Programme Manager Somalia & Ethiopia – Kenya National Staff Position at Johanniter International

We are looking for a qualified candidate to fill this position. Working directly under the responsibility of the Head of Mission, the Programme Manager will be responsible for the overall coordination, technical guidance, oversight, monitoring and quality of project(s) in Somalia (80%), temporarily supporting with the establishment of a presence in Ethiopia (20%) and providing support to Kenya programmes as needed. Strategy and Vision

• Actively supports the values of Johanniter and shapes his/her work according to these values.

• Contributes to the development and implementation of the global strategy of Johanniter International Assistance in his/her area of responsibility.

• Supports the implementation of the country strategy in his/her area of responsibility in line with the global JIA strategy.

• Supports the development of an organizational culture and leadership that addresses power relations and privilege, promotes diversity and inclusion, and encourages continuous self-reflection.

Leadership

• Actively lives and leads by example, upholding the Johanniter leadership principles and creating a culture where the leadership mindset can emerge and thrive, actively empowering and guiding team members to an inclusive, accountable work environment to achieve shared goals and embrace change. This is reflected in the day-to-day activities in line with the Code of Conduct and related policies to achieve our goals.

Project Management

• Coordinates with the implementing partner(s) in the planning, implementation and monitoring of the Johanniter projects in Somalia and Ethiopia, ensuring that activity and training plans are up to date and followed and that project objectives are met.

• Ensures that partner project staff understand and are compliant with Johanniter and donor requirements for the respective project(s).

• Ensures that the project is implemented in a way which is responsive to communities, in line with Johanniter’s Leadership Guiding Principles and the Johanniter International and Regional Strategies.

• Ensures that the cross cutting thematic areas of gender, climate change and inclusion are effectively streamlined in project implementation.

• Provides guidance to the Johanniter implementing partner(s) in the different sectors of intervention (e.g. nutrition, health, WASH, livelihoods).

• Ensures timely reporting by the implementing partner(s) according to Johanniter and donor requirements, critically reviews narrative and financial reports and shares constructive feedback with the partner as required.

• Ensures all relevant stakeholders are provided with updates about the ongoing project upon request, following the established reporting structures.

• Together with the implementing partner(s) and Finance ...