Governance and Public Administration Expert

Job Description

A consortium of Rural Reconstruction Nepal (RRN), Lutheran World Federation (LWF), Nepal and Centre for Dalit Women, Nepal (CDWN) invites Letters of Interest (LoI) from the interested and competent candidates having relevant professional expertise for the following long term positions available in the Provincial Support Programme (PSP). The programme will be implemented in Province One with the main objectives of extending technical support to the province one government to deliver equitable development and delivery of public services, establish mutual cooperation between the provincial government and associated local governments on selected development priorities and make province government and elected representatives accountable to their respective constituencies. The overall goal of the PSP is to support the Government of Nepal to implement federalism through well-functioning, inclusive institutions and systems. While focusing its activities at the province level, the PSP will force adherence to the principles of cooperation, coordination and co-existence at all levels of governments. The competent candidates coming from Province One will get priority in the selection process.

Governance and Public Administration Expert

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Working closely with and under the direction of the PMU, Programme Director, and the Programme Manager, the Governance and Organizational Expert will provide technical assistance (TA) support to province-level authorities – OCMCM, line ministries and province Assembly on Programme related tasks as follows:

• Provides technical leadership and advisory support on concepts and implementation modalities for establishing transformational governance, legislative, organizational, administrative, human resource systems, policies and procedures at province level;
• Conducts strategic planning, oversees timely implementation of deliverables and respective reporting on inputs and activities related to Outputs 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 3.1 as per Programme’s Logical Framework;
• Jointly with PMU oversees the development of SG’s policies, procedures and tools for social inclusion and constructive citizen and civil society engagement in SG’s decision-making processes;
• Develops and/or guides corresponding design and implementation of training modules on good governance, organizational management, human resources and capacity development, civic engagement topics, recruits qualified trainers;
• Conceptually oversees the redesign of the SG’s website per modern citizen-centric standards ensuring the integration of open/transparent government principles, meaningful participatory content (e.g. introduction of feedback, e-polling, topical information campaigns, discussion fora etc.);
• In line with the Constitution, contributes to the development of constructive inter-governmental coordination concepts, institutional knowledge management and knowledge sharing tools and consultative mechanisms (e.g. Province Coordination Council thematic working groups, Province and local government strategic partnerships, inter-province knowledge and good practice sharing platforms etc.);
• Technically assists the PMU in developing SG’s partnerships with universities on innovative knowledge management policies, systems, platforms and products;
• Technically assists the PMU in developing SG’s constructive relations with civil society organisations and media, exploring the idea of developing a transparent, online CSO Registry system;
• Technically supports the PA in the development and publishing of PA’s Code of conduct and Procedural Guidelines for PA Committees (agenda-setting, consensus building, expert and public hearings, medial relations);
• Technically supports the design and implementation of PA’s annual self-assessment (ASA) to identify its training needs, priorities;
• In coordination with PLGSP and based on ASA needs, develops customized training course(s) for PA Committee Heads/ Deputies, recruits trainers and assures quality standards of training;
• Determines expertise needs, and oversees the recruitment and deliverables of consultants/ experts related to the successful implementation of Outputs 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 3.1;
• Supports the Programme Manager and other PMISC Specialists in administrative and day-to-day management tasks as required.

Job Specification

Qualifications and Experience

MA degree in related fields - public administration, public policy, political science and minimum of 10 years of practical experience in advising public administrations, executive authorities and implementing governance development programmes/ projects at the sub-national level in Nepal. Minimum 7 years of experience and successful track record in conceptual guidance and development of innovative good governance (transparency, accountability and participation) policies, tools, methods and procedures at sub-national level – e.g. open government strategies, participatory budgeting, civic consultations and feedback mechanisms, use of new information technologies in the latter etc.). Strong understanding of Nepal’s Constitution, existing legislation in respective fields, of public administration processes, good governance standards, gender and social inclusion principles is essential. Is demonstrably able to establish good working relations with government officials, civil society, civic leaders, youth, private sector, universities, media, and international donors. Has excellent organizational, analytical, oral and written communications skills, with keen attention to interpersonal skills and effective communication. Fluency to write and verbally communicate English is required.

Apply Instructions

The mentioned positions is based at PMISC's programme office in Biratnagar of Province One. The programme was designed for the 4-year duration. The selection of the candidates is contingent upon award of the project to the consortium.

Interested candidate can email his/her Letter of Interest (LoI) mentioning the applied position and competency for the same along with updated CV by COB 06 August 2019 to hrd@rrn.org.np

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