SOMWA
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Project Personnel Recruitment –
SOMWA invites qualified and motivated professionals to apply for the positions listed below. All positions are offered for a four-month contract period. The selected personnel will contribute to coordinated project implementation, field engagement, monitoring, finance, ICT, communications, legal/policy support and logistics.
| Organisation | SOMWA |
| Contract duration | Four (4) months |
| All applications deadline | 3rd September 2026. |
| Application email | info@somwa.org |
General application instructions
- Applicants should submit a current CV and a concise cover letter indicating the position applied for.
- The email subject line should clearly state the position title.
- Applications must be submitted by 3rd September 2025 to info@somwa.org.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Candidates should provide accurate information on their qualifications and experience and be available for the full four-month contract period.
POSITIONS
1. DATABASE & ICT SYSTEMS OFFICER
| Position | Database & ICT Systems Officer |
| Contract duration | Four (4) months |
| Duty arrangement | Project-based; locations and travel requirements may vary according to assigned activities. |
Position purpose
Manage project databases, ICT systems and digital data-collection infrastructure, ensuring that project information is securely captured, maintained and accessible to authorised users.
Key roles and responsibilities
- Configure, maintain and support project databases and digital information systems.
- Support KoboToolbox or comparable digital data-collection platforms, including form configuration, user access and basic troubleshooting.
- Maintain data structures, databases, backups and controlled access arrangements.
- Support data cleaning, validation, export and preparation for analysis.
- Provide technical assistance to project staff and field focal points using ICT and data systems.
- Troubleshoot routine hardware, software, connectivity and user-access issues within the scope of the project.
- Maintain documentation for system configurations, data workflows and user procedures.
- Support secure transfer, storage and backup of project data.
- Coordinate with technical service providers when specialised support is required.
- Promote good practices in data protection, password management and responsible use of project information.
Required qualifications and experience
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in information technology, computer science, information systems, database administration or a related field.
- At least 2 years of relevant experience in ICT support, database management or information systems.
- Practical experience with KoboToolbox, Excel, databases or similar digital data platforms.
- Strong troubleshooting and user-support skills.
- Understanding of data security, access controls and backup procedures.
Core competencies
- Professional integrity and accountability
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Good documentation and reporting discipline
- Respect for confidentiality, safeguarding and organisational procedures
How to apply
Please send your CV and cover letter to info@somwa.org by 3rd September 2025. Please indicate the exact position title in the email subject line.
2. LEGAL & POLICY ADVISOR
| Position | Legal & Policy Advisor |
| Contract duration | Four (4) months |
| Duty arrangement | Project-based; locations and travel requirements may vary according to assigned activities. |
Position purpose
Provide legal and policy support to project activities, including review of relevant documents, identification of legal or regulatory considerations, and provision of practical advice to the project team.
Key roles and responsibilities
- Provide legal and policy advice relevant to project activities and stakeholder engagements.
- Review selected agreements, terms of reference, service arrangements and other project documents when requested.
- Identify legal, regulatory or policy considerations that may affect implementation.
- Support the project team in understanding applicable legal and policy requirements.
- Conduct desk reviews of relevant laws, regulations, policies and institutional frameworks.
- Prepare concise legal or policy notes, summaries and recommendations for management consideration.
- Support development or review of policy-related communication and consultation materials.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive documents and advice.
- Coordinate with management and relevant technical staff on legal or policy questions.
- Support documentation of legal and policy issues arising during implementation.
Required qualifications and experience
- Bachelor’s degree in law (LL. B) or equivalent legal qualification; additional policy or governance training is an advantage.
- At least 2 years of relevant legal, policy, governance or advisory experience.
- Strong legal research, analysis and writing skills.
- Knowledge of the Somali legal and institutional context is highly desirable.
- Ability to communicate complex legal or policy issues in clear, practical language.
Core competencies
- Professional integrity and accountability
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Good documentation and reporting discipline
- Respect for confidentiality, safeguarding and organisational procedures
How to apply
Please send your CV and cover letter to info@somwa.org by 3rd September 2025. Please indicate the exact position title in the email subject line.
Application Deadline: 3rd September 2025
Applications: info@somwa.org
