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Programme Summary The objective of the DFID-funded democratic Governance Support Programme, “DIÁLOGO – DIÁLOGO Local para a Boa Governação” Programme is to contribute to improved governance and accountability for Mozambican citizens in urban municipalities, so that citizens – particularly women and youth – know more, engage more, and influence their municipal institutions. DIÁLOGO will provide support a range of organisations and institutions, including civil society, the independent media, issue-based advocacy coalitions, and research institutions at the municipal and national level to improve the accountability and responsiveness of government.
Scope of Work – Team Leader The DIÁLOGO Team Leader (TL), based in Maputo, is responsible for the strategic vision, overall delivery and results of the DIÁLOGO project. This is a Mozambican post with a political focus. S/he should hold both technical and programme management responsibility whilst serving as the principal liaison with DFID, consortium partners and Mozambican counterparts.
Tasks The Team Leader will: Be responsible for programme national outreach, local engagement, strategic planning, policy engagement, and project troubleshooting. Lead programme networking and institutional outreach. Supervise, manage, lead and oversee Mozambican and international staff working on the project. Work with government institutions to enhance engagement mechanisms and communication channels to improve governmental accountability. Direct risk mitigation measures. Authorise all short-term technical assistance required by the project. Ensure quality of DIÁLOGO programme delivery through mentoring the DIÁLOGO team and through providing feedback on their performance as well as areas for improvement. Act as the lead interface with DFID in Mozambique. With substantial support from the Operations Manager, ensure project finances and management practices are in compliance with DAI and DFID contractual rules and regulations. Act as primary point of contact with DAI head office on programme implementation, budget, and personnel issues Direct and collaborate with DIÁLOGO’s consortium partners – CESC, COWI, EISA, IDS, and IREX and– on issues of overall programme strategy. Act as the primary liaison with other donors active in the sector.
Deliverables The TL holds ultimate responsibility for project delivery and results. S/he will: Provide senior level leadership and management in order to motivate the DIÁLOGO team to deliver a successful programme. Ensure delivery of all contractual deliverables in all programme areas. Provide timely and accurate programme and financial reporting to DFID on all programme areas, with support of the Operations Manager and the technical team Approve all short term technical assistance consultancies. Take overall responsibility for all DAI internal reporting systems including quarterly project reviews. With the support of the Operations Manager, hold ultimate project budget oversight, tracking and management to ensure programme profitability.
Qualifications/Competencies: • Mozambican National required • Minimum of 10 years’ experience in senior management positions in complex and dynamic international development programmes • Advanced degree preferred (e.g., Master’s degree) • Fluency in Portuguese and high level of spoken English as well as report writing skills in English required • Proven track record in developing and maintaining relationships with high level government officials • Experience managing international and national staff from diverse cultural backgrounds • Programme strategy development experience, including work planning and activity budgeting, • Familiarity with Project management tools and monitoring (milestone planning, logframes, etc) • Long-term experience working with donors such as DFID, World Bank • Strong skill set in reporting and monitoring and evaluation • Strong presentational skills required • Technical expertise in municipal governance, advocacy, civic participation, political science, and/or media development.
How to apply:
Application deadline: January 31th 2013 http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH13/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=DAINC&cws=1...
Team Leader, Mozambique Democratic Governance Support Programme, DIÁLOGO
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