Deadline of this Job: 30 January 2023
JOB DETAILS:
The post-holder will need to be a big-picture thinker who is proactive and flexible to respond to business needs.
Key responsibilities include:
Lead delivery of the SIGS programme
• The UK’s flagship private sector development programme in Somalia, that implements a flexible/adaptive and system-wide approach.
• Act as Programme Senior Responsible Officer (SRO) clearly communicating programmes aims/objectives and approach, creating a safe, inclusive culture for your team of 5 that recognises success and brings along key stakeholders. And have technical leadership
• Ensure on-going compliance with corporate compliance criteria particularly in managing programme budget and risks.
• Line manage the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Adviser and Programme Responsible Owner. Role-modelling and coaching staff to effectively support policy influencing and programme delivery.
• Lead the Somalia Ec Devt/PSD Donor Coordination Group progressing the common objective of developing evidence-based policy/programming.
Policy influencing and sector engagement
• Lead UK influencing and engagement efforts on key policy areas such as: trade and Somalia’s accession to regional trade blocks, financial integrity, and price stability of FODD markets.
• Inform the engagement of key partners such as the UN, World Bank Group, European Union, and USAID through active involvement in steering committees and consultation activities.
• Shape/ influence Development Finance Institutions (DFI) engagement in Somalia including through developing relationships with colleagues in central London departments.
• Actively network /engage with the private sector to understand its challenges/opportunities for growth.
Cross-cutting PSD support
• Act as the FCDO/1HMG Somalia point person on prosperity, business, trade and investment, liaising with FCDO’s London Office and 1 HMG to provide timely responses to enquiries.
• Lead on cross office resilience work, working closely with the humanitarian and climate unit.
• Provide technical inputs into other relevant cross-office programming.
Professional and technical development
• Maintain and develop technical knowledge in FCDO Somalia focal areas through self-directed learning, networking and engagement.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
Essential on arrival:
• Must speak Somali
• 5-10 years’ experience of delivering economic development programmes particularly adaptive approaches.
• Strong market systems development programme delivery experience.
• Good investment and finance experience including in financial sector deepening and investment climate building.
• Strong team leadership experience
• Demonstrated capacity to work effectively with a range of stakeholders including national government, bilateral and multilateral agencies and the private sector
• Experience of operating in a large and complex environment where teamwork, building relations, and bringing people with you is essential.
• Ability to deliver at pace, take initiative and manage your own workload.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Work in FCAS, with a preference for work in Somalia
• Language: English and Somali
• Level of language required: Proficient
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
Desirable:
• Experience working on or in fragile and conflict affected states
• Experience in solving a wide range of problems using a variety of tools, and being creative
• Flexibility to work on new priorities as they emerge.
Deadline of this Job: 25 January 2023
JOB DETAILS:Advert No. NCCG - CS-OO1/2O22
Duties and Responsibilities
• Be the Secretary to the County Executive Committee;
• Be Head of the Public Service;
• Be responsible for arranging the business and keeping minutes of the County Executive Committee;
• Convey the decisions of the County Executive Committee to the appropriate persons or authorities;
• Ensure efficient management of County Resources;
• Coordination of County Government activities;
• Interpret, disseminate, and oversee the implementation of National Government policies;
• Provide direction and guidance to the public officers in the County; and
• Perform any other functions as directed by the Governor and County Executive Committee.
Requirements for Appointment
• Must be a citizen of Kenya;
• Holds a degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Has at least ten years’ relevant professional experience;
• Has at least five years’ experience in a leadership position at senior management level in a public service or private sector organization; and
• Meets the requirements of leadership and integrity as prescribed in Chapter Six of the Constitution.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in Article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya; and
• Ability to work in a multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.