COOPI, an Italian humanitarian organization, is seeking a Head of Mission for its operations in Somalia. This senior leadership position is exclusively open to national candidates from Somalia and Kenya, reflecting COOPI's long-standing commitment to the region since 1984 through humanitarian and resilience-building programs.
The Head of Mission will be responsible for overseeing the management and coordination of COOPI's offices in both Somalia and Kenya, ensuring the effective implementation of projects, sustainable budget management, security protocols, and staff leadership. The role involves strategic collaboration with regional coordination and headquarters to define country strategies and intervention priorities.
Quick Facts
| Opportunity | Job |
|---|---|
| Institution | COOPI – Cooperazione Internazionale |
| Location | Mogadishu, Somalia |
| Region | Africa |
| Open to | National Candidates Only (Somalia and Kenya) |
| Funding | Not specified |
| Application deadline | 16 November 2026 |
About the Position
The Head of Mission will manage and coordinate foreign offices in Somalia and Kenya, ensuring correct project implementation in line with contractual obligations and donor procedures. Key responsibilities include representing COOPI to institutional donors and partners, defining country strategies, overseeing project and foreign office management, leading local staff, ensuring security, and managing economic and financial aspects. The role also involves supervising proposal drafting, report quality, and collaborating on communication and fundraising initiatives.
Eligibility
- University degree in relevant subjects
- Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience in international relief and development, with at least 3 years in a similar role
- Excellent oral and written communication and negotiation skills
- Strong multitasking and organizational skills
- Experience in liaising with governmental/local authorities, IOs, and NGOs
- Demonstrated ability to work in stressful environments and under pressure
- Proven capacity in managing a team
- Fluency in English
- Computer literacy
- Experience in working in conflict-prone environments (desired)
- Experience in logistics, procurement, and security matters (desired)
- Previous work experience in Somalia and Kenya (desired)
- Experience in managing complex consortium/partnerships (desired)
Benefits
Not specified in the official listing – check the source page.
Documents Required
- CV
- Cover letter
How to Apply
- Submit your CV and Cover letter via the provided application link.
Source: ReliefWeb Jobs.
Details can change – always confirm eligibility and deadline on the official listing before applying.
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