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Liaison Manager - Somalia Nationals only

Secours Islamique France

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10 Aug 2026

Country: SomaliaOrganization: Secours Islamique FranceClosing date: 14 Aug 2026Organizational ProfileFounded 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 OverviewBased 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 ResponsibilitiesIdentify and engage institutional donors to support funding of SIF's humanitarian programsRepresent SIF in coordination mechanisms such as the Humanitarian Country Team (HCT), INGO consortia, and cluster groupsBuild and maintain relationships with federal and national government authorities in MogadishuMonitor the legal, regulatory, and political environment and advise the Head of Mission on risks and opportunitiesNegotiate MoUs and agreements with government and other stakeholdersCompile situation reports on political, humanitarian, and operational developmentsSupport advocacy initiatives and donor engagement materialsContribute to proposals, concept notes, budgets, and SITREPsMaintain the grant tracking database and support pre-award risk assessments and grant compliance reviewsRequirementsBachelor's degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Science, Public Administration, Law, Development Studies, or a related fieldMinimum 5 years of professional experience in the humanitarian sector, including at least 3 years within SomaliaSound understanding of Somalia's humanitarian coordination architecture, including clusters and donor coordination mechanismsFamiliarity with Somalia's political, administrative, legal, security, and socio-economic contextExcellent networking, negotiation, and diplomatic communication skillsStrong report-writing and oral presentation skillsFluency in English and Somali required; French and/or Arabic an advantageProficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet researchChild SafeguardingThis position involves direct and regular contact with children (Child Safeguarding Level 2) and is subject to criminal record checks and professional reference checks. The successful candidate will be required to comply with SIF's Child Safeguarding Policy and the Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) Policy.How to applyTo 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 to: apply.ken@sif.org on or before August 14th, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately. Only shortlisted and qualified candidates will be contacted. SIF is an equal opportunity employer.