The post of locally employed Coordinator (Somalia) will be available at the Embassy of Finland in Nairobi starting from 1st of June 2018.
Main duties and responsibilities:
Support the Somalia related work of the Embassy, organize visits and events
Participate in monitoring, analyzing and reporting on the Finnish Somalia Strategy
Support the management of Finnish funded development co-operation programs in Somalia
Support and advise the Embassy in any other issues related to Somalia
Any other duties assigned by the Head of Mission
Qualifications and experience:
The successful candidate should have
Master’s degree in political science, development studies, economics, public administration, law or related field
Min. 3 years of working experience in an similar position in managing and/or implementing development cooperation programs and interventions related to governance
Demonstrated ability to engage in policy dialogue with a wide range of stakeholders, from government agencies to a variety of non-state actors
Knowledge of international development policy and aid effectiveness agenda
Excellent oral and written communication skills in Somali and English. Language skills in Finnish is considered a plus
Very good computer skills in commonly used office software and/or applications
Ability to travel frequently to Somalia
Competencies:
Demonstrate ability to work in teams in a multicultural environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds
Strive for results and support others in doing so
Facilitate and encourage open communication and strive for effective communication
Encourage learning and sharing of knowledge
Take charge of self-development and take initiative
Demonstrate and safeguard ethics and integrity
