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Progressio has made a significant contribution to
international development and human rights for more than seventy years. We support poor and
marginalised people, especially women, to empower themselves – People Powered
Development – by placing development workers to share skills in 11 countries,
and through our international policy, advocacy and campaigning. Progressio has Catholic roots and
works with people of all faiths and none.
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
