Hiring Organization: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Job Location: Somalia
Closing Date: 23 April 2023
Job description
The Risk Management Office (RMO) Somalia is a commissioned project supporting GIZ implementation. The project aims at creating the preconditions to minimize the current and potential security risks of GIZ staff and to ensure the secure implementation of GIZ projects throughout Somalia. The project maintains seven offices across the country and a large volume of service contracts and secure facilities held on behalf of the Somalia portfolio.
Your tasks
Support the Project Manager (AV) with overall project operations and steering project activity towards fulfilling defined outputs in accordance with the project commissioning
Support the AV in project coordination across portfolio entities as well as country office and Headquarter units
Support the AV with external service provider communication
Support the AV in strategic duty station development in coordination with the RMO operational unit and portfolio management
Lead construction processes (security upgrades) in coordination with project engineer and portfolio administrative cluster
Establish and maintain project monitoring tools such as onSITE Operations in close cooperation with the portfolio's administration and finance cluster
Support the AV in measuring and document project activities along the defined outputs and indicators through project monitoring tools and systems
Support contracts and procurement monitoring for the project on behalf of the AV in close coordination with the portfolio’s administrative cluster
Your profile
University Degree in relevant field required business administration, social science, international relations, peace and conflict studies etc.
Several years of relevant professional experience in development, humanitarian and/ or international organizations in a similar role
Several years of working experience in/on a fragile/conflict-affected country, preferably in Africa, Near/Middle East or Central Asia
Experience in capacity development and monitoring
Experience in managing multiple complex work processes at a time under high pressure, as well as strategic and operational planning and implementation
Understanding of GIZ’s ‘quality in-line’ and administrative procedures is advantageous, as the position is identified to support project monitoring
Previous knowledge of German Cooperation commissioned projects, proven experience with onSITE Operations is an asset
Business fluent in German and English
Location information
We are pleased to offer you a first impression on topics such as climate, services and health care in Somalia.
The GIZ offers an additional benefits package for deployments in fragile security situations.
GIZ staff must adhere to security measures at all times. Please also check the county-specific information provided by the German Federal Foreign Office. GIZ runs a professional security risk management system in the field of deployment. The freedom of movement is severely restricted .It is not possible for life partners and family members to move with you to the country of deployment. Please note that the general and personal living conditions in the country of assignment may meet with different legal and social acceptance. We gladly support you with our many years of experience.
Please also refer to the country-specific information provided by the German Foreign Office at https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en.
Notes
This job is suited to a full or a part-time position.
We are offering a limited-term contract until August 31, 2023 with the option of extending to February 28, 2025 upon receipt of the new commission of the project.
The willingness for frequent business trips is required.
Please observe the provisions of the country-specific vaccination regulations for entry and work in the country of assignment - in particular also regarding COVID-19.
In order to fulfill the company's objectives, the readiness of employees for assignments at all GIZ locations in Germany and abroad is of high corporate interest.
Please understand, that we can only accept and process applications via our E-recruiting system. Following the confirmation of your successful application, kindly check your spam / junk mail folder on a regular basis, since some provider classify emails from our recruiting system as spam.
Job Location: Somalia
Closing Date: 23 April 2023
Job description
The Risk Management Office (RMO) Somalia is a commissioned project supporting GIZ implementation. The project aims at creating the preconditions to minimize the current and potential security risks of GIZ staff and to ensure the secure implementation of GIZ projects throughout Somalia. The project maintains seven offices across the country and a large volume of service contracts and secure facilities held on behalf of the Somalia portfolio.
Your tasks
Support the Project Manager (AV) with overall project operations and steering project activity towards fulfilling defined outputs in accordance with the project commissioning
Support the AV in project coordination across portfolio entities as well as country office and Headquarter units
Support the AV with external service provider communication
Support the AV in strategic duty station development in coordination with the RMO operational unit and portfolio management
Lead construction processes (security upgrades) in coordination with project engineer and portfolio administrative cluster
Establish and maintain project monitoring tools such as onSITE Operations in close cooperation with the portfolio's administration and finance cluster
Support the AV in measuring and document project activities along the defined outputs and indicators through project monitoring tools and systems
Support contracts and procurement monitoring for the project on behalf of the AV in close coordination with the portfolio’s administrative cluster
Your profile
University Degree in relevant field required business administration, social science, international relations, peace and conflict studies etc.
Several years of relevant professional experience in development, humanitarian and/ or international organizations in a similar role
Several years of working experience in/on a fragile/conflict-affected country, preferably in Africa, Near/Middle East or Central Asia
Experience in capacity development and monitoring
Experience in managing multiple complex work processes at a time under high pressure, as well as strategic and operational planning and implementation
Understanding of GIZ’s ‘quality in-line’ and administrative procedures is advantageous, as the position is identified to support project monitoring
Previous knowledge of German Cooperation commissioned projects, proven experience with onSITE Operations is an asset
Business fluent in German and English
Location information
We are pleased to offer you a first impression on topics such as climate, services and health care in Somalia.
The GIZ offers an additional benefits package for deployments in fragile security situations.
GIZ staff must adhere to security measures at all times. Please also check the county-specific information provided by the German Federal Foreign Office. GIZ runs a professional security risk management system in the field of deployment. The freedom of movement is severely restricted .It is not possible for life partners and family members to move with you to the country of deployment. Please note that the general and personal living conditions in the country of assignment may meet with different legal and social acceptance. We gladly support you with our many years of experience.
Please also refer to the country-specific information provided by the German Foreign Office at https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en.
Notes
This job is suited to a full or a part-time position.
We are offering a limited-term contract until August 31, 2023 with the option of extending to February 28, 2025 upon receipt of the new commission of the project.
The willingness for frequent business trips is required.
Please observe the provisions of the country-specific vaccination regulations for entry and work in the country of assignment - in particular also regarding COVID-19.
In order to fulfill the company's objectives, the readiness of employees for assignments at all GIZ locations in Germany and abroad is of high corporate interest.
Please understand, that we can only accept and process applications via our E-recruiting system. Following the confirmation of your successful application, kindly check your spam / junk mail folder on a regular basis, since some provider classify emails from our recruiting system as spam.