Organisational Capacity Building Adviser

Working with five local NGO partners of Save the Children in Somaliland
Based in Hargeisa, Somaliland
Six-month placement

Please note we are looking for candidates who are able to take up the placement in October 2013.

The Organisational Capacity Building Adviser will work closely with the key staff of five local NGOs, and also with the staff of Save the Children in Somaliland, working under the Child Rights Governance Programme. The development worker will assist the five local NGOs, through the support of Save the Children, in building and enhancing their organisational capacities, particularly in programming, governance and leadership, and sustainability. 

The successful candidate should have a Master’s degree in development studies, management, sociology, social work, community development or other relevant discipline.

A minimum of five years’ experience in the development of strategic plans, fundraising plans, monitoring and evaluation policies, systems and tools, advocacy strategies focusing on child protection and child rights governance, and concept notes and project proposals; in organisational assessment, organisational development and organisational capacity building, including the assessment of individual and institutional capacity building needs, organising and facilitating capacity building activities, and mentoring and coaching, and of working with local and international NGOs or civil society organisations is essential. You should have experience working in a resource poor environment.

You should also have demonstrable knowledge and skills in organisational development tools and methodologies; an ability to transfer skills and knowledge through formal or informal training and skill-sharing, and developed analytical skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders in a participatory and respectful manner, and to enhance effective work relationships; a commitment to team-building and a consensus-led approach to work; excellent prioritising skills, including the ability to plan and implement own work with limited support and/or supervision; good problem solving skills, an openness to learning and a drive for innovation and excellence, and an ability to adapt skills and knowledge to the the local context and work with existing resources is also essential. 

A willingness to travel in the region and within Somaliland and cultural sensitivity in an Islamic setting is also required.

Closing date: 

Tue, 17/09/2013

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