Are you a dedicated and community-focused individual looking for an opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of those affected by violence and insecurity in Somaliland? Join MAG (Mines Advisory Group) Somaliland as a Community Liaison Team Leader (CLTL) and play a pivotal role in creating a safer future for communities.
About MAG (Mines Advisory Group)
MAG’s Vision: A safe future for women, men, and children affected by violence, conflict, and insecurity. We aim to create communities in Somaliland where people’s rights are upheld, allowing them to live with dignity, choice, and freedom from fear due to mines, explosive remnants of war (ERW), and the impact of small arms and light weapons and ammunition.
MAG’s Mission: To save lives and build safer futures, MAG uses its core skills to remove mines and ERW and reduce the impact of small arms, light weapons, and ammunition on people and communities in Somaliland. We work closely with and for communities because, for us, “it’s all about people.”
MAG’s Values: Our values guide our daily actions, and we encourage our team to embody these values in their behaviour and actions:
- DETERMINED: We work with purpose.
- EXPERT: Through excellence and expertise, we build trust.
- INTEGRITY: We strive to do the right thing.
- COMPASSION: People come first in everything we do.
- INCLUSIVE: We value diversity.
Overview of Role
As the Community Liaison Team Leader for MAG Somaliland, you will manage and coordinate Community Liaison (CL) resources and activities. Your role focuses on gathering and disseminating relevant and accurate information to support informed decision-making, maximize impact, and help achieve MAG’s vision, mission, and key aims in Somaliland. Proficiency in the Somali language is essential for effective communication, along with deep familiarity with Somali culture.
Key Responsibilities
Project Development:
- Plan and manage the Small Arms Light Weapons Risk Education project in consultation with the Programme Officer and the wider MAG Somaliland team.
- Efficiently manage project funds in coordination with the Programme Officer and Finance Coordinator.
- Ensure adherence to financial procedures and maintain records for all project expenditures.
- Oversee local procurement and logistics for the SALW RE project, ensuring compliance with procedures.
- Identify and explore opportunities for project development and expansion.
- Lead the development of reports for the SALW RE project and future CL projects.
Technical – SALW RE Project:
- Plan, prioritize, and coordinate project activities to maximize participation from target communities in Somaliland.
- Develop training programs and materials for cost-effective SALW RE delivery to target communities.
- Train and support CL Officers in delivering the SALW RE training program.
- Maintain ongoing liaison with relevant NGOs and establish networks for project demand, delivery, and information exchange in Somaliland.
- Maximize productivity, project outcomes, and cost benefits to donors and beneficiaries.
Reporting:
- Assist the Programme Officer and Country Director in developing the country program strategy, plans, proposals, and budgets related to CL training and operations in line with MAG’s mission and mandate.
- Provide clear and accurate reports to the Programme Officer for donor and HQ reporting purposes in Somaliland.
Essential Requirements
Essential Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
Essential Experience:
- At least two years of experience in community-based education, development, or similar activities in Somaliland.
- At least two years of experience working in a CSO, NGO, or INGO in Somaliland.
- Experience in managing a small team to deliver high-quality results in Somaliland.
- Experience in using participatory techniques to gather information in at-risk communities in Somaliland.
- Experience in planning and organizing activities, including managing finance and resources in Somaliland.
Essential Skills and Knowledge:
- Fluent in the Somali language and intermediate English.
- Good knowledge and understanding of local communities, norms, and Somali culture in Somaliland.
- Ability to record information accurately and clearly in Somaliland.
- Flexibility and adaptability in work in Somaliland.
- Willingness to travel to remote areas for extended periods in Somaliland.
- Good communication skills and a pleasant personality in Somaliland.
- Procedural and legal knowledge on various administrative and finance functions in Somaliland.
- Organized, able to multitask, and manage a busy workload in Somaliland.
- Computer literacy and experience with software under the Windows system and familiarity with e-mail and internet systems in Somaliland.
- Ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines in Somaliland.
- Ability to work with minimum supervision, flexibility, and capacity to work under pressure, with initiative and a high level of motivation in Somaliland.
- Reliable with good timekeeping in Somaliland.
- Attention to detail and the ability to organize and prioritize work in Somaliland.
How to apply
Note: MAG is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination. MAG welcomes diversity and particularly encourages women to apply as they are under-represented in the programme in Somaliland.
Join MAG and be part of a team committed to creating a safer and more secure future for communities affected by conflict.
Note: This post is for SL nationals only. Please include the job title in the subject line of your application.
Apply now by sending your CV and a cover letter to [email protected].
Application Deadline 8th November 2023. Applications delivered after this date or by hand will not be considered.