Sajhedari - Support to Federalism (STF)

NGO / INGO / Development Projects

Policy and Research Lead

Views: 3418|Published on: Sep 05, 2019

NGO / INGO / Social work

Senior Level

Contract

Vacancy: 1

Kathmandu|

Experience: More than or equal to 8 years|

Not Disclosed

NUMBER OF VACANCY: 1

LOCATION: Kathmandu

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operationalize policy development activities relevant to federalization in conjunction with the Chief of Party and Deputy Chief of Party; other component leaders; government representatives at the national, provincial and local levels; civil society organizations and other stakeholders

Provide technical leadership on federalization policy issues such as revenue assignment, intergovernmental transfers, conflict mediation, and oversight mechanisms

Supervise full-time staff and short-term experts supporting the management and implementation of federalization policy activities

Provide quantitative and qualitative inputs to Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Director regarding the implementation of federalization policy development activities

Provide inputs regarding federalization policy development activities to quarterly and annual reports and presentations to USAID, the Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration (MoFAGA), relevant parliamentary committees and provincial and local governments

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors Degree (Masters preferred) in public policy, government administration, economics, law or other relevant fields

8 years of relevant professional experience in government administration and/or public policy as technical advisor, project manager or consultant

Demonstrated success as civil servant, liaison or advisor to the government on federalization, decentralization, devolution or similar governance issues

Successful track record managing fulltime and short-term technical staff in the implementation of policy development activities or initiatives

Successful track record in donor-funded project reporting

Experience in implementing USAID or other donor-funded projects is highly desirable

Excellent writing, computer, management, and organizational skills

Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills, initiative, and good judgment

Ability to anticipate and solve problems

Ability to independently plan and execute complex tasks while addressing daily management details and remaining organized and focused on long-term deadlines and strategy

Fluency in English and Nepalese required

Experience in Nepal highly desired

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About the organization

Sajhedari - Support to Federalism (STF)

NGO / INGO / Development Projects

Kathmandu

USAID’s Sajedhari - Support to Federalism (STF), is to provide technical assistance to the Government of Nepal (GoN) in transition to federalism with more effective, accountable, responsive and inclusive local governance. One of the key objectives of the STF is to promote inclusive citizen participation in local decision making and public oversight.