Position Title: Project Officer

Organization: Somaliland Y-PEER

Project Title: Naruuro Project: Expanding Youth and Women's Horizons on Reproductive Health Services

Duty Station: Hargeisa, with travel to target regions

Contract Type: Full time position

Duration of Contract: One year with possible extension based on performance and funding

Expected Start Date - March 2026

Reporting To: Executive Director

1. Background

Somaliland Y-PEER is a non-governmental, non-profit making and non-political youth and community development network. Somaliland Y-PEER was legally registered at the Ministry of Planning and National Development of Somaliland in 2008 with registration number L43/13/198/2019 as shown on the latest registration certificate. Somaliland Y-PEER operates in all regions of Somaliland on the promotion of reproductive health rights and gender equality, prevention of gender-based violence, STIs, HIV/AIDS, substance abuse as well as improvement of youth and women economy through innovative peer to peer approaches.

2. About the Project

Somaliland Y-PEER is implementing a youth-led advocacy project focused on strengthening Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), preventing early marriage, and addressing Gender-Based Violence (GBV). The project aims to empower marginalized youth, strengthen service provider engagement, and promote inclusive and youth-friendly health services.

The project seeks to strengthen the capacity of civil society organizations and government institutions, enhance youth participation in advocacy processes, and improve engagement between service providers and marginalized populations including young women, persons with disabilities, and vulnerable youth.

Through advocacy workshops, youth capacity-building, community dialogues, sensitization sessions, and coordination platforms, the project aims to promote inclusive, youth-friendly SRHR services and increase recognition of SRHR as a fundamental human right.

2. Position Summary

The Project Officer will play a central role in the implementation and coordination of all project components. The position requires a proactive and organized professional capable of managing multiple activities simultaneously while ensuring high-quality delivery and compliance with donor requirements.

The Project Officer will oversee planning, coordination, monitoring, documentation, and reporting of activities. The role also requires strong engagement with government institutions, service providers, youth advocates, community leaders, and civil society organizations to ensure effective collaboration and sustainability of results.

The position demands strong facilitation skills, understanding of SRHR and GBV issues, and the ability to translate project plans into measurable outcomes.

3. Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Project Planning and Implementation

• Develop detailed activity workplans aligned with project objectives and timelines.
• Coordinate and implement trainings for CSOs and government institutions on youth SRHR and advocacy.
• Organize advocacy workshops with government and legislative bodies.
• Support the implementation of youth capacity-building sessions on SRHR and GBV.
• Facilitate community dialogues, sensitization workshops, and stakeholder engagement meetings.
• Ensure activities are delivered on time and meet quality standards.

2. Stakeholder Coordination and Engagement

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with relevant ministries, health service providers, legislative representatives, and civil society actors.
• Support coordination among regional youth focal points and youth advocates.
• Engage elders, religious leaders, and community influencers in constructive dialogue on SRHR and GBV.
• Represent the organization in relevant forums and coordination meetings when required.

3. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

• Track project progress against indicators, milestones, and targets.
• Collect and maintain accurate Means of Verification (MoVs), including attendance records, reports, and documentation.
• Conduct pre- and post-activity assessments to measure knowledge and engagement changes.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and donor narrative reports.
• Document lessons learned, success stories, and best practices.

4. Financial and Administrative Support

• Support preparation of activity budgets in coordination with finance officer.
• Ensure proper documentation of expenditures and procurement processes.
• Maintain organized physical and digital project files.

5. Communication and Advocacy Support

• Contribute to the development of advocacy materials and key messaging.
• Support social media communication related to project activities.
• Promote visibility of project achievements in line with donor guidelines.

4. Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or related field (Master’s an advantage).
• Minimum 4-6 years of relevant experience in project implementation, preferably in SRHR, GBV, youth development, or advocacy.
• Strong understanding of the Somaliland context.
• Excellent facilitation, coordination, and reporting skills.
• Fluency in Somali and English.

5. Core Competencies

·         Strong communication and facilitation skills

·         Stakeholder engagement

·         Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple activities

·         Teamwork and coordination skills

·         Monitoring and reporting capacity

·         Gender sensitivity and commitment to safeguarding principles

·         Conflict resolution and basic counselling skills

6. Application Requirements

Interested candidates are required to submit an Updated CV, Cover letter and at least three professional references.

Interested and qualified candidates who met the above criteria should send updated CV and application letters to [email protected] .  Please write “Application for Naruuro Project Officer” in the subject of your email. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further process.

The deadline is 26th February 2026