Description of the post

The Ministry of Women and Human Rights of Galmudug state of Somalia is seeking for a local consultant to coordinate the launch of activities under the Galmudug Somali Women’s Charter. The duration of this consultancy service is one month

Consultancy Title local consultant to coordinate the launch of activities under the Galmudug Somali Women’s Charter.

Supervisor:  Minister or anyone the Minister may delegate
Job Category:  Individual Consultant
Duty Station:  Dhusamareb, Somalia
Contract Start  Date: Immediate

Organization and Project Description

The Somalia Joint Programme on Human Rights will be executed by UNSOM, UNICEF and
UNDP, with UNSOM acting as the lead entity, and in coordination with the Government and
particularly the Ministry of Women and Human Rights Development. The overall objective is to
strengthen the capacity and compliance of security and justice institutions with human rights and
protection standards, especially the rights of women and girls within the framework of SCR
1325, as well as follow-up on resolutions on protection of children in armed conflict (CAAC).

This will be achieved through strengthening the capacity of Somali institutions (Executive-
MoWHRD, Ministries of Internal Security and Justice, relevant Federal Parliamentary
Committees) in human rights, and the establishment of the Independent National Human Rights
Commission to investigate and promote human rights, a National Disability Agency to promote
the rights of persons with disabilities and through strengthening civil society organizations down
to the community level in order to increase knowledge, enable Somalis to appreciate human
rights, and to monitor and report on human rights, including the rights woman and children.

Somalia’s human rights and women’s rights commitments are drawn mainly from the UPR
recommendations, Security Council resolutions, including UNSCR 1325(2000) (and follow-on
resolutions), the Human Rights Roadmap, as well as other international human rights instruments
to which Somalia is a party. The Joint Programme is to be implemented over three years (2018-
2020) and will address the nexus between human rights (including the rights of women and
children), and security and Justice system through strengthening prevention, protection and/or
response to violations, and by making those rights a reality at the community level.

ToR of the Consultant.

• Coordinate the lunch of activities under the Somali women charter action plans.
• Develop monitoring mechanisms for the implementation of the developed action plans.
• Support Galmudg women candidates in National elections and newly elected women at the parliament of state level.
• Increase awareness and understanding of Gender Responsive Budgeting (GRB) to better address the Women empowerment financing gap and to advance empowerment amongst line ministries and the parliament.
• Develop the capacities of state level authorities to formulate gender-responsive policies, plans, and programmes.
• Review the full draft of Training Manual for women candidates and provide specific recommendations for adapting content and exercises to the Somali context.
• In close collaboration with the Galmudug MoWHRD team develop/adjust the presentations and training outlines (i.e. agenda, PPTs, handouts, questionnaire/assessment forms, etc.)  To be delivered during the training sessions (in English and Somali).
• Support the workshop/conference by bringing in content from the consultations and lessons learned from other states and federal level.
• Develop Terms of Reference for the proposed implementation structure.
• A draft work plan for the schedule of activities, a tentative plan for meetings with key stakeholders at the state level.
• Prepare report of the activity implemented under the action plan.

 Requirements of this post:

• Bachelor degree in Law, social science, Public administration, governance or related
• At least 3- 5 years of proven professional experience related to Gender, peace
  building, Human Rights or relevant experience.
• Specific experience in carrying out the tasks described in this TOR.
• Prior work in Galmudug area is highly desirable and firm understanding of Somalia context.
• Fluency in English and Somali language

Other Skills:

• Strong communication and drafting skills;
• Experience in issues related human rights in the context of Somalia
• Ability to work under tight schedules, stressful environment and multi‐cultural context;
• Highly motivated with a positive attitude and pro‐active problem‐solving approach;
• Proficiency in the use of computer with common software and internet; good knowledge
  of Microsoft Office Applications;
• Willingness and ability to work closely with governments, international
  institutions/agencies and communities;
• Demonstrated drive for continuous improvement and incorporation of lessons learned and
  best practices into business process routines;
• Demonstration of professional behavior and personal ethics, transparency and openness
  to encourage respect and similar behavior from colleagues in the workplace.

Qualified and interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and application letter to minister@mowhr.gm.so  copying isse.mohamud@undp.org  no later than 15^st of November 2020.

“Local Consultant” MUST BE included in the subject line of the application email to be considered.

The Ministry of Women and Human rights of Galmudug State of Somalia is an equal
opportunity employer. Qualified female is strongly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.