DAI,Senior Decentralization Policy Specialist Jobs in Malawi

Closing
date: 30 Nov 2015

DAI,
an international consulting firm, 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
systems environment for decentralization. DAI seeks to hire a Senior
Decentralization Policy Specialist to support:

Decentralization
policy and legal reform selection
Improvements
to and technical assistance around the local government IFMIS and other
public financial management systems
Improved
human resources and human resource management systems in target districts

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.