Country: Somalia
Closing date: 09 Nov 2016
Role title: The Girl Generation Programme Officer – Somaliland
Location: Somaliland
Contract type: 16 days per month, fixed term to January 2019
Reports to: Regional Coordinator, based in Nairobi
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Short introduction
The purpose of the position is to represent, promote and coordinate all aspects of The Girl Generation's work in Somaliland. The Girl Generation is a five-year programme which promotes an idea: that we can end Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in one generation. It is implemented by Options Consultancy Services UK and funded by the UK’s Department for International Development
The position will be based in Somaliland and is expected to work in liaison with The Girl Generation staff in Nairobi and London
Summary purpose and objective of role
The objectives of the role will be:
- To provide overall coordination and oversight of The Girl Generation’s end FGM activities in Somaliland including those related to the End FGM Small Grants Programme.
- To coordinate implementation of The Girl Generation’s activities in Somaliland by working in coordination with an in country event management agency to organise events, meetings, trainings and convenings.
- To develop and maintain a vibrant membership base for The Girl Generation in Somaliland to contribute to the development for a social movement to end FGM in Somaliland.
- To ensure that members are engaged with The Girl Generation and appropriately supported to effectively use social change communications in Somaliland.
- To support the development of an ambassador program for The Girl Generation in Somaliland by identifying appropriate members and leaders across the different ambassador categories identified by The Girl Generation.
- To be the public face and technical representative of The Girl Generation in Somaliland.
- To identify evidence and stories of social change towards ending FGM, particularly from the grassroots level and from member organisations, to share with the core team for amplification at different levels.
- To support the establishment and development of partnerships across different stakeholders including media, local funders, INGOs to leverage resources for ending FGM in Somaliland.
- To support the collection, interpretation and reporting of programme monitoring and evaluation data from Somaliland, and the promotion of learning from across The Girl Generation and its partners.
Person specification
- Knowledge of Female Genital Mutilation including in the context of Somaliland
- Understanding of behaviour change or social change communications
- High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
- Experience of meeting and events planning and management
- Good verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills
- Strong networks among campaigners, organisations and government bodies working to end FGM.
- Networks with media contacts/partners in Somaliland
- Understanding of monitoring and evaluation, data collection and reporting
- Fluency in English and Arabic language skills, other local language desirable
- Ability to work with remote teams and with high sensitivity to cultural and social diversity
- A commitment to The Girl Generation’s founding principles, including the Do No Harm guidelines.
- Understanding of, and personal commitment to international human rights, particularly women’s and children’s rights.
- Willing and able to travel internationally
About Options/The Girl Generation
Options Consultancy Services Limited was established in 1992 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marie Stopes International. We are a consultancy organisation providing technical and management expertise in the health and social sectors to governments and international development partners to transform the health of women and children. We provide information, expertise and influence to governments, health workers, NGOs and businesses to catalyse change so that health services can be accessed by the people who need them most.
Managed by Options, The Girl Generation (www.thegirlgeneration.org) is a social change communications initiative providing a global platform for galvanising, catalysing and amplifying the Africa-led movement to end FGM, building on what has already been achieved. The Girl Generation seeks to inspire organisations and individuals, including youth, across the ten most affected countries in Africa and beyond, to end FGM in one generation. We also support grassroots organization through the End FGM Small Grants Programme which provides flexible funding to grassroots organisations working to end FGM in order to support their work in the area of communications, advocacy and campaigning to end FGM.
How to apply:
Application process
- To apply, please send your CV with a summary note of your skills and experience to Sarah Jambert-Gray opportunities@options.co.uk. Candidates should state the role in the subject header.
- Closing date for applications is: 9th November
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.
Other information
- Options is an equal opportunities employer
- Candidates are required to have to right to live and work in Somaliland