EFFECTIVE GOVERNANCE PROGRAM, WEST BANK/GAZA
Tetra Tech ARD (http://www.ardinc.com) is accepting expressions of
interest and CVs from qualified local candidates for an anticipated
multi-year USAID-fundedEffective Governance Program in West Bank/Gaza.
The overall goal of the program is to build more effective and competent
Palestinian Authority (PA) institutions that are accountable to
the public and responds to citizens’ needs. The objectives of the
program are to support PA public sector reform by strengthening the
operational and management capacity of key ministries and public sector
institutions to govern more effectively, improve service provision,
strengthen legal and policy formulation, and enhance accountability and
oversight.Both long-term staff and short-term technical assistance
positions are anticipated.
Candidates for the following areas of specialization and expertise are being sought within the Palestinian territories:
*Deputy Chief of
Party, with specialization in public administration.Candidates should
have both technical and managerial qualifications.
*Organizational
Development Specialist: Candidates should have experience implementing
institutional strengthening assistance programs. Knowledge of human
resource management is an asset for this position.
*Public Policy Specialist: Candidates should have legal and policy formulation expertise.
*Strategic
Communications Specialist: Candidates should be skilled in working with
stakeholders to develop a communications strategy and messaging to
support program objectives.
*Training Expert: Candidates should have experience in planning, assessing, providing and procuring training services.
*Monitoring and
Evaluation Specialist: Candidates should have demonstrated experience in
using Results Frameworks and Performance Monitoring Plans.
*Gender Specialist: Candidates should show experience in mainstreaming women and/or youth into USAID programs.
Qualifications:
*Minimum of Bachelor’s degree equivalent; graduate degree in the social sciences, law, government or related field preferred;
* A minimum of5-8 years’ experience working on similar USAID or other donor-funded development projects;
*Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, especially in working across cultures; and
*Englishand Arabic fluency required.
To Apply:
Please email full, current CV in reverse chronological format by April 30, 2012 to
lindsay.reid
tetratech.com
with “WBG Governance”
in the subject line, and a cover email letter expressing your interest,
or fax to L. Reid at 1-802-658-4247.
Please indicate where you saw Tetra Tech ARD’s ad.
Tetra Tech ARD is
committed to diversity and gender equality in all of its operations—in
the US and overseas. We strive to reflect these goals in our global
mission and in our workforce. We encourage applications from women and
underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups. Tetra Tech ARD is
proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
