Location : Nairobi, Kenya
Management Responsibility : None
Reporting to : Country Manager, Somalia
Key Relationships : NSA Field Coordinator, Somalia Programme Adviser, Somalia Conflict Adviser, Somalia Governance and Democratisation Adviser, Somalia Advocacy and Communications Adviser
Contract Duration : Fixed Term – Until March 31st 2013
Monthly Salary : 215,701 – 281,441 KSh per month
Grade : National
Description of Saferworld Somalia programme:
Saferworld is an independent non-governmental organisation that works to prevent and reduce violent conflict and promote cooperative approaches to security. We work with civil society, governments and international organisations to encourage and support effective policies and practices through advocacy, research and policy development, and through supporting the development of local capacities and structures.
Saferworld has been working in Africa since 1997, with a primary focus upon East Africa and the Horn region. We have well-established programmes in Kenya, Uganda, Somalia and Sudan. In addition, Saferworld supports regional and international conflict prevention and security processes. Saferworld’s headquarter is in London, with a regional office in Nairobi, and country offices in Kampala and Juba. The Somalia programme is managed from
Saferworld’s Nairobi office with plans to establish an office in Somaliland in the near future.
Saferworld’s programme of work in Somalia/Somaliland has two components. The first aims to strengthen the participation of Somali Non-State Actors in decision-making on peace, security and development. Key themes in this project are participatory decision-making, inclusiveness and capacity building of ‘platform’ structures so that they more effectively channel NSA voices in policy dialogues. The second provides timely fine-grained analysis of governance and conflict dynamics at sub-regional level in Somalia/Somaliland as a basis for influencing the work of international actors engaged there. In addition, the organisation is active on policy advocacy based on lessons gathered from programmes and via partners.
Job Purpose:
The primary purpose of this role is to coordinate activities carried out under Saferworld’s Somalia Non-State Actor project in support of programme objectives. The role has a particular focus on:
• Organising NSA policy dialogue activities outside Somalia;
• Promoting NSA involvement in aid sector coordination mechanisms (health, education etc.)
• Support the development of a financially viable model for long-term NSA engagement in these mechanisms;
• Supporting NSAs to mainstream gender into their work.
Key areas of responsibility:
1. Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of activities
2. Support timely and accurate reporting by Saferworld and partners
3. Ensure effective management of project finances
4. Support strategy development
5. Build and maintain positive external relationships
6. Ensure effective relations are maintained within Saferworld
Duties:
1. Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of activities
• In collaboration with other Somalia programme team members, develop and keep updated workplans.
• Ensure timely and high quality completion of planned activities
• Monitor and periodically report on activities and progress towards results
• Provide close support to partners in delivering planned activities and developing capacities, management and governance systems
• Identify policy development opportunities and support Saferworld and its partners to develop coherent and credible policy positions and materials
2. Support timely and accurate reporting by Saferworld and partners
• Provide feedback to NSA platform staff and other Somali partners on their reports
• Provide regular internal progress reports
• Assist in developing narrative reports to donors and other related documents as required
3. Ensure effective management of project finances
• Support the development of realistic budgets for project activities
• Ensure the timely preparation and submission of partner budgets and funding requests for planned activities
• Monitor expenditures against budgets
4. Support strategy development
• Actively participate in routine context analysis and programme planning sessions
• Contribute to Saferworld’s strategies for Somalia/Somaliland and the region
• Provide support to partners on strategy development
5. Build and maintain positive external relationships
• Represent Saferworld in external meetings as required, including aid sector committee meetings
• Raise awareness of Saferworld’s NSA project and partners among the international community.
• Maintain good relations with Saferworld’s partners
• Help to develop relations and improve coordination with other international actors working on Somalia/Somaliland
6. Ensure effective relations are maintained within Saferworld
• Maintain a good working relationship with all members of the Somalia programme team
• Ensure effective communication of project activities, results and lessons within Saferworld
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential requirements:
• A BA (MA an added advantage) in peace/conflict studies, development, international relations (or equivalent professional experience)
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in international development, peacebuilding or related issues
• Project management skills and experience
• Experience of report writing
• Experience of working in complex and politically-sensitive contexts, and good political judgement
• Ability to work in a non-partisan manner, sensitivity to ethnic and cultural differences
• A team player: able to demonstrate a constructive, cooperative and problem-solving approach
• Willingness to travel frequently to the Somali regions (security permitting)
• Good written and spoken English
• Ability to work without close daily supervision, using own initiative and showing flexibility
• A flexible and dynamic approach to work is essential.
Desirable:
• Experience of supporting civil society/NSA engagement with state and international actors
• Understanding of Somali political and cultural dynamics
• Knowledge of key policy issues relevant to Somalia/Somaliland (democratisation, development, state-building, security sector reform, peace and conflict theory, humanitarian aid, aid effectiveness)
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
Monthly salary range : 215,703 – 281,441 KSh
Leave entitlement : 28 days pro rata (9 days)
Benefits : Employee Medical insurance
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please send full CV and covering letter, detailing how you meet the selection criteria to recruitment@saferworld.org.uk. Please use subject heading: PC_NSA_Nov_2012
Deadline for applications : 30th November 2012
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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