Organizational Profile

Founded in 1991, Secours Islamique France (SIF) is a national and international solidarity NGO that has worked in France and around the world for over 30 years. SIF acts wherever there are humanitarian and social needs, delivering emergency relief, development programs and advocacy campaigns without proselytism or discrimination.

The SIF Kenya & Somalia Mission was registered in 2012 and currently implements humanitarian and development programs in Education and Child Welfare, Food Security and Livelihoods, and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) across Kenya and Somalia.

Position Overview

Based in Mogadishu, the Liaison Manager under the guidance of the Head of Mission builds and strengthens SIF's relationships with institutional donors, humanitarian coordination mechanisms, government authorities, and other key stakeholders in Somalia. The role covers liaison, communication, advisory, advocacy, and reporting functions, and supports the Programme Coordinator and Grant Manager on grant tracking and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Identify and engage institutional donors to support funding of SIF's humanitarian programs
Represent SIF in coordination mechanisms such as the Humanitarian Country Team (HCT), INGO consortia, and cluster groups
Build and maintain relationships with federal and national government authorities in Mogadishu
Monitor the legal, regulatory, and political environment and advise the Head of Mission on risks and opportunities
Negotiate MoUs and agreements with government and other stakeholders
Compile situation reports on political, humanitarian, and operational developments
Support advocacy initiatives and donor engagement materials
Contribute to proposals, concept notes, budgets, and SITREPs
Maintain the grant tracking database and support pre-award risk assessments and grant compliance reviews

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Science, Public Administration, Law, Development Studies, or a related field
Minimum 5 years of professional experience in the humanitarian sector, including at least 3 years within Somalia
Sound understanding of Somalia's humanitarian coordination architecture, including clusters and donor coordination mechanisms
Familiarity with Somalia's political, administrative, legal, security, and socio-economic context
Excellent networking, negotiation, and diplomatic communication skills
Strong report-writing and oral presentation skills
Fluency in English and Somali required; French and/or Arabic an advantage
Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet research

To apply for this position, applicants are required to submit their cover letter and resume as one single PDF document quoting "Application for Liaison Manager - Mogadishu" in the subject line