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Monday, November 5, 2012

International Hire – Peace-building and Governance Program Coordinator for Consortium Based in Hargeisa, Somaliland (RE-ADVERTISEMENT).


Please note that those who had applied for this position in the earlier advertisement need not re-apply.
CARE INTERNATIONAL-SOMALIA is an international NGO working in Somalia. CARE and its partners work with vulnerable communities to address the underlying causes of poverty and promote peace and development, as well as mitigating immediate suffering caused by drought, conflict and displacement. We invite applications from experienced and talented individual to fill  the position of Peace-building and Governance Program Coordinator for Consortium, to be based in Hargeisa, Somaliland.
CARE, DRC, IRC and UNICEF have developed a joint program to strengthen local governance and conflict management at the village level in Somaliland and Puntland (targeting village institutions and local representatives, including marginalized minorities, women and youth, to build skills in project management, financial management, conflict resolution, advocacy and leadership skills, as well as public speaking). This position will provide overall leadership for the implementation of the Consortium, overseeing the establishment and functioning of a joint Program Quality Unit to ensure harmonization and quality of interventions. S/he will be responsible for developing the overall program approach, guided by the proposal, bringing together technical expertise from each agency, and developing harmonized ways of working, tools and manuals.
Specific responsibilities:
Program management (support staff hiring, develop tools, manuals and systems based on best practice, develop and implement baseline study and help develop M&E system), program quality and coherence (provide regular updates/reports to consortium, coordinate technical support and program quality unit), learning (support innovation, knowledge management, input on regional and global policy work), reporting and liaison and representation.
Requirements: Master’s degree in community development, sociology, political science or related field. Seven years’ experience in progressively more senior position in governance, peacebuilding and/or community development. Experience managing projects and consortia and working with partners. Technical knowledge of peace buiding and governance strengthening in fragile environments. Excellent communication, negotiation and facilitation skills required. Experience working in Somalia is highly desirable.
Competencies and skills for all positions: Respect, accountability, analytical ability, networking, adaptability, initiating action, building partnerships, communication with impact, facilitating change, coaching, managing performance for success, operational decision making, planning and organizing. For all positions, computer literacy in MS-Word, Excel, good interpersonal, communication and writing skills are required.
Get more details about this position and apply online from the website below:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
CARE is an Equal Opportunity Employer, promoting gender, equity and diversity, our diversity is our strength
and we encourage people from all backgrounds and experiences, particularly women, to apply.

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