CROSSCUTTING ISSUES OFFICER (THREE POSITIONS)
Somaliland Development Fund (SDF)
Job Type
Full Time
Location
Hargeisa, Somaliland
Description :
| Invitation for Applications | |
| Country | Somaliland |
| Project Holder | Various Ministries |
| Project | Various Projects (MoAD, MoTRD, HWA) |
| Fund | Somaliland Development Fund Phase 2 |
| IFA Title | Crosscutting Issues Officer (three positions) |
| Reporting to | Project Manager of relevant Project |
| Duty Location | Hargeisa with travel to various project locations across Somaliland |
| Duration | 12 months renewable contract based on performance |
| IFA No. | P101-060 |
The Somaliland Development Fund – Phase 2 (SDF2) covers the period 2018-2024. SDF2 is conceived as an inclusive economic development programme. It supports the GoSL in delivering infrastructure that is relevant for inclusive economic development. It focuses on sustainable investments that spur job creation and fast growth, while at the same time laying the foundation for long-term resilience and development, leading to a more stable and peaceful Somaliland. SDF2’s ambitions are fully aligned with government priorities as defined in Somaliland’s second National Development Plan (NDP2 – 2017-2021) and reflect the priorities set out in Somaliland Vision 2030.
The SDF has allocated funds for implementation of projects by different Ministries and Agencies. All SDF projects are designed with mandatory requirements for mainstreaming crosscutting issues including Community Organisation, Conflict Sensitive Programming, Gender Equity and Social Inclusion, Environment and Social Impact, and Capacity Development. Mainstreaming of these crosscutting issues will be led by a Crosscutting Issues Officer (CIO) at the project level.
The SDF Secretariat therefore invites applications from qualified Somaliland Nationals to apply for the positions. Three successful CIOs will be assigned to one SDF funded project each as part of the Project Management Team in Hargeisa under the leadership of the Project Manager.
Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience
- At least a Bachelor’s degree in either Development Studies, Social Sciences, Conflict Manage-ment or Environment Studies.
- At least 5 years of demonstrated experience with donor-funded development projects imple-mented by INGOs or international consulting firms as an Officer.
- At least 3 years demonstrated experience with direct involvement in one of the following cross-cutting themes: Community Organisation, Conflict Sensitive Programming, Gender Equity and Social Inclusion.
- Demonstrated knowledge of participatory decision-making, facilitation of consultation and en-gagement with various stakeholders.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Somaliland political, social, cultural, environmental, and devel-opment context.
- Demonstrated excellent command of spoken and written English and Somali. Proven facilitation, analytical and report writing skills.
How to apply :
Interested candidates should send their application (cover letter and CV) to the Somaliland Development Fund Secretariat through e-mail jobs@sdf-secretariat.org. Candidates should indicate in their cover letter how they fit the criteria outlined in the advert. All applications must be received by 10 August 2020 at 1600hrs East African Standard Time. Applicants should clearly indicate the position they are applying for in the email subject line. Full Terms of Reference can be accessed on the SDF website through the link:
https://www.somalilanddevelopmentfund.org/opportunities-open
Any attempt by a candidate to influence the outcome of the recruitment process in any way which can be interpreted as canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification from being considered for this position.
This role is open to Somaliland nationals only.
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.