Danish Embassy Advisor / Programme Officer Job in Nairobi, Kenya - 2015

Embassy of Denmark, Nairobi
 

About Danish Embassy: The Embassy of Denmark in Nairobi is looking to recruit a Programme Officer to coordinate and manage the Embassy’s peace and stabilisation engagements related to Somalia under the Danish Peace and Stabilisation Programme for the Horn of Africa (PSP HOA).

The Programme Officer is part of the Somalia team at the Embassy in Nairobi and will carry out the tasks as part of the Whole of Government approach to stabilisation in the region, in close cooperation with the Embassy’s defence attaché, the Whole-of-Government Secretariat in Copenhagen and the Embassy of Denmark in Addis Ababa.

The Programme Officer will report to the Embassy’s senior management, defence attaché, the Whole-of-Government Secretariat, including representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) and the Ministry of Defence (MoD) on engagements.

The portfolio of the Programme Officer is expected to include support to governance, conflict mitigation, rule of law and rehabilitation in Somalia. 

Vacancy: Advisor / Programme Officer at Danish Embassy

 

Main Duties and Responsibilities
 

The Programme Officer’s responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:-
 

Programme Management

• Daily management, financial management, administration, monitoring, reporting, coordination, review, evaluation and political dialogue relating to PSP HOA


• Engagements managed by the Embassy which includes monitoring of prisons supported by the PSP HOA as part of the International Monitoring Committee.

Political developments stabilization and security

• Reporting on relevant developments and challenges relating to PSP HOA, incl. support to broader political, stabilisation and security reporting on Somalia


• Contribution to Danish government policy papers, strategies, plans and programmes related to PSP HOA.


• Support to governance, conflict mitigation, rule of law, countering violent extremism and rehabilitation in Somalia


• Reporting to the Whole-of-Government Secretariat and relevant stakeholders in MFA and MoD on developments and challenges relating to PSP HOA, including relevant Compact Working groups on Security and Justice, Political, Stabilization, Rule of Law, Police Justice and Correction


• Monitoring PASP HOA funded prisons in Somalia


• Responsible for contributing to Danish Government policy papers, strategies, plans and programmes related to PSP HOA.


• Responsible for reporting on corruption issues

Administrative responsibilities

• Assisting in the preparation, planning and organization of missions relating to PSP HOA as well as other high level visits, missions and other events.


• Preparation of agreements, disbursements, reallocations and supplementary appropriations


• Up-dating management tools – PPO, PDB, FMI, F2

Minimum Qualifications

• The applicant must have a relevant bachelor’s degree in political science, peace and conflict resolution, international affairs or social sciences or equivalent. A relevant master’s degree would be an added advantage.


• A minimum of 3 years progressive professional working experience, including working experience with programme management and financial management.


• Excellent oral and writing skills (English) are a requirement.


• Extensive experience in relevant development work related to peace and security issues


• Field experience in conflict/post conflict contexts would be an added advantage


• The applicant should be a team player, and be able to work independently often with short deadlines.


• The applicant must be ready and able to deal with an often changing environment, which has impact on the daily work and planning.


• The applicant must be ready to make regular duty travels to Somalia and Somaliland under due consideration of the MFA’s and the Embassy’s security regulations.


• Participation in the MFA Hostile Environment Affairs (HEAT) training course or the UN SAFE training course is a requirement.


• Experience or skills related to the following areas will be considered of particular relevance:


• Knowledge and working experience regarding Somalia and/or stabilisation, fragile states.


• Working experience with the Danish central administration, particularly the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Defence will be an added advantage.


• Understanding the dynamics in relation to bilateral and multilateral aid implementation and coordination is an advantage.


• Knowledge of Danish language is an advantage but not a prerequisite

The position is limited to the lifespan of PSP HOA Programme from 2015-2017. 

The candidate is expected to start 1 August 2015. 

Remuneration as programme officer; a professional and conducive working environment will be offered. 

The programme officer will be based at the Danish Embassy in Nairobi but is expected to make frequent travels to Somalia.

How to Apply
 

If you can clearly demonstrate you meet the criteria, please submit your application with a CV and relevant references. 

State your current position, e-mail and telephone contacts and quoting reference number PO-RDE on the application Letter. 

To be considered, your application must be received by May 13, 2015 addressed to: recruitment@cloversmtc.com. 

Applications received after the deadline or sent direct to the Embassy of Denmark will not be considered.
 

NB: The Embassy of Denmark is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, religion, gender and age.

For more information please visit www.somalia.um.dk