Our client, The Royal Danish Embassy (RDE) is seeking to recruit a Programme Officer to work with the Somalia team on politics and governance issues.
The Officer will follow political and security issues in Somalia and manage Danish assistance for building democracy and governance in Somalia. S/he will be part of a team of Danish and Kenyan Officers at RDE (Nairobi) who are committed to enhancing effectiveness of Danish support to Somalia.
The position is based in Nairobi and will run on an initial 3 year contract.
As part of the Embassy's Somalia team, the Programme Officer's key functions and responsibilities will include:
- Monitoring and analyzing political and security developments in Somalia and representing RDE in relevant groups and fora;
- Maintaining and improving a broad network with relevant partners in the Somali community in Somalia and in Kenya, including government officials, donor representatives, civil society organisations, research institutions, the private sector and other stakeholders;
- Participating in developing the strategic framework for international community engagement in Somalia, including international community coordination and promotion of harmonization of procedures among donors;
- Following up on programme implementation activities to ensure they are in line with the programme document and budget;
- Providing administration and supervision of the implementation of the governance and security related development activities in Somalia;
- Drafting terms of reference for missions, recruitment of consultants and following up on programme plans; and
- Undertaking regular visits to the project/programme areas, if the security situation allows.
A degree in Political Science, Development Studies or equivalent and a relevant Masters degree; Minimum of 5 years experience in programme management-Knowledge of programming tools such as the Logical Framework Approach; Broad knowledge of political developments and institutions in Somalia, Good interpersonal and communication skills, Computer literacy, and Fluency in spoken and written English. Knowledge of Somali language would be an added advantage.
If you believe you posses the right skills and qualifications for this position, please send your application, detailed curriculum vitae, photocopies of academic certificates and testimonials and names of three referees with- their contacts to the address below, quoting reference number RDE/PO/3/9 on subject line.
To be considered, your application must be received by 20th March 2009.
E-mail: esd @ deloitte.co.ke
Online application: http://tinyurl.com/buet4a
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Deloitte Consulting Limited
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