Focal Point at Host Institution

Director of Planning Mr. Ahmed Mohamed Ali Email: hnadiif@hotmail.com

Background Information about the Host Institution

The Ministry of Water Resources Development is the national lead agency for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector and its mandated to ensure that Somaliland citizens have easy access to clean, adequate and affordable WASH facilities in a sustainable and environmentally friendly manner. Pursuant to the Somaliland Water Act 2010 (Law No. 49), the Ministry of Water Development is solely responsible for the water resources development and management of national water resources and its mandated to act on behalf of the Government of Somaliland in all matters relating to the Water Resources. The Ministry’s strategic purposes are included:

1. Development of underground and surface water resources.
2. Improvement of regulatory framework and oversight of the water sector and sustainable management.
3. Strengthening capacity of MoWRD and its constituent bodies.
4. Coordination and information management of the sector in Somaliland.
5. Converting floods from forces of disaster into livelihoods
6. mitigation of droughts and impacts of climatic and environmental changes to national water resources.

POSITION INFORMATION

Organizational unit/ Department: Department of Human Resources and Communication, Ministry of Water Resources Development. Duration of assignment: 1st April until 30th June 2020

Objectives of Assignment

The Ministry of Water Resources Development seeks the service of a finance and procurement expert for the Admin and Finance Department at the ministry. The expert is expected to be well versed in UN procurement systems and financial management systems. The expert should be able to carry out internal audits and produce detailed reports and build capacity the staff under HR.

Output/Deliverables

The consultant has to develop performance appraisal templates and train employees how to prepare performance appraisal reports.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Develop performance appraisal templates, and writing job descriptions of MoWRD
• Train employees how to prepare performance appraisal report.
• Perform job evaluations and job analyses, interpreting union contracts.
• Implement training and development plans.
• Plan quarterly and annual performance review sessions.
• Develop and implement HR Policies throughout the ministry.

Competencies

• Behavioural
  • Professionalism
  • Time Management
  • Disciplined
  • Good communication & interpersonal ability
  • Positive attitude
  • Determined
• Technical
  • The expert should proactively work with others to achieve individual and team objectives; Suggests ways of improving working practice and reducing waste of resources.
  • The expert should provide early experience to help new colleagues to learn their job and become part of the team quickly.
  • The expert should actively contribute to the work of the team and set a good example; accepts responsibility for own decisions. Moreover, the expert should always acquire new knowledge and skills and share what they learned with others.
  • The expert should use straightforward methods, tools, and equipment to carry out tasks to a safe standard, after training and practice. The expert should demonstrate safe working practice and acts as a role model.
  • The expert should be experienced and train others in their own area of work.

Education and Experience

Master’s degree in Public Administration.

Language Requirements

• English: Fluent
• Somali: Fluent