Progressio
Progressio (formerly known as CIIR) has been leading the way on practical international development issues for more than forty years. Whether through placing development workers overseas, or in our policy and advocacy achievements, Progressio has a track record of making a difference. We work with people of all faiths and none.
Closing date: 06 Dec 2009 -- (CLOSED)
Location: Somalia
Hargeisa, Somaliland
Two-year placement (January 2010 - December 2011)
The Progressio Development Worker (DW), working as a Local Participatory Governance Adviser, will support the General Assistance and Voluntary Organisation (GAVO) in assisting local government efforts to establish legal reform for increasing citizen involvement in local decision-making, including participatory planning and budgeting, mandatory public meetings, discussion forums and referenda on local issues. The placement is part of a wider Progressio EC-funded Non-State Actors (NSA) project in Somaliland and the DW will assist GAVO to collaborate with other local partners involved in the NSA project.
The post holder will have a degree level qualification or equivalent diploma in a relevant discipline, and education/training in specific aspects of community development.
You should have a minimum of three years’ direct work experience on participatory planning and/or budgeting for local governance with NGOs, local communities and local government units. Experience in training men and women both formally and informally; in initiating legal reforms for increasing citizen involvement in local decision-making; in strengthening the interaction between government and civil society within the framework of civic participation; in building the capacity of CSOs in advocacy and lobbying for changes in policy, and of working in a resource poor environment are essential.
You should have the ability to transfer skills and knowledge through formal or informal training and skill-sharing; an understanding of the importance of good networking and information strategies surrounding citizen involvement in local municipalities; excellent research and analytical skills, including the ability to translate complex (and potentially sensitive) ideas/issues into briefings and presentations for diverse audiences; excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and maturity and sound political judgement. The ability to plan, prioritise and implement own work; to promote a gender sensitive approach in all areas concerning governance and poverty; good problem solving skills; drive for innovation and excellence; willingness to travel in the region and within Somaliland; cultural sensitivity in an Islamic setting; and willingness/ability to learn the basics of the Somali language are also essential.
Proven organisational development and management skills and experience; experience of gender analysis with participatory budgeting; an understanding of the issues facing a post- conflict society, and Somali language skills are highly desirable.
Reference Code: RW_7XPMBB-42
