2021-06-16

Service Delivery Model (SDM) Consultant – MoILG Hirshabelle State of Somalia

Hirshabelle State of Somalia
Posted on June 16, 2021

Hirshabelle State of Somalia

Service Delivery Model (SDM) Consultant – MoILG Hirshabelle State of Somalia

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT ON SDM CONSULTANT

Title: Service Delivery Model – SDM- Consultant

The Ministry of Interior and Local Government (MOILG) of Hirshabelle State, is a responsible for the local government’s portfolio, including district council formation, establishing systems for local governance structures and strengthening their capacity to enable providing services with a view to facilitating local development and decentralized service delivery aimed at strengthening capacity for strategic local development planning, fiscal planning, financial management, and effective monitoring as well as decentralized delivery of social services, and also MOILG has a mandate to coordinate, monitor and overseen strength local government to deliver services.

The provisional constitution of Somalia, Wadajir Framework, the State level constitution and the Local Government Laws, lays the foundations for decentralization of basic services to districts (local governments) and provides the framework and the mandate for local governments to implement the basic service functions.

The JPLG program which is in its third phase (2018-2023) aims to support decentralization by strengthening systems and mobilizing the delivery capabilities of local administrations across the country. One of the key areas Under the Joint Programme of Local Governance (JPLG), is the support for decentralization of service delivery at district level in the sectors of Education, Health and Water. Since 2014. The Service Delivery Model/Mechanism initiated by UNICEF/JPLG is a co-funding grant mechanism to support the implementation of the devolved functions and or agreed basic service functions of local governments.

The Consultant is intended to cover all Local Government relevant education services work based on the district development framework that integrates the district and sub- districts plans into a consolidated district plan which is later aligned with the state and federal plans. The SDM consultant will ensure coordination and cooperation for effective implementation of Service delivery module of the education sector to enhance children’s access to quality primary education with skills, capacities and confidence needed for future employability and placement opportunity to reduce poverty and improve local governance, human rights, and good governance principles of transparency, accountability and participation.

Objectives of the assignment

The SDM Consultant will provide technical support to the Local Governments, Ministry of Interior and Local Government of Hirshabelle, Partners, and Donors in the effective and efficient establishment and implementation of decentralization Service Delivery module in districts administration to contribute improvement of availability and accessibility of high-quality basic services in terms of resources and responsibility. and enabling Local governments to deliver improved services through enhanced engagement with State, central government and non‐state actors.

One of the other key objectives of the assignment is to support MOILG and the concerned line Ministry (MOE, MOH and LG.), to support the initiation, adaptation and implementation of the “Service Delivery Model/mechanism (SDM)” based on the learning from the other states.

The Consultant will work under the supervision of the Director General of Ministry of Interior as she/he will report any developments and other necessary information during the implementation of the project..

Duties and Responsibilities:

With the supervision of the Director General of the Ministry, the SDM consultant will be expected to carry out the following:

Provide training to the district Social Affairs staff for strengthening their capacities to ensure and encourage their role of Service delivery module (SDM).
Support and develop design of ToR for Social affairs department, admin and finance staff as required through inclusive processes
Facilitate and capacitate SAD Department to monitor the implementation process and quality by the district through development of relevant procedures, monitoring of compliance with these procedures, and seeking correctional action where needed
Encourage and ensure to secure Government contributions arrangement with the sectoral ministries of the state level and the local councils separately and each body to allocate funds upfront based on the costing analysis and MOU.
Assisting and support to develop districts Microplanning and Budgeting in itemizing committed funds (at least UNICEF/JPLG funds should be itemized and government contribution).
Technical support to prepare state level MOU on SDM between the Ministries of education, Interior, Finance and LG Mayors/Commissioners which indicating to hand over local government their legal responsibilities of providing services.
Monitoring, evaluation and oversight on SDM progress and achievement reports and also developing monitoring tools.
Support SAD staff to manage and maintain in a transparent, efficient and sustainable manner the district projects and ensured projects are locally owned.
Support department staff to monitor and report on the implementation of the annual development plan and budget and overall progress towards DDF and NDP priorities.
Support capacity building on civic education to improve social accountability and contribute good governance, transparent and increase trust of citizen’s and ensure citizen participations.
Coordinate with all relevant stakeholders at Federal, State and District levels as well as International stakeholders.
Support DG MOI to set up a Technical working group (TWG) on decentralization (starting with the concerned line ministries implementing) and coordinate regular quarterly meetings
Contribute and participate in key meetings and discussion on decentralization and local governance and advocate on the importance of decentralized service delivery based on the learning from the SDM.

Deliverables:-

The Consultant shall provide the following as deliverables of the project: –

Clarifying the legal framework, functions, roles and responsibilities of district, state and central governments for delivering basic services to the people.
Capacity building for Social Affairs (SAD) Department Officials of Districts
Strengthen and Improve Local Government Capacity to deliver sustainable services and providing equitable services and also promoting local economic development.
Strengthening collaboration and coordination between district, state and central governments, and the private sector in the delivery of services;
Strengthening districts’ technical, management and oversight capacities to support the delivery of local services
Strengthening community oversight and demand for accountability in district‐led service delivery.
enhanced social accountability mechanism to improve governance and service delivery mechanisms.
Produce and share monthly, quarterly reports and annual comprehensive report with relevant partners and UNICEF/JPLG on key achievements, challenges and recommendations in particular the learning implementing of the SDM.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Master degree in Governance, Local Government, Public Administration, development studies, social sciences, political science, Programme Management, public policy or related field

Experience

At least eight (8) years of relevant professional experience on social inclusion, political participation, and local government issues
At least 6 years of relevant experience in local governance and institutional management preferably in fragile/post conflict countries such as Somalia.
Experience in coordination and networking at a high level and the ability to interact with a range of actors
A clear understanding of public institutions/policy and their administrative structures
Technical expertise in developing guidelines/ plans on decentralization of Social Service Delivery
Demonstrable experience on the Monitory and evaluation
Proven record of analytical work on civic education and capacity building

COMPETENCIES

Demonstrated experience managing complex programmes with multiple partners, including experience with coordination, donor relations, planning, monitoring, and budget management and oversight.
Proven ability to work with partners, manage staff and consultants, and write proposals and sound evidence-based reports in clear and simple language.
Strong communication skills, including an ability to build rapport with individuals and groups and maintain an effective network of individuals across organizational departments, agencies, and governments.
Fluency in English and Somali.
Understanding of the socio-political context of Somalia would be an advantage.
Good understanding of local government systems, procedures, and processes at all levels (especially district) is desirable.
Experience in developing Training modules in local governance and providing training.
Work experience with government and knowledge about the JPLG /Service Delivery Model an added asset.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applicants should be submitted a cover letter detailing the previous work done and curriculum vitae as well as the contact details of at least 3 references. Please send all the documents to the ministerofinterior1@gmail.com , and copy to the uhaji@unicef.org with ‘Service Delivery Model – SDM- Consultant, in the subject line by 21^th June 2021 at 12:00PM. Applications sent after the deadline will not be considered.

REMARKS: – –
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further consideration and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

MOILG of Hirshabelle is an equal opportunity employer and female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

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