The Embassy of Finland in Nairobi is looking for a locally hired development cooperation coordinator for a temporary employment starting on October 16, 2023.
Coordinator (Somalia)
The Finnish embassy in Nairobi covers five countries and two UN organizations. In total, around 30 people work at the embassy. Working at the embassy offers the opportunity to work in an international environment and gives a good understanding of the duties of the state administration and international affairs.
The development cooperation coordinator in Somalia works closely with other members of the embassy’s Somalia team and supports them especially in health-related development projects. The position requires travel to Somalia.
Main tasks and areas of responsibility:
- Assisting in the monitoring and guidance of Somalia’s development cooperation activities;
- Supporting the planning, monitoring and reporting of development cooperation programs in Somalia;
- Reporting on the activities of non-governmental organizations in Somalia;
- Participation in donor coordination in the social and health sector;
- Development of the social and health sector as thematic focus.
We expect the applicant to:
- A suitable higher education degree in political science, development studies, economics, administration, public health, law or a similar field;
- At least two years of relevant work experience;
- Experience in program management and equality issues;
- Understanding of the priorities of Finland’s development policy;
- Willingness to travel to Somalia and work in a high-risk environment;
- Excellent oral and written knowledge of Finnish and English . Knowledge of the Somali language is an advantage.
- Ability to work in a team and multicultural environment and maintain effective working relationships with people from different national and cultural backgrounds.
- Ability to work independently and take responsibility
- Demonstrating and nurturing ethics and integrity.
Collection:
Applicants who meet the application criteria are encouraged to submit an application. The application must include:
- Track record
- Cover letter
- Contact information for three recommenders
The application letter should be sent in pdf format to the e-mail address [email protected] with the title “Application, coordinator Somalia”. Any questions related to the assignment should also be sent to the same address.
Applications must be submitted no later than September 8, 2023 at 4:00 PM EAT. Please note that the representative office only contacts candidates who have been selected for further study. If necessary, the representative office can contact the given recommenders. Successful applicants will undergo a basic security clearance.
The Embassy of Finland is an equal opportunities employer. Gender, race, ethnic origin, religion or disability are not taken into account in recruitment and personnel management, provided that the applicants are able to meet the requirements of the announced position.
