ICT Advisor
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Host Institution
Ministry of Parliamentary Relations & Constitutional Affairs, the Republic of Somaliland, Hargeisa, Republic of Somaliland, 26th June District, behind House of Parliament
Focal Point in Host Institution
Mr Jamal Abdi Muse; the Director-General of the Ministry, Mobile: +252 63 44 43 170 /424 67 66, Email: dankaabenimo@gmail.com
Background Information about Host Institution
The Ministry of Parliamentary Relations & Constitutional Affairs (MoPCA) was established in 1995, by Presidential decree No.59/95, Ref: JSL/M/XERM/249/59/1995, dated the 8th November 1995. Throughout this period, there were ten Ministers appointed to lead the Ministry. During this historical period of different presidencies, the MoPCA name changed numerous times. The original name given to the MoPCA in 1995 was “The Relations of the Executive Branch and the Parliament of Somaliland” with the Presidential Decree No.59/95. In 2010, during the time of the 4th President of Somaliland, the Ministry lost its autonomous status, and it was placed under the Ministry of Presidency. Then the role of the Ministry changed again, and it was named, “The Ministry of Parliamentary Relations, Research and Technology” regaining its ministerial status. The 5th President of Somaliland, H.E. Muse Bihi Abdi rearranged the role of the Ministry on 14th December 2017. In accordance with Article 26 of presidential act No.012018-1, the new title of the Ministry became “The Ministry of Parliamentary Relations & Constitutional Affairs”. The President of the Republic of Somaliland, fulfilling his political commitment to the reform on the rule of law has mandated the role of the constitutional affairs for the first time, with which the constitution is the basis for national legislation. The power of the Ministry includes but not limited to reform the Somaliland Constitution, by preparing a national plan to review and amend the constitution where necessary. The Ministry of Parliamentary Relations & Constitutional Affairs envisions a law-oriented society in which both citizens and state institutions abide by the Constitution and whereby the working relationship among the Executive, Houses of Parliament and Judiciary is co-ordinated systematically and effectively to ensure that the interest of the nation is protected and well-served. The mission of the Ministry of Parliamentary Relations & Constitutional Affairs is to create a society where all Somaliland citizens enjoy their constitutional privileges, through strengthening the competence of the Ministry, to promote civic education of the Constitution, and to develop a strong working relationship between government institutions, Houses of Parliament and non-state actors.
POSITION INFORMATION
Organizational unit/ Department: Law & Constitution Reform Department Duration of assignment: from 1st April till 30th June 2020
Objectives of Assignment
The Ministry of Parliamentary Relations & Constitutional Affairs (MoPCA) seeks the Advisor of ICT experts for responsible for conducting detailed assessing overall ICT capacity and resources to clarify the capability and capacity of employees of the ministry.
Output / deliverables
The consultant to able to use the current technology and maintain records of hardware and software inventory of the ministry.
Responsibilities and accountabilities
- Follows emergency plans for equipment, power, or security failures when necessary and protects data and security
- IT support for an industry, such as wireless technology
- Advances knowledge of current technology and support solutions
- Provides IT support, training, and orientation for new technology users and offers troubleshooting, support, and repair when IT equipment or networks malfunction
- Works with a team of installation, network, security, and support any needs
Competencies
Behavioural
- Professionalism
- Time Management
- Disciplined
- Good communication & interpersonal ability
- Positive attitude
- Determined
- A tolerant, helpful and polite person whilst he/she is working under time pressure
- Has very strong communication skills, good expertise in team working & team-building with effective reliability and time management
- Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of the Ministry of Parliamentary Relations & Constitutional Affairs
- Displays cultural sensitive, gender, religion, race, nationality and age attitude and social adaptability
- Treats all people in a fair, decent and dignified manner without prejudice or favouritism
Technical
- The consultant should proactively work with others to achieve individual and team objectives; suggests ways and strategies of improving working practice and reducing waste of resources.
- The consultant should provide early experience to help new colleagues to learn their job and become part of the team quickly.
- The consultant should actively contribute to the work of the team and set a good example; accepts responsibility for own decisions. Moreover, the expert should always acquire new knowledge and skills and share what they learned with others.
- The consultant should use straightforward methods, tools, and equipment to carry out tasks to a safe standard, after training and practice.
- The consultant should demonstrate safe working practice and acts as a role model.
- The consultant should be experienced and trains others in their own area of work.
Education and Experience
- University degree (BSc or MSc) in Computer and Networking,
- Minimum of five years of work experience
- Capacity building
Language requirements
- English: Fluent (speaking & writing)
- Somali: Native (speaking & writing)