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Somalia: Functional Review of the Government of Somaliland

Organization: CTG Global
Country: Somalia
Closing date: 01 Oct 2013

Position Functional Review of the Government of SomalilandPlace of Performance Hargeisa, SomalilandExpected Travel Hargeisa, Somaliland; Bossaso and Garowe, Puntland; Mogadishu, SomaliaContract Duration 90 days over five (05) monthsSalary TbaStarting Date ASAPClosing Date

OVERVIEW OF CTG GLOBALCTG Global is a Personnel Management Service Company specialised in Recruitment, Management Consultancy, and Human Resources in countries experiencing or emerging from armed conflict, natural disasters, or acute social and economic crisis worldwide. CTG Global provides tailored personnel management support enabling a growing number of public and private sector agencies and individuals to achieve their objectives in complex and challenging environments. CTG Global clients currently comprise UN agencies, non-government organizations (NGOs), and different corporate organisations such as security companies.OVERVIEW OF THE POSITIONSIDP works with central and regional government institutions in Somalia, building their ability to fulfil their core functions and mandates and be more accountable to their public. SIDP aims to promote long term and sustainability capacity development of government institutions, enabling improved service delivery to the Somali people. There are several key areas through which SIDP works:- Public Financial Management, Transparency and Accountability- Development Planning and Aid Coordination- Public Sector and Parliamentary Reform

In all these areas, SIDP provides technical assistance for the development of essential governance systems and tools, polices and laws. SIDP is supporting the reform of the civil service and public sector and the building of core capacity in government though long term and short term trainings for civil servants and government officials. SIDP seeks to improve public accountability of core governance institutions through awareness raising, civil society and advocacy and support to parliamentary oversight.

The Government of Somaliland has been engaged in public sector reforms and civil service reforms for the last several years. As part of the efforts to streamline government operations, improve performance and efficiency of government bureaucracy, the government expressed its interest in conducting a functional review and analysis of their respective ministries and agencies. The Good Governance Solicitor General’s Office is working on Government Organization Act which would prescribe the government structure and mandates of the ministries, as requested by the Office of the President and have requested support to analyse data on existing mandates of institutions.

The international consultant would work closely with and under the guidance of a team leader to conduct functional reviews of pilot institutions, and to support the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) to analyse information critical to the formation of the Government Organization Act. In conducting the functional reviews, the consultant would ensure adherence to the adopted methodology, timely progress reports, effective communication with the governments and overall project implementation. The consultant may be called on to support functional review in Garowe, Bossaso or Mogadishu.

GENERAL FUNCTIONSObjective of the AssignmentGoal of the assignment is to provide the government of Somaliland with recommendations on the structure, functions, scope of responsibilities, chain of command, as well as draft administrative regulations (statues for ministries, agencies and departments within these public institutions) for selected government ministries. As a result of the assignment, the selected government ministries would have an improved organisational structure, clearer chain of command, and draft administrative regulations prescribing administrative functions and operations. This will also feed into a draft Government Organization Act, submitted by the Office of the Solicitor General.

Scope of WorkThe consultant should perform a functional review of selected ministries and agencies of the Somaliland government, draft administrative regulations for these selected ministries and public agencies (including departments), and conduct a one day workshop summarizing the findings of the review and a workshop on the drafts of administrative regulations.

It is expected that the consultant, under the guidance of a Team Leader, will work on the functional review methodology and overall design of the work; communicate with the government on the detailed work plan and timetable of the work; agree on the exact ministries / agencies / departments subject to the functional review; conduct initial interviews with managers and employees as set up in the work plan; analyse the existing legal / normative documents regarding the organization design, structure and functions of government ministries and agencies; identify gaps / inconsistencies, if any, in mandates and/or activities; provide recommendations for improvement; draft administrative regulations for selected ministries/agencies/ departments. At the end of the assignment a consultant, together with a team leader would conduct a workshop on the results of the functional review and a workshop on the administrative regulations.

The consultant will also analyse relevant information collected by the OSG and through functional review, to input into the draft Government Organization Act.

As required, the consultant may be required to link in with similar work being undertaken in Mogadishu and provide support with such functional reviews.

Monitoring and Progress ControlsBefore starting the work, description of the methodology for functional reviews and the detailed step by step work plan.? In one week: An inception workshop in Hargeisa? Monthly : brief progress report, including work done and problems / concerns? Three weeks prior to work completion; report on functional review and draft administrative regulations? One week prior to work completion: workshops on functional reviews and administrative regulations.

Final Product / Deliverables• An inception workshop in Hargeisa – 5%• Report on the results of the functional review of selected ministries and public agencies of the Somaliland Government, including recommendations of the structure of selected ministries and agencies – 40%• Draft administrative regulations (ministerial / agencies’ statues and functional responsibilities of departments) of selected ministries and agencies – 40%• A half day workshop for the government of Somaliland on the results of the functional review – 5%• Analysis of information collected by the OSG – 5%• A half day workshop for the government of Somaliland on draft administrative regulations – 5%

Review / Approval TimeApproval and payments will be made withing 14 days of the successful completion of agreed milestones and submission of time sheets

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE• Master degree in Public Administration, Human Resources Management, Business Administration or similar program.• Five (05) years of professional experience, including at least one year in human resource management.• Practical experience in planning, developing and implementing human resource management strategies in public organisations.• Excellent analytical skills• Experience in teamwork, good communication and coordination abilities.• Excellent computer skills.

LANGUAGESEnglish is the working language for this assignment.Knowledge of Somali and/or Arabic is desired.

Other informationThe expert will be required to have a personal lap top computer.


How to apply:

Applicants should send a letter of application and their CV to careers@ctgglobal.com. Please subject your email with BHJOB2678_377.

Pakistan: Director for Government Relations, Safety and Security

Organization: Save the Children
Country: Pakistan
Closing date: 18 Sep 2013

ROLE PURPOSE:

Save the Children Pakistan is a large and complex organisation: over 2,000 staff operating in over 70 districts right across the country. It is essential that we build and maintain excellent relations with the Government at all levels: national, provincial, district and so on. It is essential that our staff and beneficiaries can live and operate in a safe and secure environment.

As a key member of the Senior Management Team, the Director will ensure excellent relations with the Government as well as the safety and security of beneficiaries and staff. The Director will also contribute to the strategic direction and leadership of Save the Children as a whole.

Pakistan’s importance in Save the Children’s regional and global operations, means that the Director will also be required to contribute to regional and global discussions about Save the Children’s safety and security policies and operations.

This position also involves overseeing dealing with embassies in Pakistan to secure foreign visas for national staff, getting NOCs from NDMA and custom/GST (general sales tax) exemption from Government. In security part two important points are;

  1. Maintain an up to date security plan consistent with Save the Children standards and ensure that all staff is trained and is well familiar with its contents.
  2. Liaise with SCI regional security specialist, SFP of all locations, relevant local authorities, UN agencies and foreign diplomatic missions and regularly share security updates

SCOPE OF ROLE: Reports to: Country Director, with a professional line to the Regional Security and Safety DirectorDimensions: Save the Children works in over 50 districts in Pakistan with a current staff complement of approximately 2,000 staff and current expenditure of approximately $50+ million each year.Staff directly reporting to this post: Sr. Security Coordinator, Security Officer ERRP and Radio Operations Assistant at PkCO. Technical manager of all Hub Security heads across Pakistan.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:As a member of the Senior Management Team:

Contribute to the overall leadership and direction of Save the Children in Pakistan

Ensure excellent relations between the Government and Save the Children at all levels.

Ensure excellent safety and security procedures and operations are in place and that as a result staff and beneficiaries are safe and secure.

Government relations:

Develop strong relationships with key government decision makers to ensure that Save the Children can operate effectively in Pakistan.

Guide and develop staff to develop strong relationships with government decision makers.

Identify and resolve potential areas of disagreement.

Ensure that Save the Children’s formal agreements with the Government are processed smoothly and efficiently. These will include memoranda of understanding, no objection certificates, visas and other formal arrangements.

Assessment and Analysis:

Develop a strong analysis of Save the Children’s safety and security posture in Pakistan.

Use this analysis to advise on the development of current and new activities.

Be prepared to do this at speed in the event of a sudden onset emergency.

Procedures and PolicyEnsure that Save the Children in Pakistan has strong and effective safety and security procedures in place.

Ensure that these procedures are compliant with Save the Children’s regional and global safety and security procedures and policies.

Be ready to provide close support to the Country Director to handle safety and security crises.

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)Accountability:• Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achievedAmbition:• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others• Future orientated, thinks strategically.Collaboration:• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters• Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk toCreativity:• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions• Willing to take disciplined risksIntegrity:• Honest, encourages openness and transparencyQUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE• Demonstrable experience of effective relationship management with or within the Government of Pakistan.• Demonstrable experience of ensuring the safety and security of large numbers of staff in an insecure environment. It would be desirable if this demonstration could cover more than one context.• Demonstrable understanding of the culture and ways of working of International NGOs.• Good communication skills – oral, in writing and electronically.• Extensive knowledge of the political and security situation in Pakistan and the region • Master’s degree or equivalent.


How to apply:

Interested candidates may send their CVs to HR department Islamabad through email on careers.pakistan@savethechildren.org latest by September 18, 2013. Women professionals are encouraged to apply.

Kindly uses this format in Subject “Application for Director Security”

South Africa: Associate Director, South African Government Training & Capacity Building

Organization: FHI 360
Country: South Africa
Closing date: 10 Sep 2013

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology– creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Associate Director, South African Government Training and Capacity Building, in Pretoria, South Africa.

Position Description:

FHI 360 seeks qualified candidates to serve as the Associate Director for South African Government Training and Capacity Building for the 220 million USAID-funded Capacity Development Support (CDS) program in South Africa. Under CDS, FHI 360 will manage 100 million in grants to organizations partnering with USG to improve and scale up South Africa’s national response to HIV/STI/TB and OVC; and will support these partners to develop organizational and technical capacity to provide effective, quality services for HIV/STI/TB prevention, care, and treatment; and provide improved care and support for OVC. FHI 360 will also support the Departments of Health and Social Development in developing stronger institutional systems and technical competencies for health and social services delivery. The Associate Director for South African Government Training and Capacity Building will work under the leadership of the Deputy Director for Training and Capacity Building and manage a diverse staff of organizational and institutional strengthening specialists and place and short-, medium- and long-term technical assistance to meet SAG technical assistance needs in a number of areas.

Job Responsibilities:

Lead the design, delivery and monitoring of technical assistance provided toward strengthening SAG systems and mutually identified needs.Assess the organizational systems of and develop technical assistance plans for the SAG.Source and manage technical assistance providers to respond to requests in a timely and efficient manner.Oversee and provide vision for SAG development team, ensure that the team’s efforts are coordinated and conducted in accordance with the technical assistance planGuide and monitor implementation of activities to achieve the goals of the project, ensuring that required inputs are in place on timeReport on progress made against technical assistance plans as requestedRepresent the project on relevant working groups.

Minimum Requirements:

Master’s degree or its international equivalent in public health or a related field (significant experience in working with the SAG);At least 10 years of experience in public health, including at least four years of experience in working with the South African GovernmentAt least five years of experience in a senior positions managing the delivery or organizational developmentExcellent verbal and written communicationStrong understanding and previous experience working with, advising and providing technical assistance to the South African Government.

FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates may register online through FHI 360's Career Center at http://www.fhi360.org/careers or through the Employment section at www.fhi360.org. Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please specify source in your application. AA/EOE/M/F/V/D


How to apply:

https://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=FHI&cws=1&...

South Sudan (Republic of): Local Government Experts - South Sudan

Organization: The International Cooperation Agency of the Association of Netherlands Municipalities
Country: South Sudan (Republic of)
Closing date: 31 Aug 2013

VNG International, the International Cooperation Agency of the Association of Netherlands Municipalities (www.vng-international.nl), is looking for long-term and short-term experts (international, regional and South Sudanese) for the upcoming Local Governance and Service Delivery Project (World Bank) as well as VNG International’s ongoing programmes.

Experts in the following fields / with the following experience are requested to submit their CV to VNG International:

• Team leader

• Local government planning and budgeting

• Local government public financial management

• Procurement

• Engineering

• Environmental and Social Safeguard Management

• Monitoring and Evaluation

The required qualifications for each of these positions can be found at the VNG International website: http://www.vng-international.nl/fileadmin/user_upload/2013_nieuwe_websit...


How to apply:

If you are interested and find yourself having the required qualifications in one of the abovementioned fields of expertise please send an e-mail with your CV to Ms. Sofie Dreef (Sofie.dreef@VNG.nl) and in copy Mr. Stephan Visser (Stephan.visser@vng.nl).

If you have already responded to the previous ‘Call for Experts for South Sudan’ that VNG International opened last May and June we kindly ask you not to apply again. Your CV has been received and will be included in any expert evaluation related to this project.

You will be contacted if your profile matches the required expertises.

Somalia: CONSULTANCY - Developing the National Teacher Education Policy for Somalia/Somaliland National Government (SNG)

Organisation:  Save the Children
Country:  Somalia
Closing date:  10 Nov 2012

SCI is looking for two consultants (one national and Regional) to support the Somali National Government (SNG) in developing Teacher Education Policy. The purpose of this undertaking is to consult and guide education stakeholders including managers, service providers and beneficiaries to develop a National Teacher Education Policy consistent with the historical context of education, prevailing challenges and opportunities in education, as well as the educational aspirations of the people of Somalia/SNG/CSS.

How to apply: 

For additional information on the research description, key deliverables, timeframe, person’s specifications, roles and responsibilities, please visit: www.somaliangoconsortium.org . All Applications should be forwarded to vacancies@scsom.org . Closing date for applications is before 10th November 2012