• Develop project and implementation plans and regular progress and mission reports;
• Identify and address emerging project implementation issues on a regular basis;
• Work closely with appropriate government institutions, project stakeholders and development partners to ensure progress on post conflict reconstruction and peace building within the framework of the project;
• Liaise, follow-up and provide up-to date and regular report on the status of the implementation of the project;
• Maintain project stakeholder contacts in related to post conflict reconstruction and peace building portfolios;
• Facilitate/contribute to capacity building and peace building interventions;
• Undertake regular analysis on the dynamic of post-conflict reconstruction and peace building in Somalia, plan an appropriate and coordinated response, provide inputs for interventions;
• Work closely with government institutions and development partners on planning and implementation to ensure coordinated effort on post conflict reconstruction and peace building initiatives;
• Enhance knowledge management, record appropriate lessons for further project planning and management;
• Enhance visibility of the project achievements through communication and coordination with all appropriate stakeholders;
• Represent ISMS through active participation in all appropriate forums as assigned;
• Lead and/or participate in large, complex field missions, including provision of guidance to external consultants, and project stakeholders;
• Perform other related duties, as required.
3. Required Skills and Experience
3.1 Education
Master’s degree from a recognized university in political sciences, international relations, development studies, social sciences, conflict and peace studies or other related fields.
3.2 Experience
• At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience working in a post conflict setting in an international or regional organization;
• Extensive experience in peace building and state building initiative;
• Experience in a multi-cultural environment;
• Prior experience in the Horn of Africa highly desirable.
4. Key Skills and Competencies
• Sound skills and demonstrated experience in project implementations, facilitation, and multi-stakeholder processes;
• Familiarity with, security, political analysis and conflict prevention, management and resolution issues (planning, the design of table and agenda, engaging excluded/disadvantaged groups etc);
• Ability to work under minimum supervision;
• Ability to think fast;
• Respect for confidentiality;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Computer literate.
5. Language Requirements
• Fluency in both written and spoken English.
• Fluency in both written and spoken Somali.
• Knowledge of Arabic language will be an added advantage
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send their applications in PDF format enclosed with a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, Academic documents and other certificates; and three reference persons including the last employer.
The application should be sent by Email to the following addresses:
Email address: recruitment@igad.int with subject line ‘ISMS Post Conflict Stabilization Officer’.
Due to the large number of inquiries we expect to receive; only successful candidates who meet the required experience & qualifications for this position will be contacted. Contact: + 25321354050
Job Email id: recruitment(at)igad.int