Nov 22, 2017

Operations Assistant - AMISOM - French Speaking

Employer: CTG
Location:  Mogadishu & Jowhar, Somalia

Start date 01/01/2018
Duration up to 6 months (@21.75days/month)
Qualification Bachelor's in 1 year of relevant work experience required. and/or High School5 years of relevant work experience.
Sector experience Minimum of 1 years of demonstrable relevant Administration experience.
Geographical experience Minimum of 1 years of experience in Africa with local experience in Mogadishu & Jowhar is an advantage.
Language Fluency in French and English are essential.


Job description

Overview of CTG Global CTG support and manage humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world. With past performance in 15 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia and Central and South America – we offer a holistic fabric of project management, implementation and support. Skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, we have the ability to act quickly (crisis response teams can be on the ground in 24 hours) and to establish structured operations in high-risk environments. CTG recruit and manage qualified, skilled teams with extensive experience operating in challenging conditions.
Overview of position Our Client is a division of the Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions (OROLSI) in the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO). Our Client
is mandated by the United Nations General Assembly (RES/68/72) to ensure an effective, proactive and coordinated response to the problem posed by a wide range of explosive hazards. Legislative mandates also recognize our clients technical expertise in responding to threats posed by unsecured and unsafe conventional weapons and ammunition stockpiles. As an office within DPKO, our client supports peacekeeping and special political missions in accordance with Security Council mandates. Our Client as a component of the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) provides explosive hazard management capacities, including mitigation, to AMISOM as part of a logistical support package. Non-lethal tactical advice and analysis is delivered by our clients technical advisors located in each AMISOM Sector Headquarters and at AMISOM Force Headquarters, who support AMISOM planning and operations. Our client support includes both enabling (“operate in spite of IEDs”) and response (“defeat the device”). As a component of the UN Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) Our client also supports the Federal Government of Somalia, including the Somali Police Force, Somali Explosive Management Authority and National Security Advisor.
Role objectives NA
Expected output Under the supervision of Operations Officer , the Operations assistant will perform the following tasks:]
Contract Management:
Review of contractor’s monthly reports to confirm accuracy.
Reviewing Contractors weekly reports for accuracy
Conduct reviews of our clients owned equipment on loan.
Draft office weekly reports for the review of the Project Manager
Maintaining the project section’s filing system.
Ensuring all project correspondence is received, dispatched and recorded.
All the projects photocopying requirements.
Preparation of operational briefing documentations
Collecting weekly statistic returns on explosive hazards within Somalia ,
Gather data from IMSMA database facilitators for the regular updating of maps and other visual display information in the Operations section
Assist in the coordination of operations between AMISOM and other national/international organizations
Producing draft progress reports on specific tasks within Operations
Analyzing weekly statistics return and survey reports on mine actions
Planning for Operations meetings and preparation of related briefing materials
Monitoring of the mine/UXO clearance organizations in South/Central Somalia
Undertake other similar duties as may be assigned by the Operations Officer
Project reporting This position reports to the Project Manager
Key competencies Partnering - Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).

Results Orientation - Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.

Solution Focused - Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.

Effective Communication - Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Leading Self and Others - Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Integrity & Inclusion - Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards or trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Agility - Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behaviour. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.
Team management

This role does have team management responsibilities

 
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