Vacancy Announcement
Position: Project Coordinator- Covid-19
Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management
South West State
I. General Information | ||||||||||||
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II. Background Information | ||||||||||||
The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management (MoHADM) of South West 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. | ||||||||||||
III. Overall Purpose of the role | ||||||||||||
The Project Coordinator will ensure planning and delivery of all components of SWS-MoHADM COVID-19 response project funded by UNDP and facilitates a coherent approach To SWS overall response. S/he will serve as SWS-MOHADM focal point for activities related to COVID-19 preparedness and response. The Coordinator will attend relevant meetings at state and/or field level, collect feedback and provide input and guidance on national guidelines; ensure good coordination between the different MoHADM staff and teams involved in COVID-19 preparedness and response activities and other stakeholders and State-based health working groups on MoHADM engagement in COVID-19 preparedness activities; coordinate and implement COVID-19 preparedness activities and help coordinate responses through emergency response interventions specific to COVID-19 response.
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IV. Duties and Responsibilities | ||||||||||||
· Develop and maintain appropriate communication with the teams and other relevant stakeholders.
· Participate and proactively engage in COVID-19 preparedness coordination meetings and working groups at field level. Provide summary notes off all external meetings for relevant internal stakeholders. · Develop and deliver training on COVID-19 preparedness to MoHADM staff · Ensure clear internal coordination within the project teams and other support teams · In coordination with the other public health team, assess the need for and contribute towards the design and implementation of the COVID-19-related staff health protocols and procedures in the project implementations. · Manage COVID-19 preparedness activities, alongside the relevant team coordination, in order to meet the project objectives within budget and allotted time frame. · Contribute to the development and implementation of a COVID-19 preparedness and response strategy. · Continuously monitor and supervise COVID-19 preparedness and response activities, evaluating progress through outputs and impact. Provide input into the integration of beneficiary participation and accountability. · Ensure accurate and timely reporting of activities according to applicable timeframes and formats. · Support in developing and implementing the project monitoring and evaluation plan, and timely submission of reports and other document requirements. · Provide feedback on project implementation modality and assist in achieving maximum efficiency in project delivery. Undertake regular participatory monitoring and verification visits to ensure adequate progress against action plans, outputs and ensuring that quality elements are signed off. Provide advice on any corrective action necessary. · Train relevant staff on various aspects of COVID-19 preparedness. In line with established SOPs. · Compile and manage, and make available, relevant information related to COVID-19 for staff access. · Responsible for ensuring project implementation is according to MoHADM, and supporting partner guidelines. · Decide on new activities and new project sites and provide input regarding future plans and changes. · Improve the quality of the project, including assessments, monitoring and evaluation, implementation of Core covid-19 protection mainstreaming. · Support the logistics activities of health staff, in relation to the purchasing of COVID-19 related supplies, etc. Liaise with DG and staff to ensure that quality items are procured, transported, stored, etc. · Support the team in ensuring proper social distancing and other preparedness measures are implemented in the area of operation · Management of direct reports (including project performance report) · Support and mentor staff members by identifying clear deliverables and providing training
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V: Qualifications | ||||||||||||
Education:
Bachelor Degree in Public Health related field or another appropriate degree with a combination of working experience in public health Experience: · At least 3 years’ experience in planning, implementing and evaluating emergency-related projects. |
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VI: Skill Requirements | ||||||||||||
· Thorough knowledge of health emergencies operations and implementation
· Highly self-driven while striving for perfection under minimum supervision. · Experience working in emergency response with NGOs, preferably in a humanitarian context · Knowledge of working with local Government bodies and community · Skill in organizing work of self and others · Proficient with Microsoft office package · 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 to the ministry office not later than 21st June 2020.
· Submit your CV/Resume with the subject line as Project Coordinator. · 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 |
To apply for this job email your details to info@arlaadijobs.com