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.
Organisational Development
Adviser
National Health
Professions Commission (NHPC)
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
Organisational Development Adviser will work closely with the key staff of the
National Health Professions Commission to strengthen the capacity of the
organisation to perform its mandate and core functions as a statutory body for
the health sector 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.
You should have
a minimum of three years’ experience of working with health profession councils
or organisations, and extensive 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 strategic plans and
manuals; documentation of organisational performance and the way forward, and
the preparation of training documentation reports.
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 are 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;
willingness to travel in the region and within Somaliland; 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
