Career Opportunities at International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

The position is a fixed-term 4-month contract. S/he is able to carry out the following roles:

Main Responsibilities:  

• Plans, organises and monitors the implementation of the projects according to institutional procedures and objectives, being both directly and indirectly responsible for implementing ICRC cash program in Somalia, • Supervises Field Officers implementing cash programs across Somalia,
• Has an overview of the economic needs across Somalia and is aware of new developments,
• Keeps records about all ongoing cash projects in Somalia,
• Writes and updates the file of requisition orders (RO) related to all cash projects in Somalia.
• Conducts assessment missions, writes assessment reports and project proposals independently.
• Reports on the progress of the program independently and submits written reports as required.
• Maintains contacts with the relevant actors / authorities at the regional level independently.

Minimum Requirements:  

• University degree in Social Science, Sociology, Anthropology, Development Studies, Economics or a similar field,
• 5 years' work experience in food security and/or cash programming,
• Fluent in written and spoken English & Somali
• Team leadership skills.
• Very good analytical and communication skills.
• Good knowledge of the Somali context.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyse the impact and relevance of the SRCS health program based on the successive SRCS health strategies since 2000, looking at programmatic issues, structure and systems, strategies, external coordination and linkages with other actors (Phase 1). Based on the findings and recommendations from Phase 1, facilitate the development of the next SRCS health strategy, which should contain SMART objectives which can be translated into concrete activities, qualitative and quantitative indicators, detailed outputs and clear outcomes Develop a project proposal to be submitted to potentially interested donors.  

DELIVERABLES

• Phase 1 (April 2017 to June 2017): Submit a report (including annexes) on the stock-taking analysis of SRCS health programs 2000-2016 exercise to inform the design of the new SRCS strategy and propose options/orientations for the future evolution of the program (including exit strategies).
• Phase 2 (July 2017 to September 2017): Based on the findings and recommendations from Phase 1, finalize SRCS health strategy document ready for submission to the SRCS Executive Executive Committee for endorsement.
 • Phase 3 (October 2017 to December 2017): Develop a project proposal for supporting the SRCS health program, defined in the new health strategy to be submitted to potentially interested donors.
• Requested to provide regular feedback (orally and in writing) throughout the 3 phases.
 
QUALIFICATIONS

• Medical background in primary health care (nursing or medicine) with at least 10 years of professional experience in the field of public health with proven epidemiological and statistical skills.
• Proven experience related to health sector programming.

 PROFILE

• Strong analytical skills and demonstrable experience in producing high quality reports.
• Past experience in designing strategies, project proposals and budget, in managing health programs, and in monitoring and evaluation.
• Strong facilitation skills.
• Knowledge of the Somali context and of the Somali health care system.
• Knowledge of the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement.
• Strongly motivated by humanitarian work.
• Able to work under pressure in a multicultural team, and in complex and unstable security environments.
• Excellent English, verbal and written communication skills.
 
ASSETS

• Previous working experience(s) within the Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement.
• Previous international humanitarian and/or development experience in low income countries (NGO's, 10 or charity organization).
 
CONTEXT SPECIFICITIES

• Assignment: 9 months, divided into three consecutive phases.
• The same specialist can be responsible for several phases depending on his/her profile.
 • Expected to travel extensively across Somalia (security, logistical and administrative arrangements to be managed by the ICRC) implying restrictions on certain nationalities (list to be provided with the job description).

CONDITIONS

• Nairobi-based with regular travel to Somalia (or vice-versa).
• Administrative requirements and accommodation costs in Nairobi borne by the Consultant.
• Transportation, accommodation and security arrangements when travelling to Somalia catered fully by the ICRC.
• Nairobi-based candidates must hold a valid work permit or be Somali national if based in Somalia.

Interested and qualified persons with the required experience are invited to submit their application letter, curriculum vitae, examples of relevant reports and references addressed to the Human Resources Manager, ICRC Somalia Delegation on the email address sok_hrrec_services@icrc.org The Closing date is 10th March 20-17. Please indicate the position title in the subject line of your email message.

NOTE THAT ONLY EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.