Pakistan: Senior Capacity-building expert – Strengthening Legislative institutions in Pakistan
Senior Capacity-building expert – Strengthening Legislative institutions in Pakistan
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About the project:
The objective of the project is to support the functioning of Pakistan’s parliamentary institutions, in particular Provincial assemblies, through effective legislation, strengthened policy and budget oversight and enhance representation.
The project will work with the Provincial Assemblies of Balochistan, KP, Sindh and Punjab on the parliamentary institutional development through strategic planning, support for effective committee functioning in law-making, oversight and representation, enhancing the capacities of the parliamentarians and committees, support to the Secretariat branches, improving the transparency of the assemblies towards the public, and promoting public input into policy-making.
Objectives of the role:
The Senior Capacity-building expert will be responsible for capacity-building of provincial level MPs and parliamentary staff. His primary involvement will be concerned with training needs assessment, curriculum development, development of manuals and course modules, planning and organization of training and coaching activities. He may support and coordinate long-term/short-term experts based in the Provinces.
Length of the project: 48 months (4 years)
Start Date: February 2015
Qualifications and Skills:
A university degree in Public Administration, Institutional development and Capacity-building, or Human Resources Development or a relevant directly related discipline, or relevant experience of at least 20 yearsExcellent team management skills and adaptabilityExcellent communication skillsProficiency in English and excellent report writing skills. Knowledge of Urdu would be a strong assetGeneral Professional Experience:
At least 10 years of professional experience related to public administration reform, training and institutional capacity-buildingProfessional experience in developing countries, preferably in South AsiaExperience in volatile and/or post-conflict environments is an asset. Experience in Pakistan is an assetAt least 5 years of experience working on or managing large and complex programmes, coordinating with Government authoritiesExperience working with the EU and knowledge of EU procedures is an assetSpecific Professional Experience:
At least 8 years of experience related to the design and implementation of capacity-building programmes for national and local institutions, including: training needs assessment, curriculum development, development of manuals and course modules, planning and organization of training and coaching activitiesGood knowledge of and working experience providing training to MPs and Parliamentary staff is an assetHow to apply:http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH13/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=DAINC&cws=1...
Deadline for Application:17th October 2014
"Please note that all profiles are indicative only and therefore subject to change once the ToR is made available."
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