Job Description

Activity Title: Hargeisa Dialogue: Presenting Women's Evidence and Recommendations to Relevant Government Institutions, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), Religious and Traditional Leaders, and Other Duty-Bearers.

Organization: Somaliland Women's Research and Action Group (SOWRAG)

Location: Hargeisa, Somaliland

Duration: 3 Working Days (2 Days of Facilitation and 1 Day of Reporting)

Implementation Period: November 2026

1. Background

Somaliland Women's Research and Action Group (SOWRAG) is a registered, women-led, feminist non-governmental organization established in 1998. The organization is committed to promoting women's rights, gender equality, social justice, and inclusive development in Somaliland through research, advocacy, community engagement, and feminist movement-building initiati Somaliland Women’s Research and Action Group (SOWRAG) is a registered, women-led, feminist non-governmental organization established in 1998. The organization is committed to promoting women’s rights, gender equality, social justice, and inclusive development in Somaliland through research, advocacy, community engagement, and feminist movement-building initiatives.

With funding from PLAN International, SOWRAG is implementing a two-month project from October to November 2026, aimed at preventing Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) and Child Marriage through strengthening women’s leadership, promoting youth-led advocacy, and addressing harmful social norms and practices.

As part of this initiative, SOWRAG will organize a Hargeisa Dialogue on Presenting Women’s Evidence and Recommendations to bring together relevant government representatives, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), religious and traditional leaders, women’s groups, and other key duty-bearers. The dialogue will provide a platform for women to present their lived experiences, evidence, key challenges, and recommendations on preventing FGM/C and Child Marriage To ensure the effective planning, facilitation, documentation, and reporting of the dialogue, SOWRAG seeks to recruit a qualified and experienced facilitator.

2. Purpose of the Assignment

The purpose of this assignment is to engage a qualified facilitator to lead and facilitate the Hargeisa Dialogue, ensuring meaningful participation, constructive discussions, and effective engagement between women representatives and relevant duty-bearers.

The facilitator will guide discussions, support the presentation of women's evidence and recommendations, encourage stakeholder commitments, and prepare a comprehensive activity report documenting the dialogue's proceedings, outcomes, key recommendations, and action points.

3. Specific Objectives

The facilitator will be responsible for achieving the following objectives:

1. Facilitate constructive dialogue between women's representatives, government institutions, CSOs, religious and traditional leaders, and other relevant stakeholders.
2. Support women participants in presenting evidence-based findings, lived experiences, and recommendations concerning women's rights and gender equality.
3. Encourage meaningful participation, inclusive discussions, and constructive engagement among all stakeholders.
4. Identify key challenges, institutional gaps, and opportunities for strengthening women's rights and feminist advocacy.
5. Promote collaboration, accountability, and commitment among relevant duty-bearers.
6. Document key discussions, stakeholder feedback, recommendations, and agreed action points.
7. Prepare and submit a comprehensive final activity report to SOWRAG.

The selected facilitator will undertake the following responsibilities:

1. Preparation and Planning

• Review the activity background, objectives, and relevant project documents provided by SOWRAG.
• Develop a facilitation methodology and detailed programme for the Hargeisa Dialogue.
• Prepare a structured agenda and guiding questions relevant to women's evidence, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement.
• Coordinate with the SOWRAG project team to ensure the dialogue addresses the intended objectives.
• Develop participatory approaches that encourage inclusive and meaningful engagement.

1. Facilitation of the Hargeisa Dialogue

• Lead and facilitate the dialogue sessions over two days.
• Guide discussions between women's groups, government representatives, CSOs, religious and traditional leaders, and other duty-bearers.
• Support the presentation and discussion of women's evidence, experiences, and recommendations.
• Encourage respectful, inclusive, and solution-oriented discussions.
• Facilitate stakeholder feedback, identification of priorities, and development of practical recommendations.
• Support participants in identifying possible commitments, partnerships, and follow-up actions.
• Ensure that discussions remain focused on women's rights, gender equality, feminist advocacy, and institutional accountability.

1. Documentation and Reporting

• Document the main discussions, key issues raised, and stakeholder contributions.
• Compile women's evidence and recommendations presented during the dialogue.
• Record stakeholder commitments, agreed actions, and follow-up recommendations.
• Prepare a comprehensive final activity report on the dialogue.
• Submit the final report to SOWRAG for review and approval.

5. Duration and Level of Effort

The assignment will cover three (3) working days during November 2026, distributed as follows:

Total Duration: 3 Working Days.

6. Expected Deliverables

The facilitator is expected to submit the following deliverables:

1. Facilitation Plan and Agenda: A structured facilitation plan, methodology, and dialogue agenda.
2. Successful Facilitation: Effective facilitation of the two-day Hargeisa Dialogue, ensuring meaningful participation and stakeholder engagement.
3. Documentation of Key Outcomes: A record of key discussions, women's evidence, stakeholder feedback, recommendations, and commitments.
4. Final Activity Report: A comprehensive report covering the background, objectives, methodology, participation, key discussions, findings, outcomes, recommendations, challenges, and conclusion.
5. Action Points: Clearly documented recommendations and follow-up actions agreed upon by relevant stakeholders.

Experiences and Qualifications

7. Required Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate must meet the following minimum qualifications and requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in Development Studies, Social Work, International Relations, Gender Studies, Social Sciences, or another relevant field.
• At least five (5) years of professional experience in facilitation, community engagement, development programming, gender equality, women's rights, or related areas.
• Demonstrated experience facilitating high-level dialogues, stakeholder consultations, advocacy meetings, workshops, and multi-stakeholder discussions.
• Strong understanding of women's rights, gender equality, feminist approaches, and women's participation in decision-making processes.
• Proven ability to engage government institutions, CSOs, religious and traditional leaders, and community representatives.
• Strong analytical, communication, moderation, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to develop evidence-based recommendations and facilitate constructive discussions.
• Excellent command of English and Somali languages.
• Previous experience working with NGOs, women's rights organizations, or international development partners will be an added advantage.

8. Reporting and Supervision

The facilitator will work under the direct supervision of the SOWRAG Project Officer and coordinate closely with the project team throughout the assignment.

The facilitator will submit all deliverables to SOWRAG for review and approval within the agreed assignment period.

9. Responsibilities of SOWRAG

SOWRAG will be responsible for:

• Providing the facilitator with relevant project documents and activity background information.
• Organizing and coordinating participant invitations.
• Providing the venue and necessary logistical arrangements for the dialogue.
• Providing relevant stationery and facilitation materials.
• Coordinating with relevant stakeholders and participants.
• Providing feedback and reviewing the submitted report.

Skills Required

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