Job Title: Conflict Adviser, Somalia
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Reporting to: Country Manager, Somalia
Key Relationships: Somalia Programme Adviser, Somalia Governance and Democratisation Adviser, Somalia Advocacy and Communications Adviser, Project Managers
Contract Duration:An initial period of 6 months with the possibility of
a further 1 year dependent on fundingLocation: Nairobi, Kenya
Reporting to: Country Manager, Somalia
Key Relationships: Somalia Programme Adviser, Somalia Governance and Democratisation Adviser, Somalia Advocacy and Communications Adviser, Project Managers
Salary:A competitive NGO salary + benefits
Grade: International
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 headquarters are 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 purpose of this role is to contribute to Saferworld’s Somalia/Somaliland programme by:
- Providing
policy advice and technical assistance to support the design and
implementation of Saferworld’s Somalia programme;
- Contributing
to Saferworld’s policy development work at national, regional and
international levels
Key areas of responsibility:
- Lead
the technical development of Saferworld’s Conflict and Governance Mapping
project, ensure timely and high-quality delivery of activities and
progress towards intended results
- Support
the implementation, planning, monitoring and reporting of Saferworld’s
strategy in Somalia/Somaliland
- Build
and maintain effective relationships in support of Saferworld’s work in
Somalia/Somaliland
- Ensure
effective relations are maintained with other parts of Saferworld.
Duties:
1: Support the implementation, planning, monitoring and reporting of Saferworld’s strategy in Somalia/Somaliland
1: Support the implementation, planning, monitoring and reporting of Saferworld’s strategy in Somalia/Somaliland
- Working
in collaboration with other Nairobi and London-based staff, contribute to
the development and implementation of Saferworld internal strategies for
Somalia/Somaliland and the Horn region
- Periodically
contribute to other Saferworld research studies of Somalia/Somaliland,
including conflict analyses
- Deliver
presentations and facilitate training sessions on conflict-related issues
- Provide
policy advice and technical assistance internally and to Saferworld’s
partners
- Write
high quality briefings, discussion papers and policy documents in support
of the Somalia programme
2: Build and maintain effective relationships in support of
Saferworld’s work in Somalia/Somaliland
- In
coordination with the other programme staff, to strengthen Saferworld’s
contacts and coordination with other international actors (governmental
and NGO) engaged in Somalia/Somaliland
- Ensure
effective management of any formal partnerships between Saferworld and
government, civil society and international partners.
- Represent
Saferworld in external meetings, and promote lessons learnt from the
Somali CGM project
3: Ensure effective relations are maintained with other parts of
Saferworld.
- Identify
policy development opportunities at the international level
- Ensure
effective communication of results and lessons emanating from the Somalia
programme within Saferworld
- Identify
and build synergies between the plans and strategies of the Somalia
programme and the wider organisation.
Person Specification
Essential requirements:
Essential requirements:
- A
masters degree in a relevant subject (e.g. peace/conflict studies,
development, international relations (or equivalent professional
experience))
- Minimum
of 5 years experience working in international development, peacebuilding
or related issues
- Proven
analytical skills, including experience of conflict analysis methods
- Proven
ability to write policy papers and briefings
- Experience
of report writing
- Experience
of working in complex and politically-sensitive contexts, and excellent
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:
- Knowledge
of key policy issues relevant to Somalia/Somaliland would be an advantage
(democratisation, development, state-building, security sector reform,
peace and conflict theory, humanitarian aid, aid effectiveness)
- Understanding
of Somali political and cultural dynamics would be a considerable
advantage
- Experience
of facilitation and training would be an advantage.
Annual salary range: A competitive NGO salary + benefits
Leave entitlement: 28 days per annum and agreed public holidays.
Application Process:
Please send full CV and covering letter, detailing how you meet the selection criteria to Marie Aziz at recruitment@saferworld.org.uk.
Please use subject heading: SOM_C_ADV
Deadline for applications: 5 March 2012
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
