Job Description
Elaborate and update the national policies and programs related to partnerships and / or Twinning involving local government;
– Develop policies, strategies, programs and regulations aiming at promoting partnership and twinning arrangements in local government;
– Organise twinning and partnership initiation and/or evaluation missions in local government in collaboration with stakeholders;
– Contribute to the drafting of twinning and partnership agreements, memorandum of understanding with partners and propose relevant amendments on existing agreements;
– Evaluate twinning and partnership initiatives implementation based on established indicators and produce periodic report on the status of partnership and twinning in local government;
– Establish database of twinning and partnership initiatives and maintain its updates over the period;
– Monitor the implementation of various twinning and partnerships arrangements and keep a record on the management of twinning and partnership projects in local government;
– Promote and maintain good relations with partners and stakeholders for twinning and partnership projects success;
– Strengthen the partnership between the ministry and/or local governments with different partners
– Receive and analyse the NGOs request for MoUs in the areas of governance and Social Protection for provision of advice and assurance of the plans alignment to the Ministry mandates and the country’s priorities;
– Monitor and evaluate the compliance with the signed MoUs with the NGOs, analyse reports and provide feedback;
– Organise periodic engagement sessions with the NGOs working with the Ministry of Local Government under the signed MoUs;
– Carryout research relevant to his/her attributions to ensure standardized and effective performance;
– Perform any other ministry significant duties assigned by the supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration
Experience: 3
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Bachelor’s Degree in Administrative Sciences
Experience: 3
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Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology
Experience: 3
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Bachelors in Project Management
Experience: 3
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Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations
Experience: 3
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Master’s Degree in Project Management
Experience: 1
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Master’s Degree in International Relations
Experience: 1
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Master’s Degree in Public Administration
Experience: 1
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Master’s Degree in Administrative Sciences
Experience: 1
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Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies
Experience: 3
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Master’s Degree in Development Studies
Experience: 1
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Master’s Degree in Political Sciences
Experience: 1
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Master’s Degree in Sociology
Experience: 1
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Master’s Degree in Governance and Leadership
Experience: 1
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Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work
Experience: 3
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Master’s Degree in Social Work
Experience: 1
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Bachelor’s Degree in Political Sciences
Experience: 3
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Bachelor’s Degree in Development Economics
Experience: 3
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Master’s Degree in Development Economics
Experience: 1
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Bachelor’s Degree in Governance and Leadership
Experience: 3
Competency and Key Technical Skills
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Integrity
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Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
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Inclusiveness
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Accountability
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Client/citizen focus
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Professionalism
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Commitment to continuous learning
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Understanding of cultural differences
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Knowledge and understanding of the population welfare and issues
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Knowledge and capacity to plan deliver and monitor relevant and appropriate programs and interventions
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Knowledge and capacity to expand networks and linkages with national and international organizations
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Knowledge of the country’s regional integration policies and cooperation principles
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Skills in increasing opportunities for organizations to influence government policy
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Creative skills in networking opportunities and develop new resources