25.08.2022

DAI Global, LLC шукає Organizational Capacity Assessment Consultant

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Vacancy prostirjob — DAI Global, LLC шукає Organizational Capacity Assessment Consultant

About DAI

DAI is a global development company with corporate offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, EU, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Palestine and project operations worldwide. We tackle fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governance, and instability. DAI works on the frontlines of global development. Transforming ideas into action—action into impact. We are committed to shaping a more livable world. DAI and its employees are committed to confronting racism and holding ourselves accountable for positive change within the company and in the communities, cultures, and countries in which we live and work. DAI is committed to attracting and retaining the best employees from all races and backgrounds in our continued effort to become a better development partner. DAI upholds the highest ethical standards. We are committed to the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment as well as other ethical breaches. All of our positions are therefore subject to stringent vetting and reference checks.

DAI is seeking qualified candidates for the Organizational Capacity Assessment Consultant (STTA, Private Entrepreneur Status) to join USAID Governance and Local Accountability (HOVERLA) Activity’s team. Interested candidates should submit their application through the following portal:

https://fs23.formsite.com/OLJTgx/quxlyo8hmw/index.html?1618952685727

Applications will be accepted until September 4, 2022. Due to a high volume of applications received, we are unable to contact each applicant individually regarding the status of their application. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted in response to this job advertisement.

Project Background

DAI Global is implementing the USAID-funded Governance and Local Accountability (HOVERLA) Activity, based in Kyiv, Ukraine. This project is designed to support Ukraine advance self-reliant local governance including legislative reforms, participatory strategic planning methodologies, service improvement, local economic development, civil society engagement, and capacity building of sub-national government entities. The Activity has three objectives:

Objective 1: Ukraine’s system of local self-governance is increasingly institutionalized and effective
Objective 2: More self-reliant subnational governance
Objective 3: Citizens play an increasingly influential role in local governance processes

Objectives and Duties

To customize the Pact OCA methodology for Local Government Association assessment. To conduct an Organizational Capacity Assessment (Pact OCA) for the Local Government Association.

To develop a comprehensive Organizational Capacity Assessment (Pact OCA) report, including the prioritized Capacity Strengthening Plan for the Local Government Association (LGA).

The duties of the expert shall include but not be limited to the following:

Review the Local Government Association background documents (constituent documents, policies and procedures etc.);
Conduct initial interviews with the Local Government Association key staff members;
Customize the OCA design & tools for the Local Government Association assessment;
Conduct a set of assessment meetings\workshop with Local Government association members through the participatory facilitated approach;
Conduct OCA data analysis and report writing;
Preparation and submission of the first draft report;
Meetings with assessed association management on initial findings and recommendations;
Incorporation of comments and finalization of the OCA report;
Based on the assessment findings, develop a capacity strengthening plan for the Local Government Association.

Deliverables

Inception Report with a clear work plan, described a customized Pact OCA methodology and participatory tools;
Organizational Capacity Assessment Report for the Local Government Association;
Capacity Strengthening Plan for the Local Government Association.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Organizational Capacity Assessment Consultant will report to the National Capacity Development and Advocacy Specialist.

Qualifications

Master’s degree and 5 + years of professional experience in organizational development, capacity strengthening, or related field;
Proven practical experience in designing and implementing organizational capacity assessments (Pact OCAs) for local organizations;
Experience in developing and facilitating participatory trainings and workshops;
Ability to develop and submit timely, high-quality deliverables;
Strong communication skills and attention to detail;
Native Ukrainian and good command of English;
Knowledge of the Ukrainian government’s decentralization reform agenda and developments is a plus.

Application Requirements

Demonstrable experience in conducting OCA and sample of previous works on organizational capacity assessment or related work, etc;
Initial work plan based on methodology outlined, and indication of availability;
A financial proposal;
CV including a minimum of 3 relevant references to this task.