SOFRECO recruits 02 Key experts | Deputy Programme Manager

Key expert 2: Deputy Programme Manager, Somalie

DESCRIPTION DU POSTE

Contrat : Long-terme

Date limite de candidature : 15/04/2019

Lieu : Somalie

Projet : Technical Assistance for Civil Society Capacity Building

The overall objective of the project of which this contract will be a part is to strengthen the capacity of the CSOs working in the governance and democratization sector to mobilise Somali citizens to participate more effectively in democracy and governance reform processes through representation, participation, transparency and accountability (REPARTRAC).

The purpose of the contract is (i) to increase CSO’s capacity in project cycle management (PCM) and organization management, including under EU procedures; (ii) to provide technical assistance and advisory support to Somali CSOs on effective participation and influence of civil society in governance and democratization activities and improve their sustainability, accountability and constituencies ; and (iii) to facilitate coordination/partnerships between different CSOs and NSA Platforms through establishment of a governance structure convening actors within the governance and democratization sector, provide a space for exchange of ideologies and map out priority areas of engagement.

The experts will be based in Somalia. The intended start date is June 2019 and the period of implementation of the contract will be 36 months from this date.

For this assignment SOFRECO is currently looking for:

QUALIFICATION

Qualifications and skills

A first-level degree from a university or institution of equivalent status in any of the following fields: social sciences, development studies, human rights or monitoring and evaluations;

Excellent command of both spoken and written English;

Proficient working knowledge of the Somali language would be an asset;

Good organisational, planning and reporting skills;

Proficient in Microsoft Office softwares.

General professional experience

At least three (3) years’ work experience in the management of civil society coordination and networking, preferably gained in a developing country;

Minimum of three (3) years’ work experience in technical and financial programme management.

Specific professional experience

Functional knowledge and experience of EU procedures would be an asset;

Knowledge of civil society structures and operations and government policies in Somalia would be an asset;

Knowledge of/experience in fragile contexts would be an asset.