Project Manager - Somalia Stability Fund (SSF)
Care International Somalia / Somaliland
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Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
R1. Project Leadership and Management
- Oversee day-to-day management and coordination of SSF Governance and Peacebuilding project activities.
- Lead the development and execution of project work plans, budgets, implementation strategies, and SSF monitoring frameworks.
- Ensure project activities are aligned with donor requirements, CARE standards, and approved proposal.
- Identify implementation gaps and lead corrective actions in collaboration with staff and partners.
- Supervise project staff, providing guidance, coaching, and performance management.
- Lead regular project review meetings, track progress, and ensure timely reporting.
- Ensure quality assurance in project design, implementation, documentation, and learning.
R2. Financial and Grants Management
- Serve as project budget holder, ensuring effective planning, monitoring, and control of financial resources.
- Ensure partner financial reports are accurate, compliant, and timely.
- Coordinate financial disbursements to partners and sub-grantees in line with contractual requirements and policies.
- Ensure audit recommendations, compliance measures, and risk mitigation actions are implemented.
- Review financial reports and ensure proper allocation, documentation, and accountability.
R3. Coordination, Networking, and Partnerships
- Represent the project in coordination forums, stakeholder meetings, and relevant sectoral platforms.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with government institutions, consortium partners, civil society, and communities.
- Facilitate collaboration between local, district, regional, and national governance structures.
- Ensure strong communication flow between project teams, support functions, and external stakeholders.
- Ensure proper documentation, record keeping, and knowledge sharing across partners.
Desired Candidate Profile
The Project Manager is responsible for the leadership, coordination, and overall management of SSF Governance and Peacebuilding initiatives which will be implemented in Puntland and Galmudug under the Climate Justice, Food, Water and Nutrition Pillar. The position is to ensure effective project planning, implementation, monitoring, staff supervision, reporting, financial oversight, and consortium engagement.
The Team Leader will guide project teams to ensure activities are aligned with program objectives, strengthen governance and conflict management systems, and lead engagement with stakeholders, including government counterparts, civil society, communities, and donors. The role promotes inclusive governance, peacebuilding, and community resilience, with a strong focus on women s leadership and participation in both Puntland and Galmudug states.
Key Qualifications
- Master s degree in governance, Peacebuilding, Public Policy, Law, International Relations, Development Studies, or a closely related field. A postgraduate/advanced degree is desirable; equivalent experience may be considered.
- Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in governance, peacebuilding, rule of law, social cohesion, or related programming.
- At least 6 years experience in managing governance or peacebuilding projects, including a minimum of 4 years in management capacity, team leadership, or project management roles.
- Demonstrated experience in conflict resolution, local governance strengthening, institutional capacity building, community stabilization, or legal/institutional reforms.
- Strong understanding of Somalia s governance systems, clan dynamics, conflict drivers, and political economy.
- Prior experience working with or alongside the Somalia Stability Fund (SSF) or similar stabilization and governance mechanisms is preferred.
- Experience leading teams, mentoring staff, and fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and cross cultural communication skills.
- Ability to operate independently and effectively in politically sensitive, fragile, or insecure environments.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English; knowledge of Somali is an asset.
Company Industry
- NGO
- Social Services
- Community Services
- Non-Profit
Department / Functional Area
- Administration
Keywords
- Project Manager - Somalia Stability Fund (SSF)
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Care International Somalia / Somaliland
CARE works around the globe to save lives, defeat poverty and achieve social justice. We seek a world of hope, inclusion and social justice, where poverty has been overcome, and all people live with dignity and security, with a specific focus on the empowerment of women and girls. CARE s Vision 2030 strategy includes six broad impact areas, with specific impact targets and metrics aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals. CARE anticipates that its impact will increasingly be achieved at the systems level as part of its quest for sustainable impact at scale, achieved through local leadership in partnership with governments, the private sector and civil society actors