Capacity Building Specialist

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Description

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• Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the capacity and needs of the Ministry of Water, Agriculture, Environment, and Local Administration.
• Identify gaps and areas requiring capacity enhancement within these line ministries.
• Conducting assessments to identify the specific capacity-building needs of government entities and personnel.

• Develop and implement tailored capacity building plans for each identified ministry in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
• Design training programs, workshops, and initiatives to address specific capacity gaps.
• Designing and implementing effective training programs to build the skills and knowledge of government officials.

• Organize and facilitate capacity-building training sessions and workshops for government officials in the target ministries.
• Cover areas such as project management, policy implementation, and effective administration.

• Provide ongoing mentorship and support to ministry staff to ensure the successful implementation of the Restore project.
• Assist in problem-solving and decision-making processes as needed.

• Foster collaboration and coordination between the government ministries and the Restore project team.
• Act as a liaison between the project and the line ministries to ensure alignment of goals and objectives.

• Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to assess the impact of capacity building initiatives.
• Regularly report progress and identify areas for improvement.

• Maintain detailed records of capacity building activities and outcomes.
• Prepare and submit regular reports on the status of capacity enhancement efforts

• University degree in in public administration, international development, social sciences, or other relevant discipline from a reputable institution. 
• At least 6 years of relevant experience with bachelor’s degree or 4 years of working experience with master’s degree in designing and implementing capacity building programs, preferably within governmental contexts.
• Working knowledge (level C) of English and Somali.
• National of Somalia.

• Knowledge of government structures, policies, and procedures, especially in the areas of water, agriculture, environment, and local administration.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong experience in Training and Development especially for government stakeholders.
• Demonstrable experience in capacity gaps and capacity needs assessment.
• Proficient in Training of Trainers (ToT) in trainings.  
• Knowledge of adult education techniques and procedures.
• Experience in presentation skills, report writing and documentation and tracking of all capacity development sessions.
• Knowledge on development of training manuals, products, and guidance tools.

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