Job description
CARE’s programming in Somalia focuses on strengthening resilience, reducing conflict and addressing chronic poverty as well as mitigating immediate emergency situations.
We are seeking a Program Development and Quality Coordinator who will report directly to the Assistant Country Director – Programs. This is a central position for CARE Somalia’s efforts to strengthen the quality of its programming; and our ability to innovate, learn and adjust to continually changing realities in Somalia.
The person in this role will cover the full breadth of our programming, both development and emergency. S/he will cover the whole program and project cycle; designing and evaluating program frameworks, developing projects on the basis of the program frameworks; ensuring the systems are in place to monitoring and evaluate impact. The Program Development and Quality Coordinator will focus on ensuring that our programs and projects address the underlying causes of poverty and vulnerability. The position will work closely with the CARE program coordinators, area managers, project managers and local partners.
Responsibilities
Participate development and review of program strategies
Design, monitor and evaluate program strategy frameworks of our long-term programs
Develop funding proposals that are aligned with the program strategies
Ensure that all programs and projects have a DME and information management system in place
Conduct internal reviews of program quality and accountability
Other responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required with significant relevant experience. Master’s degree preferred
At least 7 years of experience working in conflict/post-conflict context, with preferred work experience in Somalia
At least 2 years of experience working in a program management setting
At least 2 years of experience in working with pastoralist communities in Africa, preferably the Horn of Africa
Extensive experience in gender analysis and women’s empowerment
Proven experience in development and recovery programming
Demonstrated experience in program assessments, problem analysis and, program design
Team player, with the ability to develop strong collaborative relations across the organization, in both the program and program support departments;
Proven capacity of managing programs through partnerships
Demonstrated ability to advise and coach field staff
Strong gender and conflict analysis skills, with the ability to articulate and design programs using a rights’ based approach
Proven budgeting and financial management skills
Preferably the incumbent also has a strong grasp of CAREs Unifying Framework for understanding the underlying causes of poverty and vulnerability
Ability to develop and articulate program ideas related to Peace-building , governance and civil society
Ability to work and live under difficult conditions
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