Job Vacancy @ Democracy International (DI) – Governance Specialist
Job Description
Position: Governance Specialist – Sierra Leone
Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone
Job Id: 548
# of Openings: 1
Governance Specialist
Democracy International (DI) is seeking to hire a Governance Specialist for the three-year USAID Civic Engagement in Local Governance for Accountability opportunity in Sierra Leone. The overarching activity purpose is to foster the social contract between local governments and citizens in Sierra Leone through scaling up successful initiatives that support local governments and relevant national government institutions, civil society, and citizenry to 1) increase citizens’ participation in local government and political processes, and 2) bolster the provision of critical services by local governance institutions through processes that are transparent and accountable to citizens. The Governance Specialist will provide overall management guidance and technical direction to the elements of the program related to citizens’ participation. They will report to the Project Director. This is a full time position based in Freetown, Sierra Leone and will be contingent on award and funding. This position is only open to citizens of Sierra Leone.
Essential Job Duties:
The position’s responsibilities will include:
- Lead activities to support local authorities’ responsiveness to citizen’s priorities;
- Advise programming to increase the technical capacities of local government authorities in participatory budget formulation, financial monitoring, accountability, and public finance management;
- Provide overall management guidance and technical direction to the local authorities element of the program
- Liaise with partners and grantees supporting reporting on local tax collection, local mining royalties, and social contribution of mining companies;
- Provide technical guidance to increase capacities of women and youth to lead local initiatives that improve participation and transparency in service delivery;
- Advise programming to increase the technical capacities of both local governments and citizens to draft and implement local development plans that capture local priorities;
- Lead the design of trainings to members of local accountability committees to effectively monitor and report on transparency and inclusion in service delivery;
- Advise on activities that encourage women and youth to serve as leaders in local government structures;
- Support the project director to oversee and manage the program;
- Provide technical inputs and support the development of deliverables;
- Ensure technical excellence;
- Assist with data gathering and analysis during assessments.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred), preferably in political science, economics, or a related subject;
- 7 years of progressive experience working in areas related to local governance, democracy support, civil society, and/or other topics relevant to democratic development;
- Experience working for USAID projects preferred;
- Experience supporting local authorities in complex political environments and knowledge and experience working in Sierra Leone;
- Ability to establish strong working relationships with senior government officials; local authorities, media, civil society, and private sector leaders; international donors; and other stakeholders;
- In-depth familiarity with, understanding of, and ability to successfully navigate within the Sierra Leonean political context preferred
- Experience conducting trainings with CSO leaders and local government;
- Knowledge of local languages (ex. Krio, Mende, Themme, etc.) preferred;
- Professional fluency in English (both spoken and written) required.
Reporting:
- This position reports to Project Director
- Direct reports include members the DI Sierra Leone Field Office Team
Application Process:
Interested applicants must submit a cover letter and CV. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position will be filled as soon as a qualified candidate is identified. DI will only contact candidates of interest.
About the Organization
DI provides technical assistance, analytical services and project implementation for democracy, human rights, governance and conflict mitigation programs worldwide for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the U.S. State Department and other development partners. Since its founding in 2003, Democracy International has worked with civil society organizations, political parties, election-management bodies, government agencies, legislatures, justice-sector institutions, and others in 70+ countries.
DI welcomes and supports a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are committed to equal employment opportunities (EEO) for all applicants seeking employment and for DI employees.
DI makes employment decisions based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, personal appearance, military status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation, educational status, unemployment status, place of residence or business, source of income, or reproductive health decision making.
Additionally, harassment or discrimination based on these characteristics will not be tolerated at DI. To perform the essential functions of this position, reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities.
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