BMB Mott MacDonald is looking for an experienced Team Leader in anticipation of an EU funded programme in the East Africa region. The main objective of the programme is to strengthen democratisation and good governance, through support to civil society initiatives on accountability, participatory development and policy advocacy. We seek a senior expert with at least 15 years’ relevant project management experience in Africa, preferably in the East African Community.
Qualifications:
ABOUT US
The International Development Division (IDD) of Mott MacDonald operates as three separate sub-divisions within the international development arena, two sub-divisions (IDE and IDB) are based in the Netherlands and the third (IDC) in the UK. Based on our joint expertise we are able to provide our customers with a broad range of international development services. International Development BMB (IDB) provides innovative management and supporting services with public and private sector development and social sector development as key business areas, assisting institutions around the world in designing and carrying out comprehensive institutional development projects. IDD recruits for a wide range of project assignments in the area of International Development. We are involved in more than 90 projects in over 40 countries in Central and Eastern Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East. We work for international funding institutions such as the EU, World Bank, DFID and African and Asian Development Bank. We continuously tender for new projects and are frequently looking for additional/replacement staff on existing projects (long and short term).
Qualifications:
- At least a Masters degree in Political Administration, Political Science other relevant subjects;
- More than 15 years relevant experience of both policy promotion and advocacy;
- Ability to build strong personal relationships with key figures from all sectors of society, including high-level government officials;
- Proven experience working with or for NSAs/ NGOs or CBOs;
- Proven understanding of and experience in strategic communication and work with the media, CSO - media interface, knowledge of new media and social media;
- Previous experience in the East Africa region is an advantage;
- Excellent organisation and communication skills, including report-writing skills;
- Excellent language and writing skills in English, and working knowledge of Swahili is an advantage.
ABOUT US
The International Development Division (IDD) of Mott MacDonald operates as three separate sub-divisions within the international development arena, two sub-divisions (IDE and IDB) are based in the Netherlands and the third (IDC) in the UK. Based on our joint expertise we are able to provide our customers with a broad range of international development services. International Development BMB (IDB) provides innovative management and supporting services with public and private sector development and social sector development as key business areas, assisting institutions around the world in designing and carrying out comprehensive institutional development projects. IDD recruits for a wide range of project assignments in the area of International Development. We are involved in more than 90 projects in over 40 countries in Central and Eastern Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East. We work for international funding institutions such as the EU, World Bank, DFID and African and Asian Development Bank. We continuously tender for new projects and are frequently looking for additional/replacement staff on existing projects (long and short term).
To apply
Applications and updated CV should be submitted to https://xjobs.brassring.com/1033/asp/tg/cim_jobdetail.asp?partnerid=25141&siteid=5169&areq=15347BR
Team Leader (non State Actors Support- East Africa)
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