Focal Point at Host Institution

Director Mr. Mahad Qaasim Email: mahadqaasim@gmail.com

Background information about the Host Institution

The Ministry of Investment Promotion is a newly formed Government institution founded on December 14, 2017, by the President of Somaliland HE Muse Bihi Abdi for coordinating the fragmented investment projects into a single window. The primary mandate of the ministry is to facilitate both domestic and foreign investment opportunities through, promotion, media coverage and employing research and development strategy exploiting and preparing bankable projects that are attractive to investors.

POSITION INFORMATION

Organizational unit/ Department: Department of Investment /Policy. Duration of assignment: 1st April until 31st June 2020

Objectives of Assignment

The ministry needs technical support and skill transfer to enhance the capacity of the staff at institution. Support to drastically improve the functionality of the Ministry and will improve service delivery and the overall status of the ministry.

Output / deliverables

To Lead and support the formulation of policy, strategies, and programs to accelerate private sector development and public-private partnerships (PPP) achieve by the ministry.

Responsibilities and accountabilities

• Lead in formulating strategies and operational programs for private sector development and PPP promotion in coordination with sector divisions, Private Sector Operations Department (PSOD), and in consultation with relevant government agencies. • Conduct policy dialogue with Governments, development partners, the private sector, and other stakeholders to identify and address challenges to scaling up private sector development and PPPs. • Coordinate with sector divisions in promoting sector strategies to facilitate the financing of PPP infrastructure projects on a non-sovereign and sovereign basis. • Develop technical assistance (TA) projects to improve the investment climate and facilitate mobilization of private sector participation and financing. • Train and coach the department on PPP.

Competencies

Behavioural • Professionalism • Time Management • Disciplined • Good communication & interpersonal ability • Positive attitude • Determined Technical • Knowledge of international and National convictions, laws and regulations of employment to enable a friendly work environment and protect the interest of both employee and the institution. • Demonstrated ability to collaboratively develop HR strategies, action plans, programs, services, policies and/or procedures to suit clients’ needs. • Demonstrated ability and knowledge for organizational restructuring and re-engineering. • Information technology knowledge and skills for developing a database for the ministry.

Education and Experience

Master’s degree in International Relations.

Language requirements

• English: Fluent • Somali: Fluent