Indicator Expert, USAID Good Governance in Georgia Program, Georgia
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Project Summary:
The USAID Good Governance in Georgia (G3) Program is generally tasked to improve transparency and accountability at all levels of government in Georgia, thereby reducing opportunities for corruption. It is expected to strengthen citizens’ abilities to combat corruption and put into place stronger mechanisms that prevent opportunities for corruption to develop.
The USAID Good Governance in Georgia (G3) Program is generally tasked to improve transparency and accountability at all levels of government in Georgia, thereby reducing opportunities for corruption. It is expected to strengthen citizens’ abilities to combat corruption and put into place stronger mechanisms that prevent opportunities for corruption to develop.
Position Summary:
G3 will perform an assessment on the efficiency of local self-government public service delivery. The indicator expert will work with a local organization to research, develop and pilot test a service delivery assessment tool. G3 anticipates that s/he will design and draft the assessment methodology in September, and return at the end of October to review the pilot field test of the assessment methodology and recommend any changes necessary. The anticipated level of effort is no longer than 21 days in-country and 4 travel days.
G3 will perform an assessment on the efficiency of local self-government public service delivery. The indicator expert will work with a local organization to research, develop and pilot test a service delivery assessment tool. G3 anticipates that s/he will design and draft the assessment methodology in September, and return at the end of October to review the pilot field test of the assessment methodology and recommend any changes necessary. The anticipated level of effort is no longer than 21 days in-country and 4 travel days.
Responsibilities:
- Report minutes of meetings and interviews with government and non-government actors, local self-government experts and officials from the municipal councils and executive bodies. These reports should be used as reference points for conclusions and recommendations provided.
- Research similar assessment tools used internationally and their adaptability to the Georgian context, including risks and limitations.
- In collaboration with local partners, draft a conceptual framework including core areas, indicators and related operational questions with a relevant methodology for conducting the self-assessment process.
- Participate in a 2-day workshop gathering project implementing staff and representatives of the Government of Georgia, three pilot municipalities, CSOs and international organizations to introduce the concept and methodology of the assessment as well as main findings of testing the assessment tool in the pilot municipalities.
- Review results from the pilot test and provide recommendations and solutions to address any issues.
Qualifications:
- At least 10 years’ experience assessing public service delivery at local and national levels.
- Experience in the local self-government field, particularly in public administration, municipal service delivery, defining catchment areas for public services at the local level, and enhancement of municipal services.
- Experience with technical assistance projects –preferably working on similar projects – in Central and Eastern European countries.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.
MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.
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