TERMS OF REFERENCE
Position Human Resource Management and Recruitment Specialist Place of Performance Mogadishu, Somalia (with travel to Nairobi) Contract Duration 80 persons days, completed by June 20, 2015 Starting Date
OVERVIEW OF CTG GLOBAL
CTG Global is a managed service company specializing in Recruitment, Management Consultancy, Human Resources support services and Monitoring & Evaluation in post disaster and post conflict countries around the world.
CTG Global provides services to humanitarian organizations, government, non-governmental organizations and corporates that enables public and private sectors to focus on their core business and the achievement of their objectives in hostile and threatening environments as we provide a safe and secure environment for them to do so and alleviate them of their risks, crisis and personnel management problems.
OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION
Under the Somali Compact of September 2013, the Government has established a Government Flagship Programme to build core public sector capacities. This is supported by our client, UNDP and other development partners through the Somalia Development and Reconstruction Facility.
A key element of this program is the creation of a Capacity Injection Mechanism (CIM) under which key civil service posts in crucial government institutions will be identified and filled through open competition by suitable, long-term civil service appointees. The intention is to strengthen the government's capacity to deliver its key programs by creating a cadre of high-quality civil servants.
The Capacity Injection Mechanism is made necessary by the urgent change management needs of the government, and will require a substantial volume of work that needs to be performed at speed. The CIM function is to be integrated into the National Civil Service Commission (NCSC). It is intended to engage the services of a firm to provide administrative and technical services to support the CIM functions within the NCSC.
Prior to the engagement of the firm, our client wishes to engage a Human Resource Management and Recruitment consultant to advise and assist the start-up phase of the recruitment, selection and human resource management aspects of the CIM into the NCSC. The assignment is likely to last for four months but, depending on the procurement process for the HR form, could last for up to 6. Because this assignment will be a start-up operation, the consultant will help to put in place the operational procedures of the the CIM and support fast-track recruitment of critical positions. The consultant will have to show a considerable degree of flexibility and adaptability when approaching this assignment.
GENERAL FUNCTIONS
The HRM and Recruitment Specialist will assist and advise the Director General of the NCSC and the CIM Oversight Committee in a wide range of start-up activities that will include but not be limited to the following:
· Advise and Assist in the recruitment of a senior level Director to be responsible for implementing CIM strategies.
· Review and improve NCSC recruitment, selection and placement practices in line with CIM merit based recruitment policy, principles and processes.
· Establishment of an effective outreach programme and advertising system to identify suitable CIM candidates.
· Identify, develop and implement recruitment solutions for urgent positions in the Civil Service Commission and across key Ministries.
· Assist newly recruited NCSC Directors to recruit for urgent positions in their respective teams with a focus on positions for implementation of the CIM;
· Implement office procedures and transparent contracting processes to support merit based recruitment and selection, including as necessary the development of an operational manual and templates for key work processes
· Support NCSC senior management in developing working relationships with members of staff in key Ministries and other public sector organizations that participate in the Flagship Programme.
· Assist and advise the Director General on the strengthening of the NCSC functional areas of recruitment, training and development, and performance management, to support CIM objectives and strategies.
· Give ad hoc advice to the government on developing an effective approach to civil service training.
· Give advice on the preparatory measure necessary to set up a ‘graduate talent management scheme’ under which graduates will be brought into ministries as interns, to receive special training and work experience opportunities, with a view to creating in the medium term a new civil service management cadre.
Key Deliverables
· NCSC and PCSC departmental structures established with CIM functions clearly integrated.
· Director for coordinating CIM activities and other key staff recruited for the NCSC and PCSC.
· CIM Operational Manual with clear description of work flows and relevant templates.
· Report on merit-based recruitment and appointment processes in the context of Somalia.
· Sample/template performance contract and report on the process of administration and management.
· Operational note on graduate talent and management scheme, including policies and program areas and implementation plan.
· Report on strategies to improve discipline and supervision in the civil service of the Federal Government of Somalia and Puntland State Government of Somalia
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE
Education
· Advanced tertiary qualification from a recognized university in human resource management, organizational development, business or public administration, or related area
Work Experience
· 10 years effectively managing the human resource and recruitment function and staff of an organization.
· Knowledge and experience managing on a broad range of HR and organizational issues including training, performance management, job design, employee relations, and change management.
· Experience in providing HRM advice to government institutions in developing countries.
Key Competencies
· Proven ability to manage change in a complex and challenging work environment.
· Highly developed interpersonal skills, with the proven ability to build effective relationships and communicate with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
· Demonstrated public sector experience and a hands-on, practical approach.
· Knowledge and experience on World Bank consultant recruitment guidelines and the Somali context is desirable
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should submit their CV along with their application letter via e-mail tocareers@ctgglobal.com with reference to “BHJOB2678_653” in the subject line. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
