Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, June 28, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Main tasks and responsibilities:
In this context, the position holder fulfils the following tasks:
• Provide strategic and technical advice to Local Authorities on gender-sensitive and inclusive citizen engagement for participatory budget planning and citizen-friendly budget reporting
• Support Local Authorities in sensitizing and educating citizen and/or representative groups (e.g. WDCs, NGOs, Associations) on the program’s areas of support (e.g. budget processes, revenue and fee collection, public service delivery, CDF planning and implementation)
• Strengthen the cooperation between Local Authorities and Ward Development Committees in the program’s areas of support
• Identify and support the implementation of measures to improve citizen-oriented public service delivery in selected local authorities
• Support Local Authorities with the planning, organization and implementation of public consultations for the development of integrated development plans and for the annual budget process
• Support the development of surveys, assessments, communication materials and knowledge products in cooperation with local government partners, the Chalimbana Training Institute and the Local Government Association of Zambia
• Performs other duties as assigned by management

Required qualifications, competences and experience
Qualifications
Formal Education
• A bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Public Administration, Development Studies or comparable field
• A master’s degree will be an added advantage
Professional Experience
• Atleast 5 years of work experience in the civil society sector, preferably at grassroots level, of which at least 3 years are in the field of civic education and capacity development (e.g. sensitization/ training of citizen, formation of networks and associations etc.)
• More than 3 years of professional experience in community engagement with a focus on gender-sensitive and inclusive approaches
• More than 3 years of professional experience at the interface of local government and civil society in Zambia in the field of public financial management, working on public budget process is considered an advantage

Other knowledge, additional competencies
• Familiarity with local government structures, including ward level
• Strong communication skills and high affinity with digital tools and solutions
• Knowledge in tools and methods for interactive workshop designs and community engagement is required
• Fluency in English with excellent written and oral skills are required, Bemba is considered an advantage
Formal Education
• A bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Public Administration, Development Studies or comparable field
• A master’s degree will be an added advantage Professional Experience
• Atleast 5 years of work experience in the civil society sector, preferably at grassroots level, of which at least 3 years are in the field of civic education and capacity development (e.g. sensitization/ training of citizen, formation of networks and associations etc.)
• More than 3 years of professional experience in community engagement with a focus on gender-sensitive and inclusive approaches
• More than 3 years of professional experience at the interface of local government and civil society in Zambia in the field of public financial management, working on public budget process is considered an advantage 

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
The successful candidate will be expected to start employment with GIZ, on a fixed term contract. Interested candidates must send the CV and a cover letter electronically, quoting the reference GIZ_D4DIV_PECEA_MSA in the subject line to: jobzambia@giz.de  by 17:00hrs on Friday, 1st July 2022. GIZ will only assess applications which meet the following criteria:
• Cover letters must be sent using font type Arial, size 11. In the first paragraph, please outline your motivation for applying for the position. In the second paragraph, outline your experience in the position
• CVs must be submitted in PDF not exceeding three (3) pages. Do not indicate your marital status, religion, Political affiliation or insert your photo.
• Certificates, qualifications, etc. must not be attached to the application.
• Traceable references of previous engagements must be provided.
Please note that only applicants selected for interview will be contacted. GIZ is committed to be an equal opportunities employer, therefore, women and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.


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