Communications Co-ordinator

Vacancy: Communications Co-ordinator

FSD Africa (FSDA) is a regional financial sector development programme operating across sub-Saharan Africa. 

Funded by the UK Government’s Department for International Development (DFID), FSDA’s goal is to reduce poverty by boosting financial inclusion and helping financial institutions and markets drive economic growth.

Reporting to FSDA’s Chief Operating Officer and Regional Co-ordinator, the Communications Co-ordinator role provides an excellent opportunity to work on both strategic and operational aspects of communications for financial market development in sub-Saharan Africa. 

 

Based in Nairobi, the successful candidate will be challenged to think tactically and build an effective communications platform for FSDA. 

This work will take place in collaboration with key partners across East Africa and beyond, including financial institutions, national government agencies, international development organisations and the FSD Network.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Designing and delivering a comprehensive but practical communications platform for FSDA
• Supporting the design and delivery of communications platforms for FSD Network members
• Fostering a vibrant FSD Network Working Group for communications
• Developing and managing innovative tools and channels to capture and share FSDA and FSD Network ideas and impact

Key competencies and experience will include:

• Excellent knowledge and understanding of strategic communications
• Extensive experience of developing and operating communications platforms and activities
• Excellent knowledge and experience of training and coaching others in strategic communications

The successful candidate will be a natural communicator, highly team and people-orientated, flexible, creative, motivated and goal focussed. 

The role is based in Nairobi, Kenya with regular travel within Africa.

For the detailed job profile, visit our website:http://www.fsdafrica.org/about-fsd-africa/vacancies/

To apply, send a one-page cover letter and two-page CV to recruit@fsdafrica.org by 1200 (EAT) on or before Friday, 19 February 2016. 

The email should contain “FSDA Communications Co-ordinator” in the subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

FSDA is an equal opportunity employer

General Manager, Assistant General Manager, and Underwriting Manager

Excel Insurance Company Ltd is one of the main providers of insurance services in the country. 

Suitable applicants are invited to fill the positions below;
 

General Manager
 

Qualifications:

• A university degree plus at least not less than 12 years experience in the insurance industry of which 3 years should be in a similar position or at least as head of a department.
• Should be visionary, self motivated, possess managerial skills with proven record of achievements.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• To be the Chief Executive Officer of the company and will implement strategies and policies so as to achieve the company’s mission, vision and objectives.
• To supervise heads of departments and evaluate their overall performance.
• To ensure that employees are kept motivated and are working towards the achievement of company’s vision, mission and overall objectives.

Assistant General Manager

Qualifications:

• A university degree plus at least not less than 10 years experience in the insurance industry of which 3 years should be in a similar position or at least as head of a department.
• Should be visionary, self motivated, possess managerial skills with proven record of achievements.

Key Responsibilities:

• To oversee the functions of marketing, underwriting, claims and customer care departments by coordinating and heading all their activities.
• Ensure that company strategies are implemented and objectives including budgets arc achieved.
• To advise the Chief Executive Officer on all marketing, underwriting and claims strategies.

Underwriting Manager
 

Qualifications:

• A university degree plus at least 6 years of underwriting experience.
• Should be result —oriented, a good team player, with self drive and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities:

• To head the underwriting department and supervise the underwriting staff
• Assess the risks proposed and advise management if they are insurable or not.
• To advise on reinsurance matters.

Remuneration packages are attractive for right candidates which include salary, housing, medical and bonuses.

Applications plus detailed CV’s and three referees should be submitted by Wednesday 11th February. 2016. to:

The Managing Director
P.O. Box 7213
Kampala, Uganda

Emails: excelins@exico.co.ug

Federal Government of Somalia :: TA Procurement Reform Management Consultant

Federal Government of Somalia
 

Ministry of Finance
 

Second Public Financial Management Capacity Strengthening Project
 

Request for Expressions of Interest
 

(Consulting Services – Individual Consultant Selection)
 

Project ID: P151492
 

TF#: 0A0388
 

Assignment Title: TA Procurement Reform Management Consultant
 

Reference No.: FGS/PFMII/ICS/2016/001
 

1.0 Background to the Project
 

The Federal Republic of Somalia has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the “Second Public Financial Management Capacity-Strengthening Project” (SPFMCSP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds of this grant for consulting services. 

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) of the Federal Republic of Somalia (FRS) has undertaken the SPFMCSP with the objective to achieve overall fiscal discipline that ensures effective use of public funds and avoids fiscal waste. 

The project refers to the legal and institutional framework for supervising all phases of the budget cycle, including formulation and preparation of the budget, budget execution and expenditure management, internal controls and audit, procurement, monitoring and reporting arrangements, and external audit.

In this context, the Federal Government of Somalia has passed the Public Procurement Concessions and Disposal Act (PPCDA). 

The PPCDA will cover all public entities, including central government agencies, local governments, state-owned enterprises, independent organisations and other public institutions. 

In this regard, the project aims to provide the best international technical expertise in this field to ensure that the designs of secondary legislation, institutional setup, and capacity development strategy will lead to effective implementation of PPCDA and successful public procurement reforms. 

The project will take a systematic approach to support the reform efforts at the legislative, policy, and operational levels to fulfil the goals of “value for money” in public procurement with integrity.
 

3. Scope of Work
 

The international consultant is to support the Procurement Directorate of the Ministry of Finance to conduct a comprehensive review of legal infrastructure and development of additional guidance to support effective implementation of the new PPDCA.

She/he will work closely with the relevant Ministry of Finance officials as well as national and international consultants to provide technical inputs and assist in reviewing the current and proposed legal infrastructure as well as in designing/drafting/reviewing secondary legislations and regulatory frameworks in line with relevant best practices. 

The expected outputs will include a review of general provisions, existing/related laws and policies as well as drafting/reviewing legal implementing guidelines, operational guidance documents, model documentation, and recommendations to support effective implementation of the new PPDCA.
 

4. Duration of the Assignment
 

The International Consultant on Procurement Reform will be hired for a period of twelve 12 months on time-based contract with possibility of extension upon satisfactory performance.

The assignment is based in Mogadishu, Somalia.
 

5. Competences
 

The Consultant must possess at least 10 years’ experience in procurement, supply chain management with a degree in supply chain, procurement, law, management, finance, economics or commerce; 

The incumbent will have experience in supporting public procurement sector reforms and expertise in formulating policy and strategic planning at the national level. 

Knowledge and experience working in fragile countries is an added advantage; 

The successful candidate will be motivated and able to work in a results-driven environment and responsibly without direct supervision on occasion. 

He/She will exhibit organizational skills, attention to detail, personal commitment, efficiency, flexibility, and problem-solving skills. 

Further desired experiences are as follows: Experience of working in Fragile Countries and knowledge of the Public Financial Management Reforms.
 

6. Mode of submission of Applications
 

Further information can be obtained by sending email requests at the email address below. 

Expressions of interest must be delivered (in person, by mail, or by e-mail) in a written form in three (3) hard copies (if not by e-mail) to the address below by 5 pm 23rd February, 2016.

Mr. Farahan Mohamoud
Project Coordinator
Public Financial Management Reform Unit
Ministry of Finance
Villa Somalia, Mogadishu
Federal Republic of Somalia
Email: Pfmreformunit@gmail.com
And Procurement.fgs@gmail.com

Federal Government of Somalia :: Second Public Financial Management Capacity Strengthening Project

Federal Government of Somalia
 

Ministry of Finance
 

Second Public Financial Management Capacity Strengthening Project
 

Request for Expressions of Interest
 

(Consulting Services – Individual Consultant Selection)
 

Project ID: P151492
 

TF#: 0A0388
 

Assignment Title: TA Procurement Specialist
 

Reference No.: FGS/PFMII/ICS/2016/002
 

 

1.0 Background:
 

The Federal Republic of Somalia has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the “Second Public Financial Management Capacity-Strengthening Project” (SPFMCSP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds of this grant for consulting services. 

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) of the Federal Republic of Somalia (FRS) has undertaken the SPFMCSP with the objective to achieve overall fiscal discipline that ensures effective use of public funds and avoids fiscal waste. 

The project refers to the legal and institutional framework for supervising all phases of the budget cycle, including formulation and preparation of the budget, budget execution and expenditure management, internal controls and audit, procurement, monitoring and reporting arrangements, and external audit.
 

2.0 Overall Objective:
 

The overall responsibilities of the TA Procurement Specialist are on 

(i) to advise the senior management of the Ministry of Finance on all procurement aspects of the Project; and 

(ii) He/she will be responsible for implementation of procurement activities within MoF coordination of all procurement activities within the MoF, and the line ministries (beneficiary institutions); and capacity building in MoF

(iii) The Procurement Specialist will work with other specialist in the project management unit to perform all necessary procurement under the PFM for the period of the assignment and 

(iv) to support the Ministry of Finance in the implementation of its procurement reforms program.
 

3.0 Key Tasks:
 

The consultant shall do everything necessary to meet the above objectives, including but not limited to carrying out the following, by advising and or by doing as necessary: 

• Provide advice and ensure that all the procurement activities of the project conducted conform and are compliant with World Bank Procurement Guidelines; 
• Support the FGS to respond to technical issues arising in the draft procurement bill;
• Provide technical advice and support to the EAFS procurement section to ensure the World Bank procurement guidelines are compiled; 
• Assist the EAFS procurement section with the preparation of various documents required at different stages of procurement cycle e.g. EOIs, IFBs, RFPs, bid documents, evaluation reports, minutes of negotiations, contract award, contracts, various internal processing documents required to facilitate decision making, filing and archiving the documents.

4.0 Duration of the Assignment: The offer is initially for twelve (12) months contract. The duty

station is Mogadishu, Somalia.
 

5.0 Qualifications, Experience and knowledge:

•  The applicant shall have a Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following: Procurement, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Engineering e.t.c; 
• An advanced degree with a major in a relevant discipline is an added advantage: 
• A minimum of at least 10 years of direct relevant experience including broad expertise in the management of procurement in the public sector. 
• Minimum of at least 5 years of experience in implementing procurement actions according to international organizations guidelines such as the World Bank, African Development Bank etc. for procurement of goods, services, and works; 
• Minimum of at least 5 years of experience in implementing public sector procurement reforms in developing countries; 
• Proven work experience on country procurement systems and procedures; 
• Experience working in a Fragile State environment is desirable; 
• Excellent computer skills for Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Internet use; 
• Fluency in English is must; 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; 
• High level interpersonal and relationship-building skills. 

Mode of submission of Applications
 

Further information can be obtained by sending email requests at the email address below. Expressions of interest must be delivered (in person, by mail, or by e-mail) in a written form in three (3) hard copies (if not by e-mail) to the address below by 5pm 23rd February, 2016.

Mr. Farahan Mohamoud
Project Coordinator
Public Financial Management Reform Unit
Ministry of Finance
Villa Somalia, Mogadishu
Federal Republic of Somalia
Email: Pfmreformunit@gmail.com
And Procurement.fgs@gmail.com