TOR for Peace building and social cohesion specialist

Are you an experienced professional? Hirshabelle State Of Somalia is hiring a TOR for Peace building and social cohesion specialist in Hirshabelle State Of Somalia. This Peacebuilding sector position calls for a professional with 7 - 8 years of demonstrated expertise. This position closes on Apr, 01. Apply now to be considered. IntroductionOffice of the president of Hirshabelle state of Somalia is implementing state and reconciliationsupport project – SRSP. The project contributes the on-going state building and reconciliationinitiates as Somalia is yet undergoing a critical phase of state-building underpinned by complexand interwoven processes of reconciliation, federalization, constitutional development andcollaborative governance requiring negotiated settlement on allocation of power and distributionof resources coupled with the urgency of preventive and mitigatory measures for recurrentconflicts at political and communal levels. Responding to these contextual needs/dynamics andbuilding on the key achievements, lessons learnt, and institutional partnerships secured throughrecently concluded Reconciliation and Federalism Support (ReFS) program, a multiyearsuccessor project is being launched under the title of SOOMAALIYA LOO DHANYAHAY(Inclusive Somalia) aimed at deepening the organic processes of state-building with focus on (a)federal framework, (b) political and social reconciliation and (c) collaborative governance inSomalia. The Statebuilding and Reconciliation Support Program (SRSP) is primarily anintergovernmental support project engaging FGS and FMS line-ministries, departments andinstitutions and forging strong interlinkages with civil society, women, youth, minority groups andconflict-prone communities by pursuing the principles of adaptive and iterative state-building,peace-building and collaborative governance in Somalia. The Program will do so by supportinginstitutional development and strengthening policy, planning and programmatic linkages in astrategic and catalytic manner, complementary to other ongoing or planned efforts, shaping thestructure and scope of core government functions and context-sensitive service delivery model(s)in a dynamic environment.The Program has been designed to deepen the strategic, technical, and institutional support tothe FGS, FMSes and civil soc === Skills & Qualifications === Supervisory/ Managerial Responsibilities:This position has no management responsibilitiesRequired Skills and ExperienceEducation:• Master’s degree or equivalent in social sciences with a focus on peace and conflictstudies, international relations, political science, development studies or a related field isrequiredExperience:• Minimum 7 years’ experience at national and/ state level in advisory and analyticalpositions is required• Extensive experience coordinating activities in social cohesion, reconciliation,peacebuilding, conflict resolution and management, consensus-building, dialogueprocesses, collaborative decision-making, and leadership is desired• Excellent conflict analysis and reporting skills, experience in conflict mapping is desired• Practical experience in capacity-building, facilitation and training skills, leadershipdevelopment, and strategy development is desired.• Strong experience in conflict sensitive programming• Previous experience --- About Hirshabelle State Of Somalia --- 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 Cusub • Shaqo Buuxda

Supervisory/ Managerial Responsibilities:This position has no management responsibilitiesRequired Skills and ExperienceEducation:• Master’s degree or equivalent in social sciences with a focus on peace and conflictstudies, international relations, political science, development studies or a related field isrequiredExperience:• Minimum 7 years’ experience at national and/ state level in advisory and analyticalpositions is required• Extensive experience coordinating activities in social cohesion, reconciliation,peacebuilding, conflict resolution and management, consensus-building, dialogueprocesses, collaborative decision-making, and leadership is desired• Excellent conflict analysis and reporting skills, experience in conflict mapping is desired• Practical experience in capacity-building, facilitation and training skills, leadershipdevelopment, and strategy development is desired.• Strong experience in conflict sensitive programming• Previous experience in planning and operationalizing development programming in postconflict environment• Prior experience in facilitation processes and dialogue activities• Experience in partnership building and resource mobilization in conflict context isrequired• Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, etc.).• Proactive sharing of knowledge and experienceLanguage Requirements:• Proficiency in Oral and Written English language and Somali language is required

Application processWe are looking to appoint this role as soon as possible and will be reviewing applications on arolling basis. To submit your application, please combine your cover letter and CV into asingle PDF document, with the cover letter on the first page.Interested candidates who meet the requirements should email their application [email protected] with the subject line: Peace building and socialcohesion specialist. All applications must be submitted on or before 1 April 2026 Apply on [email protected]