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URGENT VACANCIES - SOMALIA

Background;

Action Africa Help International (AAH-I) is an Africa-led international NGO that has been working

in Africa since 1993. AAH-I is currently implementing logistics management projects in South

Sudan, Zambia, Uganda, and Somalia, among other countries. AAH-I is seeking to recruit for the

roll out of the Somalia programme as follows:

1. JOB TITLE: Micro-Credit Enterprise Manager (MCEM)

# Position: One (1) Reports to: Project Coordinator Duty Station: Hergeisa – Somaliland Start Date: Immediately Project Duration: 12 months

ROLE The MCEM supports the Project Coordinator by providing community mobilization and establishment of Income-Generating Activities (IGAs) leadership among host communities, asylum seekers, and refugees. The post-holder will work closely with local government structures and partners/stakeholders to ensure project alignment with AAH-I mandate in the region. RESPONSIBILITIES: Projects Initiation, Implementations, monitoring and reporting

I. Carry out participatory needs assessments, identify appropriate income-generating activities

(IGA) to improve the resilience of the community

II. Propose objectives, elaborate work plans, facilitate implementation and formulate

monitoring plans for projects in consultation with the Projects Coordinator.

III. Conduct comprehensive baseline survey to guide project planning

IV. Plan and implement projects with relevant local partners with emphasis on promoting group

development through support, coaching, mentoring, regular feedback and identification of

investment needs and opportunities.

V. Facilitate the development of community dialogues to enhance sustainable IGAs roll out

VI. To build capacity of communities in community managed disaster risk reduction and

resilience building efforts

VII. Liaise and build linkages between communities and local governments as well as other

players in the region to ensure synergy and collaboration

VIII. Support the project team in the development of new project concepts and proposals using

result based management (RBM) approach with reference to specific donor regulations.

IX. Conduct timely monitoring of projects and develop reports for management and donors

X. Ensure learning and knowledge management in relevant areas.

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Technical support Provide technical support to AAH-I and local partners staff teams in project planning and implementation and quality control while building staff and partner capacity in technical areas of expertise. Representation Support the project coordinator to develop relationships, and ensure a smooth collaboration with stakeholders - local government, communities, local potential partners Represent AAH-I in relevant coordination meetings, and national meetings as agreed with the Project Coordinator Budget management Ensure appropriate and prudent use of funds allocated to project he/she is responsible for during implementation and all field missions as per AAH-I and specific donor policies. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education University degree in either Micro-Enterprise Management or Community Development (or other related fields) from a recognized university. Knowledge and experience

I. At least 5 years’ experience and expertise in community mobilization in difficult and insecure

environments setting up community groups to participate in income-generating activities.

II. Have good knowledge and experience working in Somaliland or the greater Somalia.

III. Working Knowledge on participatory methodologies of empowerment of communities

including Community based approaches in development – Community Managed Disaster

Risk Reduction (CMDRR), Asset Based Community Development (ABCD), and Village

Community Banking (VICOBA).

IV. Be fully conversant with the local language of Somali and/or Amharic

Skills

I. Ability to articulate IGA community groupings and diversification of activities

II. Computer literacy with very good MS Word and Power point

III. Strong interpersonal and communication skills

IV. Good writing and reporting skills

V. Ability to work under pressure in remote areas with difficult communities

VI. Ability to deal with conflict and crises and mobilize communities for appropriate response

VII. Excellent planning and organizational skills

VIII. Proven ability to work with a range of local stakeholders including civil authorities, local

government and project partners Attitudes

Team player

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Attentive to detail

Flexible

Identify him/herself with the mission, vision and values of AAH-I

Display of intercultural sensitivity

Respect in dealing with others

Affinity for INGO work in general

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

All applicants will be recruited from the Head Office and posted to live and work in

Somaliland in very remote rural set up where only basic facilities are available. Due to the

urgency of the positions, applications will be reviewed as they are received and only those

selected for the interviews will be contacted.

Email applications together with CVs (indicating day telephone number, a functional email

address and contact details for 3 referees) should be addressed to:

recruitke@actionafricahelp.org to be received by Friday 23rd January, 2014 at 5:00 pm. The

email Subject Line must show the job title of the position applied for. AAH is an equal-

opportunity employer and women are strongly encouraged to apply.