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Capacity Building Adviser

Détails de l'annonce

Organisation : Progressio
Site web : http://www.progressio.org.uk/jobs
Adresse email : georgina@progressio.org.uk
Lieu de l'emploi : Hargeisa / Somalia
Type d'emploi : Contrat à durée déterminée
Type de contrat : Temps plein
Fonction : Autre
Date de publication : 02/09/2015
Date limite : 23/09/2015

Profil

The successful candidate should have a Master’s degree in social or community development, development studies, or another relevant discipline.

A minimum of five years’ experience within the NGO sector is essential. You should have three years’ experience in community development and mobilisation, organisational capacity building, including training/facilitation methodologies and direct training, and developing concept notes and/or project proposals, action plans, training plans and designs. Experience working in a resource poor environment is also essential.

An understanding of the issues facing a post-conflict society and of the role which NGOs play in democratisation; solid knowledge of rights-based advocacy, community development and the mobilisation of women and girls, and areas linked to women’s participation in decision making is essential. You should also have skills in gender mainstreaming; coordination/networking with like-minded organisations, and participatory monitoring and evaluation methods. Good team building skills and a consensus-led approach to work; developed analytical, prioritising and networking skills, including an ability to plan and implement own work, and good interpersonal, communication and report writing skills are also essential. 

A 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 is required.

Description

Based in Hargeisa, Somaliland
One-year placement  

Please note that the selected applicant will be required to take up the placement by October

The Capacity Building Adviser will be placed with the Barwaqoo Voluntary Organisation and the Women Rehabilitation and Development Association, working alongside key staff members on a daily basis on fundraising, editing project reports and building and strengthening the capacity of women’s community-based organisations in decision-making and participation in the democratic processes in Somaliland. S/he will also take a lead on project activities by providing on-going mentoring and on-the-job coaching.