Progressio has made a significant contribution to international development and human rights for more than seventy years.
We
support poor and marginalised people, especially women, to empower
themselves – People Powered Development – by placing development workers
to share skills in 11 countries, and through our international policy,
advocacy and campaigning.
Progressio has Catholic roots and works with people of all faiths and none.
Organisational Development Adviser
National Health Professions Commission (NHPC)
Based in Hargeisa, Somaliland
Six-month placement (with the possibility of an extension)
Please note that for this placement we are only able to consider applicants who are able to start in October 2013.
The
Organisational Development Adviser will work closely with the key staff
of the National Health Professions Commission to strengthen the
capacity of the organisation to perform its mandate and core functions
as a statutory body for the health sector in Somaliland.
Due to
the context of this placement, previous experience of working with NGOs
in the East Africa and/or Horn of Africa region is highly desirable for
this placement.
The successful candidate should have a Master’s degree in social or community development, or other relevant discipline.
You
should have a minimum of three years’ experience of working with health
profession councils or organisations, and extensive hands-on experience
in organisational development, including in: assessing individual and
institutional capacity building needs; designing training plans and
modules based on individual and institutional needs; organising and
facilitating capacity building activities based on individual and
institutional needs; developing strategic plans and manuals;
documentation of organisational performance and the way forward, and the
preparation of training documentation reports.
Demonstrable
knowledge and skills in organisational development tools and
methodologies; the ability to transfer skills and knowledge through
formal or informal training and skill-sharing; excellent attention to
detail, accuracy, and the ability to assimilate and analyse information
quickly; excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the
ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders in a
participatory and respectful manner, and to enhance effective work
relationships, and a commitment to team-building and a consensus-led
approach to work are essential.
You
should also have excellent prioritising skills, including the ability
to plan and implement own work with limited support and/or supervision;
good problem solving skills, an openness to learning (including the
ability to reflect on areas for improvement) and a drive for innovation
and excellence; the ability to adapt skills and knowledge to the local
context and work with existing resources; willingness to travel in the
region and within Somaliland; cultural sensitivity in an Islamic
setting, and an understanding of the challenges, frustrations and
opportunities of working with nascent local organisations.
It is
essential that you complete the application form in full, as very
specific information is required and will be used to decide whether or
not you will be short-listed for an interview.
Please note that CVs/resumes will not be considered.
For further information and an application form visit www.progressio.org.uk/jobs
Closing Date: 22 September 2013
Interviews: End of September 2013
Please return the completed application form to: recruitment@progressio.org.uk