CITIZEN PARTICIPATION ADVISOR – JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN

Pact seeks to engage a Citizen Participation Advisor (International), to be based in Malakal with frequent travel to Bor and Bentiu, who will ensure that participatory mechanisms for civic engagement are strengthened by providing trainings to civil society leaders and facilitating public consultations on development, governance and legal issues.

Background:

The goal of the Government of South Sudan: Strengthening Governance Project (GOSS GOV) is to assist the Government of South Sudan to develop more effective and accountable governance. This includes improved management capacity in priority areas that need immediate assistance, such as Executive Leadership, Legal Framework and the Rule of Law and Public Service capacity building.

Pact Inc. is an international non-governmental organization based in Washington, DC, which currently operates in 29 countries. Globally, Pact targets three strategic areas: health, livelihoods and natural resource management. Pact’s mission is to contribute to the growth of a civil society where citizens acting together can express their interests, exchange information, strive for mutual goals and influence governments worldwide in pursuit of economic, social and political justice. The organization achieves its mission through provision of Grants to selected Civil Society Organizations and the provision of Technical Support. Pact in South Sudan focuses specifically on achieving these goals through peacebuilding, justice, governance and water access projects. Pact is partnering with Deloitte on GOSS GOV program.

The GOSS GOV program has three primary objectives:

1) Executive level of government at the GOSS and targeted state government levels are able to develop and articulate a shared vision, plan strategically, define policy, ensure implementation of plans and policies, lead effectively across ministries and level of government, engage citizens, and manage development partners

2) Executive and legislative institutions at the GOSS and targeted state government levels are able to develop and effectively execute a harmonized legal system

3) Executive and human resource institutions at the GOSS and targeted state government levels are able to guide and facilitate human capital development across the government

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Citizen Participation Advisor will be expected to:

1) Increase participatory mechanisms for civic engagement on governance and political processes to inform and influence state policies, priorities, and planning

2) Train civil society leaders in advocacy skills and strategies

3) Implement the Local Governance Barometer self-evaluation tool

4) Facilitate public consultations on issues such as the state constitution, state development plan, government policies, laws and programs.

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of experience in developing and delivering governance/advocacy program methodologies and trainings
• Master’s Degree or equivalent in a relevant area, preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills of design, development, delivery and evaluation of training materials
• Previous experience working with civil society organizations to increase civic engagement and influence state policies, priorities and planning
• Demonstrated ability to train civil society leaders in advocacy skills and strategies
• Proven facilitation skills appropriate for both local and state level organizations
• Understanding of programming and project management concepts, including gender analysis and conflict sensitivity
• Previous experience working in remote areas in post-conflict settings, preferably South Sudan
• Previous knowledge of South Sudan’s constitution, development plan, government policies, laws and programs preferred
• Fluency in English required

Functional Competencies

• Experience developing governance/advocacy program methodology and training materials
• Knowledge of training measurement and evaluation techniques
• Excellent planning, facilitation and training skills
• Ability to engage effectively and diplomatically with government officials at both the state and community levels
• Experience working with local civil society organizations and communities
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Strong interpersonal, team and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint
• Knowledge of gender- and conflict-sensitive project planning and monitoring for gender equitable results

Other Considerations

• The Citizen Participation Advisor must be willing to live and work in Malakal, Bentiu and/or Bor for 2-3 years

Please provide a cover letter describing your suitability for this position in your application.

To apply for this position, please visit our website at www.pactworld.org