Starting Date: 07.11.2024

Period: 12 months (with possibility of extension)

Language: English

Reporting to: Country Representative and Regional Manager

Aim of the position: The main role of the Program Manager is to provide overall project management with technical expertise for all activities related to the implementation of AVSI projects in Somalia (mainly in livelihood sector) and business development.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Supervise and have the final responsibility for the implementation of all the project activities in accordance with the projected/approved proposal, budget, financial planning and time schedule
• Be responsible for the achievement of all project targets and key performance indicators
• Contribute to the recruitment, orientation and training of the project staff
• Coordinate project staff, strengthen their capacity, autonomy and sense of responsibility; and contribute to their further professional development
• Be responsible for the compliance with all AVSI and donor procedures (especially concerning procurement, logistics, safety and administration of the project) in concert with Operations Manager and Country Representative
• Ensure quality and sustainability of project results through strategic and operational planning, monitoring, evaluation and learning (continuous improvement)
• Promote nexus and synergy with other national and international projects, programs, interventions
• Elaborate narrative reports and proactively support the preparation of financial reports including the collection and verification of the relevant project documentation
• Elaborate any other reports as required by AVSI, local authorities and the donor
• Maintain and develop proactive relationships with partners, local authorities and with all stakeholders involved
• Periodically interact with HQ focal points for coordinating and sharing new strategies, innovations, lessons learnt, criticalities, trainings, workshops etc, including regarding donor and partner relations
• Contribute to defining the strategy, methodology and tools used in urban planning in the country
• Share within AVSI worldwide network the most significant experiences and lessons learnt together with the thematic focal point
• Represent AVSI in relevant sectorial coordination structures (i.e. Clusters) and other meetings at provincial/national level
• Identify new funding proposals also with other donors and program
• Carry-out any other duties and/or responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.

Essential Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, Economics, Management, Entrepreneurship, Rural Development, or other related fields of study from a recognized university.
• Work experience: at least 3 years of experience in development/Humanitarian context.
  Knowledge and good use of GIS, AutoCAD and Illustrator programmes.
• Language Proficiency: Proficient knowledge of English and Italian (written and oral) C1.
  Knowledge of Somali is an added value.

Required skills and experiences:

• Master’s degree in relevant field would be an added advantage
• Knowledge/Expertise in food security and WASH
• Knowledge/Expertise in graduation approach
• Experience in Somalia
• Proficient knowledge of the standard IT software
• Strong organizational skills and able to coordinate and manage a diverse array of activities and stakeholders
• Strong negotiation, mediation skills and ability to work independently
• Report writing and computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, power point presentation and Internet
• Experience in conducting surveys, managing data and statistics is desirable
• Experience working in rural economic development or business development is desirable.