Position: Projects &Advocacy Officer
Project Location: Mogadishu
Project Duration: 1 year with possibility of extension based on availability of funding and satisfactory performance
Reports to: Somalia Region Coordinator (Somalia and Somaliland)
Closing Date: September 04 2024
About us: Follow the link to read more about SIHA and the work we do www.sihanet.org
Background of Position:
SIHA seeks a candidate with multidisciplinary skills and competencies, in-depth knowledge of political, human rights, and humanitarian instruments, and an understanding of the Somalia and Somaliland. The Projects and Advocacy Officer will primarily support SIHA’s work on and around Somalia region and extend support to SIHA’s other work around the Horn of Africa region. SIHA seeks a talented and committed candidate with intersectional knowledge of women’s human and economic rights, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence, Access to Justice, and women’s Peace and Security issues in the region. She or he must have strong networking skills and an understanding of the region’s politics and challenges.
Key Responsibilities:
The Projects and Advocacy Officer (PAO) is an instrumental position within SIHA Somali Region Office. The Projects and Advocacy Officer will work under the supervision of the Somalia and Somaliland Region Coordinator based in Somaliland and the Regional Projects Coordinator based in Kampala as their line manager with close collaboration with the program staff in the Somali region. The Projects and Advocacy Officer will manage a portfolio of projects and related activities and contribute to further refining SIHA’s strategy and its effective implementation. The Project and Advocacy Officer will be primarily responsible for the planning and implementation of project activities in the country.
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Qualifications and Background:
Motivated and qualified candidates should prepare a cover letter and resume as one PDF to apply via the link https://airtable.com/app7ZrFwGEjSFg6y3/shr2G0yaHPzgx4WKg by September 04, 2024. Shortlisting will be on a rolling basis. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
SIHA will not discriminate against any applicant in a manner that violates SIHA’s values or the law. SIHA is committed to providing an equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, sex, gender, ethnic origin, age, color, marital status, home responsibility, natal status, disability, health, HIV status, culture, beliefs, and social background. SIHA has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) for all employees and related/associated personnel and ensures that roles, responsibilities, and expected standards of conduct in relation to SEA are known within the organization.
Tagged as: Somalia, Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa
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