Pact Technical Director Jobs in Zambia
Pact Technical Director Jobs in Zambia
Position Purpose Reporting to the COP, the Technical Director is responsible for all aspects of the technical activities and services.
S/he will serve as DGS’ technical subject matter expert (i.e., decentralization, service delivery, and government performance), oversee the technical teams and partners, and support the monitoring and evaluation teams’ daily operations.
S/he will ensure effective coordination with key stakeholders, including government, CBOs, and private sector.
Responsibilities include leading technical design and implementation, operationalization of program standards, systematic monitoring of program results against targets and work plans and employing data for decision-making and course correction.
This position is contingent upon award.
Key Responsibilities
Responsible for the overall technical direction of the project and management of project activities, providing technical leadership to the project team to ensure high quality programming to achieve project results.
Provide technical leadership, ensuring integration across the project’s objectives and adaptive management
Supervise and provide technical guidance to project staff and partners throughout the design and implementation of project strategies to ensure effective integration of project’s objectives
Lead the technical design and create a realistic and donor-responsive timeline and continuously evaluate project progress towards achieving program’s strategic goals.
Maintain a strong and extensive network with key in-country partners and stakeholders and ensure that the project is represented on appropriate steering and advisory groups.
Conduct and
oversee deep and ongoing legislative and policy analysis for the project and other stakeholders, focusing on the topics of decentralization, federalization, service delivery, and gender equity and social inclusion (GESI) issues.
Other tasks as required to achieve the Program Objectives and Expected Results.
Basic Requirements
An advanced degree in a relevant field, such as political science, public policy, or public administration
At least eight years of experience specifically related to policy and legislation development, ideally in Zambia on topics related to decentralization, public financial management, improving service delivery, and governance system development.
Demonstrated experience supporting good governance on both the demand and supply side; such as strengthening CSO networks and supporting efforts to boost citizen access to information (demand-side) and mobilizing TA for relevant governmental units (supply-side).
Demonstrated experience providing technical assistance to government units related to service delivery and decentralization; such as creating sound policies and legislation that empower, finance, and regulate sub-national units
Strong knowledge of the political, social, and economic context of Zambia.
Ability to sustain interpersonal relationships with internal colleagues and contacts in donor and peer organizations.
Creative problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage and oversee multiple complex tasks simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications
Zambian National preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge of USAID’s objectives and Journey to Self-Reliance
How to Apply
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