Development Alternatives, Inc,Senior Local Governance and Transparency Specialist Jobs in Malawi

Closing
date: 30 Nov 2015

DAI
is currently accepting applications from candidates for an anticipated local
government accountability and performance activity in Malawi funded by USAID.
The overall goal of the program is to improve the performance of local
government in Malawi by improving capacity and accountability of local
governments at the district level, strengthening citizen engagement and
oversight, and improving the broader national policy and syste

ms environment
for decentralization. DAI seeks to hire a Senior Local Government
Performance and Transparency Specialist to support:

Improved
district development, planning, budgeting and implementation processes
Improved
public financial management processes
Increased
oversight of public expenditures
Capacity
building for councilors, service committees and DEC staff
Increased
local government own-source revenue
Integration
of USAID district planning and budgeting activities in Malawi

Location:
Malawi – Lilongwe and/or Blantyre

Qualifications:

A
university degree in any of the following or related fields: social
science, management, or international development
At
least 8 years of relevant work experience in Malawi, preferably in one or
more of the following districts: Baaka, Machinga, Lilongwe Rural,
M’mbelwa, Blantyre Rural, Zomba Rural, Kasungu, and Mulanje.
Demonstrated
capabilities in the field of local governance with experience working
effectively with sub-national governments to support decentralization
reforms.
Demonstrated
capabilities in methodologies appropriate to complex change processes and
capacity development.
Proven
ability to develop and communicate a common vision among diverse partners
and ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
Demonstrated
expertise in developing and managing youth- and gender- integrated programs.