Overview of position

Background:

• Over the past 18 months, the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) has made significant strides in political, developmental & security objectives. The implementation of the Somali Security Development Plan stands as a critical priority for the President, aiming to establish, sustain & expand security capabilities in phased approaches ('Now', 'Next', 'Later'). The need for a dedicated expert to coordinate this plan's execution & collaborate closely with security institutions & international partners is imperative.

Purpose & scope of assignment:

• The Senior Security Transition & Reform Advisor will be responsible for facilitating the implementation of the Somali Security Development Plan & supporting the FGS reform agenda. This role entails representing the Office of the President in intergovernmental consultations, advising on security sector reform, providing progress briefings & recommendations, identifying policy gaps, offering technical advice to key ministries & ensuring readiness for post ATMIS planning.

Role objectives

• Represent the Office of the President in intergovernmental consultations on the Somali Security Development Plan (SSDP).

• Advise on security sector reform & collaborate with stakeholders to deliver the FGS reform agenda.

• Provide regular briefings & recommendations on SSDP implementation, FGS reform progress & post ATMIS planning.

• Identify policy gaps in the security sector & recommend corrective measures for timely implementation of key benchmarks.

• Offer technical advice & maintain regular contact with the Ministry of Defense & Ministry of Internal Security on SSDP implementation & FGS reform priorities.

• Advise & support the overall roadmap for Somali Security Development Plan, including readiness for post ATMIS & negotiation planning.

• Troubleshoot bottlenecks hindering progress & provide necessary support.

• Provide assistance in other policy areas as assigned.

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Key competencies

• Master’s degree or equivalent in security sector management, security studies, international relations or related fields is required with a  minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in security sector reform, national security coordination, national security development, strategic planning & coordination, defence or other related areas is required.

• Previous experience in advisory & coordination roles in the areas of national security & / or SSR.

• Proficiency in English & Somali is a must.

• Working knowledge of other languages is desirable.

Team management

This role has no team management responsibility.

Further information

Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.

Disclaimer:
· At no stage of the recruitment process will CTG ask candidates for a fee. This includes during the application stage, interview, assessment and training.
· CTG has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) which is outlined in its Code of Conduct. Protection from SEA is everyone’s responsibility and all staff are required to adhere to CTG’s Code of Conduct at all times.