Job Description

Job Title: Programme Manager Somalia
Reporting To: Country Director
Location: Mogadishu Somalia.
Closing date: 11 Sept, 2024
Salary range: Market competitive salary depending on experience and skills.
ATS Link: https://humanappeal.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=b386990a-ed63-45b3-a559-312d10a5ea2d
About Human Appeal
Human Appeal is a faith-based charity that aims to abolish poverty by providing humanitarian aid,
sustainable development programs and championing advocacy for our beneficiaries worldwide.
Human Appeal has seven International Field Offices across the globe. Here at Human Appeal we have
an exciting opportunity for the Programme Manager to be based at Human Appeal office in Mogadishu,
Somalia.
Main Job Purpose
Manage and oversee the coordination and administration of all aspects related to ongoing programs
activities, including planning, organizing, staff leading and controlling programmes activities. For the
successful delivery of the whole programme, proposed changes, projects and management of their
inter-dependencies.
Key Result Indicator
o To provide strategic leadership and expertise to the programme in Somalia
o To ensure the programme meets Human Appeal Quality Standards & Value for money of projects
o To provide timely and high quality proposals and reports to donors
o To ensure the development and utilization of best practice for technical interventions
o Has regular contact with Country Director, sector Coordinators/ Managers, /Officers, Desk
Coordinator, Finance Manager and is part of Country Senior Management Team (SMT)
o Engages and networks with the wider community by attending and representing Human Appeal and
meaningfully engaging within country institutional donor agencies, HAPartners, peer organisations,
forums, networks and other key stakeholders
Key Accountabilities
1: Programme Development
o Provide strategic direction to the programme, to ensure it works towards reducing poverty in a
sustainable manner and responds to emergencies effectively
o Take a lead role in the annual strategic planning process
o Design programmes and projects based on the Country Annual Plan (CPOP) and other strategic
documents
o Proactively identify opportunities to build key stakeholder relationships, and take the initiative to follow
up with necessary action
o Develop timely and good quality donor proposals to expand the programme, using a participatory
approach involving all relevant stakeholders
o Work with the Country Director to diversity the funding base through developing existing or new
relationships with donors
2: Implementation and Quality of the Programme
o Make key decisions in relation to the programme implementation, and offer solutions to problems that
arise during the implementation of programmes
o Ensure the programme meets Human Appeal Quality Standards and Codes of Conduct
o Ensure the programmes are implemented and evaluated in a consultative and participative manner
through regular field visits using HA accountability frame and related appropriate tools.
o Ensure the timely submission of high-quality reports to HQ and donors, according to the appropriate
guidelines
3: Management
o Actively participate in the Country Senior Management Team (SMT)
o Facilitate team building across the Programme, Human appeal Somalia and the wider organization
o Motivate the programme team and ensure they have clear objectives and receive meaningful feedback
on their performance
o Provide HR Management to ensure the short and long-term success of the programme, including
recruitment, staff development, security etc.
o Deputize for the Country Director whenever requested to do so (it is estimated this task will involve up
to 10 % of the programme manager time
4: Networking and Communication
o Build relationships with donors and other INGOs in Somalia
o Ensure regular and effective communications are maintained within the programme, and with the Desk
at HQ
5: Budgetary responsibility
o Assist the programme team to develop, finalise and closely monitor the programme budget
o Work closely with the Finance Department to ensure effective financial and budgetary control of the
programmes, according to HA’s policy and procedures
o Ensure corrective measures are taken to address over/under spends in the project budgets
6: Monitoring and Evaluation
o In coordination and collaboration with the Monitoring and Evaluation Department, develop a
programmes evaluation system to assess the strengths of each program and to identify and implement
action plans regarding areas for improvement to ensure MEAL processes and framework are in place.
o Identify and evaluate the risks and possible threats associated with Programmes activities and take
appropriate action to control the risks.
o In cooperation with programmes staff, oversee the implementation of a monitoring and evaluation plan
for all the projects, in line with the donor guidelines, and ensure that activity, impact and output data
is captured in an accurate and efficient manner, and that programs are continually tailored to optimize
quality and impact levels.
o Follow up Monitoring and Evaluation reports, recommend and implement changes to enhance the
programmes, as appropriate
o Ensure full accountability to both donors and beneficiaries and be responsible for continuously
improving transparency and value for money and programmatic impact.

Experiences and Qualifications

Education:
o University degree in Business Management or closely related discipline required. Master degree or
equivalent preferred.
Experience:
o Minimum of 5 years of INGO experience with at least 3 years of successful project management
experience in the humanitarian field.
Computer Skills:
o MS Office Suite
Languages:
o Strong Eng

Skills Required

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