PUNTLAND STATE OF SOMALIA
Terms of Reference for IMC Director in Puntland
| 1. Job Title | IMC Director |
| 2. Department | Information Management Centre |
| 3. Location | Garowe, Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation |
| 4. Duration | 30 Months (starting from July 2019) |
| 5. Reporting | Information Management Coordination Committee (IMCC) |
| 6. Supervisory Responsibility | Oversee the daily operations of the IMC office and supervise the performance of IMC staff, providing clear direction, regular monitoring, and feedback on the performance of IMC activities |
| 7. Job Purpose | The IMC Director will be responsible for coordinating the activities of the IMC across the line ministries, under the guidance of inter-ministerial coordination committee (IMCC) in Puntland |
| 8. Job Objectives | · Managing the Information Management Centres (IMC) and supervise its staff
· Linking the operations of IMCs to the line ministries about the implementation of the ILWRM activities · Providing technical advice to the IMC staff on land and water resources management · Ensuring delivery of all the ILWRM outputs according to the project document, in consultation with the ILWRM project manager |
| 9. Duties and Responsibilities | The functions of the IMC Director will be:
· Conduct outreach activities related to ILWRM project and support the design and implementation of capacity building activities/training workshops, seminars, etc. · Prepare progress and financial reports, and provide regular updates to the IMCC on the status of implementation of the project activities · In consultation with the ILWRM project manager develop Terms of Reference for the IMC technical staff and participate in the recruitment process · Explore opportunities for IMC resource mobilization, and develop feasible project proposals for discussion and approval by IMCC · Recommend to IMCC future/additional capacity and staffing needs for the IMC beyond the current ILWRM project funding · Assist the ILWRM project manager in supervising the construction of IMC building as per the approved building design · Liaise with Legal/Policy expert and support as needed. · Perform other related duties, as required |
| 10. Deliverables | The IMC Director will be responsible for the production of the following deliverables:
· Operationalize the Information Management Centers · IMC progress and financial reports · Training/ capacity building workshops of the IMC staff developed and coordinated |
| · Project proposals
· Performance evaluation reports produced on time · Monthly, quarterly and annual progress reports |
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| 11. Education | · A Post Graduate Degree/Diploma or Master’s in a discipline related to Natural Resources Management, Environment, Hydrology, Hydrogeology and any equivalent professional qualification in Water
Engineering |
| 12. Experience | · Six years of relevant experience in the implementation of water, land, environment, or natural resources projects, preferably in low developing countries.
· At least three years of demonstrated experience working within Somalia is an added advantage. |
| 13. Skills Mix Requirements | · Track record of strategic decision making at the project level
· Excellent team management skills in a multicultural setting. · Experience in managing stakeholder relationships, and ability to communicate effectively. · Knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office software including but not limited to; MS Excel, MS Word, Outlook, MS PowerPoint; Other data processing and analysis tools desirable · Leadership and development and problem-solving techniques · Excellent technical and narrative report writing skills |
| 14: Competency Requirements | · Strong knowledge of watershed management and related water and land resources management activities
· Experience in establishing and maintaining partnerships with donors, government institutions, and other stakeholders/local communities · Strong skills in Information management, capacity development, and knowledge management · Strong Knowledge and understanding of network systems, GIS/Remote sensing, and data processing, and report writing skills · Gives objective advice based on sound analysis · Focuses on outcomes and gives purpose and direction · Thinks strategically and involves people in decision-making · Communicates effectively and displays an intelligent awareness of the political environment · Prepares plans with clear short- and long-term objectives · Functions effectively in a team of professionals |
| 15. Language Requirements | · Excellent oral and written English and Somali languages is essential |
| 16. Application Process | All applications should be sent to hr@mopicplgov.net, copy to swalim@fao.org no later than 28th of July, 2019. Each application should include the following:
A. An application letter addressing the candidate’s experience related to the assignment B. Updated CV including relevant qualification and work experience |