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International Development Knowledge Management and Communications Specialist
Washington, DC
There is an opening for an International Development Knowledge Management and Communications Specialist (Individual lead with team preferred) in Washington, DC. Salary range: Up to $635.77 daily; Open Period: January 27-February 27, 2014; Position information: Consulting opportunity (Individual lead with team preferred); Title: Development Grants Program PR & Knowledge Management; Performance dates: On/about March 30, 2014 to March 30, 2015; Position number: 20042.
Background: USAID is an independent federal government agency headquartered in Washington, DC, that fosters transformational development around the world. This advertisement is for a consulting opportunity (Individual lead with team preferred) with the Development Grants Program (DGP) in the Local Sustainability (LS) Division of USAID's Office of Innovation & Development Alliances (IDEA). The LS Division provides leadership in the development, enhancement, and expansion of strategic and operational relationships with USAID’s external and internal partners. DGP was established as a small grants program to increase the number, quality and organizational capacities of U.S. private voluntary organizations (PVOs) and local non-governmental organizations (LNGOs) that can meet the needs of the communities they serve and contribute to USAID’s goals. Since 2008, DGP has had significant success expanding USAID partnerships with nascent U.S. PVOs and LNGOs, cultivated best practices in how USAID missions reach out to and conduct business with new partners, and shared its collective learning with USAID at large and whenever possible.
Scope of Work: USAID is seeking an international development expert (individual lead with team preferred) with knowledge management, communications, and outreach expertise to support some of DGP’s FY 2014 goals, in a manner which conforms to approved practices and procedures, applicable regulations and laws, and established policies. Now in its 5th year of operations, there is significant interest in DGP performance, support and learning. DGP plans to meet this demand by: Goal 1) telling the DGP story and its strategy for effectively bringing new partners on board to meet its mandates, and, Goal 2) sharing DGP information and learning. This effort builds on research and analysis by the DGP Learning Agenda (*), with emphasis on tailoring information for practical use by Missions, grantees, and potential partners. (Learning Agenda findings will inform deliverables.)
QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated experience: with knowledge management and communication; working with a broad spectrum of development professionals; with researching and analyzing international development topics; and, with managing complex projects.
Required Application Materials: Please provide: CV(s); Cover letter summarizing relevant expertise, experience and qualifications; Brief (no more than 4 pages) project plan with expected deliverables (physical and online), notional budget, project stages, milestones, and possible sub-contractors/ sub-consultants; Salary history utilizing Form AID 1420-17 (as part of your application). Form is located at http://www.usaid.gov/forms; Prior Work/ Product Sample; and three references.
TO APPLY: Write Position #20042 on the subject line. Please submit all required documents listed above to Consulting@usaid.gov. Only finalists will be contacted. No telephone inquiries, please.
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Three positions with Pact
Civic Education Specialist, Electoral Empowerment of Civil Society Project
Abuja, Nigeria
Pact seeks a Civic Education Specialist for an anticipated USAID program in Nigeria to strengthen the capacity of civil society organizations (CSOs) to become integral parts of election activities. This position is contingent upon funding. The Civic Education Specialist will provide technical assistance to women’s CSOs, youth organizations, and CSOs serving PWDs in order to expand their active participation in electoral processes. The job holder will be required to actively provide advice and inputs in civic and voter education strategies and plan, design and production of public outreach materials, maintain external relations with electoral stakeholders - donors community, media, and civil society, etc. This support is envisioned through the electoral cycle including in the pre-election, during election and post-election period.
Responsibilities: Examine efforts and provide strategic guidance to CSOs to devise civic/ voter education targeting various marginalized groups in the electoral process. Work with CSOs to design strategy, plan, information materials and methodology for the civic/ voter education and public outreach. Provide technical advice and assistance to CSOs formulating and implementing of comprehensive civic/ voter education, public information, and external relations plans and strategies including rationale, budget and other required resources, timeline and delegation of responsibilities. Work in conjunction with the Communication Advisor to develop civic/ voter education, public outreach materials (leaflet, brochures, audio/ video materials etc.) and its dissemination plan. In conjunction with Capacity Development Advisor, devise civic/ voter education related training program for CSOs and other electoral stakeholders both at national and field levels. Build the capacity and ensure transfer of skills and knowledge to the CSOs/partners on efficient management of voter education and public information activities on the deepening democracy values and principles. Conduct relevant training/ workshops to the concerned partners and CSOs in key areas of voter education and public information. Support CSOs management in procurement processes for civic/ voter education related goods and services. Provide technical support on voters’ awareness assessment and impact assessment studies/ surveys.
Additional QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Communications, Media Studies or a related discipline. Minimum 10 years of experience working on Civic and Voter Education preferably in Nigeria as well as progressive experience working with marginalized group, external relations or training in relation to electoral process. Prior election experience in post conflict countries will be an asset. Knowledge and experience of working with media stakeholders, civil society organizations and other stakeholders. Knowledge and expertise in democratic governance, electoral assistance and democratization. Demonstrates strong intellectual and operational capacity in providing and coordinating advisory services to stakeholders in electoral processes, specifically to civil society organizations. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to foster networks and partnerships, and good working knowledge of information and computer technology. Be Fluent in English (both written and spoken English) and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
TO APPLY: for this position, please visit our website at www.pactworld.org. Requisition Number 14-0019.
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Election Observation Adviser, Electoral Empowerment of Civil Society Project
Abuja, Nigeria
Pact seeks an Election Observation Adviser for an anticipated USAID program in Nigeria to strengthen the capacity of civil society organizations (CSOs) to become integral parts of election activities. This position is contingent upon funding. The Election Observation Adviser will work with the CSOs and partners to design an electoral observation methodology to detect infractions in the electoral process, mitigate potential for violence in the conflict-prone circumstances and zones and illuminate factors that will help deepen democracy values and principles.
Responsibilities: The Election Observation Advisor will work with the CSOs to promote peaceful and open campaigning, voting, counting, results tabulation and respect for the outcomes of genuine democratic elections. The Election Observation Advisor will work with CSOs to promote public confidence in democratic electoral processes. Exercise overall responsibility for planning, implementation, management, monitoring and coordination of improved impartial election observation. Oversee and manage the implementation of the activities related to CSOs and partners election observation. Support coordination of all electoral support activities through regular contacts and briefings with the donor. Advise on electoral reform, legislative and policy issues with a long term perspective. Build coalition and support election programming interventions.
Additional QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Law or a related discipline; at least 15 years of experience in electoral processes. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of approaches, tools and methodologies related to planning, executing and monitoring the implementation of technical assistance projects. Excellent analytical and organizational skills required; ability to plan own work, manage conflicting priorities, report on work progress and deliver outputs in a punctual manner. Technological awareness: fully proficient computer skills and use of relevant software and other applications, e.g. word processing, PowerPoint or equivalent, internal databases, Internet, etc. Knowledge of information technology systems and applications in electoral management would be an asset. Strong communication (spoken and written) skills and ability to articulate ideas in a clear, concise style. Extensive knowledge of electoral processes. Extensive expertise in policy issues connected to electoral reform and democratic governance. Knowledge of policy making institutions and how to influence those processes. Knowledge of capacity development issues and delivering on the job-training. Expertise in the preparation of an electoral budget. Be able to create strategic plans for resource mobilization, media relations. Communicating and networking skills among donors, partner organizations in public sector. Ability to monitor technical aspects of election planning.
TO APPLY: for this position, please visit our website at www.pactworld.org. Requisition Number 14-0016.
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Financial Capacity Specialist, Electoral Empowerment of Civil Society Project
Abuja, Nigeria
Pact seeks a Financial Capacity Specialist for an anticipated USAID program in Nigeria to strengthen the capacity of civil society organizations (CSOs) to become integral parts of election activities. This position is contingent upon funding. The Financial Capacity Specialist will be embed with the CSOs to ensure that the CSOs comply with financial management that are in line with the USAID rules and regulations, pact financial and procurement policies and local laws. Strengthen the capacity of pact Nigeria partners/CSOs to manage projects fund effectively by ensuring proper understanding of the award document and implementation strategies.
Responsibilities: The Finance Capacity Specialist will work closely with the technical team on the project as well as the project capacity development, finance and operations teams in, to organize, design and implement appropriate finance and administrative capacity building interventions for project. The Specialist will be responsible for managing and accounting for any expenses incurred by CSOs. Together with the program team, the officer will review and improve relevant Pact's capacity building manuals, materials and methodologies. Develop and implement appropriate training interventions in relevant areas such as financial management, human resources management, budgeting etc. Support partners and CSOs in the development of their own training interventions as well as finance and admin systems by ensuring quality control through the provision of necessary training of trainers and follow-up technical assistance/ ongoing mentoring support.
Additional QUALIFICATIONS: BS in Accounting, Business Management, or other related field and at least 7 years of relevant experience. Extensive knowledge of Access, Excel, Quickbooks, Microsoft Navision Dynamics Software (Serenics), Word and PowerPoint and other database systems. Knowledge of internal control systems and financial audits. Extensive knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Proficiency in developing and managing a budget; experience in developing strategic plans, work plans, fundraising plans; knowledge of sound financial, human resources, and administrative policy and procedure. Experience in facilitation and training as well as production of training and capacity assessment reports. Previous working experience in Sokoto state and willingness to stay and work in the state.
TO APPLY: for this position, please visit our website at www.pactworld.org. Requisition Number 14-0022.
