Job Description
Governance Advisor – Based in Nepalgunj
The Governance Advisor is responsible for the project’s plan for engaging the GoN and advancing policy and institutional reforms and enforcement at the sub-national and national-level. The Governance Advisor works closely with the project teams to strengthen district-level media outlets and CSOs’ capacity to effectively use social accountability mechanisms, including CS:MAP’s Good Governance Barometer, and to carry out oversight of public resource use and service delivery. The Governance Advisor also supports capacity building of national-level CSOs, media organizations, and coalitions to effectively engage Parliamentarians and other GoN stakeholders in policy reform. The Governance Advisor develops and maintains working relationships with various GoN stakeholders, and secures GoN buy-in for project activities.
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide technical support to Civil Society Director and other CS:MAP staff in implementing the project’s plan for engaging the GoN and advancing policy and institutional reforms and enforcement at the sub-national and national-level.
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Establish alliances with government officials at the national and sub-national level, CSOs and media organizations to promote dialogue, citizen engagement, policy reform and accountable governance.
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Provide technical support for the design and implementation of activities in areas such as use of social accountability mechanisms (including the Good Governance Barometer).
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Support Civil Society Director, Media Director, Capacity Building Manager and other project staff in building CSOs’ and media organizations’ capacity in effectively engaging with government officials for reform and carrying out advocacy and oversight activities.
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Develop and maintain strong working relations with key local and national government representatives, CSOs, media organizations and implementing partners.
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Provide other technical and programmatic support as needed.
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Contribute to development of programmatic progress reports, annual work plans, and other programmatic and technical deliverables.
Minimum Requirements:
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Master’s degree in a relevant field.
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Minimum of five years’ experience in designing and implementing governance reform, decentralization, local development planning and policy reform activities is required.
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Excellent understanding of reform, policymaking and decentralization processes.
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Solid knowledge of the Nepalese civil society sector is required.
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Demonstrated experience working and building relationships with government officials at the national and sub-national level.
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Preference given to candidates who demonstrate prior experience with policy analysis, research, advocacy, social accountability mechanisms, and gender equality and social inclusion.
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Knowledge of USAID regulations is preferable.
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Proven interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work with diverse and multidisciplinary teams.
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Oral and written fluency in English and Nepali required.
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Proficiency in other local languages is preferred.
Apply Instructions
Send your updated resume, application cover letter, expected salary and a copy of citizenship to:
FHI 360 Nepal
PO Box 8803, Kathmandu
Email: Nepal.recruitment@fhi360.org
Final deadline for application is 5:00 p.m. May 4, 2016. In the letter and/or email subject line, please mention the position you are applying for.
Only short-listed candidates will be invited for written test and interview. Any effort to influence the selection process will result in disqualification.
Strong experiences on gender equality and social inclusion, including work experience with youth, women, Dalit, Janajati, and Madhesi groups will be an asset.
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