Position Type: Part-time Consultancy (up to 10 days per month)
Position Location: Somalia; in-person, remote
Application Deadline: 15th May 2024
Start date: 24th July 2024
Assignment Duration: 6-months with a possibility of extension
SUMMARY OF THE PROJECT
The Field Support Services Project (FSSP) is a two-year initiative (November 2023 to October 2025) funded by Global Affairs Canada (GAC) and implemented by Cowater International. It offers administrative, financial, procurement, and logistical support, along with technical expertise, to GAC’s development programs in Kenya, Somalia, and South Africa. The project assists GAC in procuring and managing local development initiatives in Kenya (and its accredited countries which include Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi), South Africa (and its accredited countries) and Somalia.
BACKGROUND
The Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) and the international community acknowledge the critical importance of gender equality and human rights to the poverty eradication agenda in Somalia. As a result, an FGS-led Gender and Human Rights Advisory Council was created, to build coherence, synergies, and ultimately advance efforts to protect and advance gender equality and human rights in Somalia.
Within this overarching responsibility, the Advisory Council advises on and oversees the mainstreaming of gender and human rights considerations within other development sectors of priority; provides a forum for Somalia’s gender and human rights stakeholders (FGS, FMS, UN, Donors, NGOs, CSOs, academia) to share information and coordinate on shared priorities; and monitors and reports on progress towards gender and human rights related milestones and targets contained in the country’s National Development Plans.
The Advisory Council is led by the Federal Ministry of Women and Human Rights Development, with Canada and Sweden as donor co-chairs. Its current membership, which meets virtually and in-person on a quarterly basis, is comprised of roughly 100 representatives from FGS, FMS, UN, Donors, NGOs, CSOs, academia.
The Advisory Council is a part of Somalia’s new aid architecture where it coordinates, shares information, and participates in other fora, including other thematic working groups (i.e. security and justice, inclusive politics, economic development, social development, and climate change) and an overarching Development Coordination Forum.
To effectively execute the mandate of the Gender and Human Rights Advisory Council, the Federal Ministry of Women and Human Rights Development wishes to recruit a Working Group Coordinator.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Coordinator is responsible for the following duties:
Strategic planning:
Administrative support:
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education:
Minimum Experience:
Competencies:
Language Requirements: Fluency in English and Somali both written and oral is required.
Reporting:
The chosen candidate will work under the overall supervision of the Cowater FSSP Project Manager during the period of this assignment. Day to Day technical supervision and guidance will be provided by the Chair and Co-chairs of the Gender and Human Rights Advisory Council, which includes relevant representatives from Somalia’s Federal Ministry of Women and Human Rights Development, as well as the Canadian and Swedish Embassy to Somalia.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested applicants must include the following documents:
CV indicating past experience from similar projects, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the Candidate and at least three (3) professional references.
Evaluation of Applications
The proposals that achieve a minimum of 70% in the technical desk review shall be further considered for interviews and written tests. Financial proposals will be reviewed after the desk review is conducted. Applicants should submit the financial at the initial time of application.
The award of the contract shall be made to the individual consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as:
The Financial score shall be computed as a ratio of the proposal being evaluated and the best priced proposal received by FSSP for the assignment.
Technical Score (70%)
Financial Score (30%)
1. Based on Qualification (desk review) (15%)
2. Written test (25%)
3. Interview (30%)
Cowater International is an equal opportunity employer, basing employment on merit and qualifications as they relate to professional experience and position expectations. Cowater does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender identity, disability, age, or any other basis protected by law.
We thank all applicants, however only those shortlisted will be contacted.
ABOUT US
Founded in 1985, Cowater International is a leading global development consulting company. Headquartered in Ottawa and with corporate hubs in Auckland, Berlin, Brussels, Helsinki, London, Madrid, Manila, Nairobi, Singapore, and Stockholm, Cowater International has successfully delivered a portfolio of over 2500 projects and assignments in more than 95 countries. We work with governments, private sector actors and communities implementing projects that support socio-economic development, institutional strengthening, environmental improvements, and advance equal opportunities for all. We are a diverse and experienced team committed to building a better tomorrow for the people we serve. Our adaptive approach to management has led to our yearly award-winning work and recognition as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2017.
We thank you for your interest in building a better tomorrow with Cowater International.
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