provide oversight and technical guidance to the technical specialist to ensure their workstreams
- and sectoral activities are implemented effectively and achieve the desired results.
- • Ensure quality and timely submission of monthly and quarterly work and procurement plans and
- Ensuring adherence to project guidelines, policies, and regulations.
- • Track expenditures against allocated budgets and report variances in a timely manner to ensure
- compliance with financial policies and World Bank requirements together with the World Bank’s
- procedures and regulations.
- • Oversee the overall staff performance management, by ensuring that the process is understood
- and implemented across the Project teams, half-yearly and annual evaluations are conducted
- timely, and that it drives the overall project performance and evidence-based contract renewals.
- • Provide ongoing direction and guidance to the Bulsho Project team both PCU and PIU engage
- actively to ensure individual and team alignment in coordination with the Technical Working Group
- – TWG (MoIs FMS DGs and MOIFAR, FGS DG).
- • Ensure monitoring of project-related risks, such as safety and security incidents, and maintaining
- risk logs, in line with the Security Management Framework and ensure its implementation across
- the Bulsho and integrated into the IP plans and activities for security protection, emergency
- response, and duty of care of personnel working on and for the project and its components as well
- as protection of assets, and report on any potentially fraudulent activities under the project
- Sustainability
- • Guide the Project teams both PCU and PIU in coordination with the Director Generals – DGs of
- both MOIFAR FGS and MoIs FMS to develop a transition and capacity building strategy. Currently,
- these partners provide heavy support in the form of procurement, contract management,
- monitoring and compliance with safeguard requirements.
- • Develop a strategy to strengthen Secretriat's capacity to take on these functions when the external
- support ends in collaboration with the respective agencies.
- • To ensure complementarity of Bulsho project to other local government, early recovery and service
- delivery projects coordinate with other local government actors both National and local government actors.
- Forward Looking
- • Support consultations with government and partners on the future direction of work started under
- this phase of the project, clearly articulating the required investments for longer term resilience
- building and enhanced government’s capacity.
- • Continue to engage Technical Working Group – TWG, Project Steering Committee – PSC and
- communities of practice structures more deeply for the resolution of any technical bottlenecks and
- to support government collaboration at multiple levels for sustaining investments and maximizing impacts.
- Skills and qualifications
- The ideal candidate will have:
- 1.Educational Background
- • A postgraduate degree in Governance, International Relations, Political Science, Development,
- Project Management, or a related field.
- 2.Professional Experience
- • At least 12 years of project management, coordination or implementation experience at increasing
- levels of seniority.
- • At least 7 years of experience in managing or coordinating large-scale government and donor-
- funded local government, service institutional building programs, preferably in fragile settings.
- • At least 5 years of experience in project management in Somalia
- • Proven experience in capacity building, coordination, and institutional strengthening at national
- State and local levels.
- 3.Skills
- • Strong professional relationship with the Federal Member States – FMS and Local Governments
- (Districts).
- • Proven record of ethical good conduct with high integrity and moral values as well as strong
- communication and representation skills.
- • Strong organization skills
- • Strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- • Strong problem-solving skills
- • Proven record of working and delivering under pressure
- • Project management tools and software, e.g., GANTT charts, ASANA, Monday, etc.
- 4.Knowledge
- • Knowledge of working in multi-cultural environments and under challenging conditions.
- • Knowledge of Somalia and global governance landscape and sensitivity to local contexts.
- • Knowledge of Somali’s development partners particularly in the community development, social
- cohesion and local governance space, i.e World Bank, United Nations, etc.,
- 5.Language skills/requirement.
- • Excellent command in Somali language i.e. reading, writing and presenting is essential.
- • Excellent command in English language i.e. reading, writing and presenting is essential
- Deliverables
- • Maintaining an up-to-date Project Operations Manual – POM to guide effective implementation of
- Bulsho Project.
- • Developing and obtaining approval for annual work plans and procurement plans in coordination
- with the TWG and PSC and stakeholders.
- • Preparing and submitting quarterly and monthly progress reports on project activities and key
- results.
- • Oversee the implementation of an Environmental and Social Safeguard instruments and tools in
- alignment with Bank standards.
- • Maintaining an up-to-date Secretariat staffing plan in coordination with the TWG to ensure
- adequate human resources for effective implementation.
- • Ensuring the establishment of an M&E plan and manage database to track project indicators and
- report on progress toward objectives.
- • Maintaining a log of key project risks and implementing mitigation measures where applicable.
- • Ensure timely preparations and submission of end of project and sub project reports to to ensure
- transparency and accountability of project funds.
- • Organizing both TWG and PSC meetings, taking minutes and records as well as circulating of the
- meeting minutes.
- Duration of Assignment
- The coordinator will be contracted for up to 3 years with a 3 months probationary period, one-year
- extensions each year based on performance. Emphasizing government ownership, institutional
- strengthening, and inclusive engagement, the Bulsho Project will serve as a cornerstone for Somalia's
- efforts to foster stability, governance, resilience and sustainable development, with a focus on reaching
- marginalized, remote communities and hard-to-reach areas.
- Reporting Obligations
- The National Project Coordinator will report to the Director General – DG of the Ministry of Interior, Federal
- Affairs and Reconciliation – MOIFAR of the Federal Government of Somalia - FGS.
- Duty Station
- Mogadishu, with extensive field visits to FMS, districts and communities as necessary.
- How to apply
- Interested candidates should submit their applications, including a detailed updated CV and
- cover letter, outlining their experience and qualifications in relation to the role marked with the
- subject title of the position (Bulsho- National Project Coordinator) by the following email
- address: info@moifar.gov.so latest by 25th May 2025 at 11:59 PM Mogadishu time.
- May 2025 at 11:59 PM Mogadishu time.
- Attention:
- Bulsho Project
- Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation
- Federal Government of Somalia
- Mogadishu, Somalia
- Tender description
Request for Proposal
DRC Somalia
Behind Turkish Nile Academy, Waaberi Village,
Airport road before the dry land port, House No: 1116
Mogadishu, Somalia.
15th May 2025
Dear Sir/Madam
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) has received a grant from SIDA to develop a set of Psychosocial Support (PSS) materials, including the Group PSS Manual, Guidelines for Individual PSS Sessions, Structured Group PSS Session Supervision Form, and the Individual PSS Observation Tool.
To improve accessibility and ensure effective implementation across Somalia, DRC seeks to translate these materials from English into Somali, ensuring that the translation is accurate, contextually appropriate, and sensitive to the terminologies used in mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) programming. Please be guided by this RFP and the attached Terms of Reference (TOR) Annex F.
Your proposal must be expressed in English and valid for a minimum period of 60 days.
TENDER DETAILS
The Tender details are as follows:
PLEASE NOTE: NO BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE ABOVE CLOSING TIME AND DATE
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS RFP:
This RFP is launched for the purpose of contracting a firm to translate the documents listed in Annex F from English into Somali, ensuring that the translation is accurate, contextually appropriate, and sensitive to the terminologies used in mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) programming
DRC may choose to cancel the contract if deemed necessary.
The expected duration of this service shall be 30 days, and the final delivery of the services shall not exceed 30 days after commencement of the Contract. DRC may terminate the contract if supplier fails to deliver services on time.
No advance payment will be paid to the awarded Bidder. The awarded Service Provider is expected to mobilize own resources for the provision of the contracted services.
Interested bidders are requested to submit their proposed budget, encompassing all related costs
Attachments
RFP-SOM-CO-2025-003
.zip
How to apply
Email submission
Bids can be submitted by email to the following dedicated, controlled, & secure email address:
rfq.som@drc.ngo
When Bids are emailed, the following conditions shall be complied with:
The RFP number shall be inserted in the Subject Heading of the email.
Separate emails shall be used for the ‘Financial Bid’ and ‘Technical Bid’, and the Subject Heading of the email shall indicate which type the email contains.
o The financial bid shall only contain the financial bid form, Annex A.2 or any other template adopted for financial bid by the firm.
o The technical bid shall contain all other documents required by the tender but excluding all pricing information.
Bid documents required, shall be included as an attachment to the email in PDF, JPEG, TIF format, or the same type of files provided as a ZIP file. Documents in MS Word or excel formats, will result in the bid being disqualified.
Email attachments shall not exceed 4MB; otherwise, the bidder shall send his bid in multiple emails.
Failure to comply with the above may disqualify the Bid.
DRC is not responsible for the failure of the Internet, network, server, or any other hardware, or software, used by either the Bidder or DRC in the processing of emails.
DRC is not responsible for the non-receipt of Bids submitted by email as part of the e-Tendering process.
Bids can be submitted in one of two ways, hardcopy or electronically. If the Bidder submits a Bid in both Hardcopy and electronically, DRC will choose the version that is the most advantageous to DRC.
- Tender description
ADVERT TENDER NOTICE FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGE IN DHUSAMAREB, GALMUDUG STATE, SOMALIA ITT/MOECHE/GSS/STG/2025-0026
The Ministry of Education Culture and Higher Education (MoECHE) is implementing the System Transformation Grant (STG), funded by the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), which is a three-year initiative aimed at catalyzing sustainable advancements within the education sector of the Federal Government of Somalia. With a robust focus on the Education Sector Strategic Plan (ESSP 2022- 2026) and the Partnership Compact's outlined priorities, the STG endeavors to bolster primary enrolment rates, enhance literacy and numeracy, and establish a transparent and efficient financial framework. The Systems Transformation Grant (STG) program is fundamentally shaped by its core design principles, which emphasize a collaborative and inclusive approach
Therefore, the Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education (MoECHE) invites sealed Tender from eligible and qualified contractors for the execution of Construction Services for Construction of Teachers Training College in Dhusamareb, Galmudug State, Somalia as detailed in the bill of quantities and designs annexed in this solicitation document.
Eligible and interested suppliers can access the Tender from the below link in the table for download
How to apply
Bids can be submitted through Electronic Submission via Protected Portal link provided
Submit your response in accordance with the guidance provided in the below document:
Bidders are encouraged to apply via Portal link provided. Please download the tender document through the provided link above.
Bids for the Construction of Hirshabelle Ministry of Education Office Complex in Jowhar, Somalia with your applied Reference Number, should be uploaded to the portal platform
Note – this is a sealed tender portal platform which will not be opened until the tender has closed.
All attached documents should be clearly labelled so it is clear to understand what each file relates to.
Your bid must be received no later than June 04, 2025
- Tender description
ADVERT TENDER NOTICE FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF JUBALAND MINISTRY OF EDUCATION OFFICE COMPLEX IN KISMAYO, SOMALIA
ITT/MOECHE/JSS/STG/2025-0025
The Ministry of Education Culture and Higher Education (MoECHE) is implementing the System Transformation Grant (STG), funded by the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), which is a three-year initiative aimed at catalyzing sustainable advancements within the education sector of the Federal Government of Somalia. With a robust focus on the Education Sector Strategic Plan (ESSP 2022- 2026) and the Partnership Compact's outlined priorities, the STG endeavors to bolster primary enrolment rates, enhance literacy and numeracy, and establish a transparent and efficient financial framework. The Systems Transformation Grant (STG) program is fundamentally shaped by its core design principles, which emphasize a collaborative and inclusive approach
Therefore, the Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education (MoECHE) invites sealed Tender from eligible and qualified contractors for the execution of Construction Services for Construction of Jubaland Ministry of Education Office Complex in Kismayo, Somalia as detailed in the bill of quantities and designs annexed in this solicitation document.
Eligible and interested suppliers can access the Tender from the below link in the table for download
How to apply
Bids can be submitted through Electronic Submission via Protected Portal link provided
Submit your response in accordance with the guidance provided in the below document:
Bidders are encouraged to apply via Portal link provided. Please download the tender document through the provided link above.
Bids for the Construction of Hirshabelle Ministry of Education Office Complex in Jowhar, Somalia with your applied Reference Number,should be uploaded to the portal platform
Note – this is a sealed tender portal platform which will not be opened until the tender has closed.
All attached documents should be clearly labelled so it is clear to understand what each file relates to.
Your bid must be received no later than June 04, 2025
- Tender description
TENDER NOTICE
SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF SOLAR SYSTEM AT NJUNI VILLAGE - KISMAYO.
TENDER REF: 1404203
NRC-Kismayo in Somalia invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the Supply and installation of Solar System at Njuni Village - Kismayo. The tender is open as an National under Works category.
Supply and installation of Solar System at Njuni Village - Kismayo
TENDER TIMELINE
How to apply
Complete tender documents may be obtained, free of charge, by downloading the documents from the Digital Procurement System (DPS) by clicking Here or scanning the QR Code above, between the dates: Thu, 15 May 2025 12:30 PM and Sat, 24 May 2025 23:59 PM.
If you have any technical difficulties in accessing the tender documents, please contact the following email address:
so.procurement@nrc.no for assistance, considering that NRC will not share the bids via email as all bidders must Register and
download the tender documents from the Digital Tendering System.
- Job description
- Puntland State of Somalia
- Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigations (MoAI)
- REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI)
- Name of the Project: Somalia Food Systems Resilience Project (S-FSRP)
- Assignment Title: PUNTLAND FSRP- Financial-Specialist
- Project ID: P179832
- Deadline: 20th May 2025
- Ref No. SO-MOAI-PL-459361-CS-INDV
- 1. BACKGROUND OF THE PROJECT
- The Somalia Food Systems Resilience Program (FSRP) is part of a regional initiative by the World Bank to provide a comprehensive framework to intervene at both the national and regional levels. This Multiphase Programmatic Approach (MPA) aims to tackle the underlying structural challenges of food insecurity and reduce beneficiaries' vulnerability to unpredictable climate, crisis, and conflict events. It seeks to achieve this by rejuvenating Somalia's agri-livestock research institutions, seed systems, and extension services and developing community institutions that can anchor adaptation of climate-smart agri-livestock practices, strengthening the availability of water and improved rangelands management for resilient agriculture and livestock production; support animal health services, enhancing the integration of the production systems to domestic and regional markets, with appropriate investments in food safety and value addition, and establishing an enabling policy and institutional framework at a sub-national, national and regional level capable of supporting food systems resilience for Somalia.
- The Project Development Objective (PDO) for S-FSRP will be 'to increase preparedness against food insecurity and improve the resilience of food systems in targeted project areas of Somalia. Progress toward the PDO will be measured using five PDO indicators and intermediate indicators. All relevant indicators will be disaggregated by gender (men and women) and age (youth and adult). The five indicators are;
- (a) reduction of food-insecure people in project-targeted areas (percentage);
- (b) farmers adopting supported climate-smart innovations and practices (number and percentage of which are female and climate resilient);
- (c) land area under sustainable landscape management practices (hectares);
- (d) increase in the volume of agricultural production sold on domestic and regional markets (percentage), and
- (e) policy products related to agriculture, natural resources management, and food systems resilience adopted with the Project's support (number).
- The Puntland State of Somalia is implementing the project through the Ministries of Agriculture and Irrigation in consultation with the Ministry of Livestock, Animal Husbandry, and the Ministry of Environment, Range, and Climate Change. The project is framed around the following components and sub-components: - Component 1. Rebuilding Resilient Agricultural Production Capacity, 1.1 Crop and Livestock Research, Extension, and Seed Systems, 1.2 Community Engagement and Technology Transfer, and 1.3 Digital Agriculture Solutions and Data Systems Digital Agriculture [1] Solutions and Data Systems ms; Component 2. Supporting the sustainable development of natural resources for resilient agricultural landscapes, 2.1 Water availability for agriculture and livestock, and 2.2 Rangeland management: Component 3. Getting to markets, 3.1 Farmer Producer Organizations [2] and Agri-food Enterprises, 3.2 Market Infrastructure and Enterprise Development, 3.3 Access to Finance: Component 4. Promoting a greater focus on food systems resilience in policymaking, 4.1 Ministerial Capacity Building and Agri-food Policy Assessments for the Crop Sector, 4.2 Ministerial Capacity Building and Agri-food Policy Assessments for the Livestock Sector; Component 5 Project Coordination and Management, 5.1 Project Implementation and Coordination and 5.2 Monitoring and Evaluation
- The Puntland State of Somalia is establishing a core multi-sectoral Project Implementation Unit (PIU) supervised by the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation. The role of the PIU is to support the management, coordination, implementation monitoring, and evaluation of project activities. The PIU will be staffed with the following positions: - State Project Coordinator, Finance Management Specialist, Procurement Specialist, Project Internal Auditor, Safeguards Specialists, M&E Specialist, and other technical Agricultural and Livestock specialists.
- 2. RESPONSIBILITY:
- Reporting to the State Project Coordinator (SPC), the FMS will be responsible for managing project finances by the requirements of the Financing Agreement and related documents (Project Implementation Manual, Procurement and Financial Management
- Manual, Government policies and Procedures), including verifying the availability of funds against approved work plans and budgets (AWPBs) and all expenditure requests before payments are made. He/she provides leadership to the Project Finance Team and is a member of the management team of the PIU, supporting the SPC in the overall coordination and management of the Project. The Financial Management Specialist (FMS) will undertake the role and responsibilities as set out above and in this TOR's Duties and Responsibilities section found at somalijobs.net, puntlandpost.net, somalicontractors.so, and https://moai.pl.so can be provided upon application submission (in person or by email to the address below).
- Skills and qualifications
- SELECTION CRITERIA:
- The selection shall be based on the qualifications, experience, and skills of the candidate and followed by an interview. The qualifications, experience, and competencies include:
- This senior management position requires a solid financial management professional of unquestionable integrity. The right candidate will be a team player with the following qualifications:
- • Degree in accounting, finance, or business administration (accounting) or a related field from a recognized university.
- • Professional qualification in financial management, registered by and attained final qualification of any financial management-related recognized professional body e.g., CIPFA IPFM, ACCA, CPA, etc.
- • 5 years of working experience in Accounting and Finance
- • Familiarity with financial management/accounting in a government ministry/department and donor-funded projects. Familiarity with the World Bank Accounting Guidelines will be an added advantage.
- • Knowledge of computerized accounting systems such as QUICKBOOKS, PASTEL, etc., is preferred.
- • Good working knowledge of accounting, financial control, banking, procurement, and personnel policies and procedures.
- • Strong computer and communications skills (oral, written, presentation) with proficient working knowledge of MS Office, Accounting, and other relevant software for technical analysis and reporting.
- • Strong interpersonal skills with evidence of ability to productively interact with a wide range and levels of stakeholders (Government, private sector, NGOs, and community organizations).
- • Proven track record of leadership and networking at a senior level
- • Excellent knowledge of Somali and English fluency.
- • Excellent analytical and administrative skills, as well as solid writing
- 4. REPORTING
- The FM specialist will report to the Project coordinator and the Director General Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation. In addition, he/she will perform under the overall guidance of the World Bank Task Team Leader(s) for the S-FSRP project.
- 5. TIMING Duration of Assignment:
- The FM specialist shall be contracted for an initial one-year period.
- Puntland Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation now invites eligible Individual Consultants to indicate their interest in providing the above-mentioned services. Interested consultants must provide the following (i) Curriculum Vitae (CV) with 3 reference persons; (ii) copies of certificates of academic qualifications; and (iii) a cover letter indicating that they are qualified to perform the services.
- How to apply
- SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to section III, para 3.14,3.16 & 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers: Procurement in Investment Projects Financing Goods, Works, Non -Consulting and Consulting Services, July 2016, revised November 2017, August 2018, November 2020 and September 2023 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
- A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant method set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations.
- How to apply
- Interested applicants may obtain further information, including a detailed Terms of Reference, from the Ministry in person or by e-mail to the address given below during office hours from 9.00 a.m.– 4.00 p.m. Saturday to Thursday.
- Deadline: Expressions of interest and CV must be delivered to the address below by hand, mail, courier, or email on or before 20th May, 2025 at 16:00 hours.
- Attention:
- FSRP Project
- Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigations
- MoAI Puntland State of Somalia.
- Garowe PL State of Somalia
- Email: acting.procurement@moai.pl.so and copy acting.coordinator@moai.pl.so
- Job description
- Loan officers are responsible for driving loan origination, growing the loan portfolio, and ensuring timely repayments. They promote payday loans, onboard new clients, verify borrower information, and maintain strong customer relationships to enhance retention and portfolio quality.
- Number of Positions: 2 (two)
- Location: Jigjiga
- Key Responsibilities:
- 1. Loan Promotion & Client Onboarding
- Actively promote DIGAF’s payday loan products to eligible customers.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients.
- Educate customers on loan terms, repayment schedules, and responsible financial management.
- Onboard new clients following DIGAF’s verification and compliance procedures.
- 2. Customer Verification & Field Visits
- Physically verify customer details, including workplace visits.
- Visit customers’ offices, confirm their job role, seat location, and colleagues.
- Verify client documents, including
- Kebele/National ID, Employee ID, and Bank Statements.
- 3. Loan Application Processing
- Evaluate loan applications and verify submitted documents.
- Determine customer loan eligibility per DIGAF’s credit policy.
- Submit complete application packages to the verification team for approval.
- 4. Loan Repayment Monitoring & Collection
- Monitor assigned loan portfolio repayment schedules.
- Conduct regular follow-ups with clients to ensure timely repayments.
- Work with delinquent clients to resolve repayment challenges and avoid defaults.
- 5. Delinquency Management
- Take proactive steps to minimize loan delinquency.
- Ensure prompt collection of repayments and adherence to company collection procedures.
- 6. Customer Retention
- Maintain positive ongoing relationships with existing customers.
- Support clients with loan renewals or additional services, encouraging retention.
- 7. Reporting & Record Management
- Maintain accurate customer records and loan documents.
- Prepare and submit regular reports to operations officers.
- Provide updates on loan origination, repayments, and delinquency cases.
- Skills and qualifications
- 0+ years of experience
- Field visits and customer relationship experience are a plus.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to conduct field visits and customer verifications confidently.
- Sales-driven with customer service orientation.
- High integrity and commitment to data privacy and compliance.
- Problem-solving skills for handling repayment challenges and customer issues.
- How to apply
- Interested candidates should send their resumes along with a cover letter to our HR department at hr@digafcredit.com. Please specify the position and location you are applying for in the subject line of your email.
- Only candidates who are shortlisted will be acknowledged and called for interviews.
- Join Digaf Microcredit Provider S.C. and make a difference in the lives of many through microcredit solutions
- Job description
- Job Title: Career Guidance Officer
- Department: Complementary Pathways UNHCR Project Duty Station: JIJIGA
- Duration: One Up To December 2025 with possibility of extension Organisation
- Finn Church Aid (FCA) is Finland?s largest international aid organization. We operate in 12 countries, where the needs are most dire. We work with the poorest people, regardless of their religious beliefs, ethnic background or political convictions. FCA work is based on promotion of human dignity and fundamental human rights and freedom, and FCA?s operations are guided by equality, non-discrimination, and responsibility. FCA specializes in three thematic priority areas: Right to Peace (R2P), Right to Livelihood (R2L), and Right to Quality Education (R2QE). In Uganda, FCA works across multiple sectors, including education, peace, and livelihood in both humanitarian and development.
- Primary purpose of the position: A CGC Officer in Complementary Pathways will play a crucial role in empowering competant refugee people, both from refugee communities, by providing them with guidance and support to make informed career choices and develop the necessary skills to enter the labor market in third (resettlement) countries. You will work closely with refugee people to assess their aspirations and abilities, and then provide them with relevant information and resources to help them achieve their career goals in AoB- Jijiga area refugee camps.
- Duties
- Organize outreach and information sharing sessions
- Plan and conduct outreach, awareness and sensitization campaigns in the refugee camps on available labour mobility opportunities and broad qualifications requirements and selection criteria. This includes all related on-the-ground logistics, coordination and communication with relevant stakeholders
- Representation and stakeholder engagements
- Represent FCA in local external fora, maintain strong relations and coordinate closely with existing and new partners and stakeholders, including the RRS, UNHCR and relevant humanitarian and private sector partners
- Career guidance and Counselling:
- Conduct groups and one-on-one career counselling sessions with competent refugee people to identify their career aspirations, skills, and areas of interest, and develop career development plans
- Arrange mentorship opportunities and offer guidance on developing soft skills, such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.
- Skills Assessment and job placements
- Assess the skills, competencies, and qualifications of competent refugee people to match them with relevant training and employment opportunities, in close collaboration with UNHCR.
- Connect competent refugee people with job placement opportunities, internships, and apprenticeships.
- Liaise with potential employers to create pathways for competent refugee people into the labor market and connect young refugees with job opportunities in third countries.
- Monitoring and Reporting:
- Maintain records of career counselling sessions and individual progress.
- Contribute to program monitoring and reporting by documenting outcomes and success stories.
- Prepare activity reports
- Coordinate closely with the Project Manager and technical support team and report progress to colleagues and relevant stakeholdersRequired education, experience and skills
- University degree in social work, social sciences, Education, Adult and A bachelors or master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Social work, Counseling, Psychology etc.).
- At least 3 years of experience in career counseling, youth development, or related fields, in refugee settings.
- Strong understanding of refugee context in Ethiopia, specifically in Jijiga and Somali Region,
- Knowledge of educational and vocational training opportunities in Ethiopia and insight into the challenges faced by young people and refugees in accessing education and employment
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Sensitivity to the needs and experiences of young people, particularly those from refugee backgrounds.
- Experience with resettlement and broader protection work in a refugee setting is an added advantage
- Experience in providing psychosocial support is a plus
- Competencies: Accountability, Analytical thinking, Client & results orientation, Commitment to continuous learning, Communication, Organizational awareness, Planning & organizing, Stakeholder management, Teamwork & collaboration.
- Proficiency in English is required.
- Skills and qualifications
- Required education, experience and skills
- University degree in social work, social sciences, Education, Adult and A bachelors or master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Social work, Counseling, Psychology etc.).
- At least 3 years of experience in career counseling, youth development, or related fields, in refugee settings.
- Strong understanding of refugee context in Ethiopia, specifically in Jijiga and Somali Region,
- Knowledge of educational and vocational training opportunities in Ethiopia and insight into the challenges faced by young people and refugees in accessing education and employment
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Sensitivity to the needs and experiences of young people, particularly those from refugee backgrounds.
- Experience with resettlement and broader protection work in a refugee setting is an added advantage
- Experience in providing psychosocial support is a plus
- Competencies: Accountability, Analytical thinking, Client & results orientation, Commitment to continuous learning, Communication, Organizational awareness, Planning & organizing, Stakeholder management, Teamwork & collaboration.
- Proficiency in English is required.
- Impact
- Contribute to the UNHCR?s 1 year Resettlement and Complementary Pathways project
- How to apply
- candidates who meet the role requirements are encouraged to apply using this link https://fca.rekrytointi.com/paikat/?o=A_A&jid=837 by 25th May2025
- Finn Church Aid (FCA) is Finland?s largest development co-operation organisation and the second biggest organisation in Finland working in humanitarian aid. FCA is a founding member of the international aid alliance of churches, the ACT Alliance. We seek positive change by supporting the most vulnerable people in fragile contexts. We specialize in supporting local communities? right to peace, livelihoods and quality education. Qualified and interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic affiliation are encouraged to apply for the vacancy.FCA practices zero tolerance on sexual exploitation and abuse, including child abuse in all forms. FCA has zero tolerance concerning aid diversion and illegal actions and may screen applicants against international lists to ensure due diligence and compliance with Anti-money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism requirements.
- FCA is certified against the Core Humanitarian Standard on Quality and Accountability (CHS).
- N.B: Finn Church Aid is committed to keeping children safe at all times & all levels of its program operations, so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from all forms of abuses. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards, adherence to Child Safeguarding Policy, PSEA including background checks.
- FCA does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents.
- Job description
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- Job description
- Org. Setting and Reporting
- In Somalia, the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) is an integral component of the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS), supporting mandate delivery through provision of strategic advice to the Government of Somalia and explosive ordnance threat mitigation support to the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) and to the Somali Security Forces (SSF). This position is located in the UNSOS based in Mogadishu. The Chief of Branch of the Mine Action Programme reports to the Director Mission Support (DMS) with an additional reporting line to the Head of the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) and to the UNMAS Director.
- Responsibilities
- Within the limits of delegated authority, the incumbent will be responsible for performing the following duties: • Formulates and implements the substantive work programme of the Mine Action Service under his/her supervision. Oversees the management of activities undertaken by the Mine Action Service, ensures that programmed activities are carried out in a timely fashion and cooordinates work in the different areas both within the Programme and with National institutions, United Nation country team and with other organizations of the United Nations System, as appropriate. • Leads and develops the Mine Action programme strategy and work plan; determines priorities and resource allocation for the completion of outputs and their timely delivery and ensures the structure and budget are fit for purpose and delivers value for money; develops and maintains a resource mobilization strategy as required. • Co-ordinates and oversees the preparation of Mine Action inputs into budget/substantive and performance reports for presentation to intergovernmental bodies such as the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budget Questions, the General Assembly and other policy making organs, as appropriate. Advises on mandate changes in the area of mine action, aligned to national and regional political and security developments and trends. • Ensures that all outputs produced by the Mine Action Programme meet required technical, safety and quality standards and promotes gender mainstreaming, innovation and use of advances in equipment and technical approaches to ensure they comply with the relevant mandates. • Undertakes or oversees the programmatic/administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of the Mine Action programme, including preparation and review of budgets and cash flows, review and approval of draft reports and documents, oversight and monitoring of the performance of the implementing partners, staff performance (PAS) and preparation of inputs for results-based budgeting. • Manages, guides, develops and trains staff under his/her supervision. • Fosters teamwork and communication among staff in the Mine Action Programme and across organizational boundaries. • Leads and supervises the organization of meetings, seminars, etc. on substantive issues on Mine Action. Manages the substantive preparation and organization of such meetings or seminars. • Participates in international, regional or national meetings and provides programmatic/substantive expertise on Mine Action issues, or holds programmatic/substantive and organizational discussions with representatives of other institutions. • Represents the mission and/or UNMAS at international, regional or national meetings. • Performs other related work as required.
- Skills and qualifications
- Competencies
- Professionalism: Knowledge of substantive field of work in general and of specific areas being supervised. Ability to produce reports and papers on technical issues and to review and edit the work of others. Ability to apply UN rules, regulations, policies and guidelines in work situations. Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges. Remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments. Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards. Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules. Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments. Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable. Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow. Empowers others to translate vision into results. Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives. Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support. Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions. Drives for change and improvement; does not accept the status quo. Shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Judgement/Decision-making: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation and comes to the heart of the problem quickly. Gathers relevant information before making a decision. Considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them. Takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization. Proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information. Checks assumptions against facts. Determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision. Makes tough decisions when necessary.
- Education
- An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in public administration, political studies, international relations, law, management, social sciences or related area. A first level university degree (Bachelor's degree or equivalent) in combination with two additional years of relevant qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
- Job - Specific Qualification
- Not available.
- Work Experience
- A minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible professional experience in the field of programme and project management is required. A minimum of ten years of experience in the management of programmes and projects in the areas of mine action, disarmament, demobilization and reintegration, security sector reform, stabilization, humanitarian or emergency responses is required. A minimum of five years of experience in a senior advisory and/or managerial role in a conflict or post-conflict setting in the United Nations or similar international organization is required. At least two years experience in managing a mine action field programme is required Experience managing large teams is required. Experience in resource mobilization is desirable. Direct experience engaging with senior government officials in a complex humanitarian or peacekeeping setting is desirable.
- Languages
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in English, (both oral and written) is required.
- Assessment
- Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
- How to apply
- Special Notice
- • This position is temporarily available for six months. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment. • While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post. • Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station. • This temporary job opening may be limited to “internal candidates,” who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15. • Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply.Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation. • Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "retirement." Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
- United Nations Considerations
- According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.
- No Fee
- THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
- Job description
- RTI International (RTI) is both a global research institute and a leading international development organization based out of North Carolina. At RTI, you will find work you believe in, tackling some of the most complex global challenges of our time. Our mission is to impact the wellbeing of 1 billion people by 2030 through science-based solutions in climate, education, health, and equity. Our staff promote meaningful change around the world helping people live healthier, more productive, and more independent lives.
- If you are looking for an opportunity to make a real difference, RTI is the place for you. Join us in our commitment to teamwork, belonging, and the passion to change the world.
- About the Hiring Group
- RTI's International Development Group brings together RTI experts and capabilities across food security, agriculture, energy, environment, water, governance, and economic opportunity. RTI leverages its experience in designing and delivering multisectoral programming and technical solutions to build resilience and prosperity and promote economic growth and security around the world.
- Position Description
- Under the general supervision of the Operations and Administration Manager, the position is to safely drive, maintain, and manage the assigned project vehicle for the Feed the Future Ethiopia Transforming Agriculture activity. The driver is responsible for the safe arrival of any cargo or item placed in their vehicle. The driver should adhere to the local regulations and RTI policies that ensure safe driving.
- What You'll Do
- Your primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
- Drive RTI vehicle as assigned by the Regional Manager.
- Drive assigned means of transport for the transport of authorized staff, clients, visitors, goods, messages, mail, etc.
- Collect and deliver goods, mail, documents, and other items.
- Meet official personnel at the airport and facilitate immigration and customs formalities as required.
- Take care of the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned means of transport, check oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc. Perform minor repairs and arrange for other repairs and ensure that the internal and external of vehicle is kept clean. Check vehicle before and after any trips to ensure no damage is sustained and all materials/equipment associated with the vehicle are available.
- Ensure that vehicle servicing is done within two weeks once designated mileage is reached.
- Report any accidents, injuries or damage to management within one business day and complete any associated reporting requirements.
- Log official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, greasing, etc.
- Read and understand specific vehicle/vessel operating manual to ensure the safe and appropriate operations of the vehicle.
- Obey traffic rules and road signs, negotiate, liaise, and coordinate with local authorities to facilitate smooth running of vehicle/vessel movements.
- Coordinate with Security Manager and Fleet Officer to identify and mitigate any road-related security risks, and adhere to any journey management plans as required.
- Ensure that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in an accident.
- Identify any apparent problems during field deliveries and report them to the appropriate personnel within one business day.
- Perform any other duties as assigned.
- Skills and qualifications
- What You'll Need
- High School complete or vocational training
- Must have a valid Driver’s License in Ethiopia.
- Prior experience working on the Feed the Future Ethiopia Transforming Agriculture activity preferred.
- Key Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Subscribe to the values of RTI.
- Knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repairs. Knowledge of radio, email, telephone, and other applications.
- Trustworthy, high sense of responsibility, alertness; physical fitness on duty, emotional stability, neat and courteous.
- Good knowledge of the Feed the Future Ethiopia Transforming Agriculture activity areas and the current conditions of roads and highways.
- Ability to deal patiently and tactfully with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
- Ability to communicate in basic English and fluently communicate in relevant language based on assigned post (Amharic, Afaraf, Sidama, Somali, Tigrigna, Oromifa).
- Ability to travel extensively in rural Ethiopia.
- How to apply
- As a global employer of choice, RTI is committed to belonging in the workplace and the communities and markets where we serve our mission. We value a variety of thoughts, cultures, backgrounds and perspectives and welcome applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, creed, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws or RTI policy. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.