Residen Advisor- African Regional

Overview

The Urban Institute seeks experienced development professionals to be part of a forthcoming regional project on development and stability. ResponsibilitiesEach of the country-based Resident Advisors (RA) will have overall responsibility for local and community governance activities, which will likely include capacity building of local government staff (needs assessment, capacity building program design and implementation).

The Resident Advisors will support the Country Directors and Chief of Party in implementation of the program. The individuals will have experience working with municipal administrations in improving management systems, service delivery and citizen relations. The RAs will be well-rounded individuals, who have direct knowledge and experience with public service delivery in geographically and economically challenging urban and rural environments.

They will also be responsible for leadership, oversight, and management of project technical assistance, including development and implementation of work plans; organizing and supervising the work of project personnel; overseeing and managing the production of deliverables conforming to sponsor requirements and deadlines, and the achievement of other specified project technical requirements.

The RAs will ensure compliance with local law, USAID requirements, and UI policies related to the project.The positions are anticipated to be based in Chad, Niger, Burkina Faso and Mauritania. Extensive travel within these countries will be expected. QualificationsLanguage requirements: Fluency in French and English required, knowledge of Arabic and local languages preferred, but not required.Education Requirements: Graduate degree in relevant field.

Experience Requirements:

Minimum 10 years of experience in community and local government capacity building, preferably with a majority of this experience in Africa, working with local governments and local communities. Experience working in the area of local planning and development, service delivery, construction management, performance management, community outreach. Specific experience in developing service provision capacity of municipal agencies and local governments is required. Demonstrated experience in community outreach and liaison functions within local government agencies.Demonstrated expertise in developing both technical and management capabilities with counterpartsTeam player with the ability to interact with a diverse senior team, and motivate and guide local staff in achieving program objectives. Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with USAID and counterparts. Ability to work in a challenging environment and maintain cultural sensitivities. Resume should include demonstrable accomplishments in: Building capacity of local government staff as part of an extended project. Achieving program outcomes, including measurable improvements in service delivery on the part of local governments.

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