Legal Advisor – Hargeisa, Somaliland
NAFIS NETWORK
Job Type
Full Time
Location
Hargeisa, Somaliland
Description :
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Title |
Legal Advisor |
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Period |
12 Months (Fixed) |
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Duty Station |
Hargeisa |
Background
Network against FGM/C in Somaliland (NAFIS) is a non-political, non-governmental and humanitarian network. NAFIS was established in late 2006 in Hargeisa by a number of local NGOs working towards the eradication of FGM/C. Currently, NAFIS has a membership of 20 organizations operating in all the regions of Somaliland. As the only nationwide network of its kind, the main purpose of NAFIS is to combat all forms of FGM/C in Somaliland through coordination and networking, policy framework, research and documentation, capacity building for they key stakeholders and media awareness.
The primary objective of this project is to approach Zero Tolerance to FGMC through legitimacy, legal, advocacy, and policy. By engaging more key government officials from the line ministries, the Ministry of Social and Family Affairs and the Ministry of Religion to enable cooperation between them to advance the process of approving National policy and Law against all forms of FGC. The project started on 10 August 2020 and will end 10 January 2022.
The Legal Advisor will revise the current draft of the bill and finalize it within the consultation of parliament members. The advisor will assess the capacities of MBs, facilitate, one on one meetings, consultations, lobbying and advocacy meetings, and Training that will be held for the members of the parliament to get approval for the anti-FGC bill.
Expertise required
NAFIS is seeking a legal advisor with extensive experience in advocating women development issues. The candidate should be a talented individual who is committed to women-led development and passionate about promoting participatory approaches.
Qualifications
- Holder of a degree in Law
- Five years’ experience in advocacy (preferably linked women issues)
- Strong knowledge of contemporary development issues nationally and globally especially on women issues, sexual and reproductive health and rights,
- Previous experience in developing participatory advocacy strategies and plans
- Strong background in capacity building and training on advocacy,
- Previous experience in working with the parliament on similar assignments
- Good communication in written and verbal in English
- Excellent networks with government and civil society partners
How to apply :
Applicants should send their CVs with application letter to jobs@nafisnetwork.org on or before 25 September, 2020. Please mention “Legal Advisor” on your email subject. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted