Youth Rights Adviser (contract until the end of March 2010), based in Hargeisa, Somaliland

You will have a degree level qualification or equivalent diploma in a relevant discipline.

A minimum of three years' work experience within the NGO sector; and on child/juvenile/youth rights and advocacy. Experience of designing, implementing and monitoring advocacy programmes/initiatives; of capacity building within the NGO/CBO sector; and in campaigning, community mobilisation and networking are also essential.

You should have skills in policy development and research; and in participatory monitoring and evaluation methods. Knowledge and understanding of one or more areas linked to youth rights, leadership and political participation; good team building skills and consensus led approach to work; and good command of English (both spoken and written) are also essential.

You should also have willingnessto undertake road travel in Somaliland and cultural sensitivity in an Islamic/Somali environment.

Experience of working effectively in a resource poor environment, previous experience in the Somali context and understanding of the issues facing a post conflict society are also highly desirable.

Please note this post is being re-advertised, previous applicants need not re-apply.

Job description

JD - Youth Rights Adviser - 63K Word - March 2008