Training and Advocacy Development Worker

Network Against FGM/C in Somaliland (NAFIS)

Based in Hargeisa, Somaliland

One-year placement  

Please note that the selected applicant will be required to take up the placement by October 2015. 

The Training and Advocacy Development Worker will be placed with the Network Against FGM/C in Somaliland (NAFIS) and work alongside key staff in the organisation on a daily basis, building their knowledge and skills in regard to effective, participatory and democratic governance, particularly around developing and implementing advocacy and lobbying strategies and action plans on female genital mutilation and cutting (FGM/C). S/he will also take a lead on project activities by providing on-going mentoring and on-the-job coaching.

The successful candidate should have a Master’s degree in social or community development, law, development studies, or another relevant discipline.

A minimum of five years’ work experience within the NGO sector and three years’ work experience in organisational capacity building, including training/facilitation methodologies and direct training is essential. You should have experience in developing and implementing advocacy and lobbying strategies and action plans on FGM/C, and of working in a resource poor environment.

An understanding of the issues facing a post-conflict society and of the role which NGOs play in democratisation; solid knowledge of FGM/C issues; knowledge/understanding of areas linked to women’s political participation; skills in gender mainstreaming; knowledge/skills in coordination/networking with like-minded organisations, and in participatory monitoring and evaluation methods is essential. You should also have good team building skills and a consensus-led approach to work; a developed analytical, prioritising and networking skills, including an ability to plan and implement own work; good interpersonal, communication and report writing skills; the willingness to undertake road travel in Somaliland; cultural sensitivity in an Islamic/Somali environment and a personal commitment to learning the basics of the Somali language.