Head of Mission Kenya and Somalia M/F in Kenya at Secours Islamique France

May 21, 2022

JOB DESCRIPTION

SIF is looking for a Head of Mission based in Nairobi for its mission in both Kenya and Somalia.

Context

Open since 2012, SIF’s mission in Somalia, helped host populations and internal displaced people in Kismayo.

SIF contributed in improving food security and livelihood of vulnerable households in both countries. People impacted by the floods also received hygiene and first need kits. SIF developed as well its activities during COVID-19 pandemic by distributing medical supplies in Somalia. The sponsorship of orphans also supported their access to education.

Based in Kenya, the Head of Mission provides the overall leadership and strategic direction of SIF operations in Kenya and Somalia (in remote control).

Your main responsibilities are the following (evolving and non exhaustive list) :

To coordinate and manage the overall planning and direction of SIF operations
To provide leadership and management to the team,
To Guaranteeing the respect of SIF procedures, policies and best practices,
To analyze regularly the context, risks, operational access issues and availability of resources, in relation to the program objectives,
To ensure that appropriate logistic structures and procedures are established and / or are maintained
Representing the SIF toward local authorities, and the different stakeholders (Donors, local NGOs…).
Identifying and securing institutional donors’ funding
To ensure that appropriate administrative and financial guidelines and procedures are established regularly, maintained / updated and adhered to by the team as well as any basic systems required in country.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Profile

Master in Humanitarian Management / International Cooperation / Project Management
Minimum 5 years of previous experience in humanitarian work, including previous experiences as Country Director, or Deputy Country Director, or Chief of Party with INGOs in similar context.
Extensive knowledge and experience of project planning and budget holding; proposal and report writing.
Confident and proficient in the use of MS Office, especially Word and Excel.
Capacity to develop strong and fruitful relationships with key national and international stakeholders
Knowledge and understanding of project management tools (Logical Framework analysis, project cycle management, objectives and indicators etc.)
Strong leadership skills and a supportive management style
Experience of working within an insecure environment with responsibility for security planning, monitoring and management.
Fluent in spoken and written English.

Conditions

6 months, full time, renewable
Contract start date: ASAP
Remuneration according to profile
Per diem, guesthouse
Health insurance – 60% covered by SIF
Repatriation/liability insurance – 100% covered by SIF
Break allowance during the 3 and 9 month breaks
Airfare to and from the mission location to home – paid by SIF at 6 and 12 months

SIF commits to:

At SIF, we consider diversity as a wealth. Every applications fitting the job description will be thoroughly evaluated.

SIF reserves the right to check the criminal records according with the current law.

SIF respects the humanitarian principle of “Do no harm” and ensures child security as a primary consideration.

SIF practices a policy of zero tolerance toward every type of fraud, corruption, moral harassment, abuse or any type of violence, more broadly every type of offense to the legislation, regulation and code of conduct. SIF rallies its personnel in the promotion, diffusion and respect of its chart’s principles.

More details and application: https://recruitment-sif.jobs.net/en-GB/search