Maintain and develop a sophisticated understanding of international responses in Somalia, to include political red-lines, sectoral risks, and client/donor objectives at the strategic and programmatic level;
Maintain concrete visibility and knowledge of access mechanisms and local implementing partners
Lead on stakeholder and community mapping and profiling, political economy analysis, atmospherics, and risk assessments with an emphasis on client/donor/project specifications and objectives
Lead analysis and written finding reports through synthesis of collected field data;
Participate in regular check-in calls and debriefs with the client and COAR field and office staff;
Other duties as required by the Project Manager and/or Country Director;
Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate will have:

A minimum of an advanced university degree (Master’s degree or its equivalent) in political science, diplomacy, international relations, public administration, management or a related field of study;
Minimum of five years of practical work experience at national and international level focusing on hyperlocal contextual dynamics, national-level dynamics, and strategic analysis of geo-political developments that have implications for state-building, peacebuilding, conflict prevention and conflict resolution;
Strong contextual and demonstrated knowledge of the Somalia and East Africa landscape;
Fluency in oral and written English is required; Fluency is Somali is preferred
A working knowledge of oral and written Somali language is desirable;
Experience in supporting political institutions in government, international organization or related organizations in Somalia promoting state building, peacebuilding or peace and stability is desirable. Work experience with an implementing organization, such as a UN agency or local/international NGO is desirable;
Wide-ranging political network across sectors and diverse actors in Somalia is highly desirable;
Demonstrated understanding of donor-funded humanitarian, early recovery, peacebuilding, stabilization, and/or development architecture;
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills;
Demonstrated ability and/or willingness to work under tight deadlines, and liaise with donor representatives and partner organization colleagues under pressure and during off-work hours;