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Somali speaking Advisor for deployment to *Mogadishu Somalia

Mogadishu

  • Organization: NRC - Norwegian Refugee Council
  • Location: Mogadishu
  • Grade: Mid/Senior level - Mid/Senior - Internationally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Human Resources
    • Humanitarian Aid and Coordination
    • Emergency Aid and Response
    • Humanitarian Operations
  • Closing Date: Closed

NORCAP is an expert deployment mechanism. It consists of several, world-leading standby rosters, comprising more than 1000 highly qualified women and men. NORCAP strengthens international and local partners’ capacity to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from crisis. We do this by delivering the right expertise, building strategic partnerships and advocating for more effective action. NORCAP rosters’ experts work with UN agencies, humanitarian organizations, development actors, governments and other national stakeholders to build save lives, build resilient communities, ensure peaceful transitions from conflict and promote sustainable governance.

NORCAP is seeking Somali speaking advisers with significant technical expertise and proven skills in providing strategic policy advice and implementing change. The individuals must be willing to adapt to complex situations, and abide by tight security measures.
Highly qualified individuals are encouraged to submit their CV and we will reach out for further conversations with appropriate candidates.

NORCAP is seeking a broad field of technical experts:
 Social sciences
 Law/ Justice
 Journalism / Communications
 Management
 Human resources
 Education
 Humanitarian assistance
 Disaster reduction
 Foreign Policy

Job description

 Provide both practical and strategic advice in her/his field of expertise.
 Lead in designing and developing an effective strategies in field of expertise, including producing an implementation plan and overseeing its execution.
 Develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders from the domestic and international community.
 Lead in coaching and mentoring staff on communication matters and thus building capacity.
 Produce a variety of written communications.

Qualifications

 Possess at least eight (8) years of progressive work experience in policy development, preferably within a government department or agency, local or regional administration and/or multifunctional organization.
 Experience of operating and consulting in a complex political environment
 Excellent negotiation skills in order to influence and change opinion;
 Familiarity and proven interest in capacity building and developing practical mentoring processes;
 Solid experience of effectively communicating through clear and persuasive oral, written and personal presentations to a range of stakeholders;
 Familiarity with relevant IT software tools, web page designing and maintenance.

Education field

  • Advertising / Media studies
  • Journalism / Communications
  • Humanities / Maths / Science
  • Administration / Organisation / Management
  • Education
  • Social sciense
  • Law

Education level

  • Academy college / University

Personal qualities

 Strong analytical and presentation skills with an ability to diplomatically challenge the status quo and encourage shared ownership of outcomes;
 Ability to think critically and strategically in difficult conditions with and with an ability to evaluate and propose strategic options;
 Ability to interface effectively with a wide range of stakeholders including senior decision makers;
 Commitment to ensuring that knowledge transfer and capacity building is central in the work;
 Excellent interpersonal communication, relationship building and networking skills;
 Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a conflict environment;
 Respect for gender equality and ability to integrate this in tasks carried out.

Language

  • English
  • Somali

We offer

• A great opportunity to work in an international environment for a world-recognised organisation
• A meaningful job working in some of the world’s most challenging crises
• Significant life experiences through challenges and self-development
• A network of over 1000 professional humanitarian colleagues to discuss with and learn from
• For more information about NORCAP, please go to our website: www.nrc.no/norcap


Practical information:.
• Candidates are expected to be available as soon as possible and for a 12 months period.
• Kindly submit your CV and application in English and include your full name as written in your passport.
• All candidates will get feedback within three weeks after the closing date of this advertisement.
•Application procedures and CV registration: Please note that you are required to enter the geographical location for all your previous positions while registering your CV. There is no specific field for this information in our CV form, but you can use the "Company name" field for both company and location.
•NRC reserves the right to conduct a full background check on shortlisted candidates
This vacancy is now closed.
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