Grade: AH 3
Department: Programmes
Reports to: Programme Director
Staff reporting to this post: Project Managers; Finance Officer; Other Project Staff
Liaises with: AAH-I Directorate; Regional Security Manager; Donors in the country, Government Authorities, Agency representatives as well as other important stakeholders in Somalia
Duty Station: Nairobi, with frequent travel to Somalia’s South Central, Somaliland and Puntland regions
Purpose of the role: The Regional Programme Manager has the overall responsibility for effectively and efficiently managing AAH-I Somalia in building strategic partnerships, resource mobilisation, advocacy, leadership and management to contribute to AAH-I’s Mission and Vision.
Duties & Responsibilities
1) Partnership development and resource mobilisation
The Regional Programme Manager is responsible for leading the team to develop strategic partnerships with key government, funders and implementing partners in line with the overall country strategy. This includes developing relationships with key line Ministries responsible for livelihoods (Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries), Health, and Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons. Keeps abreast of the country priority development areas and ensures that the country strategy addresses them so that the Somalia Country Programme remains relevant to its stakeholders. The RPM will ensure that AAH-I is represented in key regional and national fora including the regional fora for planning and implementation of the Somali returnee strategy. The Regional Programme Manager will ensure representation with key UN and other multilateral and bilateral agencies based in Nairobi and Mogadishu. This includes keeping up to date with business development and planning regarding regional and national contracts and multi-donor development plans. S/he will work with the senior managers within the Somalia Country Programme to ensure that programme design and planning aligns with and secures support from these key partners. This means ensuring that senior staff are kept abreast of global debates for instance related to the Sustainable Development Goals, development financing and development innovations.
2) Programme Development and Management
With overall responsibility for programme development and management, works in consultation with the Directorate to develop the country strategy in line with the overall AAH-I strategy and prioritise programme strategies. Takes the lead in identifying new projects and gap areas in existing projects with a view to soliciting new funding. Ensures that programme and project activities outlined in the overall AAH-I and Somalia Country Strategic Plans and donor contracts are effectively implemented in accordance with contractual obligations and AAH-I’s goals and mission. Ensures that the quality of Somalia Country projects and services delivered is maintained and that projects are implemented in accordance with AAH-I’s policies and procedures.
3) Human Resource Management
Effectively manages Somalia Country Programme staff according to the approved Human Resources (HR) policies and procedures, and ensures that the Somalia ream fully conforms to labour laws and regulations in Somalia and Somaliland. Effectively manages by setting performance targets in line with the Country Programme and project objectives and ensures that the managers follow AAH-I policies and procedure in management of project staff and partners in the field.
4) Financial Management
Works closely with the Finance Manager to ensure effective management of country and project budgets in compliance with AAH-I’s and donor policies and procedures. Supports and manages the Finance Manager to ensure that the agreed reporting deadlines are fully complied with. Working closely with the senior managers, draws up annual work plans and budgets for the country and seeks AAH-I Directorate and International Board approval and monitors implementation.
5) Security & Risk Management
The Regional Program Manager shall be responsible for safety and security of staff, assets and ensure continuity of AAH-I Somalia program.
S/he shall also be responsible for;
a) The development of Somalia Security policy, plan and standard operating procedures in line with AAH-I Security policy and ensure their implementation
b) Ensuring timely Security Risk Assessment, prioritization of risk levels and enforcement of mitigation measures
c) Putting in place and implementation of Minimum Security Operating Standards (MSOS).
d) For continuous security training and up to date briefing of staff and consultants.
