2023-12-21

Project GBV Specialist, Hargeisa

Hargeisa
Posted on December 21, 2023

Government Of Somaliland (GoSL)

Project GBV Specialist, Hargeisa

REQUEST OF EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Country: Government of Somaliland

Ministry of Agriculture Development

Project ID No. P177816

Name of the Project: Food System Resilience Project

Consulting Service: Project GBV Specialist.

Individual Selection Consultant

Duty Station: Hargeisa, Somaliland

Duration: 12 Months, with possibility for extension

Deadline: 04 January 2024

Reference No.SO-MOAD-SL-388852-CS-INDV

Background of the Project

The Somaliland Ministry of Agricultural Development (MoAD) is implementing Food Systems Resilience Project financed by the World Bank. The aims of the project is to tackle the underlying structural challenges of food insecurity and reduce beneficiaries’ vulnerability to unpredictable climate, crisis, and conflict events. It seeks to achieve this by rejuvenating Somaliland’s Agri-livestock research institutions, seed systems, and extension services and developing community institutions that can anchor adaptation of climate smart Agri-livestock practices; strengthening the availability of water and improved rangelands management for resilient agriculture and livestock production; strengthen animal health services, strengthening the integration of the production systems to domestic and regional markets, with appropriate investments in food safety and value addition, and establishing an enabling policy and institutional framework capable of supporting food systems resilience for Somaliland at national and regional levels. The project development objective (PDO) of the FSRP is to increase the resilience of food systems and the Somaliland’s preparedness for food insecurity in project target areas. The Food Systems and Resilience Project, funded by the World Bank, has Six key components: (Re-)Building Resilient Agricultural Production Capacity Supporting the Sustainable Development of Natural Resources for Resilient Agricultural Landscapes Getting to Market Promoting a Greater Focus on Food Systems Resilience in National and Regional Policymaking Contingent Emergency Response Component, Project Management and Monitoring and Evaluation. Therefore, the Ministry of Agricultural Development (MoAD) of the Government of Somaliland (GoSL) invites suitably qualified individuals to apply for the position Gender/GBV/SEAH Specialist Project funded by the World Bank and the GoSL. The GBV Specialist position will be a full-time contracted staff position

Gender/GBV/SEAH Specialist

Report to: The Project Coordinator

Purpose: The Gender/GBV/SEAH Specialist will ensure that all FSRP activities are implemented as per the Social Safeguard Frameworks laid out for the Project.

Specific Responsibilities

Support and backstop the district and community to ensure that their project implementation activities comply with project safeguards.
Review safeguards instruments (e.g., GBV/SEAH/P, Environmental and Social Impact Assessment/ESIA, Environmental and Social Management Plan/ESMP, Integrated Pest Management Plan/IPMP, Resettlement policy framework, Vulnerable and Marginalized Groups framework, etc.) and ensure all safeguards issues are accurately addressed.
Ensure that project activities are carried out in line with World Bank safeguards instruments (i.e., ESMF, RPF, VMGF, PF) prepared for the Project and Somaliland legislation; more specifically, enforce social safeguards measures of the Project as stipulated in the VMGF, RPF, and ESMP;
- Oversee community engagement, including vulnerable groups and CIGs, and regularly liaise with districts and communities that are benefiting from the Project to facilitate communities’ access to economic opportunities resulting from project activities;
- Oversee preparation and execution of stakeholder engagement plans;
- Prepare training materials and carry out technical training on social safeguards with FSRP staff and other relevant stakeholders;
- Ensure compliance with gender mainstreaming and social inclusion per the project’s key performance indicators in the FSRP.
- Facilitate identification and documentation of the major agricultural activities of men and women, with reference to the investment projects
- Design tools and mechanisms to ensure that agricultural services are gender-sensitive, including the focus of extension for women as farm managers or partners;
- Develop a grievance redress mechanism
- Develop mechanisms to tackle technical, logistical, and attitudinal constraints facing the service providers in supporting men and women farmers;
- Develop the relevant training materials for farmers, CIGs, vulnerable groups and minority communities, farmer fora, producer organizations, researchers, extension agents, and other relevant service providers;
- Prepare quarterly reports and work plans for project activities;
- Undertake any other duties as may be assigned by the PC.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Master’s Degree in Social Sciences, Community Development, Project Management, Gender Studies, or other relevant social disciplines from a recognized university with

a bias in gender-related issues.

10 years of working experience in managing social safeguards and gender-related matters in the agricultural sector with a substantial understanding of and commitment to gender equity and combating gender violence, all of which in senior management positions
Experience with social safeguards issues in development projects, including gender mainstreaming, involuntary resettlement, social inclusion and community development, the inclusion of VMGs, stakeholder consultation, citizen engagement, and grievance redress;
Knowledge of policies, legislation, and experience of human rights and gender
Possess analytical skills in gender inequalities in access to resources and benefits;
Understanding of gender/youth/VMG dynamics and complexities in Somaliland;
Membership in a relevant professional body will be an added advantage

Other Competencies and Requirements

Proven track record of leadership and networking at a senior level
Excellent knowledge of Somali and English
Computer literacy
Excellent analytical and administrative skills, as well as solid writing and communication abilities;
Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment;
Strong presentation and communication skills (both written and oral).

How to apply

Interested consultants may obtain further information (in person or by e-mail) at the address below during office hours from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Wednesday to Thursday except for public holidays.

Deadline for submission: Expressions of interest should be delivered by e-mail address to: foodsystemfsrp@gmail.com and cc: moadmoldrmoecc01@gmail.com marked with the subject title of the position by 04 January 2024.

Address of the Ministry: Main Street, near Presidential Place, next to the Ministry of Education, Hargeisa, SL.

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