BACKGROUND
Prolonged instability in Somalia has culminated in widespread adverse social and economic consequences that have inhibited the development of the livelihood asset base of the Somali people. The country’s 25 year conflict has seen the destruction of key economic infrastructure on a scale seen nowhere else on earth; government buildings, public facilities, roads, and transportation and communication networks have been destroyed or severely damaged. Although this destruction has been wide-spread and affected populations throughout the country, urban centres – hubs for economic activity and development – have been adversely affected. The lack of economic infrastructure that stimulates enterprise development and supports economic growth has resulted in limited investment in the productive sectors, effectively constraining the urban population to rely predominantly on an informal economy based on trade, transport, utilities, communication and construction, for income and service provision. Subsistence petty trading and micro-sized enterprises have become the primary sources of employment and income for the majority of city-dwellers.
Fragile livelihoods, highly vulnerable to shock, and high unemployment rates are challenges that are exacerbated by the absence of adequate infrastructure. Overall unemployment rates are amongst the highest in the world; 67% among people aged 14 to 29, and 74% among women. The urban economy urgently requires technology and skills transfer to be able to improve productivity and increase access to new markets. Dire living conditions and a system of sustained exclusion have adversely affected the lives of vulnerable urban communities such as IDPs and poor host communities. In the 2001 Somalia Human Development Report Somalia ranked 161 out of 163 countries worldwide in terms of human development.
Women in general, and female-headed households in particular, face challenges to sustain livelihoods and food security. Balancing work and child-care further hinders engagement of women in economic activities and manifests their dependency on international aid and food care. Somalia has been rated as the fourth worst country in the world in terms of gender inequality . Women continue to face considerable gender barriers to access the formal labour market and find opportunities for improving their quality of life.
25 years of conflict in Somalia has also resulted in a significant loss of human capital, technical knowledge and capacities; problems which continue to hinder stability and economic development throughout the country. The population in general lacks both the technical skills/knowledge and the funds to initiate or resume any kind of income-generating activities, thus exacerbating the country-wide situation in terms of poverty, job insecurity, and social instability.
The vast majority of Somalis, in particular women, do not have access to technical and vocational training. A core problem is the lack of availability of high quality vocational skills training and a mismatch in the training that is available and the actual need within the existing market. There is no existing institutional vocational training system in Somalia. Existing vocational training infrastructure is inadequate to supply a qualified and skilled workforce to support the existing and foreseen reconstruction and development efforts, especially in the construction and transportation sectors. Even those that have acquired a basic set of skills, often either possess skills that are not demand driven – resulting in a mismatch between their education/training and the skills in demand by the private sector – or are underskilled and therewith still do not have the minimum skills required by the employees or are unable to move to higher income categories or expand their business activities. In addition, for those already engaged in business activities or those wishing to start a business, lack of access to relevant entrepreneurial training is a major constraint to business development.
Addressing the deficiencies in the economic infrastructure and the labour market to respond to the needs of the private sector and more dynamic growth markets is more than ever before relevant for Somalia – and nowhere more so than the South Central region. In particular, Mogadishu and Kismayo are both strategic cities possessing economic infrastructure – such as ports and airports – critical to the economic and social stability for the country. Improving productivity and livelihoods, in a gender equal manner, is paramount to ensure stability and socio-economic development throughout the country.

Project Context
The proposed project supports both the revitalization of critical economic infrastructure and the development of human capital vis-a-vis quality technical and vocational training necessary to support stability and economic development. This will be achieved by i) rehabilitation of key economic infrastructure ii) women’s empowerment and food security through improving productive capacities iii) strengthening the institutional capacity of Somalia’s vocational training system to deliver up-to-date training courses relevant to the requirements of modern enterprises operating in the country.

Project Development Goal:
Improve economic growth and employment opportunities in Somalia

Project Objectives:
• Strengthen quality of, and access to, vocational training & improve workforce skills and productivity focusing on critical urban infrastructure (transportation, light manufacturing, construction sector/ construction related industries) as well as in upcoming sectors of the urban economy;
• Improve livelihoods and food security for urban women in the (renewable) energy and handicraft sectors;
• Create short and long term jobs through the revitalization of key economic infrastructure such as communication, transportation, distribution networks, financial institutions, energy supply systems, and/or markets through physical rehabilitation, capacity building and on the job skills training.

The project will be jointly implemented by UN-Habitat and UNIDO.
UNIDO’s mission is to improve the living conditions of people and promote global prosperity by offering tailor made solutions for sustainable industrial development. In Somalia, UNIDO has been focusing on private sector development and the development of vocational training schools to deliver demand-driven training courses. UNIDO’s role in the project is to provide the technical aspects of skills training, such as rehabilitation of training centers, provision and installation of equipment, and development of curricula for the technical subjects.
UN-Habitat’s mission is to promote socially and environmentally sustainable human settlements development and the achievement of adequate shelter for all. In Somalia, UN-Habitat has been heavily involved in the development of the urban economy, urban basic services, and capacity development. UN-Habitat’s role in this project focuses on the coordination of rehabilitation activities, as well as the promotion of livelihood activities in Mogadishu. UN-Habitat specializes in the rehabilitation of public facilities and technical Infrastructure hand-in-hand with capacity building.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the overall supervision of the Chief Technical Advisor (CTA) and the direct supervision of the UN-Habitat Project Manager, the incumbent will be in charge of the following responsibilities:
• Provide substantive guidance and technical advice on economic affairs, to international staff and staff in the field on employment generation and creation of livelihood opportunities.
• Programme execution by conducting required research and analyses; conduct narrative and financial reporting, monitoring and evaluation; implement visibility and communication measures, and supporting the project manager and the implementing partners in any other required way.
• Liaise with local organisations, government institutions and other development actors and establish local and international partnerships, in particular in Kismayo.
• Monitor and analyse economic development opportunities particularly in Kismayo that can be linked to support strategies for economic growth.
• Manage and coordinate strategies to generate economic growth that benefits vulnerable groups such as IDPs and refugee returnees.
• Conduct meetings with vulnerable groups including IDPs and returnees on areas of engagement in the local market.
• Design and draft a marketing, branding and networking strategy for business initiatives developed by vulnerable groups.
• Supervise and provide technical assistance on the implementation of the marketing and networking strategy.
• Supervise and provide technical guidance for start-up support to vulnerable women’s groups based on identified economic opportunities.
• Monitor project impact on the productivity, income, employment opportunities and social activities identifying corrective measures and utilising feedback loops to improve effectiveness of women’s groups.
• Develop strategies for roll-out of vocational skills training, livelihood training courses and selection of beneficiaries and integration into labour market.
• Lead in developing and reviewing the curriculum for training facilities. Design and implement Training of Trainers courses and provide technical assistance to local trainers.
• Lead in organising and conducting job fairs for graduates and the community designed to link beneficiaries to the employers in the local economy.
• Oversee and provide technical input on effective outreach community outreach strategies.
• Draft work plans and evaluation framework for the implementation of the project.
• Support additional resource mobilization through the development of concept notes
• Develop a conflict analysis framework and conduct conflict analyses mapping to ensure project execution does not harm local integration attempts.
Required Outputs from consultant:
Next to on-going technical advice, backstopping of national staff, the consultant will be responsible for the following outputs:
• Conflict analysis for programme activities conducted
• Implementation strategy for programme activities designed and implemented
• ToT course manual for livelihood activities developed
• Concept notes for additional resource mobilization drafted
• Marketing, branding strategy for vulnerable group business initiatives drafted

COMPETENCIES
Demonstrate integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards. Promote the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UN-Habitat. Display cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
EDUCATION
Advanced University degree in public policy/economics, international relations, international development or related fields. A first level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
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WORK EXPERIENCE
A minimum of five years of experience in international development and/ or economic development. Proven experience in executing economic growth, local economic development initiatives and vocational skills projects. Experience in implementing gender responsive programmes and experience in working in post-conflict environments is desirable.
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LANGUAGE SKILLS
Proficiency in English (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of Somali language is an advantage.
OTHER SKILLS
• Proven knowledge in project management and coordination
Proactive, results oriented, independent, able to identify and carry out duties and responsibilities with minimum supervision. Professional, supportive and cooperative in all matters within the work setting, problem-solving oriented. Maintain confidentiality with regards to all work-related issues

HOW TO APPLY:
Applications should include:
* Cover memo (maximum 1 page)
* Summary CV (maximum 2 pages), indicating the following information:
* Educational Background (incl. dates)
* Professional Experience (assignments, tasks, achievements, duration by years/ months)
* Other Experience and Expertise (e.g. Internships/ voluntary work, etc.)
* Expertise and preferences regarding location of potential assignments
* Expectations regarding remuneration

All applications should be submitted to:
UN-HABITAT Somalia
P.O. Box 30030, 00100 Nairobi, Kenya
Email: un-habitat.som@unhabitat.org
Deadline for applications: 30 December 2016
*UN-HABITAT does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. If you have any questions concerning persons or companies claiming to be recruiting on behalf of these offices and requesting the payment of a fee, please contact: recruitment@unon.org*