Background:
The purpose of the consultancy is to secure support for instituting a sustainable model for training of local governments in BiH and setting in operation the entity training mechanisms based on the entity Training Strategies for Local Government Employees. In this regard, a National Training System Financial Sustainability Consultant (hereinafter the Consultant), supporting the Training System structures particularly in the Republika Srpska (RS), will be engaged.
The consultancy is planned within the 2nd phase of the „Municipal Training System“ (MTS II) Project, which is aimed at contributing to professional and competent BiH local governments, able to effectively manage development processes and deliver quality services to their citizens. The MTS II focuses on further strengthening of the policy and functional capacity of the Training System for Local Self-Government Employees in BiH and supports its affirmation as an effective public mechanism for carrying out the local governments` capacity development agenda country-wide, as defined within the entity training strategies 2011 - 2015. The project also supports the design and delivery of priority and demand-driven training programmes for both local government elected officials and employees.
Objective:
The primary focus of the consultancy will be on providing technical assistance, guidance and facilitation to the inter-institutional working group in the RS, which is in charge of development of a mechanism to ensure the long-term financial sustainability of the Training System, as prescribed within the adopted entity Training Strategy for Local Government Employees and based on the general concept developed previously by the project.
Competencies:
Core values:
• Demonstrates integrity and fairness by modelling UN values and ethical standards;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
Core competencies:
• Demonstrates professional competence to meet responsibilities and post requirements and is conscientious and efficient
in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results;
• Results-Orientation: Plans and produces quality results to meet established goals, generates innovative, practical solutions
to challenging situations;
• Communication: Excellent communication skills, including the ability to convey complex concepts and recommendations,
both orally and in writing, in a clear and persuasive style tailored to match different audiences;
• Team work: Ability to interact, establish and maintain effective working relations with a culturally diverse team;
• Client orientation: Ability to establish and maintain productive partnerships with national partners and stakeholders and
pro-activeness in identifying of beneficiaries and partners’ needs, and matching them to appropriate solutions.
Required Skills and Experience:
• Advanced university degree in economics, public finances or public administration.
• 10 years of relevant experience in the field of financial policy planning, financial management, strategic development
or sustainability management;
• Proven ability to undertake professional research using both quantitative and qualitative methods;
• Proven analytical skills and ability to conceptualise and write concisely and clearly;
• Proven skills and expertise in participatory and inclusive policy development, planning, project design;
• Proven communication, facilitation and advocacy skills, and ability to work in an environment requiring liaison and collaboration
with multiple actors including government representatives, donors and other stakeholders.
• Fluency in official languages in BiH.
• Excellent computer skills (MS Office applications) and ability to use information technologies as a tool and resource.
Starting Date: 11 June 2012
Expected Duration of Assignment: June - October 2012
Deadline: 29 May 2012
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