Local Administration and Participatory Planning Adviser

Reach Out Foundation for Human Development (ROFHD)
Based in Al-Hodeida, Yemen
Two-year placement

The Progressio Development Worker will support the Reach Out Foundation for Human Development in developing participatory planning and budgeting in the Al-Marwah district, involving local administration authorities, civil society organisations and communities, and in assisting the advancement of local government efforts to promote citizen participation in addressing local development needs.

The successful candidate will have a degree level qualification or equivalent diploma in a relevant discipline, and education/ training in specific aspects of community development.

A minimum of three years’ direct work experience on participatory planning and/or budgeting for local governance with NGOs, local communities and local government units; initiating citizen involvement in participatory planning and budgeting; strengthening the interaction between government, civil society organisations and communities within the framework of decentralised governance; building the capacity of CSOs in advocacy and lobbying for changes in policy; training men and women both formally and informally, and of working in a resource poor environment are essential.

You should also have the ability to transfer skills and knowledge through formal or informal training and skill sharing; excellent research and analytical skills, including the ability to translate complex (and potentially sensitive) ideas/issues into briefings and presentations for diverse audiences; the ability to promote a gender sensitive approach in all areas concerning governance and poverty, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. An understanding of the importance of good networking and information strategies surrounding citizen involvement in participatory planning and budgeting; initiative, proactivity, excellent time-management, organisational and problem solving skills; personal commitment to learning basic Arabic, and adaptability and cultural sensitivity in an Islamic environment are also essential.

Closing date:

Mon, 09/04/2012

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