About the Organization:
The American Refugee Committee (ARC) is an international nonprofit, nonsectarian organization. It works with refugee communities in ten countries around the world, helping people regain control of their lives. ARC provides shelter, clean water and sanitation, health care, skills training, microcredit education, protection, and other support to let people begin again.
The American Refugee Committee (ARC) is an international nonprofit, nonsectarian organization. It works with refugee communities in ten countries around the world, helping people regain control of their lives. ARC provides shelter, clean water and sanitation, health care, skills training, microcredit education, protection, and other support to let people begin again.
About the Job:
ARC is seeking a TVET/MFI Project Director. S/he will oversee the implementation of program in Somaliland and Puntland regions of Somalia. He/she will also provide managerial oversight, technical expertise, and strategic guidance to program staff, as well as leadership in coordination efforts with a number of implementing partner organizations.
ARC is seeking a TVET/MFI Project Director. S/he will oversee the implementation of program in Somaliland and Puntland regions of Somalia. He/she will also provide managerial oversight, technical expertise, and strategic guidance to program staff, as well as leadership in coordination efforts with a number of implementing partner organizations.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Program start-up:
- Manage process of hiring, orienting, and monitoring staff;
- Refine and implement financial and administrative procedures and policies as necessary;
- Review effectiveness of current computerized portfolio, tracking and accounting systems, and suggest improvements as required;
- Set up the management structure of the program;
- Set up of the microfinancing program and training of MFI.
- Oversee the implementation of:
- Development of staff capacity, especially managerial staff, to manage the institution effectively;
- Capacity building of local microfinancial institutions in Somaliland and Puntland;
- Mass market outreach and awareness raising component of the relevance of microfinance as a poverty alleviation and economic development tool;
- Creation of a dedicated Youth and Women’s Fund managed by ARC, by pooling resources from the global Somali diaspora, donors, and social investors.
- Monitoring and progress controls:
- Development and adoption of participatory M&E;
- Regular site visits to monitor implementation of the program;
- Conduct a quarterly review of subcomponent progress against indicators and targets with updates shared with M&E officer of SEED II;
- Oversee the semiannual progress reporting.
Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Microfinance, Finance, Economics, or related area;
- Minimum of 12 years of progressive professional experience in development work in conflict affected settings;
- Minimum of 8 years managing microfinance projects and TVET programs;
- Experience and knowledge in microfinance program managements, administration, operations management, risk management, internal auditing, and financial management;
- Strong communication, public relations, organization and leadership skills;
- Strong expertise in areas such as value chains projects, livelihoods, agriculture and livestock, community work, capacity building, and project management with UN or international NGOs;
- Strong interpersonal and team building skills, and ability to work collaboratively with other staff, strategic partners, local, national, and civil society stakeholders;
- Proven skills in proposal budget review, tracking, financial, and grant management;
- Microsoft Office, Excel, Internet, E-mail systems.
Closing Date: 10 Jan 2014
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Minneapolis
MN
55416
United States
MN
55416
United States
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