PositionLocal Government - Establishment of Local Government Institute- Somalia
Place of Performance Mogadishu with travel to other states
Contract Duration 65 working days
Starting 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
The five humanitarian agencies of the UN Joint Programme for Local Governance and Decentralized Service Delivery (JPLG) phase II 2013-2017, supports Local State and Governments, the Federal government of Somalia, as well as civil society and private sector to promote improvements in local governance quality; which will contribute to peace consolidation, development and equitable service delivery for the citizens of Somalia. JPLG II builds on the successes of the first phase (2008-2012) of the joint programme and seeks to support Somalia to expand decentralized service delivery through 1) strengthening policy and legislative frameworks; 2) developing capacity of local government and; 3) improving decentralized service delivery. JPLG II is in line with the New Deal development cooperation framework as well as the United Nations’ Integrated Strategic Framework for Somalia (2014). The joint programme also aligns its support to the Somali Compact, including the Special Arrangement for Somaliland, and has a special focus on the Somali Peace and Statebuilding Goals (PSG) 1, 4 and 5.
The second phase of JPLG focuses on formulation and rolling out the decentralization policies (2014) and institutionalization of local governance systems and tools which were developed in the first phase of the programme. JPLG supports the Ministry of Interior and Federal Affairs (MIFA), Federal State Ministries of Interior as well as target districts through institutional and organizational reform, technical advice and material support to help local governments to improve their functions as service providers, increase public investment in basic services, and strengthen civic awareness and participation in local decision-making and development.
In 2013 a capacity development strategy was drafted and agreed upon by all parties of the programme. The strategy details key steps for scaling up and standardizing capacity development for LG. Key principles highlighted in the capacity development strategy is that the process should be nationally owned and nationally led and should be informed by lessons learnt from past experiences and supported by a political commitment from key stakeholders. Uniform training modules for core functions of LG should be promoted by the MIFA and MOI at federal state level.
The establishment of a Local Government Institute (LGI) which will provide training to local government employees on government approved standardized modules for local governance is central to advance capacity development and promote harmonized practices of good governance. Based on the interest and commitment to establish a LGI a feasibility study was also conducted with the support of JPLG. The feasibility study reviewed different models and potential organizational structures, and recommended to have one LGI structure based in Mogadishu with satellite institutes at federal state capital level, providing the State have interest, commitment and capacity.
GENERAL FUNCTIONS
Objectives of the assignment
The main objective of the assignment is to support the Ministry of Interior and Federal Affairs (MIFA), and the Federal Member States of Somalia, including Puntland and South West State, to establish a Local Government Institute, through crafting terms of reference for the LGI, detailing roles, responsibilities, legal status, mandate, curriculum, partnership as well as operating modalities and support the first phase of training of LG employees.
Scope of work
The consultant will work closely with MIFA, Federal Member States (including Puntland, South West State and Interim State of Jubbaland) as well as in collaboration with Municipality of Mogadishu and selected districts to develop and implement the structure for a LGI, building on the Capacity Development Strategy (2013) and the recent Feasibility study (2014/5).
The international expert will serve as the lead technical expert on institutional capacity development for local government. S/he is expected to work in line with the Capacity Development Strategy (2013) and the Feasibility Study (2014/5) and work closely with national consultants and government focal persons assigned to work on the establishment of the LGI of Somalia.
The international consultant will ensure that the LGI develops and agrees on clear workplans, budgets, staffing and an agreed LG curriculum. The LGI should serve as the reference institution for capacity development on LG core functions, accredited by the government and may have clearly defined partnerships with other institutions higher learning and local government capacity building institutions to deliver high quality trainings. The curriculum should be based on already existing tools and training modules on core functions of LG Including modules on the core functions (PEM), contracted I/NGOs training on specific skills and knowledge acquisition, training provided through local training
institutions/universities, training through software packages in (BIMS and AIMS), Self-instructional manuals on core functions, short-term trainings for staff, mayors and councilors roles and responsibilities, provision of technical advisors and consultants in Ministries and LG and potentially study tours.
§ In collaboration with the national stakeholders the international consultant is expected to develop an implementation plan for the LGI, including timing of meetings, consultations, drafting, and the first phase of trainings conducted
§ Develop Terms of reference for the LGI detailing roles, responsibilities, legal status, mandate, curriculum, partnership as well as operating modalities.
§ Provide technical support throughout the roll out of the LGI implementation plan
§ Develop and support the first phase of training of LG employees in collaboration with the national consultants and government focal persons.
§ The above should be delivered through regular consultation with MIFA, Federal Member States, Municipality of Mogadishu, selected district and JPLG agencies. The outcome of key consultations should be documented in reports made available to JPLG and the government counterparts.
Monitoring and Progress controls
The individual contractor is accountable to JPLG and will work under supervision of the JPLG Project Manager in close coordination with the JPLG team. Discussion of issues and challenges shall be done in a transparent manner, under the guidance of our client. A work plan for the consultancy will be developed and agreed to no later than three days after the start of the assignment. Evaluation of the contract will be made against the benchmarks and deliverables set for the assignment of the consultant at the end of the contract duration.
Final product/Deliverables
The following deliverables are to be achieved by the consultant:
Deliverable*****Expected No of Days Location Payment* An inception report and work schedule 5 Mogadishu 5% Consultations and inception meetings with key stakeholders 10 Mogadishu, Garowe, Baidoa Draft the LGI implementation plan with time line 10 Mogadishu 20% Draft terms of reference (TOR) for the Local Government Institute; inclusive of detailing roles, responsibilities, legal status, mandate, curriculum, partnership and operating modalities (inclusive of contracting modalities to training institutes) 10 Mogadishu Validation workshop with key stakeholder on the TOR 10 Mogadishu, Garowe, Baidoa, Nairobi 25% 2 workshops for LG staff to pilot- test the proposed core LG curriculum and training methodologies to be used before the final report 15 Mogadishu 25% Final report with recommendations 5 Mogadishu, Garowe, Baidoa, Nairobi 25%**Total 65 100%
Review/approval time
The performance of the contractor will be reviewed on bi-weekly basis to approve outputs prior to authorization of payments.
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE
§ Advanced university degree in Public administration, Public finance , Development administration, Policy sciences, and Education to gather with at least 10 years of relevant experience in managing such institutional capacity building and training assignments in fragile/post conflict countries such as Somalia.
§ Sound understanding of the political and development context of Somalia;.
§ Good understanding and proven record of analytical work on public service reform and policy, government planning and budgeting processes (e.g., public expenditure management, government accounting system, among others), participatory local governance, community participation, and capacity building;
§ Technical and professional expertise in designing, implementing and evaluating public sector reform programme, especially on government planning and budgeting, in postconflict and fragile states;
§ Experience in working with State Governments within the context of current Somalia would be an advantage; and,
§ Demonstrated knowledge of Gender, HIV/AIDS and human rights issues and their application in public administration reform in conflict/post conflict situations and fragile states.
§ Knowledge and skills in technologies of instructions including online distance learning methodologies.
§ Experience and skills in technologies of instruction including online distance learning methodologies.
§ Excellent person, communication and reporting writing skills.
Other Competencies:
§ Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multidisciplinary environment.
§ Ability to work under tight deadlines.
§ Demonstrate integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards; and
§ Display cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
Language requirements:
§ Excellent command of written and spoken English.
Other Information
§ The consultant will be required to have a personal lap top computer.
§ All travel related cost and DSA cost will be borne by our client’s Somalia country office and arranged under our client’s standard procedures.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should submit their CV along with their application letter via e-mail tocareers@ctgglobal.com with reference to “BHJOB2678_822” in the subject line. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
