the supervision of the DESK Manager, the Head of Mission for Kenya / Somalia will be based 50% in Kenya and 50% in Somalia, and will regularly travel between both missions to ensure effective coordination and oversight. In this capacity, the Head of Mission provides overall leadership and strategic direction for SIF’s operations in both Kenya and Somalia.
Your main responsibilities will be the following (evolving and non exhaustive list) :
Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for SIF operations in Kenya and Somalia, ensuring effective coordination, strategic alignment with SIF global objectives, and continuous monitoring of the humanitarian context to adapt the country strategy accordingly ;
Lead the development and implementation of SIF’s country strategy and programs by overseeing assessments, proposal development, project implementation, donor compliance, and overall program monitoring to ensure relevance, impact, and sustainability ;
Represent SIF with national authorities, donors, UN agencies, and NGOs while strengthening partnerships, promoting SIF’s mission, and ensuring effective communication and advocacy at national and international levels ;
Provide leadership and management to national and international staff, ensuring effective recruitment, performance management, adherence to HR policies, and the development of staff capacities to support mission objectives ;
Ensure effective logistical management of mission operations by ove
