Program Manager - Local Nationals

Organizational Profile

Founded in 1991, Secours Islamique France (SIF) is a national and international non-governmental organization that has responded to humanitarian and social needs in France and around the world for more than three decades. SIF supports vulnerable individuals and communities through emergency assistance, development programmes and advocacy initiatives, without discrimination or proselytism.

The SIF Kenya and Somalia Mission, registered in 2012, implements humanitarian and development programmes across both countries, focusing on Education and Child Protection, Food Security and Livelihoods, and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH).

Position Overview

SIF is seeking an experienced and motivated Program Manager to lead the implementation and coordination of activities under the FIFSAN programme in Kismayo, Somalia. Based in Kismayo, Jubaland State, Somalia, the position involve regular field visits to Dhobley and Jamaame and travel to Nairobi as required for coordination.The successful candidate will provide overall programme leadership, ensuring quality implementation, effective team management, stakeholder coordination, monitoring and reporting, and compliance with approved project documents, donor requirements and SIF policies. The role requires strong experience in humanitarian programming, preferably in nutrition, food security, livelihoods and resilience.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• lead programme planning, implementation and quality assurance, ensuring activities are delivered in line with approved proposals, workplans, budgets and programme objectives.

• support the integration of nutrition, food security, agriculture, livestock, financial inclusion and women's economic empowerment interventions, while coordinating with government institutions, implementing partners and community structures.

• supervise and supporting programme staff, strengthen team capacity and promote effective collaboration across programme, MEAL, finance, logistics and partner teams.

• oversee programme performance monitoring, beneficiary targeting, reporting and documentation of results, lessons learned and implementation challenges.

• monitor programme budgets and operational requirements, support timely procurement and delivery of project inputs, and ensure compliance with donor requirements, SIF procedures and relevant humanitarian standards.

• promote accountability, protection, inclusion and gender equality, and ensure feedback and complaints are handled appropriately in accordance with SIF policies and safeguarding procedures.

  The successful candidate should be skilled and competent in:

• strong programme planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting skills, with a focus on results and programme quality.

• proven leadership, team management and staff development abilities.

• effective communication, coordination and relationship-building skills with communities, partners, authorities and other stakeholders.

• strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making abilities, including the capacity to manage competing priorities.

• sound understanding of accountability, gender equality, safeguarding, risk management and the Do No Harm principle.

• good organisational and financial management skills, with attention to compliance and the responsible use of resources.

• fluency in English and Somali language is required.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates should meet the following requirements:

• A university degree in International Development, Humanitarian Studies, Nutrition, Public Health, Agriculture, Livelihoods, Project Management or a related field.

• At least seven years of progressive experience with humanitarian or non-profit organizations.

• A minimum of four years of supervisory or management experience.

• Relevant experience managing multi-sector humanitarian or development programmes, preferably in nutrition, food security, livelihoods and resilience.

Do No Harm Principle

Secours Islamique France considers diversity a strength. We therefore review all applications, provided they demonstrate the skills required for the position to be filled. As a humanitarian NGO, SIF is committed to respecting the humanitarian principle of “Do No Harm” and ensures that the safety of our beneficiaries (including children), employees, volunteers, partners, and service providers is a primary consideration in all its activities. SIF maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of fraud, corruption, psychological/sexual harassment, abuse or violence of any kind, and, more broadly, any breach of legislation, regulations, the Child Safeguarding Policy (CSP), or the internal code of conduct, both at headquarters and in the field. In line with these principles, this position is subject to a criminal record check as well as professional reference checks. Our charter is a genuine commitment: we mobilize all of our staff to promote, share, and uphold the principles set out. Together, let’s rise to the challenge for solidarity that transcends differences."

How to apply

To apply for this position, applicants are required to submit their cover letter and resume as one single PDF document quoting "Application for Program Manager - Kismayo" in the subject line to: [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately. Only shortlisted and qualified candidates will be contacted. SIF is an equal opportunity employer.

Disclaimer: Any form of canvassing or solicitation, directly or indirectly, will lead to immediate and automatic disqualification of the applicant.