Programme Officer Governance/Migration at Embassy of Switzerland

International Cooperation Division, Embassy of Switzerland in Nairobi

For the management of its governance/migration portfolio in Somalia, the International Cooperation Division of the Embassy of Switzerland in Nairobi is looking for a Programme Officer.

Main Tasks

Support of the International Cooperation Division in ensuring the quality and result orientation of its governance/migration portfolio (programme cycle management) with a particular focus on state building in Somalia (institution building, inclusive politics, power and resource sharing, federalism).

Represent the Embassy in the dialogue with and coordination among international donors, government authorities and other relevant stakeholders in the governance sector of Somalia (including Pillar Working Groups).

Convene, organise and facilitate dialogue, knowledge sharing and joint learning with Swiss supported implementing partners and within the Embassy and continuously analyze and document information about the political, development and security relevant context (incl. political economy analysis) and translate it into conclusions for the Swiss programming. For this, a broad network of relevant governance sector stakeholders in Somalia needs to be maintained (government, civil society, private sector).

As an active member of the Embassy governance/migration team, contribute to the annual planning and reporting processes.

Required Experience and Competencies

• University degree in studies related to development (or similar education) and 5 years’ work experience in areas related to governance, preferably in Somalia.
• Good understanding of the social, economic and political context of Somalia.
• Experience in the management of governance development programmes and a good understanding of the principles, approaches and practices applied.
• Experience with project cycle management (operational and financial planning, monitoring and evaluation of projects), CSPM, gender sensitive programming and engagement in fragile states.
• Experience in the collaboration with national/local government authorities, multilateral agencies, donors and other development relevant stakeholders (UN, IFI’s, IGAD etc.).
• Strong analytical capacity to synthesize and communicate conclusions, recommendations, and ability to credibly represent Swiss positions in the stakeholder and policy dialogue.
• Ability to establish trusted partnerships with Swiss supported implementing partners and excellent ability to network and to work in a team.
• Excellent knowledge of English (both spoken and in writing reports, project approval documents etc.). Fluent in Somali.
• Ability to work independently and to deliver quality work on time.

Modalities of employment and application

Foreseen duty station is Nairobi with frequent travels to Somalia (applicant must be in possession of a valid working permit for Kenya). Duty station in Mogadishu may be considered.