
Cowater International
Full Time
Nairobi
Posted 7 months ago
Job Description
Position: Facility Manager / Civic Engagement Support Facility, Somalia (Based in Nairobi)
Objective: Expand civic space for women, youth, and marginalized groups in Somalia and strengthen citizen engagement on rights and accountability at all levels.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee Facility operations in Nairobi, Mogadishu, and Hargeisa.
- Lead project implementation and team management.
- Ensure successful execution of the 46-month project with frequent travel to Somalia and Somaliland.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in social sciences, development studies, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience managing multi-year development projects in Africa (USD 10M+ budgets).
- 5+ years supporting civil-society organizations in developing countries.
- Experience appreciated in:
- Fund management (5+ years).
- Fragile/conflict-affected contexts (7+ years).
- Leadership in 3+ developing countries.
- Horn of Africa (5+ years).
- Somalia/Somaliland (3+ years).
- English proficiency at C1 level.
Note: Position depends on successful tendering. Full-time, based in Nairobi.