NDI Somalia
Policy Experts / Consultants
Summary For Position:
Summary For Position:
Somali Federal Government’s recent political progress provides a
great opportunity to support the reestablishment of functional, democratic
government institutions, specifically the federal parliament and the
executive.
executive.
With funding support from the UK Department for International
Development (DFID), NDI is seeking technical policy experts to provide
strategic guidance to key government officials and support policy formation in
key ministries.
TOR:
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The Policy Expert will be posted within designated offices of
the Somali Federal Government and will be responsible for leading activities in
his or her programmatic area contributing to the policy development and
strategic direction of the designated office within the Somali Federal Government
in Mogadishu, Somalia.
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Drawing on own expertise, provide sound guidance and advice on
policy formulation process;
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Analyze public issues and policies at the ministerial level and
offer solutions to ensure that they are coordinated with government enunciated
policies.
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S/he will help designated government institutions define, and as
necessary strengthen their understanding of the function of ministries and will
provide structured support to Somali’s federal executive offices and ministries
on issues related to strengthening designated government units, supporting
processes for policy design and development, and creating and implementing
systems that will improve intra-agency policy consultation and
coordination.
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Facilitate the creation and implementation of strategic planning
sessions with designated political staff in the main government offices and
ministerial departments to improve intraagency policy consultation and
coordination;
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Make recommendations based on the analysis of the policies
examined, on more effective ways of increasing the impact of the expert
function;
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in public administration, public
policy, law, political science or related field;,
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Master’s degree preferred; Proven senior level managerial,
strategic, and organizational development experience;
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Expertise in strategic program management, especially with
regard to NDI’s goals;
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Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively
present information in a clear and persuasive manner and English;
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Proficiency in Somali language preferred;
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Ability to travel to and work in challenging contexts.
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As a consultant of NDI will be required to adhere to the
mandates of NDI as well as the Somali Government policy, legal framework and
public administration processes with special regard to those elements that
could enhance development of Somali Federal Government institutions.
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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform essential functions
Please submit your application online at kssadmin@ndi.org, not
later than March 7, 2013.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted to go through a
two stage interview process.
