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
- Coordination and implementation of Project support packages for partner local governments in the designated area of responsibility:
- 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;
- Identifies and supports regulatory changes at the local level, from viewpoint of economic and environmental governance and good municipal
performance;
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 the overall political, administrative and institutional set-up of local government in Bosnia and Herzegovina;
- Understanding of development trends in Bosnia and Herzegovina;
Deadline: 8 September 2016