Progressio has
made a significant contribution to international development and human rights
for more than seventy years.
Progressio has
Catholic roots and works with people of all faiths and none.
Institutional Development
Adviser
Somaliland
National Human Rights Commission (SLNHRC)
Based in
Hargeisa, Somaliland
Six-month
placement (with the possibility of an extension)
Please note that
for this placement we are only able to consider applicants who are able to
start in October 2013.
The
Institutional Development Adviser will work closely with the key staff of the
Somaliland National Human Rights Commission (SLNHRC).
S/he will assist
SLNHRC in building and strengthening the institutional capacity of the
organisation, so that it can undertake its core mandate of furthering the
protection and promotion of fundamental human rights and freedoms in
Somaliland.
Due to the
context of this placement, previous experience of working with NGOs in the East
Africa and/or Horn of Africa region is highly desirable for this placement.
The successful
candidate should have a Master’s degree in social or community development, or
other relevant discipline.
A minimum of
three years’ hands-on experience in organisational development, including in:
assessing individual and institutional capacity building needs; designing
training plans and modules based on individual and institutional needs;
organising and facilitating capacity building activities based on individual
and institutional needs; developing fundraising strategies and action plans;
reviewing and updating organisational databases; reviewing and preparing annual
organisational reports, and mentoring and coaching colleagues at work is
essential.
You should also
have experience of working in a resource poor environment.
Demonstrable
knowledge and skills in organisational development tools and methodologies; the
ability to transfer skills and knowledge through formal or informal training
and skill-sharing; excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to
assimilate and analyse information quickly; excellent interpersonal and
communication skills, including the ability to communicate with a wide range of
stakeholders in a participatory and respectful manner, and to enhance effective
work relationships, and a commitment to team-building and a consensus-led
approach to work is essential.
You should also
have excellent prioritising skills, including the ability to plan and implement
own work with limited support and/or supervision; good problem solving skills,
an openness to learning (including the ability to reflect on areas for
improvement) and a drive for innovation and excellence; the ability to adapt
skills and knowledge to the local context and work with existing resources;
cultural sensitivity in an Islamic setting, and an understanding of the
challenges, frustrations and
opportunities of working with nascent local organisations.
It is essential
that you complete the application form in full, as very specific information is
required and will be used to decide whether or not you will be short-listed for
an interview.
Please note that
CVs/resumes will not be considered.
For further
information and an application form visit www.progressio.org.uk/jobs
Closing date: 22 September 2013
Interviews: End of September 2013
Please return
the completed application form to: recruitment@progressio.org.uk
