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Background:
Adam Smith International (ASI) is providing support
to the Government of Liberia in the field of public administration, policy
development and management. More systematic and better implemented policy
contributes to national development goals, poverty reduction and improved
quality of life for Liberian citizens. We are looking to fill two local
consultant positions with individuals that have solid experience in policy and
program management and public administration. The post-holders are expected to
transfer to a government line positions at the end of the project.
to the Government of Liberia in the field of public administration, policy
development and management. More systematic and better implemented policy
contributes to national development goals, poverty reduction and improved
quality of life for Liberian citizens. We are looking to fill two local
consultant positions with individuals that have solid experience in policy and
program management and public administration. The post-holders are expected to
transfer to a government line positions at the end of the project.
This 3-year programme of support is being managed by Adam Smith International
and is funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID). DFID
is the arm of the UK Government responsible for development assistance. DFID’s
goal in Liberia is to achieve sustainable poverty reduction with a focus on
improving the quality of lives of the poor.
Program Officer
The Program Officer should ideally have a strong
background in public administration and management, systems and procedures
(preferably with significant practitioner experience in government). He/she
should also have experience of providing technical assistance and support to Central
Government/Ministries and knowledge and experience of modern office procedures
and management.
background in public administration and management, systems and procedures
(preferably with significant practitioner experience in government). He/she
should also have experience of providing technical assistance and support to Central
Government/Ministries and knowledge and experience of modern office procedures
and management.
Policy Officer
The Policy Officer should ideally have a background
in policy development and management (preferably with practitioner experience
in government). He/she should also have experience of providing technical
assistance on policy management or other advice to Central
Government/Ministries.
in policy development and management (preferably with practitioner experience
in government). He/she should also have experience of providing technical
assistance on policy management or other advice to Central
Government/Ministries.
Desired
Skills and Experience
Skills and Experience
Both positions require:
- A high standard of tertiary level education;
- Excellent communication skills, high level
interpersonal and facilitation skills; - Proven high quality verbal and written (using
MS Office) skills; - Good understanding of the political and social
realities of Liberia; - Good understanding of the Liberian public
sector;
Closing time & date for receipt of applications: 4.00pm on the 2 November
Applications should include a full CV, a cover letter of interest in the
position, your current salary details and the names of three referees
Applications should be submitted electronically to
acd@adamsmithinternational.com
Women are encouraged to apply. These are full time positions and based in
Monrovia
Applications will not be acknowledged and only
shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Interviews will be held in Monrovia
soon after the closing date. Successful applicants would be expected to
commence work asap thereafter
shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Interviews will be held in Monrovia
soon after the closing date. Successful applicants would be expected to
commence work asap thereafter
About this
company
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Adam Smith International is a leading professional
services business that delivers real impact, value and lasting change through
projects supporting economic growth and government reform internationally.
services business that delivers real impact, value and lasting change through
projects supporting economic growth and government reform internationally.
Our reputation as a global leader has been built on
the positive results our projects have achieved in many of the world’s most
challenging environments.
the positive results our projects have achieved in many of the world’s most
challenging environments.
Our wide-ranging experience can be grouped into two
main areas that contribute to Government Reform and Economic Growth. Government
Reform includes Justice, Security and Peace-building, Public Administration
Reform, Public Financial Management, Revenue Reform and Education Reform.
Economic Growth includes services in Extractive Industries Governance,
Infrastructure, Climate Change and Private Sector Development.
main areas that contribute to Government Reform and Economic Growth. Government
Reform includes Justice, Security and Peace-building, Public Administration
Reform, Public Financial Management, Revenue Reform and Education Reform.
Economic Growth includes services in Extractive Industries Governance,
Infrastructure, Climate Change and Private Sector Development.
We are headquartered in London, with offices in
Nairobi, Delhi and Sydney, along with major project offices in many developing
countries worldwide. Our projects are funded by a wide range of donor
organisations, including the UK Government’s Department for International
Development (DFID), the World Bank, the Swedish and Danish Government’s
development agencies Sida and Danida, the European Commission and the Asian
Development Bank. In addition, we also work directly for host governments.
Nairobi, Delhi and Sydney, along with major project offices in many developing
countries worldwide. Our projects are funded by a wide range of donor
organisations, including the UK Government’s Department for International
Development (DFID), the World Bank, the Swedish and Danish Government’s
development agencies Sida and Danida, the European Commission and the Asian
Development Bank. In addition, we also work directly for host governments.
Over more than 20 years, Adam Smith International
has implemented some of the most complex solutions in many of the world’s most
challenging environments. We apply professional standards, technical know-how
and cultural sensitivity to every context. We’re proven to bring the best minds
together and are known for turning policies into action. Our work is
award-winning, such as the most recent 2011/12 British Expertise Development
Project of the Year, Major Project of the Year, Consultancy Project of the Year
and Young Consultant of the Year.
has implemented some of the most complex solutions in many of the world’s most
challenging environments. We apply professional standards, technical know-how
and cultural sensitivity to every context. We’re proven to bring the best minds
together and are known for turning policies into action. Our work is
award-winning, such as the most recent 2011/12 British Expertise Development
Project of the Year, Major Project of the Year, Consultancy Project of the Year
and Young Consultant of the Year.
