Country: Kyrgyzstan
Closing date: 01 May 2016
Democracy and Governance (Political Parties) Specialist, Governance in Action Programme, Kyrgyzstan
Social Impact (SI) is a Washington, DC-area international development management consulting firm. SI’s mission is to improve the effectiveness of international development programs in improving people’s lives. We provide a full range of management consulting, technical assistance, and training services to strengthen international development programs, organizations, and policies. We provide services globally in the areas of monitoring and evaluation, strategic planning, project and program design, organizational capacity building, and gender and social analysis. SI services cross-cut all development sectors including democracy and governance, health and education, the environment, and economic growth. SI’s clients include US government agencies such as USAID, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, the US Department of State, bilateral donors, multilateral development banks, foundations, and non-profits.
Proposal Objective:
Social Impact is preparing for an upcoming DFID funded proposal programme in Kyrgyzstan. The anticipated goal of the programme is to work with the Government in Action (GIA) programme to develop a monitoring framework and an evaluation strategy, and to finalize the log frame. The GIA programme will be focused on improving centre of government capability to implement policy priorities; building public financial management capacity; and Strengthening the links between citizens and their representatives.
Position Description:
SI is seeking a Democracy and Governance Specialist (Political Parties) to lead all activities required relating to the political process and elections sector in Kyrgyzstan.
* Please note: Local Kyrgyzstani citizens are encouraged to apply*
Responsibilities:
· Provide parliamentary assistance and legislative strengthening technical assistance to the evaluation;
· Responsible for the quality of evaluation outputs and ensure timely submission of each deliverable.
· Plan and coordinate meetings and site visits, and be responsible for payments of local logistical needs and local staff working with the team.
Qualifications:
· Master’s degree in political science, international relations, international law, or related field required.
· Minimum six years of hands-on experience in the implementation of political party strengthening programs and designing/conducting assessments of such programs;
· Experience working with political parties in a Parliamentary system preferred;
· Demonstrated skills and experience to develop a robust assessment methodology and appropriate tools for data collection and analysis;
· Proven leadership in the management of similar-sized international donor-funded assessments with skills in strategic planning, management, supervision and budgeting;
· Strong communication skills, both interpersonal and written;
· Ability to travel throughout the Kyrgyz Republic, and;
· Fluency in English required; proficiency in Russian is desirable.
Come join our energetic and innovative team! We offer you the opportunity to play a leading role in the growth of our company, work as part of a creative and committed team, and make a difference in the well-being of our world.
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How to apply:
http://chp.tbe.taleo.net/chp02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SOCIIMPA2&cws=1&rid=694