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About the Role:
ASI are seeking a Resilient Infrastructure (RI) Lead for the delivery of the GUG programme. The role of the RI Lead will be to effectively deliver Component 2 (Pipeline of ‘bankable’ projects and facilitating investments in green urban infrastructure) providing an accountable point of contact for the TL and FCDO. The RI Lead will be responsible for: a) leading the undertaking project feasibility studies to create a pipeline of bankable green urban and infrastructure projects; b) leading the capacity strengthening of the public and private sectors to improve project governance and inclusion, and to attract climate funds; and c) identifying project partners and sources of funding to be mobilised.
The RI Lead will be sharing their time between Nairobi, Mogadishu and Hargeisa from which GUG will operate. Travel to other cities in Somalia is also expected based on programme needs. This is an exciting role, with a technically strong, enthusiastic and well-recognised team that will be working on many of the most interesting cities and infrastructure challenges in Somalia.
REQUIREMENTS
Key responsibilities of the Resilient Infrastructure Lead:
The RI Lead will be responsible for:
- Providing overall management and technical delivery of component 2 (Pipeline of ‘bankable’ projects and facilitating investments in green urban infrastructure). This includes providing technical control with oversight of the delivery of programme outputs;
- Working closely with the Team Leader & Programme Manager to ensure that effective and efficient systems are in place to plan, implement and monitor the programme;
- Support the TL on the day-to-day relationship management with the FCDO Senior Responsible Owner/Programme Responsible Owner.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Government stakeholders in Somalia (FGS, FMS, and city-level), development and humanitarian partners, the private sector, and other relevant stakeholders;
- Ensure the effective dissemination of knowledge, and lessons learned, in relation to GUG’s Component 2 (Resilient Infrastructure) outcomes
Key competencies / job requirements for the Resilient Infrastructure Lead:
The following section outlines the minimum criteria for the candidate:
- Masters equivalent with a minimum of 10-15+ years’ work experience in project development for urban planning; finance; economics
- Experience in roles related to project finance, infrastructure finance, or sustainable finance, demonstrating a track record in mobilizing capital for green infrastructure projects, including conducting feasibility studies and securing project financing;
- Experience and recognised expertise relevant to climate finance mechanisms, including familiarity with climate funds, grants, and international climate agreements;
- Experience working in Somalia and/or similar FCAS contexts;
- Ability to cultivate strong relationships with senior government and non-government stakeholders;
- Politically aware and familiar with FCDO’s development, diplomatic and international trade priorities desirable;
- Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities;
- Excellent report writing, presentation, and communication skills (verbal and written);
- Excellent “people” and team-building skills.
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About the Role:
ASI are seeking a Finance Mobilisation (FM) Lead for the delivery of the GUG programme. The role of the FM Lead will be to effectively deliver Component 3 (Mobilising finance for investments) providing an accountable point of contact for the TL and FCDO. The FM Lead will be responsible for stakeholder engagement, ensuring transactions are executed for green urban infrastructure or ecosystems services (donor funding, DFIs, or domestic private sector). This will include leveraging opportunities for UK grant funds to de-risk or incentivise investments in project pipeline and designing, managing and overseeing project implementation.
The FM Lead will be sharing their time between Nairobi, Mogadishu and Hargeisa from which GUG will operate. Travel to other cities in Somalia is also expected based on programme needs. This is an exciting role, with a technically strong, enthusiastic and well-recognised team that will be working on many of the most interesting cities and infrastructure challenges in Somalia.
REQUIREMENTS
Key responsibilities of the Finance Mobilisation Lead:
The FM Lead will be responsible for:
- Providing overall management and technical delivery of Component 3 (Mobilising finance for investments). This includes providing technical control with oversight of the delivery of programme outputs;
- Working closely with the Team Leader & Programme Manager to ensure that effective and efficient systems are in place to plan, implement and monitor the programme;
- Support the TL on the day-to-day relationship management with the FCDO Senior Responsible Owner/Programme Responsible Owner.
Key competencies / job requirements for the Finance Mobilisation Lead:
The following section outlines the minimum criteria for the candidate:
- Masters equivalent with a minimum of 10-15+ years’ work experience in infrastructure finance;
- Experience in mobilising climate/infrastructure finance within a large scale programmes; supporting strategy and delivery, work plan development, and managing diverse and international project teams;
- Experience working in Somalia and/or similar FCAS contexts;
- Comprehensive knowledge of climate finance, green infrastructure principles, resilient city planning, and urban sustainability, including demonstrated experience ability to incorporate environmental considerations into financial strategies and experience with innovative financing mechanisms such as public-private partnerships, and environmental impact bonds.
- Ability to cultivate strong relationships with senior government and non-government stakeholders;
- Politically aware and familiar with FCDO’s development, diplomatic and international trade priorities desirable;
- Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities;
- Excellent report writing, presentation, and communication skills (verbal and written);
- Excellent “people” and team building skills.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Government stakeholders in UK responsible for Grant funds, Somalia (FGS, FMS, and city-level), development and humanitarian partners, the private sector, and other relevant stakeholders;
- Ensure the effective dissemination of knowledge, lessons learned, in relation to climate/infrastructure finance across Somalia
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About the Role:
ASI are seeking a Technical Urban Planning (TUP) Lead for the delivery of the GUG programme. The role of the TUP Lead will be to effectively deliver Component 1 (Improved urban planning, land use control and decision making) providing an accountable point of contact for the TL and FCDO. The TUP Lead will be responsible for a. stakeholder engagement, ensuring climate resilient and gender inclusive approaches to urban planning are embedded; b. leading the capacity strengthening of relevant public and private institutions across the urban development sector; c. overseeing the management of data collection, consolidation and updating to support urban development outcomes.
The TUP Lead will be sharing their time between Nairobi, Mogadishu and Hargeisa from which GUG will operate. Travel to other cities in Somalia is also expected based on programme needs. This is an exciting role, with a technically strong, enthusiastic and well-recognised team that will be working on many of the most interesting cities and infrastructure challenges in Somalia.
REQUIREMENTS
Key responsibilities of the Technical Urban Planning Lead (TUP) Lead:
The TUP Lead will be responsible for:
- Providing overall management and technical delivery of Component 1 (Improved urban planning, land use control and decision making). This includes providing technical control with oversight of the delivery of programme outputs;
- Working closely with the Team Leader & Programme Manager to ensure that effective and efficient systems are in place to plan, implement and monitor the programme;
- Support the TL on the day-to-day relationship management with the FCDO Senior Responsible Owner/Programme Responsible Owner
Key competencies / job requirements for the Technical Urban Planning Lead:
The following section outlines the minimum criteria for the candidate
- Ensure the effective dissemination of knowledge, lessons learned, in relation to GUG’s Component (Urban Planning) outcomes
- Promote a positive working culture across the team; one that instils the highest ethical and moral values, and supports open dialogue.
- Masters equivalent with a minimum of 10-15+ years’ work experience in urban planning;
- Experience in directing key thematic pillars (urban development) within a large scale programme; supporting strategy and delivery, work plan development, and managing diverse and international project teams;
- Experience working in Somalia and/or similar FCAS contexts;
- Experience and recognised expertise relevant to urban planning, gender inclusive infrastructure and green/climate finance;
- Ability to cultivate strong relationships with senior government and non-government stakeholders;
- Politically aware and familiar with FCDO’s development, diplomatic and international trade priorities desirable;
- Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities;
- Excellent report writing, presentation, and communication skills (verbal and written);
- Excellent “people” and team building skills.
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About the Role:
ASI is seeking a Team Leader for the delivery of the GUG programme. The role of the Team Leader will be to manage GUG and provide an accountable point of contact for FCDO. The Team Leader will be responsible for stakeholder engagement, quality assurance, and approval of all deliverables. The Team Leader will be sharing their time between Nairobi, Mogadishu and Hargeisa which GUG will operate. Travel to other cities in Somalia is also expected based on programme needs. This is an exciting role, with a technically strong, enthusiastic and well-recognised team that will be working on some of the most interesting cities and infrastructure challenges in Somalia.
Key responsibilities of the Team Leader:
The Team Leader will be responsible for:
- Providing overall management and operational delivery of the GUG programme;
- Providing technical control with oversight of the delivery of programme outputs;
- Oversee, with ultimate responsibility for the performance of the Programme Management Unit, consultants and subcontractors;
- Working closely with the Programme Manager to ensure that effective and efficient systems are in place to plan, implement and monitor the programme;
- Day-to-day relationship management with the FCDO Senior Responsible Owner/Programme Responsible Owner
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Government stakeholders in Somalia (FGS, FMS, and city-level), development and humanitarian partners, the private sector, and other relevant stakeholders;
- Ensure that the programme effectively disseminates knowledge, lessons learned, and best practices;
- Promote a positive working culture across the team; one that instils the highest ethical and moral values, and supports open dialogue.
Key competencies / job requirements for the Team Leader:
The following section outlines the minimum criteria for the candidate:
- Masters or PhD degree with a minimum of years work experience in a relevant field;
- Experience in directing and/or managing large scale programmes; controlling project spend, work plan and managing diverse and international project teams;
- Experience working in Somalia and similar FCAS contexts;
- Experience and recognised expertise relevant to urban planning, infrastructure and green/climate finance;
- Ability to cultivate strong relationships with senior government and non-government stakeholders;
- Experience of managing and implementing HMG programmes desirable;
- Politically aware and familiar with FCDO’s development, diplomatic and international trade priorities desirable;
- Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities;
- Excellent report writing, presentation, and communication skills (verbal and written);
- Excellent “people” and team building skills.
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