Project Coordinator – Somalia/Somaliland, based in Hargeisa (Somaliland) with frequent travel in the region
Saferworld is an independent non-governmental organisation that works to prevent and reduce violent conflict and promote cooperative approaches to security.
We work with civil society, governments and international organisations to encourage and support effective policies and practices through advocacy, research and policy development, and through supporting the development of local capacities and structures.
The main focus of this role is to support implementation of Saferworld’s Somali Non-State Actors programme, a process that Saferworld has been supporting for the past six years.
The process aims to strengthen the participation of Somali Non-State Actors in national and international decision-making on peace, security and development through supporting the development and capacity-building of NSA platforms in the three Somali regions.
The successful candidate will be educated to degree level and have a minimum of five years’ experience of working on peace-building or development including work with civil society organisations.
They will also have good knowledge of English and preferably knowledge of Somali.
For a full job description, please visit http://www.saferworld.org.uk/smartweb/about/jobs
To apply please e-mail CV and covering letter, detailing how you meet the selection criteria to Marie Aziz at
recruitment@saferworld.org.uk
(please use subject heading: Ref: FCO).
Salary will be determined according to current market rates and the candidate’s skills and experience.
Deadline for applications: 8th November 2010.
Monday, October 25, 2010
Saferworld Project Coordinator Job in Somalia
