About the Job
The Risk Management Unit (RMU) Officer will contribute to the transparency and accountability agenda and will influence the planning and reviewing of risk management strategies within the Somalia Delegation. Under the guidance of the Senior Risk Management Unit (SRMUO), he/she will contribute to the process of risk identification and mitigation through implementation of field monitoring activities. Directly supervises one Administrative Assistant and coordinates the work of external consultants.
This is a resident/national position based in Nairobi with frequent travel to Somalia.
Main Responsibilities
Contributes to the prioritization of field assignments in coordination with the Senior RMU Officer
Develops Terms of Reference (ToR) for consultants for implementing field monitoring activities
Implements and follows up monitoring assignments with external consultants
Formulates appropriate data collection tools for assessments
Reviews consultancy reports to ensure quality
Prepares monthly and quarterly statistics on field monitoring activities
Processes contractual documents for each consultant and facilitates their payments
Recruits consultants and reviews their performance
Develops and maintains contact with consultants and research and training service providers
Supervises and evaluates work performance for the direct report and external consultants
Documents reports and ToRs in digital workspace
Minimum qualifications and required competencies
Degree in Development Studies, Sociology, Development economics, Economics, or relevant qualification in a related field
Minimum of 4 years’ work experience in programme or project management, M&E, risk management, compliance and/or audit
Understanding of practicalities and sensitivities involved in implementing emergency assistance and developmental projects in remote areas of Somalia
Proficient knowledge and skills in project cycle management
Good report writing skills
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Fluency in written and spoken English and Somali language
Sound knowledge of the humanitarian, political, social and cultural context of Somalia
Possessing a strong degree of honesty and integrity, and a solid sense of ethics including the ability to appropriately handle confidential information
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