Senior Policy and Research Specialist (Consultant)

Urban Institute

NGO / INGO / Development Projects

Senior Policy and Research Specialist (Consultant)

Views: 2121|Published on: Oct 23, 2020|

NGO / INGO / Social work

Senior Level

Full Time

Vacancy: 1

Kathmandu|

Experience: More than or equal to 8 years|

Not Disclosed

Job Description

Roles and responsibilities of this job

Position Summary

Urban institute seeks a dynamic Senior Policy and Research Specialist for the USAID-funded Nepal Sajhedari STF project, a six-year technical assistance project, which aims to support the Government of Nepal in the transition from a unitary state to a federation of provinces and enhance citizen participation in and oversight of local governance through the following objectives:

Objective 1: The Government of Nepal (GoN) creates sound policies and legislation that empower, finance and regulate provincial and municipal governments
Objective 2: Provincial and municipal governments in Province Five or Seven are more responsive, accountable, transparent and effective
Objective 3: Citizens and civil society organizations in the target municipalities are more involved in local decision-making and oversight

This person will be managed and technically supported by Urban Institute Headquarters in Washington, DC, while also working in Nepal under the supervision of Sajhedari STF’s Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP), and also coordinating with program and monitoring and evaluation teams. The location for the Senior Policy and Research Specialist is in the Kathmandu offices with regular travel to the project provinces and municipalities.

The Senior Policy and Research Specialist will drive and implement the key activities under Objective 1 of the project. He/she will have the following responsibilities:

Operationalize policy development activities relevant to federalization in conjunction with the DCOP; other technical specialists; government representatives at the national, provincial and local levels; civil society organizations and other stakeholders
Collate and analyze lessons learned during project activity implementation, and closely work with the DCOP to ensure this feeds into policy and research priorities and translates across program objectives and through all levels of government.
Keep abreast of governance and federalization policy issues in Nepal such as the evolving dynamics in the institutional structure of federalism, intergovernmental relations, citizen engagement and accountability mechanisms and, conflict mediation.
Be aware of donor priorities and activities on governance and federalization issues and engage with key government agencies at the federal level, USAID Implementing Partners, and other stakeholders involved in and supporting to policy process of federalization.
Identify and support partnership and capacity building opportunities with Nepali institutions and think tanks involved in policy research and formation.
Advise 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) Manager regarding the implementation of federalization policy development activities
Provide inputs regarding federalization policy development activities to quarterly and annual reports and support in the presentations to USAID, the Ministry of Federal Affairs and Local Development (MoFALD), relevant parliamentary committees and provincial and local governments
Participate and contribute in regular team meetings to ensure team understanding of program strategy/approach, and strong internal coordination and collaboration

Reporting

The Senior Policy and Research Specialist will report directly to Urban Institute but work in-country under the day to day supervision of the Deputy Chief of Party of the project. He/she will provide technical oversight to 2 field-based staff, as well as consultants engaged for tasks under Objective 1.

Level of Effort

This is a 1-year consultancy beginning from November 2020 and is renewable based on performance and project needs. The expected level of effort for the role is 20 days per month for the duration of the consultancy.

Job Specification

Required qualifications for this job

Required Education Level:Graduate (Masters)

Required Experience:More than or equal to 8 years

Other Specification

Master's Degree in public policy, economics, development policy, public administration or another relevant social science field
Eight to ten years of relevant professional experience in public policy as technical advisor or consultant in issues related to governance, local government, and/or service delivery
A record of publications such as technical reports, consultancy reports, journal or newspaper articles
Experience designing and implementing policy research in the field of governance, public administration or similar area
Successful track record managing full-time and short-term technical staff in the implementation of policy development activities or initiatives
Successful track record in donor-funded project reporting
Experience implementing USAID projects is highly desirable
Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills, initiative, and good judgment
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 Nepali required

Travel

Up to 40 % travel to targeted program areas is expected during the assignment

Skills Required

Required skills for this job

Analytical

Research

Project Management

Report Writing

Strategic Planning

Advisory

Salary

Offered financial and non-financial compensation for this job

Offered Salary:Not Disclosed

Applying Procedure

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Apply Before: Oct 31, 2020

About the organization

Urban Institute

NGO / INGO / Development Projects

500 L'Enfant Plaza Washington, DC 20024

Urban Institute, a nonprofit, is a leading research organization dedicated to developing evidence-based insights that improve people’s lives and strengthen communities. For 50 years, Urban has been the trusted source for rigorous analysis of complex social and economic issues; strategic advice to policymakers, philanthropists, and practitioners; and new, promising ideas that expand opportunities for all. Our work inspires effective decisions that advance fairness and enhance the well-being of people and places.

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