Proposal Summary:
The goal of the Strengthening Somali Governance (SSG) Project is to support the development of more effective and accountable Somali government institutions. SSG will: 1) improve the legislative, representative, and oversight functions of Somalia’s federal and state deliberative bodies; 2) improve the ability of targeted government institutions to carry out essential functions; and 3) increase citizen awareness of and engagement in government decision-making. This is a three year project, based in Somalia, with an anticipated value of U.S. $22-24 million.
The goal of the Strengthening Somali Governance (SSG) Project is to support the development of more effective and accountable Somali government institutions. SSG will: 1) improve the legislative, representative, and oversight functions of Somalia’s federal and state deliberative bodies; 2) improve the ability of targeted government institutions to carry out essential functions; and 3) increase citizen awareness of and engagement in government decision-making. This is a three year project, based in Somalia, with an anticipated value of U.S. $22-24 million.
**Please note: Somali nationals and diaspora are strongly
encouraged to apply.**
Position Summary:
The Gender Advisor will work across SSG’s three components
to ensure that gender considerations are integrated into activities. S/he will
facilitate gender-focused training sessions for staff and stakeholders. S/he
will contribute to activity design and monitoring and evaluation, and s/he will
conduct gender assessments. This is a full time position based in Mogadishu for
the duration of the project.
Responsibilities:
- Mainstream
gender across the three program components, including activity design,
monitoring, and program policies and procedures.
- Design
and conduct gender analyses with the goal of integrating recommendations
into programming.
- Liaise
with technical component leads to ensure gender considerations are
accounted for.
- Facilitate
gender training sessions with program staff and stakeholders.
- Contribute
to preparing work plans, monitoring and evaluation plans, and technical
and administrative reports.
- Coordinate
program activities with other relevant donor-funded projects to achieve
maximum impact.
Qualifications:
- At
least 5 years of relevant experience working with CSOs, government, and
media groups to mainstream gender in donor-funded programs.
- A
bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- Demonstrated
expertise mainstreaming gender and creativity in integrating gender
considerations in programming.
- Experience
working in a conflict or post-conflict post.
- A
demonstratable track record of achieving results.
- Excellent
oral and written English communication skills.
- Somali
language skills beneficial.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will
be contacted. No phone calls, please.
MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.
