Humanitarian Program Coordinator (Re-advertisement) Job Vacancy: Horn Relief

Horn Relief is an African based international development and humanitarian organization that aims to improve the lives of those who are living in marginalized areas in the Horn of Africa.

We strengthen rural livelihoods through environmental awareness, training, technology transfer and innovative humanitarian projects in pursuit of a peaceful, self-reliant, and greener future. Currently, Horn Relief operates 5 offices in Somalia/Somaliland and has an annual operating budget of over US$ 8 million per year for its operations in the country.

Horn Relief anticipates opening an office in Kenya by January 2010 and expansion of programs to other countries in the Horn of Africa region. Horn Relief works in the following sectors: food security and livelihoods, in particular cash based responses, natural resource management, education (formal and non-formal), WASH, and humanitarian response.

Closing date: 01 Dec 2009

Location: Kenya

Location: extensive travel to Somalia and within Kenya (approximately 40% of time), assuming optimal security conditions.

Position Summary

Horn Relief is seeking a qualified and committed individual to join the Horn Relief team as a Humanitarian Program Coordinator for all operations in Somalia and Kenya .

Based in Nairobi, Kenya, the Humanitarian Program Coordinator will be a full-time member of the Horn Relief team and will play a crucial role in the provision of technical, financial and strategic management to all humanitarian programs and program staff, particularly those in the South Central zone of Somalia.

The position will require extensive travel to Somalia and within Kenya (approximately 40% of time), assuming optimal security conditions. The person will be key in establishing new programs and offices for Horn Relief in Kenya in response to the drought emergency.

The person will also lead in the development of Horn Relief specific program framework for humanitarian sector as well as develop strong staff capacity in undertaking assessments and data analysis.

Primary Responsibilities

The Humanitarian Program Coordinator will undertake a number of duties and responsibilities, including:

• Coordinate emergency response programs for Horn Relief throughout all operational areas from Nairobi, including cash based responses, food security and livelihoods, and WASH.
• Lead the program team in the development of new humanitarian strategies, guidelines and the identification of priority areas. Facilitation of program development, through management of needs assessments, proposal writing and fundraising.
• Develop a humanitarian strategy and program framework that incorporates strong M&E in particular on DRR, contingency planning and effective targeting of women and minorities.
• Co-ordinate surveys and rapid assessments, including training, planning, analysis and report writing. Plan and co-ordinate Horn Relief response as indicated by the results of surveys/situation analysis and related data.
• Lead in using the findings of surveys and ongoing analysis to ensure optimal program performance and design modifications as appropriate.
• Oversee and directly manage emergency projects in the provision of technical support, development of logical frameworks and appropriate indicators, development of project proposals and budgeting, and project narrative and financial reporting in line with donor requirements including monitoring expenditure.
• Recruit and supervise Horn Relief staff, including their commitments to the responsibilities of their positions;
• Assess local implementing partners and oversee completion of consultancies, evaluations, and field studies.
• Ensure the effective implementation of personnel and administrative management systems, including policies and procedures for all programs in portfolio;
• Oversee procurement and logistics procedures for efficient use and proper documentation of all activities in accordance to organizational and donor guidelines;
• Build the capacity of national staff in emergency preparedness, needs and rapid assessments, project management, proposal writing, and monitoring and evaluation through continuous trainings and workshops as well as continuous feedback on their performance;
• Liaise with donors, partner agencies, and the international community on all programming issues;
• Represent Horn Relief at international and local meetings, events, and functions;
• Enhance documentation of lessons learnt and best practices of programs to be shared with relevant stakeholders;
• Any other duties that may be assigned.

Qualifications

Horn Relief is actively seeking a candidate who is committed to its mission and vision. In particular, Horn Relief will be seeking a candidate who has:

• Substantial emergency and/or food security and livelihoods experience, a minimum of 4 years. In particular has technical skills and capacity to oversee humanitarian programs in various sectors such as cash based responses and food security/livelihoods and WASH programs.
• A Bachelors degree in Social Sciences, Political Science, Humanitarian or related field required and a post graduate degree preferred.
• Have good knowledge of Sphere standards, Humanitarian Accountability Principles, and Humanitarian needs assessments.
• Experience in Disaster Risk Reduction and vulnerability analysis.
• Experience with project cycle management tools (logical frameworks and proposal formats), including strong experience in writing proposals.
• Experience in supervising staff in an international setting and working with multi-cultural teams.
• Strong competencies in people management, capacity building and coaching;
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills in English required and Somali desirable.
• A sound understanding of the importance of gender in programme work.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and the ability to work in a wide variety of cultural contexts.
  
• Committed to Equal Opportunities (e.g. gender, race, disability).
• Ability to work independently and under pressure in a rapidly changing professional environment. Diplomacy and good interpersonal skills, together with the capacity to remain calm under pressure and not lose sight of strategic priorities.
• Strong competencies in people management, capacity building and coaching;
• Willingness to travel frequently and at short notice, often in difficult circumstances, and to spend adequate periods of time in the field, if security permits.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills in English required
• Excellent communicator who leads in building relationships within Horn Relief and with other stakeholders such as partners, donors, authorities, etc.
• Good in networking and fundraising

How to apply

Duration: 1 year (renewable)
Starting date: Immediate
Application deadline: 1st December 2009. Horn Relief will conduct interviews on an on-going basis.
Salary grade and range: International Position; Grade D, USD 39,600 (net) annually, excluding housing, medical, education, and other benefits.

Application Process

Applications should be submitted no later 1st December 2009. Horn Relief will conduct interviews on an on-going basis.

The selection committee will review all applications as they arrive. All applicants must meet the minimum requirements described above, and those unable to meet these requirements will not be considered. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. As this is a re-advertisement, those who have previously applied need not apply again. Horn Relief is an equal opportunity employer.

Each application package should include the following:

• Cover letter with the applicant’s current contact information and salary history;
• Resume (including detailed work experience, education/degrees);
• References (minimum of three, with complete contact information);

Applications not including all of the above requirements will not be reviewed.

All applications should be sent to Horn Relief at vacancies @ hornrelief.org with the subject line: Humanitarian Program Coordinator.

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