Chemonics recruits 01  Local Governance Specialist

Local governance specialist | Mozambique | 2020

Chemonics seeks a local governance specialist for the anticipated USAID-funded Local Governance Strengthening (LOGOS) activity in Mozambique. The activity’s overall objective is to support the Mozambican government in decentralizing governance to improve public service delivery at the central, provincial, district, or municipal levels. This position will be based in Nampula. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities include:

Lead efforts to improve public financial management, public service delivery, and policy at the district and municipal levels

Encourage targeted subnational government entities to promote community participation in local governance decision-making

Increase access to reliable and affordable public services and support participatory and accountable local governance

Provide technical assistance to local governments, including through participatory approaches, to improve their public financial management, mobilize own-source revenues, and improve service delivery

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required

Minimum of five years of experience implementing local governance, policy development, municipal service delivery,  or decentralization programs required; demonstrated experience working on or with donor-funded governance projects preferred

Experience collaborating with government officials, international donors, and private sector stakeholders

Experience working with the public sector in Mozambique

Fluency in English and Portuguese

Application instructions:

Please apply online at https://chemonicsesaf.formstack.com/forms/mozambique_specialists by Friday, June 5, 2020. This recruit is being conducted on a rolling basis, so please submit your application as soon as possible. No telephone inquiries, please. Only finalists will be contacted.

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