Somalia: State Building and Federalism Affairs Advisor

TERMS OF REFERENCE

PositionState Building and Federalism Affairs AdvisorPlace of Performance SomaliaContract Duration TBCStarting Date TBC

OVERVIEW OF CTG GLOBAL

CTG Global is a managed service company specializing in Recruitment, Management Consultancy, Human Resources support services and Monitoring & Evaluation in post disaster and post conflict countries around the world.

CTG Global provides services to humanitarian organizations, government, non-governmental organizations and corporates that enables public and private sectors to focus on their core business and the achievement of their objectives in hostile and threatening environments as we provide a safe and secure environment for them to do so and alleviate them of their risks, crisis and personnel management problems.

OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION

Over the past twenty two years nation building and setting good governance structures have been a challenge in Somalia. In 2012, new Government institutions have been established with a clear governance vision and desire to improve and reform the public administration.

The PM will be leading government’s work in this area and requires technical assistance with policy advisories. The recruitment of an adviser on Federalism will help the office of the PM to develop a strategy and program of state building along a federal system.

The Adviser is expected to support the PM’s efforts to lead the government’s work on the efforts of the development of regional institutions and implementation of policies related to federalism.

Federal Affairs Strategic Objective

Achieve a stable and peaceful federal Somalia through inclusive political processes

1. Advance inclusive political dialogue to clarify and settle relations between the federal government and existing and emerging administrations and initiate processes of social reconciliation to restore trust between communities
2. Finalize and adopt a Federal Constitution by December 2015
3. Prepare for and hold credible Federal elections by 2016

GENERAL FUNCTIONS

The role of the Federalism Adviser is to be the lead policy expert in the office of the Prime Minister on matters of federalism. The specific tasks that the adviser will undertake include:

• Provide advice to the PM in political Federal institution building and federalism strategy implementation
• Ensure the PM’s vision as it relates to the constitution and federalism is carried out by the relevant federal institutions
• Provide briefings and recommendations on progress in the areas of Federalism to the PM
• Assist the PM in ensuring that government policies are aligned with government priorities and constitutional mandated activities on Federalism
• Highlight to the Prime Minister areas where significant policy gaps exist and make recommendations to ensure gaps and corrective policies measures are undertaken
• Ensure the development detailed annual action plans in support of the PM priorities, defining setting existing and planned activities, roles and responsibilities of different actors, timelines, and required policies

In all activities, the senior advisor shall pay specific attention to the cross-cutting elements as per New Deal Compact, particularly capacity development and gender. Expected Outcomes

· An overarching framework and strategy for federalism with well-defined desired end-states for each priority area

· Implementation plan supporting the roll out of the Federal strategy

· Detailed one-year action plans setting out existing and planned activities, roles and responsibilities of different actors, timelines

· Monthly reports and briefing for the PM, progress made, challenges encountered and corrective action proposed

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

Education

• PhD Degree in Political Science or Public Administration and at least 10 years of professional experience or a Master Degree in Political Science or Public Administration and at least 15 years of professional experience

Work Experience

· At least 10 years of professional experience in conducting, researches, on political systems and Federalism;

· At least 8 years of professional experience in a senior national level where in-depth knowledge of Federal political systems development, and implementation of federal governance was an essential requirement;

· At least 5 years of professional experience in fragile or conflict affected countries

· Specific experience in carrying out the tasks described in this TOR;

· In-depth knowledge and understanding of political governance systems;

· In-depth knowledge and understanding of public administration development issues

· Demonstrated knowledge in the cross-cutting themes of capacity development and gender;

Key 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 producing high-quality products;

· Ability to work under tight deadlines;

Interested candidates should submit their CV along with their application letter via e-mail to careers@ctgglobal.com with reference to “BHJOB2678_694” in the subject line. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.