Starting date: November 2024 – 12 months (renewable)

Somalia has witnessed major progress and development since the establishment of the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) a decade ago in 2012. HD has initiated a project to support dialogue and mediation activities from the highest levels to the community level that help build and broaden participation, buy-in and support for sustainable peace and development across the country.

Reporting to the Project Officer the Project Associate will have the following responsibilities:

Project Management:

Support the day-to-day management of project activities including:

  • Support the elaboration of programme work plans;
  • Support the timely preparation and submission of proposals, progress reports, donor reports, project reviews and any other required project reports;
  • Conduct media monitoring to keep the team abreast of relevant political development related to the program;
  • Provides administrative and operation support on implementation of programme activities;
  • Provide logistical support for workshops and other meetings as tasked by the project manager;
  • Process project-related travel arrangements and support the project manager with conference management tasks;
  • Maintain up-to-date files and records of programme documentation;

Additional project support:

  • Undertake regular field trips to conduct activities, write mission reports and monitor progress
  • Conduct research and writing as requested by the Project Manager;
  • Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate should have:

  • 3  years of work experience in conflict resolution or in a similar function in Somalia Horn of Africa region and/or internationally;
  • A good understanding of project management with demonstrated administrative experience;
  • Experience working in a regional or international organisation preferred;
  • Excellent oral and written skills (English and Somali required, Arabic an asset);
  • Experience of and sensitivity in communicating with multicultural and diverse audiences.
  • Contextual knowledge and understanding of Somalia will be an added advantage;
  • A good understanding of peace and security issues.

Personality:
The successful applicant should have:

  • Good interpersonal skills;
  • Research and information analysis;
  • The ability to handle confidential information;
  • Strong multi-tasking skills;
  • A proactive and self-motivated approach.

If you are interested in this position and meet the above-described qualifications, please send your resume (maximum 2 pages) with a short cover letter with the title Project Associate-Somalia by 25th October 2024 to hrnairobi@hdcentre.org

HD is an equal opportunity employer. For more information, please visit www.hdcentre.org