Centre Manager – Mogadisho 24 views

The position sits within the Federal Government of Somalia’s National Programme for the Treatment and Handling of Disengaged Combatants and is co-managed by the Defectors Rehabilitation Program (government office) and our client with dual reporting requirements.

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

VALUES – All our client staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.

• Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.

• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.

• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

CORE COMPETENCIES – Behavioural indicators – Level 2

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.

• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.

• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.

• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.

• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

MANAGERIAL COMPETENCIES – Behavioural indicators – Level 2

• Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.
• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.

Centre Manager supervises:

• 6 Education staff
• 1 Business Development Instructor
• 1 Lifeskills instructor
• 6 Social Workers
• 1-2 night & weekend assistants
• 3 medical staff

• Ability to assess the needs of vulnerable population, to include women and children.
• Must be able to troubleshoot any unexpected challenges, including security risks and threats, in coordination with Field Coordinator
• Excellent organizational, analytical, oral and written communications skills, with keen attention to detail, excellent interpersonal skills and effective communication.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task
• Computer literate in MS office applications – Word, Excel, Outlook and Database applications.
• Previous experience working with either the public sector or non-government sector
• Previous experience working with youth at risk and or the return and reintegration at risk groups a considerable advantage.
• Prior work experience in Southwest State and/or Jubaland State is required.