BACKGROUND
The persistent political and economic fragility and instability in Somalia hinder the equal
social and economic participation of women. Women are disproportionately affected by precarious circumstances and form a vulnerable group within the Somali society. Patriarchal and male-dominated clan structures limit the opportunities for equal economic and social participation of women and members of minority clans.
Conflicts, droughts and famines have further increased structural violence and abuse of
women. 99.2% of all women between the ages of 15 and 49 in Somalia are affected by female genital mutilation. Clientelism and financial advantage along clan lines and other socio-economic structures are widespread.
Women are increasingly playing a recognized role as entrepreneurs in economic development. However, there is a lack of opportunities at the individual and systemic level to develop micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in a sustainable and profitable way.
It is on this background that GIZ is implementing the project ‘Entrepreneurship promotion in
Somalia’ Kismayo district of Lower Juba, and Baidoa in Southwest State with funding from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). The project’s target group is women of working age, specifically women led MSMEs. This also includes
intermediaries who i.e. training providers, associations, non-governmental
organizations, ministries in the project region.
The project contributes to SDG 5 (gender equality) and SDG 8 (decent work and economic growth). It also feeds into the National Development Plan (2020-2024) on strengthening
the economic prospects of women and young adults in Pillar 3 on Economic Development. The project also adds to the first National Gender Action Plan 2023-2025 for Somalia by strengthening the socio-economic participation of women and thus contributing to the perpetuation of changed gender roles.
The project's strategy focuses on capacity building at target group level as well as capacity development measures for civil society, government, and private sector organizations. Technical and process advice will promote the development of coordination capacities and capacities of relevant actors, in particular state and private actors, who are involved in multi-stakeholder forums on economic participation.
A. Responsibilities and duties
The intern is responsible for:
Support the technical team to achieve the outcomes of the project in the various
activities.
Support the knowledge management, M&E and preparation of communication materials of the project.
Co-operation with the Admin./Finance team; follow up on admin. procedures.
B. Tasks
The core scope of tasks.
Implementation and organization
- Supports the day-to-day execution of project activities to ensure alignment with
project outputs and overall objectives. - Works closely with the technical team in all project areas for activities within Baidoa and
Kismayo. - Participates in internal and external (team) meetings and workshops and assists in
documenting them, e.g., by writing minutes. - Provide support in researching on various topics related to women and economic development and/or related to the project.
- Assist in the preparation of reports to the appropriate agencies (including annual
progress reports to GIZ headquarter). - Assists in the preparation of communication materials and concept papers on various
relevant topics. - Assists in the preparation of visitor schedules, prepares itineraries, and arranges
transportation for visitors. - Assists in organizing events and documenting meetings, workshops, and seminars within
and outside the project. - Assists in the preparation of TOR and other supporting documents for contracts.
Other additional tasks
- Carries out other project activities and any other tasks as assigned by the Head
of Project. - Undertake other additional (ad-hoc) tasks as requested by the EPIS/SEIPP team.
C. Profile
Qualifications
Professional experience
Other knowledge, additional competencies
Familiarity with and a supportive attitude towards processes of sensitizing and strengthening local organizations and building local capacities for self-management.
Good working knowledge of ITC technologies (related software, phone, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g., MS Office and Excel)
Technical report writing skills.
Very good command of English. Somali is an added advantage.
Good team player, who interacts well with different departments and stakeholders.
Good management and organizational skills.
Maintains confidentiality in handling data and information.
Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and high commitment to integrity.
Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed - corresponding measures are agreed with management.
Willingness to travel to Somalia.
D. Duration of the Assignment
The duration of the assignment will be 6 months.
E. Duty Location
The duty location is Nairobi.
F. Submission of Application
Vacancy Reference Number: GIZ/SEIPP/01/05/2024
GIZ is an equal opportunity employer.
All applications should be received by 28th May 2024.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.