Job vacancy: Protection Project Manager

Title: Protection Project Manager 

Sector:  Protection                

No. of positions: 1          

Location of work: Mogadishu, Somalia  

Reports to: Country Representative        

Supervises: yes

Start of work: Immediately  

End of contract: 1 Year Contract (possibility for renewal)                           

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

CISP is an equal employment opportunity employer with its Headquarters in Rome. Currently CISP has various field offices, including a coordination office in Mogadishu. CISP Somalia carries out humanitarian and development projects to provide quality, equitable, transparent and accountable services in the sectors of Education, Protection, Culture, Health and Nutrition. 

CISP is implementing projects funded by different donors, such as FCDO, UNICEF, EU, AICS, WFP. These projects, through direct implementation, are serving targeted communities in Mogadishu, Galkacyo, Hobyo, Gelinsoor, Dhusamareb, Guricel and Abudwak, while local partners support implementation of projects across Somalia.

CISP projects are implemented by a multi-disciplinary team, including program staff supported by the administration department based in Mogadishu, Galmudug and Garowe.

Job Purpose: To coordinate the implementation of ongoing protection projects and support program development in the protection sector.

Role and Responsibilities:

Project Management (50%)

• Develop and review monthly the activity and expenditure plans in line with project narrative and budget documents, ensuring they are up to date and correlated one the other.
• Ensure timely and technically sound implementation of CISP’s protection projects in Somalia through supervision of the field team and implementing partners, providing support and technical guidance to achieve strategic outcomes and goals.
• Conduct field visits to monitor the ongoing projects and provide technical guidance to the team and partners.
• Conduct regular follow-up with field team and partners to ensure proper and timely activity implementation and financial reporting in adherence to CISP administrative system.
• Provide technical expertise in the protection sector across the entire team; act as the technical adviser to all CISP’s protection interventions and matters.
• Ensure that project activities are developed and implemented in line with CISP's mandate, policies, procedures, and country strategies, including donor requirements, national rules, and guidelines.
• Develop and ensure effective implementation of MEAL mechanisms in coordination with the MEAL Manager for all protection projects.
• Identify capacity gaps of project staff including local partner’s staff and provide or organize capacity strengthening activities aimed at strengthening the efficacy and effectiveness of project implementation.
• Ensure that team members uphold accountability by adhering to CISP Code of Conduct, maintaining confidentiality, respecting humanitarian principles, and complying with international and organizational standards of practice.
• Ensure timely completion and submission of narrative reports according to internal and donor requirements, making sure they match with financial reports and ensuring strict compliance with donor contract requirements and reporting deadlines.

Partnership and external Relations (30%)

• Coordinate the relationship with local implementing partners, from identification to agreement signature, capacity building, project implementation and reporting making sure the activities and expenditures they incur adhere to the contract and plans submitted to CISP.
• Actively engage in donor meetings by presenting key achievements, sharing lessons learned, and discussing ongoing initiatives and future project plans.
• Attend national and international coordination meetings, conferences and events when required.
• Represent CISP Somalia and collaborate with international partners (organizations and universities) during identification and implementation of initiatives.
• Represent CISP Somalia and actively participate in regional and local coordination meetings and events, including working groups/cluster meetings pertaining to protection; attend other meetings relevant to CISP’s Protection activities to successfully establish collaborations and potential partnership.
• Liaise with national and local authorities and leaders, NGOs, and other stakeholders to ensure complementary responses and smooth implementation of CISP Somalia’s Protection activities.
• Document processes and achievements to ensure impact and best practices are captured and disseminated. This will include the continual re-evaluation of protection activities and information, with resulting activity adjustments in keeping with emerging issues in the protection sector.
• Ensure that the teams have up-to-date information about locally available services for the relevant protection referral pathway.

Program Development (20%):

• Identify opportunities of partnership and funding for the protection sector in Somalia, with specific focus on Social Norms and Behavioural Change sub-sector.
• Provide technical advice for the development of the protection country programme.
• Support proposal writing in the protection sector

Perform any other duties as may be reasonably required and in line with the scope of work described above.

Profile Required:

Qualifications and experience:

• University degree in social science, public health or other related fields.
• At least 5 years experience in the field of project manager, coordination and donor relationship with an INGO.
• Experience (at least 5 years) in gender equality and protection programs.
• Working Experience in Somalia.

Skills:

• Proficient in both spoken and written English and Somali.
• Strong computer skills, particularly in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Commits to a high level of integrity and accountability.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team, navigate diplomatic situations, and engage with culturally diverse groups.
• Exceptional attention to detail in program implementation and reporting.
• Skilled in multitasking, prioritizing tasks, and managing time effectively, with the flexibility to meet tight deadlines.
• Proficient in networking and negotiation.
• Possesses a valid certificate of good conduct.

Desirable:

• Experience in social norms change programming
• Master degree in development studies
• Experience in research programs

How to apply:

Interested and qualified persons, with the required experience are invited to submit their application to Human resource hr.somalia@cisp-ngo.org by close of business on or before: 23rd of February 2025.

Email subject: “Application for the position of Protection Project Manager - Somalia”

Application must include ALL of the following:

• Application form (as per annex HR – 3.3)
• Cover letter (1 page maximum)
• CV including 3 references.

Applications which do not include all the above documents will be disqualified.   

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For more information about CISP, please visit www.cisp-ngo.org.

CISP is strongly committed to ending Child Abuse, all forms of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, and to building a work environment that is safe and welcoming for all, where Sexual Harassment does not take place. The desired candidate for any position should share and support this commitment in all aspects of their personal and professional behaviour. Any history implicating that the applicant has a history of Child Abuse, Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, or Sexual Harassment, is a reason for excluding him or her from employment with CISP.

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