Background
The Project will support democratic local governance and improve quality of public services, focusing on the economic and environmental sectors. Together with its 18 partner local governments, private sector counterparts, relevant cantonal, entity and state level institutions, the Project will enhance municipal performance, applying sound public policy and management processes, spurring interaction among local decision-makers and citizens, and supporting capital investment to unlock sustainable economic growth and job creation.
Responsibilities
- Assists with the design and setting in function of a comprehensive performance management system in partner local governments;
- Supports the Project’s efforts to strengthen the legislative capacity of Municipal Councils and their interaction with the mayors/administrations;
- Provides support to local governments in the process of delivery of business incentives and employment-conducive measures;
- Organizes field project events, to include training exercises, workshops, meetings and roundtables in the designated area of operations,
providing oversight and ensuring quality of delivery;
- Supports sharing and scaling-up successful approaches in the broader UNDP local governance team.
Required Skills and Experience
- Master degree in business, economics, development, political sciences, engineering and other relevant area;
- At least three years of relevant working experience in the areas of local governance, local development, capacity development of local
governments in Bosnia and Herzegovina; knowledge of and previous experience in the duty station region is a distinct asset;
- Knowledge and expertise in the area of economic governance and local business enabling environment;
- Understanding of development trends in Bosnia and Herzegovina;
- Familiarity with key public documents, strategies and trends related to capacity development of local governments in Bosnia and
Herzegovina.
Deadline: 7 September 2016
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