About the role
The Somalia Country Manager is responsible for providing the overall leadership and management of LPI’s Somalia Programme team.
S/he represents LPI with the government, authorities and diplomatic missions in Somalia and the wider region, as well as with civil society.
Other key responsibilities include:
Guiding and overseeing the effective and cost-efficient implementation of ongoing programmes and projects
Keeping the Director of Programmes well informed of programme developments and priorities
Pursuing new funding and partnership opportunities in line with Strategic Plan
Strengthening staff and partner organisation capacities
Ownership of programmes, as well as ensuring quality programming.
The position will be based in LPI’s Nairobi office with frequent travels across south-central Somalia.
About you
5-10 years’ experience in Peacebuilding in Somalia and/or the Horn of Africa region
Experience in design and management of complex peacebuilding programmes
Ability to engage a range of community, non-government and government stakeholders
Strong training, facilitation, analytical and research skills
Experience leading and managing teams, including remote management
Deep understanding of the Somalia context and related civil society and policy circles
Excellent inter-personal communication with strong networking skills
At least a Masters’ degree in a relevant discipline (peacebuilding, political sciences, international relations etc.)
Fluent English is a requirement, good spoken Somali an asset
Willingness and ability to travel within south-central Somalia.

Applicants should send a cover letter and CV in English, no later than October 23rd, 2017 to applications@life-peace.org, with the subject line “Somalia Country Manager”.

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applications@life-peace.org