Deputy Country Coordinator

Somalia has been experiencing a multi-layered, complex, and protracted crisis over the past three decades, in particular, due to periodic disasters and climate-driven shocks, such as droughts and flooding. This has led to much internal displacement resulting in large IDP populations in urban areas. IMPACT began working in Somalia in 2012 in order to fill information gaps and provide timely data on the humanitarian needs of displaced and vulnerable populations. The compound and complex nature of the crisis continues to influence displacement patterns and constrain the availability of resources, while the presence of armed groups severely impedes the level of access and support provided by humanitarian actors.

In 2016 REACH was deployed in Kenya and has since then been providing information on the needs and intentions of host communities and refugees residing in the Dadaab and Kakuma refugee camps. Beyond the multi-sectoral focused work, IMPACT has become the go-to partner of the Kenya and Somali Cash Consortia, covering the post-distribution monitoring in a variety of contexts and multi-purpose cash programs.

Currently, the Horn of Africa is experiencing effects of the El Nino flooding, following five consecutive failed rainy seasons. The drought last year and current flooding are compounding existing food insecurity among both pastoral and farming populations, and needs are spiking across the region.

Under the management of IMPACT’s Country Coordinator in Nairobi, the Deputy Country Coordinator is responsible for representing IMPACT and managing and developing IMPACT’s programs in Kenya and Somalia. He/she leads the IMPACT team to achieve program excellence and ensure the highest level of impact and accountability, while ensuring compliance to IMPACT guidelines, policies and standards across the mission. She/he will promote organizational vision and core values across the mission and will actively link with HQ to contribute to the implementation of IMPACT’s global strategies.

The Deputy Country Coordinator will be hosted by ACTED and will fall under the direct responsibility of ACTED’s Country Director and his/her delegates for all Administrative, Security, Logistics and Finance issues. S/he will therefore fully abide by ACTED’s Security, HR, Administration and Logistics rules and regulations, and, in coordination with ACTED, will ensure that all IMPACT staff abide by them.
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Academic** Excellent academic qualifications, including a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (International Relations, Political Sciences, Social Research, Economics, Development Studies, or similar)
- ** Management experience** Previous experience in a senior management role in a INGO at field level. Proven track record in successful management of international and national teams in humanitarian contexts
- ** Familiarity aid system** Familiarity with the aid system, and the research community;
- ** Communication/reporting skills** Excellent communication and drafting skills for effective reporting, including proven experience in contributing to high level presentations/briefings.
- ** Years of work experience** At least 5 years of relevant working experience or proven progression within IMPACT
- ** Research skills**: Excellent research and analytical skills an asset. Experience in assessments. M&E, field research, evaluations an asset.
- ** Software skills**:Proven knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Familiarity with R, SPSS and/or STATA or other statistical analysis software an asset
- ** Multi-tasking skills** Ability to multitask with tight deadlines, on numerous research cycles in complex environment;
- ** Level of independence** A self-starter with a proven ability to work independently;
- ** Cross-cultural work environment** Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility and excellent interpersonal skills;
- ** Experience in geographical region** Past experience in the region is desirable;
- ** Language skills** Fluency in English required;
- ** Security environment** Ability to operate in a complex and challenging security environment

6+ years