SOM CRC Secretary – Mogadishu, Somalia

Somali Child Rights Coalition (SCRC)

SOM CRC Secretary – Mogadishu, Somalia

Title: SOM CRC Secretary

LOCATION:  Mogadishu but with extensive country travel

GRADE:  Executive

POST TYPE: National

PURPOSE

The Somali Child rights coalition (SCRC) was established as an independent multi-sectoral coalition of civil society organizations involved in and with child rights issues to largely advocate for making child rights a high priority in the Somalia government’s agenda and at national, regional and international levels. The overall aim of the CSO Coalition on Child Rights is to advocate, influence policy formulation, report on international legal treaties and be the voice of Somali children.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

·         To lead and represent Somali Child rights coalition (SCRC) secretariat in all forums

·         Support the functionality of SCRC to be function;

·         Make good relationships with member organizations, other NGO networks, government agencies, embassies, UN agencies, national and international NGOs for advocacy base on the decisions from SCRC members.

·         To be accountable to members in approval on reports and some documents that required by donors, stakeholder and government agencies;

·         Executes the strategic plan, policies and guidelines that approved by Executive Committee and members and report regularly the progress and challenge to Executive committee and members;

·         Coordinate with members to develop organizational development plan, advocacy plan, child rights monitoring plan and project monitoring plan base on the strategic directions and visions of SCRC

·         Initiate and commit in raising funds for SCRC.

·         Provides clearly orientation and moving forward of organization to support staff in order to implement of effective indicators;

·         Coordinates to internal and external auditors to audit on financial and progress reports;

·         Develop strategies, annual operational plan, and budget for approval from Executive committee with consultation to members;

·         Review on expense and income of secretariat, program and financial report by monthly, quarterly and annual;

·         Coordinates to submit regular financial and program report to donors and relevant institutions as required;

·         Manage Annual staff appraisal and probation period and ask supervision or ideas from executive committee for some issues and challenge;

·         To support and provide information for the Chairmen or executive committee members to be representative of SCRC for national, regional and international forums related to children.

Skills and Qualifications

·         The candidate must have Bachelor degree in operational and organisational management, social science, sociology and business management.

·         Previous experience working with civil society groups is required

·         Knowledge and experiences on fundraising experience in coordinating bodies is preferred.

·         Experiences in advocacy and lobby for children’s right agenda and other humanitarian initiative are required.

·         Knowledge and understanding on national children’s rights laws, regulations, policies and international instruments regarding children, especially.

·         Knowledge and understanding on development and social issues in Somalia.

·         Strong knowledge on Project management and report writing to donors;

·         Good communication and interpersonal skills;

·         Strong writing and fluent speaking in Somali and English languages is required for the role

Additional job responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

Equal Opportunities

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures. The post holder must commit to work in an international agency that respects racial diversity and fights racism in all forms; and to model positive behaviours and respect to all colleagues, partners and communities.

Child Safeguarding:

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Safeguarding our Staff and Adult Safeguarding:

The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCRC anti-harassment policy, all employees are also expected to carry out their duties in accordance with the SCRC protection from sexual exploitation abuse policy.

Health and Safety

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCRC Health and Safety policies and procedures.

How to apply

Somali Child Right Coalition is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent. A bone fide Somalia national is required for this role.

Interested and qualified applicants can view the profile and apply for this position through the following email:  coalitionchildrights@gmail.com

Application closing date will be on 3rd September 2022.

 

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