• The DCOP-O will devise strategies and systems for the effective delivery of the program, including leadership over the procurement, HR, and security advisory capabilities. S/he will lead effective compliance strategies together with the Director of Operations. In addition, the DCOP-O will develop, manage, and oversee the communication portfolio of the project to ensure TIS3’s technical assistance and work is disseminated among stakeholders through proper available mechanisms. The DCOP-O will support the DCOP – Programs (DCOP-P) in the effective and timely implementation of grant activities through functional, compliant and strong systems and its iterative appraisal.
• The DCOP-O will also work with the DCOP-P and the Research, Analysis, and Learning (RAL) Director to ensure efficient and effective technical support for activity delivery in Somalia. The DCOP-O will serve as the link between program implementation and operations, by ensuring systems to safeguard program and activity compliance, and effective communications are conducted to inform activity implementation, and learnings are captured throughout the implementation cycle.
• Overall technical direction will be provided by the Chief of Party (COP) and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The DCOP-O must be flexible, pragmatic, and able to think creatively to implement activities in a sustainable, responsive manner. Additionally, the DCOP-O will travel to Somalia and carry out other tasks assigned by the COP, to ensure proper management of the contract.

Location and Reporting: The DCOP-O will be based in Nairobi, Kenya and will spend significant time (up to 50%) working in Somalia. This position will report to the COP.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Together with the Operations Director, oversee the implementation and integration the overall support functions, i.e. procurement, finance, HR, IT and security advisory, for effective delivery of high impact stabilization programs in the field.
• Together with the Operations Director, ensure that systems are put in place to enable timely and compliant operational support to program implementation, including oversight of operational expansion into new geographies.
• Oversee the completion of annual work plans, quarterly reports, weekly reports, and key technical deliverables together with the rest of the Senior Management Team (SMT) and the respective communication colleagues.
• DCOP-O will be the point person to procure sensitive atmospheric research and other vital contracts with the Research and Analysis companies. Together with the Research Analysis & Learning (RAL) Director, manage the development of the knowledge base of the project and facilitate informed decision making for programmatic designs, delivery and/or partnerships.
• Together with DCOP-P, devise the field operational systems and frameworks for the current/new areas of operations as the program expands.
• Together with the DCOP-P, ensure that activity closeouts are conducted compliantly and in a timely manner, including ensuring all documentation is in place.
• Together with the Reporting and Communications Officer (RCO), ensure that the right communication strategy is in place and implemented as per the overall guidance of the DEC and USAID colleagues.
• Oversee the development of ad hoc communications materials that assist in capturing lessons learned, enable activity/ donor collaboration, inform stabilization policy, and are customized for USG, USAID, other stabilization donors, and Somali partners as needed.
• Together with the RCO, and the overall guidance of the COP, ensure that high quality quarterly and annual reports are developed and timely submitted.
• Together with the PMU, ensure that the right reporting needs and requirements of the DEC and other relevant communication compliance aspects are met.
• Together with the Operations Director, ensure that regular management and program reviews are conducted, and contractual requirements are adhered to.
• Other responsibilities and tasks as assigned.

Requirements

Education & Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; Master’s degree preferred, but not required.
• At least seven (7) years of technical expertise in the areas of local/transitional governance, community security, institution building and stabilization.
• At least seven (7) years of experience managing USAID/ donor projects of similar scale, scope and technical focus, with at least one of those years in a fragile state context; experience working on Somalia is a plus.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience managing projects overseas (either in country or remotely) of similar scale, scope and technical focus in governance, peace-building, or stabilization.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with communities, civil society, local government representatives, and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in overseeing programmatic, administrative, and financial management functions, particularly for design and administration of in-kind or other grant activities.
• Previous experience working with government counterparts on complex programs.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Core Competencies:

• TEAMWORK: Works cooperatively and effectively with others to achieve common goals. Participates in building a culture characterized by inclusion, trust and commitment.
• COMMUNICATION: Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts professionally. Demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people’s ideas and thoughts.
• ADAPTABILITY: Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
• CUSTOMER/CLIENT FOCUSED: Anticipates, monitors and meets the needs of customers and responds to them in an appropriate and responsive manner.
• DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION: Conveys respect for diverse individuals and perspectives; models inclusive behavior and treats everyone fairly.
• PROFESSIONALISM: Displays appropriate and ethical behavior, integrity and personal presentation in the workplace always; demonstrates respectful communication for others, both verbal and non-verbal.