Overview of position

Our client has been requested by the EU to provide support by filling in the identified gaps with flexible tools and mechanisms to implement the NDP/CAS structure by establishing a Partnership Coordination Facility for Somalia. Coordinated efforts are essential in order to transform Somalia into a more resilient economy with greater security, gender equity, improved human development, stronger infrastructure, and better access to basic services that are delivered by accountable governmental institutions. This transformation is hindered by slow institutions that are unable to respond quickly to emerging needs. The project will allow these needs to be identified by the current government coordination mechanisms, and to be satisfied in a timely, strategic manner. One of the specific objectives of the Partnership Facility Project is to support the work on the inclusive politics agenda including democratization through elections, the constitutional architecture and federalization.

The overall purpose of this advisory action is to provide specialist and high level advisory support to the Somaliland National Electoral Commission. The purpose of this action is to support the NEC’s senior leadership team to carry-out its functions with regards to the Electoral Commission’s mandate in organizing Somaliland’s presidential elections, parliamentary elections, local council elections and referendums.’

Role objectives

· Assist the Security and Communications Officer in maintaining a complete, accurate, and up-to-date security system

· Assist with the management of information security functions in accordance with established policies and guidelines

· Assist in ensuring that information security standards and procedures in compliance with state information and risk management policies, standards, and guidelines are followed

· Assist in the preparation of weekly consolidated reports on national security and communication systems

· Assist in conducting information security risk assessment programmes. Review compliance with information security policies and procedures

· Assist in conducting spot checks for compound security, including guards and SPU

· Assist the Security and Communications Manager in conducting incident investigations

· Perform any other related tasks as authorized by the NEC Security and Communications Manager and NEC.

Project reporting

The position reports to the Project Manager

Key competencies

· Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision and direction.

· Capable of working with others in a participatory and capacity building manner.

Further information

· A minimum of 3 years’ relevant work experience

· Experience with Electoral Commissions a considerable advantage

· Experience in Somalia and / or other fragile states would be a considerable advantage.

· Experience working on or managing large and complex programmes, in coordination with Government authorities

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including oral, written and skills;

· Ability to translate strategic thinking and innovative ideas into practical operational recommendations;

· Excellent analytical skills, ability to synthesize and clearly present complex processes and issues;

· Ability to meet tight deadlines and work independently without supervision;