One year placement
Please note that the selected applicant will be required to take up the placement by July 2011.
The Participatory and Democratic Governance Adviser will be placed with the Forum for Peace and Governance and work alongside key staff in the organisation on a daily basis building their knowledge and skills in regard to effective, participatory and democratic governance whilst taking a lead on project activities by providing on-going mentoring and on-the-job coaching.
The post holder will have a degree level qualification or equivalent diploma in a relevant discipline.
You should have a minimum of three years’ work experience within the NGO sector and participatory democratic governance. Proven experience of designing, implementing and monitoring civic education programmes/initiatives; of capacity building within the NGO sector; training/facilitation methodologies and direct training; campaigning, community mobilisation and networking, and working in a resource poor environment are essential.
An understanding of the issues facing a post-conflict society and of the role which NGOs play in democratisation; skills in gender mainstreaming; coordination/networking with like-minded organisations; participatory monitoring and evaluation methods; knowledge/understanding of areas linked to women’s political participation; good team building skills and consensus led approach to work; developed analytical, prioritising and networking skills, and good interpersonal, communication and report writing skills are also essential. As are the ability to plan and implement own work; computer literacy; a good command of English, both spoken and written; willingness to undertake road travel in Somaliland; cultural sensitivity in an Islamic/Somali environment and a personal commitment to learning the basics of the Somali language.
Demonstrable experience of developing IEC materials related to the issues of this placement; of working with international and regional NGOs and previous experience in the Somali context are highly desirable.
For further information and an application form visit: www.progressio.org.uk/jobs
It is essential that you complete the application form in full, as very specific information is required and will be used to decide whether or not you will be short-listed for an interview. Please note that CVs/resumes will not be accepted.
Interviews: Mid June 2011
Please return the completed application form to: Recruitment@progressio.org.uk
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