Durable & Resilience Programs Department
The Department of Resilience and Durable Solutions for IDPs of the Somali disaster Management Agency was established in 2017 as part of the former Ministry of Humanitarian and Disaster Management and now is a part of SoDMA in responsibility of Resilience and Durable Solutions for IDPs in Providing technical leadership in Disaster Resilience for vulnerable communities those in risk to affect by natural (Climate shocks) and man-made shocks, rebuild sustainable livelihoods, Food Security, Water, Protection, camp coordination and camp management and Finding a lasting Durable Solutions for Internal Displaced Persons. Role and Responsibility of the Department
- Provide technical leadership in Disaster Resilience, Protection, Camp Coordination Camp Management (CCCM), Food Security and Nutrition, and Durable Solutions for Internal Displaced person s(IDPs) sectors.
- Deliver specific short and long-term technical assistance to staff of the department.
- Identifying department concerns that prevent the department from functioning effectively.
- Building the capacity of staff in program compliance.
- Identify and develop program tools that can be incorporated into the larger practice area; Establish technical core materials, information resources and trainings.
- Increase programmatic and technical skills of staff by designing and collaborating on trainings and/or information resources.
- Provide perspective and expertise on emerging issues and trends in all sectors and its impact on Resilience Building and durable solutions for Displaced Affected communities.
- Participate in appropriate professional organizations and events, including internal technically focused communities of practice.
- Elevate significant technical issues to sector lead as appropriate.
- Play an active role in new proposal development, contributing to proposal efforts as technical writer, technical lead, and technical reviewer or by providing technical content.
- Independently identify and qualify new program opportunities to achieve new department goals.
- Collaborate with other departments as necessary to establish technical core materials, information resources and trainings.
- Actively seek out opportunities to share technical knowledge. Gather information from FMSs offices and implements improvements.
- Bringing a monthly highlights and detailed quarterly reports to the Agency’s commissioner, Deputy commissioner and Director General highlighting progress, challenges encountered, and corrective actions proposed.
Directorate Confidentiality
It is anticipated all communication, capacity building, technical discussions, workshops, and seminars will allow for open and frank discussion and debate in a respectful manner. The Director may deem a particular issue to be discussed confidentially, at any time.
Accountability
The Department Director is the Senior Responsible person and overall head of all programs in the department and is accountable to the Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner and Director General for the implementation of all programs. Information Sharing/Information Management:
- Facilitate information sharing between SoDMA and external stakeholders.
- Proactively collect information relevant to NGOs and NGO programs.
Frequency of Meetings
Both the head of sections and the other staff will meet formally on a weekly basis with the provision for bi-lateral discussion and additional meetings as required. The composition of the agenda for meetings will be agreed in advance with Director.
SECTORS:
- Disaster Resilience Sector
- Protection Sector
- Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) Sector.
- Food Security and Nutrition Analysis Unit and IPC Sector 5. Durable Solutions for IDPs Sector
