PSI is a leading global health organization with programs targeting malaria, child survival, HIV and reproductive health. Working in partnership within the public and private sectors, and harnessing the power of the markets, PSI provides life-saving products, clinical services and behavior change communications that empower the world's most vulnerable populations to lead healthier lives.
PSI's core values are a belief in markets and market mechanisms to contribute to sustained improvements in the lives of the poor; results and a strong focus on measurement; speed and efficiency with a predisposition to action and an aversion to bureaucracy; decentralization and empowering our staff at the local level; and a long term commitment to the people we serve. PSI has programs in 67 countries. For more information, please visit www.psi.org.
PSI seeks candidates for the position of Technical and Program Coordinator. The candidate will provide technical, financial and managerial support to PSI and five other non-governmental organizations in the Health Consortium Somalia Program. The successful candidate will have technical experience in maternal and child health, project management experience, strong communication skills and demonstrated analytical abilities in finance and M&E. S/he will have innovative ideas and must demonstrate a true ability to work effectively with a variety of audiences and organizations. The position is based in Nairobi, will reports to the Somaliland Country Representative and will require frequent travel to Somaliland and Puntland.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Technical support and guidance to the consortium members, as requested.
- Regular communications between the donor and the Consortium members
- Technical support to consortium members to monitor progress against logframe indicators and milestones.
- Represent the consortium at appropriate coordination and technical meetings
- Coordinate and collate narrative progress and financial reports for the consortium, as per the frequency required by the donor and any other non-scheduled reports that may be needed
- Assist in coordinating and supporting the six-monthly Consortium programme meetings – including taking Minutes and circulating to HSC members
- Assist in establishing networks for information collection and sharing and strengthening overall communication capacity of all consortium partners
- Assist in coordinating an annual Output to Purpose Review (OPR) with DFID
- Provide support to each consortium member on formatting and consolidating quarterly and annual work plans
- Coordinate with consortium members ensuring compliance of all reporting systems and procedures as per schedule, deadlines and donor policies and procedures
- Support in coordinating the selection and contracting of external consultants to support the programme.
- Coordinate logistical support of consultants, donor representatives and other internal or external partners visiting programme sites
- Ensure routine (quarterly and annual) production and analysis of Value for Money (VfM) indicators by the consortium
- Support in soliciting and managing annual audits
- Assist in documenting and sharing findings, evidence and lessons learned with relevant stakeholders to inform future health programming
- Other duties as assigned by the Country Representative
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Undergraduate degree in relevant discipline and at least five years’ work experience
- Graduate degree in relevant discipline preferred
- Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet software and data analysis
- Experience in programme management, especially in the area of maternal and child health
- At least two years work experience in a developing country, preferably in Somalia or a conflict country
- Experience of working with both the public and private sectors is desirable.
- Ability to negotiate and network.
- Demonstrated analytical abilities in programme monitoring and evaluation and financial management
- Experience in budgeting and financial reporting, preferably from an NGO environment
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills
- Excellent writing and presentation skills
- Fluency in spoken and written English
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to work effectively with a variety of audiences and organizations
- Knowledge of PSI financial and M&E processes desirable
- Ability and willingness to travel to both Somaliland and Puntland
- Experience of working in and familiarity with the context Somalia
- Experience in coordination preferably with the UN system and donor agencies
