AWEPA Consultant Job - liaison between the Transitional Federal Parliament of Somalia and AWEPA

AWEPA has identified a need for a Consultant to act as a liaison between the Transitional Federal Parliament of Somalia (“TFP”) and AWEPA for its project of support.

The main duty of the Consultant is to keep track of all agreed services to be provided to the TFP through the project, and ensure that such services are delivered in a timely manner.

Although this contract position is to be based in Somalia, until the political and security situation allows, the Liaison officer will be temporarily based in Nairobi Kenya pending an eventual move to Somalia in the event that conditions allow for such a move to be made.

In the interim frequent travel will be required between Nairobi and South-Central Somalia provided always that the security situation allows for such travel to take place.

Prerequisites for this Consultancy

• Kenyan passport holder or holder of a valid Kenyan work permit;
• Native Somali speaker;
• Excellent oral and written skills in Somali and in English;
• Familiarity with the socio-political environment in Somalia;
• Good skills in project cycle management and report writing.

Conditions

The Consultancy will initially be for a period of three months (from 1st September 2011 to 30th November 2011) with a possibility of renewal for a further period depending on the performance of the Consultant in implementing the responsibilities assigned to him/her.

The Consultancy fee depends on experience.

Application

Please send your cover letter and CV in English to application.awepa@gmail.com at the latest on 20 August.

Applications from women candidates encouraged.

For more information about AWEPA, please visit our website at www.awepa.org

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