NCBA CLUSA is seeking a qualified Ecuadorian National for the Municipal Strengthening Lead for the “Tu Municipio Responde” (TuMUNI) Program funded by USAID. The purpose of this Activity is to expand citizens' access to critical public services, including to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), by strengthening the capacity of local governments for the effective, transparent, and citizen-responsive provision of local services in no more than 30 municipalities. Through the provision of local services, this Activity will demonstrate that democratic governance produces results and, at the same time, catalyze progress in other sectors such as economic growth, education, digital connectivity, and child nutrition.
The Activity will have two components: (a) More effective and accountable local governance and (b) Improved water and sanitation services. The expected duration of the Program is up to 60 months, beginning in November 2023. This will be a contract position pending award from USAID.
- Bachelors degree in municipal strengthening, democracy and governance or other related fields include urban planning or public administration;
- 5+ years of experience with government development and strengthening, preferably with a focus on municipal services strengthening in Ecuador and/or other countries in the region;
- Experience working with municipal governments in Ecuador;
- Experience working in local governance operations, public policy and engagement and public financial management;
- A demonstrated track record of managing projects with success improving local governance and local public service provision;
- A demonstrated ability to engage with multiple stakeholders, including local civil society and Indigenous groups, at the local and national levels; and
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including an engaging style for public presentations, and analytical, interpersonal, and cross-cultural skills
Fluency in in Spanish and proficiency in English is required. Knowledge of other languages spoken in target municipalities is a plus, but not required.
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