Country: Somalia
Closing date: 24 Sep 2017
NORCAP is an expert deployment mechanism. It consists of several, world-leading standby rosters, comprising more than 1000 highly qualified women and men. NORCAP strengthens international and local partners’ capacity to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from crisis. We do this by delivering the right expertise, building strategic partnerships and advocating for more effective action. NORCAP rosters’ experts work with UN agencies, humanitarian organizations, development actors, governments and other national stakeholders to build save lives, build resilient communities, ensure peaceful transitions from conflict and promote sustainable governance.
NORCAP is currently seeking Somali technical adviser on IDPs and Durable solutions with significant expertise and experience, with ability to adapt to complex situations.
Job description
Somalia experiences a situation with many Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and it is crucial to establish durable solutions for and with the displaced children, women and men. The expert position will be centrally placed to influence this work.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Providing advice on Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and durable solutions at a senior level.
Contributing to establishing and developing long-term solutions for the displaced population across the country and in particular Mogadishu.
Provide policy advice and technical inputs to the respective stakeholders for enhancing effective and efficient crisis response and coordination in Somalia.
Proactively support and contribute to formulation of programme strategies and activities for crisis response coordination. Strengthen coordination mechanisms both at regional and national level.
Promoting public outreach and communication with the displaced population, in order to strengthen community involvement and empowerment, e.g. consultations on durable solutions.
Contribute the capacity development processes of centrally placed staff working on IDPs and durable solutions in Somalia.
- Identify gaps and challenges and come up with the way forward.
Participate in Task Forces and other ad-hoc internal working groups on cross-cutting themes as requested
Qualifications
Possess at least five years of international experience in a technical advisory role within the field of displacement, preferably on IDPs and durable solutions, preferably within a national government agency or in an international organization.
Knowledge of best practices related to IDPs and durable solutions.
Ability to identify key strategic issues through quickly establishing good working relationships with key stakeholders.
Proven ability to interface effectively with a wide range of stakeholders including senior decision makers;
Strong interpersonal skills and excellent coordination skills with governments, donors and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs);
Experience of operating in a complex political environment is positive. Must be willing to travel and work in a challenging environment with security risks;
Familiarity and proven interest in capacity building and developing practical mentoring processes;
Oral and written fluency of the Somali language with awareness of local issues is required.
Education field
Refugee and displacement studies
Social sciences
Political science
Humanitarian affairs
Law
Education level
College / University
Master’s degree in education preferred. Bachelor degree in lieu of relevant work experience is accepted.
Personal qualities
Personal qualities
Ability to think critically and strategically in difficult conditions to diplomatically challenge the status quo and encourage shared ownership of outcomes;
Experience with, and commitment to, knowledge transfer and capacity building is central to the post;
Excellent interpersonal communication, relationship building and networking skills;
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a conflict environment;
Respect for gender equality and proven ability to integrate this in tasks carried out.
Languages
Somali (required)
English (required)
How to apply:
