PositionFunctional Review ExpertPlace of Performance Mogadishu, Somalia
Expected to travel in Mogadishu, Somalia, potential travel to Hargeisa, SomalilandContract Duration 80 working days over a five month periodStarting Date ASAP
OVERVIEW OF CTG GLOBAL
CTG Global is a managed service company specializing in Recruitment, Management Consultancy, Human Resources support services and Monitoring & Evaluation in post disaster and post conflict countries around the world.
CTG Global provides services to humanitarian organizations, government, non-governmental organizations and corporates that enables public and private sectors to focus on their core business and the achievement of their objectives in hostile and threatening environments as we provide a safe and secure environment for them to do so and alleviate them of their risks, crisis and personnel management problems.
OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION
SIDP works with central and regional government institutions in Somalia, building their ability to fulfill their core functions and mandates and be more accountable to their public. SIDP aims to promote long term and sustainable capacity development of government institutions, enabling improved service delivery to the Somali people. There are several key areas through which SIDP works:
· Public Financial Management, Transparency and Accountability
· Development Planning and Aid Coordination
· Public Sector and Parliamentary Reform
In all these areas, SIDP provides technical assistance for the development of essential governance systems and tools, policies, and laws. SIDP is supporting the reform of the civil service and public sector and the building of core capacity in government through long term and short term trainings for civil servants and government officials. SIDP seeks to improve public accountability of core governance institutions through awareness raising, civil society advocacy and support to parliamentary oversight.
The Federal Government of Somalia has been recognised by the international community in 2012 and embarked on major public sector reforms and civil service reforms eearlier in 2013. As part of the efforts to establish a functional government, put in place basic government operations, improve effectiveness of t he government, provide conditions for better government coordination, streamline the work of civil servants, the Federal Government of Somalia has expressed its interest in conducting a diagnostic analysis of key selected ministries and agencies, to inform, and as part of a broader public sector capacity development programme for the government.
The National Civil Service Commission is the responsible agency for overseeing the diagnostic analysis of the Federal Government of Somalia, but work will also take place in cooperation with the Office of the Prime Minister.
An international consultant would work closely with and under the guidance of team leader to ensur adherence to the adopted methodology, timely progress reports, effective communication with the government and overall project implementation.
Objective of the assignment:
The goal of the assignment is to provide the Federal Government of Somalia with recommendations on the structure, functions, scope of responsibilities, chain of command as well as draft administrative regulations (statues for minitries, agencies and departments within these public institutions) for key government ministries and agencies. As a result of the assignment, the selected government ministries and agencies would have an improved organizational structure, clearer chain of command, and draft administrative regulations prescribing administrative functions and operations.
GENERAL FUNCTIONS
Scope of Work
The consultant should perform a diagnostic analysis of selected ministries and agencies of the Federal Government of Somalia, draft administrative regulations for these selected ministries and agencies (including departments), and conduct a one day workshop summarizing the findings of the review and a workshop on the draft administrative regulations.
It is expected that the consultant, under the guidance of a team leader, will work on the diagnostic analysis methodology and overall design of the work; communicate with the government on the detailed work plan and timetable of the work; agree on the exact ministries/agencies/departments subject to the diagnostic analysis; conduct initial interviews with managers and employees as set up in the work plan; analyze the existing legal/normative documents regarding the organization design, structure and functions of government ministries and agencies; identify gaps/inconsistencies, if any, in mandates and/or activities; provide recommendations for improvement; draft administrative regulations for selected ministries/agencies/departments. At the end of the assignment, a consultant would conduct a workshop on the results of the diagnostic analysis and a workshop on the administrative regulations.
Monitoring and Progress Controls
Before starting the work: description of the methodology for diagnostic analysis and the detailed step-by-step work plan:
Monthly: brief progress report, including work done and problems/concerns
Three weeks prior to work completion: report on diagnostic analysis and draft administrative regulations
One week prior to work completion: workshops on diagnostic analysis and administrative regulations
Final Product/Deliverables
· Report on the results of the diagnostic analysis of selected ministries and agencies of the Federal Government of Somalia, including recommendations on the structure of selected ministries and agencies-estimated 40% payment
· Draft administrative regulations (ministerial/agencies’ statues and functional responsibilities of departments) of selected ministries and agencies – 40%
· A half day workshop for the Federal Government of Somalia on the results of the diagnostic analysis – 20%
· A half day workshop for the Federal Government of Somalia on draft administrative regulations – 20%
Review / Approval Time
Approval and payments will be made within 14 days of successful completion of agreed milestones and submission of the time sheets.
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE
Education
· Degree in Public Administration, Human Resources Management, Business Administration or similar program
· Certification in Human Resources and/or Human Resource Management
Work Experience
· Five years of professional experience, including at least one year in human resource management
Key Competencies
· Practical experience in planning, developing and implementing human resource management strategies in public organizations
· Practical experience supervising functional analysis and organizational design
· Practical experience in fragile or conflict affected countries
· Practical experience working with government and teams of local experts
· Excellent analytical skills
· Experience in teamwork, good communication and coordination abilities
· Excellent computer skills
· English is the working language for this assignment. Knowledge of Somali and/or Arabic is desired.
· The expert will be required to have a personal lap top computer.
How to apply:
Interested candidates should submit their CV along with their application letter via e-mail tocareers@ctgglobal.com with reference to “BHJOB2678_598” in the subject line. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
