Background
The overall objective of the assignment is to create informed basis for discussions within the framework of the municipal councillor’s network regarding their core mandate and functions, the modalities of formal and informal organization (networks, working groups etc.) and the likelihoods for adjustment of the legal and institutional framework to applicable international good practice and standards. The comparative review of the role of the councils in the local self-government will be presented and discussed during the first policy workshop of the councilor’s network with participation from national authorities and other relevant institutions, which is to be held in the second half of January 2017.
Responsibilities
- Desk review of comparative practices and models (home based, estimated 10 days in total in the period 01 November – 15 December 2016)
- Preparing a comprehensive comparative review report of the role of the municipal councils (home based, estimated 5 days in total in the
period between 20 – 31 January 2017)
- Development of a comprehensive report that would aim to create informed basis for discussions within the framework of the municipal
councillor’s network regarding their core mandate and functions and the likelihoods for adjustment of the legal and institutional
framework to applicable international good practice and standards
Required Skills and Experience
- University degree in relevant areas related to sub-national/local government legal, institutional and policy framework such as law, political,
social and economic sciences. Higher degree (MA or PhD) will be an asset.
- At least 10 years of professional experience in setting sub-national legal, institutional and policy frameworks and assisting related reforms;
- At least 5 years of practical working experience as a consultant and advisor in international context and/or 10 years as a management-level
official in the sub-national public administration;
- Experience in conducting at least two similar assessments/drafting documents related to the role of the municipal councils in the sub-national/
local government system;
- Excellent writing, editing and oral communication skills in English.
Deadline: 26 October 2016