Social Transfer Senior Advisor

Title: Social Transfer Senior Advisor – Somalia National

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Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with 15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We’re changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.

ROLE PURPOSE:

The Social Transfers Senior Advisor (STSA) will be responsible to provide technical inputs and insights to social protection policy and scheme developed as well as capacity development priorities of MESAF. He/She will lead the overall social protection programme designs and implementation of the Social Transfers programme. The incumbent will, in coordination and communication with MESAF Planning and Policy Director & Social Protection Department, organise national level policy discussion on social transfers and social protection in general and ensure social protection coordination meetings are held in a timely and efficient manner

Location: Hargeisa

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in social sciences, management, economics, business administration, or a related field with at least 3 years of work experience in relevant fields; or a bachelor’s degree with at least 7 years of work experience in relevant fields
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in successfully leading programs in safety nets/social protection, nutrition, health, education, or other development field.
• Proven record of knowledge, experience and involvement in Somaliland’s social protection/social care agenda.
• Track record of successful coordination with government.
• Applied knowledge of European Union and NGO policies.
• Experience in Somaliland with strong understanding of poverty and vulnerability issues, public sector experience, and/or private sector experience is desirable.
• First-hand knowledge of Somaliland and sensitivity to the underlying social, economic, and cultural context.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a multi-disciplinary project management team, including identifying training and capacity building opportunities for team members.
• Proven ability to build effective working relations with colleagues and clients, and capable of working under pressure, with good experience in leadership and strategic management of project team at national level.
• Proven experience in project management, coordinating, cooperating, and negotiating with high level Government officials, donor partners and diverse local stakeholders.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy

Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.

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