Purpose of the position

The primary purpose of this job is to provide oversight on the implementation and monitoring of the community reconciliation project in Somaliland. Thus, function may later be expanded to cover other peacebuilding activities.  Fully responsible for the cost effective, efficient and coordination with partners.

Collaborate with partner focal points and ensure operational and administrative support to project activities.

Ensure community participation and involvement in their development process for sustainable peace.

The job-holder will be responsible for ensuring that:

·         The programme is implemented in full understanding of the risks, sensitivities and legal constraints involved

·         Research methodologies are designed to be robust, effective and relevant to the Somaliland and any other relevant contexts

·         That the program is implemented according to strict ethical standards

·         High-quality reports are produced, with clear and impactful findings

·         Research findings are disseminated and briefed to a broad range of stakeholders,

·         Work closely with respective line ministries and relevant government agencies

·         Programme finances are well managed and monitored

·         Timely and high-quality donor and internal reporting is produced, effectively capturing programme impact and contributing to institutional learning

·         Findings from the project support Saferworld’s learning agenda on themes addressed under the project.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Programme Management

·         Support planning, development and implementation of the peace building and conflict sensitivity project

·         Oversee the finalization of research questions, action plans, techniques, timelines and target groups

·         Support partners to mainstream cross-cutting issues, among them, gender and youth and child protection in their initiatives.

·         Develop and articulate clear ethical standards and guidelines for assessment, and ensure that all personnel involved have internalised these before field activities commence

·         Oversee drafting, revision and finalisation of reports and policy briefings

·         Lead advocacy and dialogues with national and international stakeholders to assess recommendations and key findings.

·         Support capacity development of partners involved in project implementation through innovative capacity building approaches

·         Arrange for regular meetings with partners to review and reflect on progress and results in order to identify, mitigate challenges and learn lessons for improved programme delivery

·         Responsible for accurate narrative reporting against agreed objectives and results indicators.

Programme Quality & Impact

·         Ensure the programme findings are methodologically robust and effectively disseminated to decision-makers and opinion shapers on peacebuilding and security issues in Somaliland in an accessible and compelling format, with policy implications clearly articulated.

Budget management

·         Assume overall responsibility for financial management of the programme, including approving and monitoring financial transfers, partner disbursements and reports as well as Saferworld direct expenditures.

Monitoring & Evaluation

·         Ensure timely and high-quality donor and internal reporting which effectively captures programme impact and contributes to institutional learning.

·         Work with the communication staff to design appropriate mobilization and sensitization messages for the target population.

Line Management

·         Oversee recruitment for any additional staff and consultants needed to support the programme team

·         Provide effective line management and support to the Field Officer and consultant technical advisors

Internal and external relationships

·         Raise awareness of Saferworld’s programme among the international community and maintain a good working relationship and communication with all members of the Somaliland programme team, Nairobi Office, and headquarters colleagues.

·         Liaise with relevant Somaliland government officials

·         Report regularly to the donor.

Support for Somaliland Team

·         Contribute to team-wide processes and activities, including annual planning, outcome harvesting and team building.

·         As needed, support and engage in the  programme’s outreach to donors, programme development, advocacy and coordination with other actors within the region..

·         Partner organisations and communities –  provide training and dedicated support and accompaniment as required, organise joint events and meetings.

·         Communications team – regular engagement on communications products, provide internal news updates,

·         External stakeholders – regularly attend relevant working group meetings, identify shared interests and common goals and work together on collective influencing (i.e. with NGO Consortium and other relevant national and sub-national NGO networks and with the international donor community). Develop good working relationships with sub-national and government departments and officials as relevant.

·         External consultants – manage relationships and contracts with relevant consultants such as translators and designers

·         Internal relationship –  Political Advisor, Senior Conflict and Security Adviser, Finance Manager, HR and Operations Manager and security coordinator.

·         Familiarity with international donor aid management regulations

·         Solid experience as a team leader on peacebuilding and conflict transformation

·         Experience of working in sensitive political settings and situations affected by conflict and fragility

·         Experience of working on conflict, governance and peacebuilding issues in Somaliland

·         Experience in drafting high quality research papers on issues of conflict and peacebuilding

·         Experience of managing and administering grant schemes and programmes supported by international development partners (dialogue, financial management, accounting, contracting, and procurement).

·         Detailed knowledge of conflict dynamics in Somaliland and/or of relevant thematic issues (mediation/peace negotiation, counter-terror and stabilisation approaches etc) would be a considerable advantage.

·         High level of professionalism and discretion

·         Awareness of information security protocols and their application.

Skills

·         Excellent writing skills, communication and interpersonal skills.

·         Good written and spoken English

·         Personable and committed to working as a team

·         Commitment to and compliance with Saferworld’s safeguarding principles

·         Commitment to respect and value equality and diversity, and understanding of how this applies to own area of work

·         Commitment to own continuing personal and professional development

·         Commitment to the vision, mission and values of Saferworld

Deadline for applications:  11 January 2022 4.30 pm. we will only get in touch if you have been shortlisted