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 needs the expertise, technical support and skill transfer of CD4D2 Human Resource Expert in order to enhance the capacity of the staff of the institution. Specifically, MopCA needs to carry out a rigorous institutional capacity assessment; structural reform and factional review. This knowledge transfer of the Consultant will drastically improve the functionality of the Ministry and will improve service delivery and the overall status of the Ministry.

Output / deliverables

The Ministry is fully convinced that the engagement of the CD4D2 participant will effectively impact on the efficiency, technical ability and institutional performance capacity of the Ministry of Parliamentary Relations & Constitutional Affairs in carrying out its mandate and tasks effectively. The CD4D2’s Human Resource Consultant will assist and support our Ministry to carry out a rigorous institutional capacity assessment; structural reform and factional review. Particularly, the Ministry expects that the CD4D2 participant (Human Resource Consultant) delivers the following results:

• Strengthening the Ministry’s technical ability & institutional capacity that effectively contributes to the upgrading of the Ministry’s functionality;
• Improvement of service delivery mechanism and the overall status of the Ministry;
• Review, reform and re-organization of the structure of the Ministry and the staff;
• Setting up and prioritization of human resource management program activities where the Ministry’s HRM department staff and team members will be trained, mentored and coached;

Responsibilities and accountabilities

• Based on the review, propose and develop comprehensive HRM policies and procedures for the Ministry, and support managers /supervisors and build their capacity /skills for effective staff;
• Prepare a comprehensive manual on HRM policies and procedures;
• Ensure the maintenance and implementation of the HRM database for the Ministry;
• Carry out a review of existing HRM policies and procedures and identify gaps and capacity weaknesses compared to international best practice;
• Design, recommend and implement a transparent Staff Performance Management System (SPMS) that is interlinked to the training development program for the Ministry’s staff;
• Support and coordinate HRM policy review and consultation processes with the Ministry’s partners and stakeholders (national and international).

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; proposes 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 able to train others in their own area of work.

Education and Experience

• University degree (BSc or MSc) in Public Administration and HR Management,
• Proven track record in this field, good understanding in working with Public /Governmental Institutions,

Language requirements

• English: Fluent (speaking & writing),
• Somali: Native (speaking & writing)