Background:
Reform and strengthening of the local governance system in Montenegro is progressing. The Government of Montenegro has developed and adopted several strategic policy documents for further development of the local governance system. These documents set up the basis for the amendments to the overall legal system for functioning of municipalities.
The purpose is to recruit an international consultant to design training curricula and deliver trainings in the area of municipal bonds, mostly focusing on EU and regional best practices in the process of issuing municipal bonds.
The key target group will be representatives from all municipalities in Montenegro (21 municipalities), working in finance departments and municipal senior managers.
Competencies:
- Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
- Promotes the vision, mission and strategic goals of UN/UNDP;
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
- Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting ;
- Builds strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback;
- Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
- Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills;
- Demonstrates ability to manage complexities and work under pressure, as well as conflict resolution skills.
Required Skills and Experience:
Education:
- University degree, preferably in economics or financial management
Experience:
- Minimum 8 years of relevant professional experience;
- Proven expertise and experience in dealing with municipal bonds and knowledge of relevant EU practices, preferable working experience
in EU countries and in the region of South-East Europe;
- Proven experience in capacity building of local administrations in the area of municipal bonds;
- Modern approach to delivery of policy/technical advice, and experience of working with ministries/local self-governments senior officials;
- Management experience, preferably within the context of international organization/local self-governments;
- Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English, whereas knowledge of the local language would be an asset;
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, demonstrated ability to facilitate/conduct trainings, workshops, etc.
- Excellent IT skills, including word-processing, database applications, presentation software, etc.
Duration: 2 months
Deadline: 9 February 2012
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