World Learning seeks a Civil Society Specialist for an upcoming USAID-funded project. Duration: 5 years.Location: Lilongwe, Malawi Recruitment contingent upon successful award of the project. Please transmit: CV or resume; cover letter (in English) with the post title on the subject line explaining why you are best qualified for this position; and three references within the last 3 years with current contact information (phone, mail address and email address). Malawi nationals are highly encouraged to apply.
Background: The project, if awarded, will improve the performance of local government in Malawi by improving capacity and accountability of local governments in the districts where it will work, strengthening citizen engagement and oversight, and improving the broader national policy and systems environment for decentralization.
The Civil Society Specialist will support citizen engagement components of the project.
Basic Job Responsibilities:
· Assess capacity of civil society organizations (CSOs) and community based organizations (CBOs) and prepare capacity development plans
· Provide training, mentoring, technical assistance, coaching to select CSO and CBO partners in areas related to public planning and budgeting and advocacy for improved service delivery
· Develop materials, guides, and tools to assist CSOs/CBOs in better understanding public planning and budgeting
· Organize workshops and peer learning events
· Travel regularly to targeted districts that the project supports
· Support project’s monitoring and evaluation activities
· Contribute to project reporting, workplans, and deliverables as required
Required Qualifications
· A minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience building capacity of CSOs or CBOs in areas related to public budgeting, policy advocacy, local government engagement, and/or monitoring public service delivery
· Familiarity with social accountability methodologies (such as citizen report cards and public expenditure tracking), direct experience implementing these methodologies at district or community levels preferred
· Demonstrated experience conducting assessments and providing training or capacity development using participatory, interactive techniques
· Experience designing and implementing activities that are gender inclusive and able to draw upon the voices of traditionally marginalized groups
· Team player able to work well with colleagues from diverse backgrounds
· Prior experience with USAID or international donor funded projects a plus
· University degree in public administration, political science, community development, communications, advocacy, or other relevant field
· Strong communication skills (written and oral)
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply, go to http://www.worldlearning.org/connect/employment/. Open the job posting of your choice and click the “Apply” button. The system will guide you on how to register and submit your application. While World Learning would like to graciously thank all applicants for their interest and responses, only applicants who meet all requisite criteria and are shortlisted will be contacted. No phone calls please. Thank you.
