Senior Political Analysis and Programme Monitoring Specialist

CTG (Committed To Good)

Largely focused on assisting partners with the implementation of physical infrastructure projects including construction and rehabilitation of rule-of-law infrastructure, transport infrastructure (roads, airports) and public administration infrastructure. UNOPS also plays a leading role in supporting the Somali Government and the UN Assistance Mission in Somalia in Rule of Law Programming, including through the delivery of police stipends, procurement of non-lethal supplies and logistics through the Joint Police Programme (JPP).

Role objectives

Strategic Political and Governance Analysis

• Provide high-level analysis of political, governance, and electoral developments in Somalia, with a focus on trends and dynamics relevant to project implementation.
• Synthesise information from a wide range of sources, including stakeholder consultations, field insights, and contextual developments, to identify emerging patterns, risks, and opportunities.
• Analyse complex political and institutional dynamics, including centre periphery relations, electoral processes, and governance reforms, and assess their potential implications for project-supported activities.
• Produce concise analytical notes and briefings that highlight key developments, forward-looking considerations, and relevant contextual factors affecting implementation.
• Contribute to internal discussions by providing informed perspectives on evolving political and governance dynamics.

Senior Stakeholder Engagement and Political Insight

• Engage with senior stakeholders, including government counterparts, civil society representatives, and other actors involved in governance and electoral processes, to support contextual understanding of key developments.
• Maintain a broad network of relevant interlocutors to ensure continuous awareness of political and governance developments across the assigned area of responsibility.
• Provide insights on stakeholder positions, sensitivities, and dynamics that may influence project activities and engagement approaches.
• Support informed dialogue and information exchange with stakeholders in the context of project implementation.

Strategic Monitoring and Contextual Oversight

• Undertake selected field engagements to inform analysis of project-supported activities, including governance and electoral-related initiatives.
• Provide high-level observations on the broader context in which project activities are implemented, including political developments, institutional dynamics, and conflict sensitivity considerations.
• Identify emerging risks, constraints, and contextual factors that may affect the relevance, timing, or feasibility of project activities.
• Contribute analytical inputs to support internal reflection on project implementation, including identification of trends and potential adjustments in approach.

Communication and Analytical Support

• Support the preparation of high-quality analytical briefs, summaries, and notes for internal use, drawing on field insights and stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure that complex political and governance developments are communicated clearly and concisely to support project-level understanding.
• Engage effectively in Somali and English language environments to support accurate interpretation of stakeholder perspectives and contextual developments.

Project reporting

Reporting Activity

Purpose

Frequency

Inception Report

Provide an initial overview of the political and operational context, outline the proposed methodological approach, and present a work plan for the assignment.

Once during the inception phase (within the first months of the assignment)

Situational / Trends Briefing Reports

Provide concise analysis of relevant political, governance, and security developments that may influence the context in which project activities are implemented.

Monthly

Monitoring Reports

Document observations from field visits and stakeholder consultations, highlighting relevant contextual developments, implementation progress of supported activities, and issues that may affect delivery.

Bimonthly

Communication and Stakeholder Engagement Support

Provide brief updates, where required, on key stakeholder consultations, engagement with relevant actors, and communication-related support undertaken in Somali- and English-speaking contexts.

As required

Draft Final Report

Summarise key observations, analytical findings, and relevant lessons identified during the assignment.

One month before the end of the assignment

Final Report

Present a consolidated summary of the analysis, field observations, and key findings generated during the assignment.

At the end of the assignment