TOFI Coordinator- Somalia Country Office  

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Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with 15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We’re changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.

Reports to: SCI – CP & CRG Programme Manager-SS

Staff directly reporting to this post: One Project officer

Role Dimensions: Save the Children works in almost all regions in Somalia/Somaliland with a current staff complement of approximately 650 staff and a current expenditure of approximately US$ 120 million each year.

ROLE PURPOSE:

Together for Inclusion (TOFI) is a consortium of Disabled Persons Organisations (DPOs) and International Non-Governmental Organisation (INGOS) led by the Atlas Alliance, a Norwegian umbrella organisation for DPOs working internationally. It will be implemented in six countries (Somalia, Uganda, Mozambique, South Sudan and Niger) in the period 2020-2022. The consortium of DPOs and INGOs focuses on strengthening the rights of persons with disabilities within three thematic areas: Human Rights Advocacy, Inclusive Education and Economic Empowerment.

In Somalia, Save the Children International (SCI), ,  and Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) are implementing a project that aims to remove the barriers that exclude children living with disabilities from accessing safe, quality and inclusive education. The organisations will work closely together to provide capacity building, organisational development, and advocacy support to the targeted Disabled Persons’ Organisations (DPOs) in Somalia. DPOs will get training and support to advocate for the rights of Persons with Disabilities to by the government. The federal government will be supported to develop a Disability Policy and the Puntland regional government to develop a Disability Act, ensuring active involvement of DPOs. The organisations will also support the introduction and piloting of a new teacher training methodology on inclusive education in Somalia, using lessons learnt from Zambia and Zanzibar, and support the capacity building of local DPOs on inclusive education.

SCI is looking for a one-year, full-time coordinator for the Together for Inclusion programme in Somalia.

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

QUALIFICATIONS

Advanced University degree in a relevant field such as Social Science, Development Studies, Human Rights Law or any other relevant discipline

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

• Minimum of 3 years work experience in a related field. Proven experience in Disability Inclusion is required. Self-lived experiences with disability could be valuable for the role.
• Proven experience in project coordination with several actors, preferably with national and international NGO/DPO partners and national Government.
• Excellent facilitation and communication skills.
• Strong writing skills, ability to consolidate information and write concise reports.
• Strong communications skills and ability to build partnerships.
• Problem-solver with the ability to negotiate conflict or disagreement.
• Ability to prioritise, delegate and meet agreed deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with experience working in multicultural, multi-location, values driven teams;
• Fluency in English, both verbal and written, required. Fluency in Somali also required.

Desirable

• Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international and matrix management environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures

Please apply in English saving your CV and covering letter as a single document. To see a full a job description, please visit our website at https://somalia.savethechildren.net/careers

Application will be close on 1^th Feb -2022.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy

Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.

Disclaimer:

Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents

Location: Mogadishu

Employee Status: Fixed Term