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ANNOUNCEMENT Job Vacancy---Horn Relief & Development Organization

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Position: Consensus Building Officer

Organization            Horn Relief, www.hornrelief.org

Position Title           Consensus Building Officer

Position Location   Initially Bossasso with relocation to Laas Qoray when The Horn Relief office is set up there, Somalia

Duration                    12 months with the possibility of extension

Starting date            Immediate

Vacancy Contact    Hassan Badeed, Program Manager, Bossasso:

jenniadde@yahoo.com

Tess Vall, Program Coordinator Nairobi,

tvall@hornrelief.org

HORN RELIEF’S MISSION STATEMENT

Horn Relief is an African-lead international development and humanitarian organisation. We aim to improve the conditions of those who are living in marginalized areas in the Horn of Africa. We strengthen rural livelihoods through environmental awareness, training, technology transfer and innovative humanitarian projects in pursuit of a peaceful, self-reliant, and greener future.

PROJECT SUMMARY

Horn Relief’s Jetty Redevelopment Project (JRP) is a 36-month project that commenced in January 2007 and is partially funded by Oxfam Novib. It aims to restore export options and seize economic opportunities as well as enhancing local capacity to manage resources and promote peaceful and equitable governance in the region.

The JRP is constructing a 125 metre Jetty (port) on the shores of Laas Qoray, to be owned and managed by the community through the creation of a not-for-profit jetty management structure (Jetty Authority, Jetty Foundation). The JRP also engages in wide-ranging community mobilisation, capacity building and training of existing essential area-based businesses, such as livestock production and the fishing industry. To promote community ownership of the project and support women and men’s active participation as well as to strengthen local governance, extensive community mobilization/ consensus building is essential. It is also important to secure a peaceful implementation process and equitable sharing of resources. The position of Consensus Building Officer will therefore be of a central role for the life of the project.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

To create and maintain an atmosphere of public trust and confidence between the community of Laas Qoray and the Puntland and Somaliland authorities, the TFG, and other stakeholders (e.g. private sector, community organizations, elders, women’s groups etc.).

SCOPE

The Consensus Building Officer will serve an ongoing role to facilitate discussion, participation and sharing of information between the community and other stakeholders of the project.

OBJECTIVES

 To share information and seek mutual understanding on issues of public concern from the community; especially those relating to the  construction and management of the Laas Qoray Jetty and the funds generated.

 To provide an ongoing forum for public input, community participation and a sustained information exchange.

 To serve as a vehicle to proactively provide accurate information to the community and stakeholders in order to foster a greater understanding of the activities, opportunities, and challenges of this project.

       ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

        The Consensus Building Officer will:

       Supplement Horn Relief’s ongoing communications and interaction with the community, stakeholders, media and authorities.

       Provide guidance on appropriate and effective ways of communicating with the community. This information will be provided to Horn Relief, stakeholder organizations and to the public through an open and transparent process.

 Plan, implement and supervise the field team in consultations and meetings with community members using participatory methods, including ensuring that women and minorities are participating in the process.

       Ensure that rights and gender awareness is built in to the consensus building activities.

 Regular reporting and documentation of the consensus building/community mobilization process

 Effectively implementing the M&E framework and systems developed by consultant through regular monitoring and reporting to the PM

  Assist the communities with fundraising and overseeing that proper documentation of the fundraising process

 Liaise with Diaspora and other stakeholders to provide updates on community mobilization and consensus building process

 Developing and implementing a comprehensive action plan and ensuring the achievements of targets on the action plan

 Keep Horn Relief updated of the status of relationship building and communication with local authorities, elders, community members and other stakeholders.

 Assist with mitigating any potentially contentious relationships or disputes surrounding the implementation of the the Laas Qoray Jetty Project.

       Support/backstop the Project Manager when necessary and to coordinate project activates in his absence.

       Any other duties duties as assigned by the Project Manager and Program Coordinator.

       REQUIREMENTS:

  A minimum of 2 years professional experience in the field of community development is required.

 Professional qualification, preferable in the field of social science/community development.

       A strong interest in a career in participatory community development is important.

 Previous experience in community mobilisation, consensus building or conflict mitigation, including facilitating community meetings.

 Familiarity with participatory methods is preferred

 Fluent in Somali and very good English language skills are required.

 Good writing skills and ability to report on results of activities.

 Computer literate and familiar with Microsoft Office.

 Ability to take initiative, work independently and as part of team.

 Maturity and willingness to travel regularly within Somalia/Somaliland;

 Professional and friendly communication style.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications should be submitted by March 30, 2005.

Applications should include:

A cover letter with the applicant’s interest and suitability for the position as well as the current contact information

All applications should be sent to vacancies@hornrelief.org

   Mohamed .M. Samater(Hassan Badeed).
   Lasqoray Jetty Project Manager.
   Sanaag region. Somalia
   Telephone:002525-797225
    Office: +2525-824296.

 

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