Focal Point at Host Institution

Director of Planning Mr. Ahmed Mohamed Ali Email: hnadiif@hotmail.com

Background Information about the Host Institution

The Ministry of Water Resources Development is the national lead agency for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector and its mandated to ensure that Somaliland citizens have easy access to clean, adequate and affordable WASH facilities in a sustainable and environmentally friendly manner. Pursuant to the Somaliland Water Act 2010 (Law No. 49), the Ministry of Water Development is solely responsible for the water resources development and management of national water resources and its mandated to act on behalf of the Government of Somaliland in all matters relating to the Water Resources. Ministry’s strategic purposes are included:

1. Development of underground and surface water resources.
2. Improvement of regulatory framework and oversight of the water sector and sustainable management.
3. Strengthening capacity of MoWRD and its constituent bodies.
4. Coordination and information management of the sector in Somaliland.
5. Converting floods from forces of disaster into livelihoods
6. Mitigation of droughts and impacts of climatic and environmental changes to national water resources.

POSITION INFORMATION

Organizational unit/ Department: Department of Administration and Finance, Ministry of Water Resources Development. Duration of assignment: 1st April until 30th June 2020

Objectives of Assignment

The Ministry of Water Resources Development seeks the service of water quality expert for the Central Water Quality Laboratory based in the ministry. It is expected from the expert to participate and engage in the production of water quality testing programs and protocols. The expert should also facilitate the kick start of the new central water quality laboratory and ensure that efficiency and transparency are attained.

Output/Deliverables

The consultant is able to develop and prepare budget monitoring templates and reports as well as training relevant parties in the ministry and prepare consolidated financial reports.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Develop and prepare budget monitoring templates and reports as well as training relevant parties in the ministry, and provide advanced Microsoft Excel training.
• Prepare consolidation financial reports and develop internal audits templates.
• Provide training for internal audits report for the ministry and train UN procurement procedures and UN financial report.
• Contribute to projects concerning water quality improvement and conduct research related to water quality and set up field surveys and share information with water quality professionals from other agencies.
• Investigate pollution incidents from a scientific and legal viewpoint.

Competencies

•  Behavioural
  • Professionalism
  • Time Management
  • Disciplined
  • Good communication & interpersonal ability
  • Positive attitude
  • Determined
• Technical
  • The expert should Proactively work with others to achieve individual and team objectives; Suggests ways of improving working practice and reducing waste of resources.
  • The expert should provide early experience to help new colleagues to learn their job and become part of the team quickly.
  • The expert should actively contribute to the work of the team and set a good example; accepts responsibility for own decisions. Moreover, the expert should always acquire new knowledge and skills and share what they learned with others.
  • The expert should use straightforward methods, tools, and equipment to carry out tasks to a safe standard, after training and practice. The expert should demonstrate the safe working practice and acts as a role model.
  • The expert should be experienced and trains others in their own area of work.

Education and Experience

Master’s degree in Public Finance

Language Requirements

• English: Fluent
• Somali: Fluent