MOHADH
Vacancy Announcement
Position: Project Associate
Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management
South West State
| I. General Information | ||||||||||||
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| II. Background Information
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| The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management (MoHADM) of Southwest State of Somalia (SWSS) is the principal state institution responsible for managing and coordinating all humanitarian affairs and disaster management activities in SWS. The ministry was officially established in August 2017.
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| III. Description of the position | ||||||||||||
| The Ministry of humanitarian Affairs & Disaster Management, SWS (MOHADM), is seeking to hire Project Associate under Somali Drought Response & Recovery, UNDP. This project supports the provision of technical assistance to the MOHADM, SWS in implementing its overall strategy, prepare detailed work plans, and establish standardized approaches to Drought Response and Recovery.
This position is initially for six months but may be renewed depending on performance and availability of funds. The MOHADM SWS invites applicants who are citizens of Somalia for this position. The Project Associate will work under the supervision of SWS Ministry of humanitarian & Disaster Management. Achievement of Deliverables will be approved by the minister. Payment will be made upon certification by supervisor including time sheets for actual dates of work and performance in accordance with activities and deliverables as reported in the activity report.
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| IV. Duties and Responsibilities
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| · Assist MoHADM in strategic planning, monitoring and implementation of the DRR project and relevant institutions
· Co-ordinate preparation/updating of Disaster Risk Management(DRM) Plans/ Standard Operating Procedures at the state level · Facilitate and support the Technical advisor in preparing and development of the SWS Disaster Risk Reduction Plans · Assist in conducting and organizing workshops at State and district level · Assist in undertaking DRR activities as planned under the projects by addressing planning and development issues · Support the state in strengthening the SWS Disaster Risk Network by ensuring regular updates at state and district levels · Support MoHADM to Co-ordinate strengthening of Communication Networks with relevant stakeholders · Support strengthen of co-ordination mechanism with INGOs/NGOs and other resource agencies in preparation on Drought Response and Recovery at state level · Monitoring processes for overall project to ensure that implementation is in compliance with agreed work plan and timeframe · Manage review meeting, workshop and evaluation in coordination with supporting Partner · Prepare and provide activities periodic progress report · Any other work assigned by the supervisor |
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| V: Qualifications | ||||||||||||
| Education:
· University degree in any of the disciplines under Social Sciences, Disaster Management and/or · Bachelor’s degree in Economics or related discipline from a recognized university Experience: 3 years’ experience, 2 of which must have been in the public or nonprofit service |
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| VI: Skill Requirements | ||||||||||||
| · Knowledge of working with local Government bodies and community
· Skill in organizing work of self and others · Governance and Leadership and development · Proficient with Microsoft office package · Problem-solving techniques · Fluency in an English language and Somali – Knowledge of Maay Maay is an added advantage |
| VIII: How to apply |
| · Interested candidates should submit their CV via e-mail to a.aruush@swss.so or hand deliver it the ministry office not later than 21st June 2020.
· Submit your CV/Resume with the subject line as Project Associate. · Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted by SWS Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management. · Women Candidates are highly encouraged to apply |