Title- Senior National Organisational and Strategy Development Expert
Reference- Democratic Governance Programme (DGP) Short Term Mission NR. 01-II – Development of a Parole Strategy and Implementation Plan
Location- Malawi
Duration- 33 days
BiRD is looking for a Senior National Organisational and Strategy Development Expert as part of the Democratic Governance Programme (DGP) 10th European Development Fund in Malawi.
The global objective of this assignment is to offer improved access to quality and responsive justice for all through the development of a parole strategy and implementation plan which would facilitate the operationalization of a parole system in Malawi and reduce overcrowding in prisons through early release of parolees.
the specific objectives of this mission are as follows:
a) To develop a parole strategy and implementation plan for the Malawi Prisons Service;
b) To facilitate a report findings dissemination workshop for stakeholders in the parole system.
The expert will be responsible for overall planning, coordination and management of the mission as well as the overall analysis conclusions and recommendations as drafted and presented in the final mission report and all other deliverables.
The expert should generally have the following attributes and skills:
• Fluent in both spoken and written English;
• competency in the development of a correctional Service/Parole Service strategic plan;
• Excellent analytical and interview skills;
• Active listening and interview skills; and
• Strong report writing skills.
Qualifications and skills
University degree in management studies with a bias of strategic planning or management.
General professional experience
Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience.
Specific professional experience
• Proven knowledge and understanding of Malawian criminal justice system and community social work interventions;
• Extensive practical experience in the development of strategic and implementation plan,
• Previous work experience in conduction of adult workshops training;
The proposed starting date for the mission is August 2015 and will run to October 2015.
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications and updated CVs are accepted on a rolling basis and should be submitted before 1 June, 2015 to: jobs@birdmunich.de.
Please note that only excellent experts meeting most or all of the above criteria and having an excellent and verifiable track record will be considered.
