Team Leader

Title of Position: TEAM LEADER 

Organization: Ministry of Internal Security of Galmudug State

Location: Dhusamareb, with travel

Contract duration: 6 Months

Background

In light of the dynamic security landscape in Galmudug State of Somalia, the Ministry of Internal Security (MOIS) recognizes the imperative of bolstering its security measures. The ministry commits to professionalize its programs and strength its capability for efficient operations and effectively address the security challenges in Galmudug state of Somalia.  The appointment of a Project Officer and two Assistants within the framework of enhancing police capacity in fragile and newly recovered areas signifies GMOIS’s commitment to fortifying security protocols, mitigating risks, and safeguarding critical assets. The project teams will operate in an environment characterized by various security challenges, including but not limited to, regional instability, potential threats from non-state actors, and emerging risks that demand vigilant attention.

To effectively address these challenges, GMOIS seeks a qualified and experienced Project Officer and two Project assistants with a background in security studies, policing, social science, human rights or a related field. The ideal candidates should possess a robust understanding of the specific security dynamics prevalent in Galmudug State. Given the complex nature of security concerns, the project staff is expected to leverage their academic and practical expertise to conduct and deliver police training to improve police capacity and service delivery to the local communities.

1. Roles and Responsibilities

The Project Officer will play a pivotal role in upholding core values such as security, resilience, and responsiveness within the context of the enhancing police capacity and professionalism. This role involves conducting capacity building trainings, offering strategic recommendations, and collaborating with relevant stakeholders. The Project Officer will be mandated to champion change, fostering a security-conscious environment, and ensuring that security considerations are seamlessly integrated into all MOIS Galmudug activities.

2. Key Responsibilities:

The Team Leader will be tasked with:

• Support conducting TOT and capacity building training for Police and Darwish forces.
• Providing recommendations to enhance police capacity and professionalism.
• Collaborating with relevant stakeholders to implement police reforms.
• Monitoring and analyzing policing trends to ensure proactive responses to security threats.
• Guide and oversee improving police infrastructure in the target locations.
• Liaise with the local communities in the context of community policing.
• Respond to security incidents and emergencies as required by the Ministry.
• Follow-up, on a daily basis, with project partners and donors, to guarantee smooth implementation of administrative and operational activities of the project;

3. Measurable deliverables:

• Deliver TOT police trainers and contribute to the improvement of police capacity.
• Monitoring project progress and creating project status reports for GMOIS and stakeholders
• Establish community-based dialogue with local government, police and community groups.

4. Reporting:

• Generate project initiation report.
• Generate comprehensive monthly reports summarizing the outcomes of project activities.
• Maintain regular communication with relevant internal and external stakeholders involved in security initiatives, including feedback received, and any adjustments made to security strategies based on stakeholder input.

5. Qualifications and Experience:

• A master’s degree in security studies, social science, human rights or a related field.
• A Bachelor’s degree in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in managing security related programs or policing.
• Knowledge of the security dynamics in Somalia specifically in Galmudug State of Somalia.

6. Core Competencies

• Ability to analyze complex security situations, identify emerging threats, and provide strategic recommendations based on thorough assessments.
• Strong analytical thinking for interpreting data, trends, and patterns related to security dynamics.
• Proven experience in collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies, law enforcement, and community organizations
• Excellent communication skills to foster effective partnerships and ensure a coordinated approach to security.
• Capability to contribute to the development and implementation of police reforms aligned with international standards and best practices.
• Understanding of legal frameworks related to security operations.
• Commitment to maintaining the highest ethical standards in security operations.
• Adherence to human rights principles and a rights-based approach in all security-related activities.
• No criminal record or terrorist associations.

7. Language requirements:

• Proficiency in Somali.
• Working knowledge in English.

How to Apply:

Interested and qualified candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit a 1-page cover letter and updated CV to: dg@mois.gm.so not later than 15^th March 2024