Creative Local Government Advisor Jobs in Ethiopia
Creative Local Government Advisor Jobs in Ethiopia
Position SummaryCreative Associates International, Inc. (Creative) is seeking a Local Government Advisor for an anticipated USAID-funded program in Ethiopia. Under the supervision of the Chief of Party, the Local Government Advisor is responsible for leading the planning and implementation of activities related to strengthening sub-national governance, public services, and inclusivity.
This will include providing a broad range of technical support and capacity development to regional, woreda, and/or kebele-level government officials and institutions.
Expected Outcomes
Subnational governments are more transparent, participatory, inclusive, and effective in meeting citizen needs;
Information on outcomes, results, lessons learned, priorities, and needs flows regularly from beneficiaries to the program team;
Interventions with government partners and beneficiaries aligns with the program's overall goals, leverages and supports activities under other objectives, and incorporates systems for sustainability.
Responsibilities
Support the COP and the Deputy Chief of Party in the development of the project strategic framework and work plans for the program implementation to ensure the achievement of the program goals;
Provide a broad range of technical assistance and capacity development to sub-national government actors and institutions, including for service delivery, budgeting and planning, domestic resource mobilization, and citizen engagement;
Work with local public servants on engaging with constituents and addressing their priorities by providing technical advice and guidance;
Facilitate interaction, collaboration, and collective action between diverse stakeholders and leverage stakeholder networks to develop strategies advocating citizen priorities;
Engage women, youth, and excluded groups in public and political dialogue, budgeting and planning, and other civic activities;
Document implementation successes, challenges, and lessons learned and share them with through regular program reports; and
Deliver technical presentations on program achievements to implementing partners, civil society organizations, government officials, donor, and other organizations.
Qualifications
Minimum Bachelor's degree in Law, Public Administration, Public Policy, or a relevant field; Master's degree preferred;
Minimum of eight (8) years of experience with governance and advocacy initiatives with international development programs, preferably with USAID or U.S. Government;
Demonstrated experience working with sub-national government institutions, preferably in Ethiopia;
Demonstrated capability to work with a broad range of local government, civil society and private sector stakeholders and partners;
Expertise in public service, good governance and/or accountability and oversight;
Experience with civil society and government capacity building, and governance accountability;
Strong experience with coalition building and collaboration with multiple stakeholders, including civil society, and government;
Demonstrated leadership, management, strategic thinking, training, and human resources experience;
Able to work effectively and professionally with high-level government officials, CSOs, donors, project staff, and other beneficiaries;
Excellent communication skills and a demonstrated track record of working effectively in a teamwork environment;
Experience with providing technical assistance, including organizing and conducting workshop and trainings; and
Speaking, writing and reading fluency in English and Amharic.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Creative Local Government Advisor Jobs in Ethiopia
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