A career opportunity awaits at Save Somali Women And Children (SSWC) — they are hiring a TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR) Development of Training Manuals on FGM/CEFM Laws for Judiciary, Police, and Local Authorities in Dhoobley. The successful candidate will bring strong Trainer/teacher/lecturer experience spanning at least 5 - 6 years. The application deadline is Jul, 09 — early applications are encouraged.
VACANCY AT A GLANCE
Duty Station: Dhobley, Lower Juba
Duration:
30 days
Application
Deadline: 9th July
Expected
Start Date: 19th July 2026
Contract Type:
Individual / Company Consultant
BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT
Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) and Child, Early and Forced Marriage (CEFM) remain prevalent harmful practices in Somalia, despite ongoing efforts by the Federal Government, Jubaland State authorities, civil society organizations, and development partners to eliminate them. These practices violate the rights of women and girls, expose survivors to significant health, protection, and psychosocial risks, and undermine their access to education, justice, and economic opportunities.
In Dhobley District, Jubaland State, harmful practices continue to be driven by deeply rooted social norms, limited awareness of legal frameworks, and weak enforcement mechanisms. While Somalia has made progress in strengthening policies and legal frameworks to protect women and children, there remains a need to enhance the capacity of justice and law enforcement institutions to effectively interpret, implement, and enforce these laws.
Judiciary personnel, police officers, and local authorities play a critical role in preventing harmful practices, protecting survivors, facilitating referrals, and ensuring accountability for perpetrators. However, the absence of standardized, context-specific training materials has limited the consistent application of legal provisions and survivor-centered approaches.
To address this gap, SSWC seeks to engage a consultant to develop practical, user-friendly training manuals on FGM/C and CEFM laws tailored for the judiciary, police, and local authorities in Dhobley District. The manuals will strengthen the knowledge and capacity of frontline duty bearers to effectively prevent, respond to, and enforce laws related to harmful practices in line with national and state legal frameworks and international human rights standards.
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OBJECTIVES OF THE CONSULTANCY
Overall Objective:
To develop standardized, practical, and user-friendly training manuals on FGM/C and Child, Early and Forced Marriage (CEFM) laws to strengthen the capacity of the judiciary, police, and local authorities in preventing, responding to, and enforcing laws against harmful practices in Dhobley District, Jubaland.
Specific Objectives:
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Review existing legal, policy, and training materials on FGM/C, CEFM, and related protection issues.
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Develop tailored training manuals for the judiciary, police, and local authorities, reflecting their respective roles and responsibilities.
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Integrate national and Jubaland legal frameworks, survivor-centered approaches, referral pathways, and human rights principles into the manuals.
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Validate the training manuals with relevant stakeholders and incorporate feedback before finalization.
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Produce final training manuals that can be used for capacity building and future training initiatives.
About Dhoobley
Somalia is located in the Horn of Africa and has a growing job market, particularly in the humanitarian, development, and private sectors. Major employment hubs include Mogadishu, Hargeisa, Garowe, Baidoa, and Kismayo, with opportunities from international NGOs, UN agencies, government institutions, and an expanding private sector.
Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): Shaqo Soomaaliya • La-talin • Shaqo Cusub