Background:

The OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT SWS (OOP-SWS), is seeking to hire Federalism Advisor will work under the supervision of SWS minister of interior and state minister of presidency. Achievement of deliverables will be approved by the ministers. Payment will be made upon certification by supervisor including time sheets for actual dates of work and performance in accordance with activities and deliverables as reported in the activity report.

This position is initially for three months but may be renewed depending on performance and availability of funds. The OOP and Ministry of Interior invite applicants who are citizens of Somalia for this position.

Somalia is at this juncture targeting to further capacitate its institutions with the view of not only to solidify the gains so far achieved in peace and state-building in three decades, the Somali citizens elected their own representatives by 2022. To realize this goal of peace and state building that is in harmony with the SDGs, the National Development Plan and the SWSS Strategic Plan among other institutions, South West State of Somalia aims to put in place more accountable and responsive institutions that promotes and practices inclusive politics. The Purpose of this position is to support OOP SWS Establishment of, and Support to, the National federalism process at FGS and FMS working through MoIFAR.

This will involve supporting the ongoing establishment of the designated bodies, institutional capacity development, training and support for necessary research and diagnostics, support to federalism process and associated meetings/mediation. Advisor will assist the OOP SWS in implementing its overall strategy, prepare detailed work plans, establish standardized approaches to Federalism efforts in the state.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist OOP and relevant institutions prepare detailed work plans, establish standardized approaches to Federalism efforts.
Support setting up road-map for further federalization with roles and responsibilities at different levels of government.
Provide technical support in developing Communication Strategy with targets for South West State
Participate in conducting Baseline Study on the ‘State of Federalism”.
Conduct trainings and outreach workshops on roles and responsibilities of state and federal governments.
Support establishment of Technical committee on federalism and state building agenda.
Provide support to SWS in the process of Establishing Intergovernmental Relations Forum between FGS and FMS institutions, and when established, give further support in conducting those Forums.
Support OOP and relevant Institutions including SWS Ministry of Interior on the preparation of concept notes based on project outputs, provide written inputs to the development of annual work plans for presentation
Promote information sharing and coordination between Ministries, Office of the President and other relevant state institutions.
Write event reports, minutes of meeting on federalism and state building agenda

Required Qualifications and Skills:

Bachelor degree in public administration, public policy, development studies and governance or related disciplines.
At least 5 years of proven experience in Federal Member States, programme development and implementation.
Specific experience in carrying out the tasks described in this TOR;
Prior work in Southwest State area is highly desirable and firm understanding of Somalia context.
Fluency in English and Somali language

Core Competencies:

Excellent analytical skills, ability to synthesize and clearly present complex processes and issues to service the information needs of diverse audiences;
Ability to translate strategic thinking and innovative ideas into practical operational recommendations;
Results orientation and commitment to produce high-quality out come;
Ability to work under tight deadlines;
Demonstrates outstanding oral and written communication and presentation skills;
Strong interpersonal, negotiation and networking skills;
Strong IT skills. Encourages the use of new technologies and strives for high standard of professional work;
Strong inter personal skills: Ability to motivate and inter act with colleagues at all levels within the organization as well as with inter agency partners.

How To Apply:

Interested consultants who meet the above-required qualifications and experience are invited to submit his/her application via to hr.statehouse@swss.so copying to chief.staff@presidency.sw.so giving the subject line Federalism Advisor not later than 25th September 2023 at 5:00 pm.