Governance, Decentralization and Municipal Development Expert On-siteGIZ

SDO Moçambique is recruiting a Governance, Decentralization and Municipal Development Expert On-siteGIZ, to be based in Nampula, Mozambique.

Descriptions

• The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a state owned organisation. We work worldwide in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. GIZ International Services (InS) is an integral division of GIZ. We offer the experience, the regional and technical know-how of GIZ in the global market and provide international clients with expertise in terms of economic and result-oriented services. 
• GIZ International Services is currently preparing for the Tender “Municipality-led development in Mozambique” funded by the Swiss Development Cooperation (SDC).   
• This programme aims to strengthen selected municipalities in northern Mozambique to become drivers of inclusive and sustainable local economic development. 

• The project is structured around two main components:

   
• Governance and institutional strengthening: enhancing municipal governance, strategic planning capacities, and public service delivery, while fostering effective collaboration between public authorities, the private sector, and civil society.
• Local economic development and business environment improvement: supporting a more conducive environment for private sector development, investment, and job creation through resilient and sustainable economic growth initiatives.
• Overall, the programme seeks to create sustainable employment and improved economic opportunities for local communities.

Duties

• Core tasks

• The Governance, decentralization & municipal development expert will support the strengthening of municipal governance systems, decentralization processes and institutional capacities at local level.  

• Main activities

• Key responsibilities: 
• Provide technical expertise on decentralization and municipal governance frameworks
• Support municipalities in planning, budgeting and service delivery processes
• Strengthen institutional capacities at municipal and provincial levels
• Support the design and implementation of participatory governance mechanisms
• Facilitate coordination between local authorities, central government and civil society
• Contribute to policy dialogue and reform processes
• Support development and implementation of governance-related tools and methodologies
• Contribute to monitoring, evaluation and learning processes

Requisites

• Master’s degree in political science, public administration, governance or related field
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Portuguese
• Minimum 6 years of professional experience in decentralization and local governance
• Proven experience working with municipalities and local authorities
• Experience in participatory approaches and citizen engagement mechanisms
• Experience in Sub-Saharan Africa
• Experience in donor-funded programmes

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted