Job Description

Experiences and Qualifications

Education: Advanced university degree in international relations, public policy and governance, law, and project planning and management, public administration, development studies, and/or related field is required. Degree specifically in project planning and management will be an added advantage.

Experience:

Master’s degree in; project planning and management, International Relations, Public policy, Strategic planning and law or equivalent degree in project/program management from recognized University/College. (at least 8 years of practical experience in program development, grant management and public policy development for international or local organizations including government.

Demonstrated experience in budget analysis or writing analytical reports/briefs and preparing presentations;

Demonstrated experience in project management and developing quality insurance.

Experience in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other civil society organizations, and governmental agencies;

Substantial knowledge of citizen participation, community engagement, and public outreach mechanisms and processes;

Demonstrated ability to design and deliver related capacity building activities;

Good interpersonal, leadership, communication skills and very good analytical skills;

Solid experience with common Microsoft Office packages;

Integrity, tact, discretion and demonstrated sensitivity to cultural differences.

Skills:         

Professional writing skills. Co- creation and concept note development, policy briefing reports.

Strong skills in budgetary/project analysis, strategic thinking, project management and ability to facilitate the involvement and collaboration of a broad range of stakeholders, INGOs, CSOs and LNGOs;

Excellent communication, cross-cultural and negotiation skills;

Ability to convene and work with all relevant national and international stakeholders;

Ability to build, motivate and lead a team;

Gender sensitivity and understanding of cultural diversity issues and cultural and social factors;

Capacity to work under pressure and with a high degree of independence

IT skills with experience in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Familiarity with EU/USAID rules and regulations and reporting requirements preferred

Extensive experience in drafting official documents to be circulated at senior level

Ability to work with results-orientation and efficiency in a multi-tasking environment.

Ability to perform effectively under high pressure, hardship conditions and long working hours.

Ability to prioritize, project planning and meets deadlines

Demonstrable excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing

Fluency in written and spoken English and Somali

Skills Required

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