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CARE Somalia AREA MANAGER- URBAN LIVELIHOODS


CARE Somalia is an International NGO working in Somalia. CARE and its partners work with vulnerable communities to address the underlying causes of poverty and promote peace and development, through its strategic goal to reduce poverty by empowering women, enhancing access to resources and services, and improving governance.
We are looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position of Area Manager-Urban Livelihoods for CARE’s Urban Youth Program. The Area Managers will manage the program activities within a defined geographical area, contribute to strategic planning and lead in management of all programmatic aspects within the defined geographical area. The geographic scope of the positions will be based in Somaliland with frequent field visit to other areas within Somaliland.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Program Coordinator, the Area Managers-Urban Livelihoods will be responsible for: -
Program design and delivery and will be required to ensure that a local quality assurance system is developed as well as identify key priority areas for funding in a way that ensures synergy and interlinkage within each geographic area and in line with the Long Range Strategic Plan and the program’s theory of change and strategy.
He/She will be responsible for ensuring strong collaborative relationships with strategic partners involved within the program area and also ensure the program is implemented in line with partnership principles as outlined in CARE International (CI) policies.
The Area Manager will also be charged with contract management and compliance adherence, by managing grants in line with CARE & donor regulations and requirements and also oversee staff management and will hence be expected to oversee the field staff as appropriate, identify capacity gaps and recommend opportunities to build the capacity of direct reports and other program staff.
As the key responsible person for the Program operations in the region, the Area Manager will ensure that CARE maintains excellent and productive relations with all key stakeholders, especially beneficiaries, local authorities and the humanitarian community.
S/he will also be required to work with the Safety and Security Advisor to ensure that programs are delivered in a safe and secure manner and ensure that risks to staff, beneficiaries and assets are mitigated through a deterrence, acceptance, protection and program-enabling lens.
Key Competencies
 Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to clearly convey information;  Ability to build partnerships and work effectively with a wide range of partners and stakeholders in a diverse community;  Respect for diversity;  Good training and facilitation skills ;  Strong planning and organizing abilities;  Team player.
Required skills and qualifications
 A Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Community Development, Sociology, Education, or any other related social sciences;  At least 5 years programme experience working in conflict/post conflict context in micro finance, Education and/ or Vocational skills Training , with preferred work experience in Somalia;  At least 3 years experience working in Urban Livelihoods programs;  Demonstrated experience in development and recovery programming, program assessments, problem analysis and program design;  Practical experience working with Women, Youth and Internally Displaced communities (IDPs);  Fluency in Somali language would be an added advantage;  Proven capacity of managing programs through partners;  Strong gender and conflict analysis skills, and the ability to articulate and design programs using a rights based approach;  Proven budgeting and financial management skills;  Ability to work and live under difficult conditions.
The positions will be based in Hargeisa or Burco in Somaliland, with frequent travel to project sites, depending on security conditions.
How to apply:
Applications and CVs should be sent to:
The Human Resources Manager
CARE Somalia/Somaliland
Email: hrhargeisa@som.care.org
Applicants sending their applications through email should clearly mark on the subject “Area Manager- Urban Livelihoods- Hargeisa’’. Closing date for receiving applications will be 24th November, 2012.
CARE is an Equal Opportunity Employer, promoting gender, equity and diversity and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.