CARE Somalia program is seeking applications from qualified candidates for the following four 2-3 year consultancy assignments for a European Union funded project titled ‘Your environment is your life’ and seconded to the Ministry of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism (MoEWT). The advisors will work to develop the capacity of the Ministry to fulfill its mandate of protecting the environment in Puntland. This is an exciting opportunity for experienced technical staff to contribute to an innovative new institutional development initiative in Somalia.
1) Technical Advisor Legal Frameworks
The advisor will support the Ministry in developing and implementing legal frameworks that are built on traditional customary law for rangeland management, based on extensive community consultations. S/he will train government staff in various Ministries in implementing the frameworks.
2) Technical Advisor Institutional Development
The advisor will support the Ministry in strengthening internal systems, with emphasis on planning, human resources, administration and financial management. The position will help assess current systems, build stronger ways of working, train staff, and provide strategic support to the leadership in the Ministry.
3) Technical Advisor Rangeland Management
The advisor will support building capacity of the Ministry’s to fulfill its mandate at district and regional levels, and support sound rangeland management practices.S/he will train Ministry staff, District Pastoralists’ Associations (DPA) and Village Committees (VC ) in rangeland management.
4) Technical Advisor Monitoring & Evaluation
The advisor will support the Ministry in developing a robust M&E system that is results-oriented and contributes to improved planning and follow-up. S/he will train key ministry staff in data collection, analysis and management of data as well as sharing knowledge with relevant stakeholders.
General requirements for all Positions: We seek talented and self-driven individuals that are highly motivated, with education at Masters’ level and at least 5 years’ experience in their respective fields.
They should be excellent team players with strong problem solving skills. Each will be expected to have proven training and capacity building skills. Understanding of the Somali language and context are highly desirable.Please submit your applications through recruit@som.care.org by Monday 24th June 2013, quoting the job title of the specific post that you are applying for. These are 2-3 years consultancy assignments seconded to the Ministry of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism. The positions will be based in Puntland, Somalia.
CARE is an Equal Opportunity Employer, promoting gender, equity and diversity. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
