Background:
With reference to the changing dynamics of globalization and new development discourse, Turkey has been faced with new challenges and opportunities in the field of regional development. Regional development policies are being reshaped by globalization, technological improvements and new production processes. With Turkey’s increasing interaction with global economies and the European Union, this evolution became more apparent and gained momentum so the regions have started to be redefined as new actors/engines of development. Turkey has to reshape its policies and structures to quickly respond the needs of the new trends.
Thus, many regulations have been enacted to empower local stakeholders and increase coordination among public sector, private sector and CSOs for regional development. “The Law on The Establishment and Duties of Development Agencies” enacted in 2006 was one of the main pillars of the new system aiming to bring solutions to problems of lack of regional organization and budget and limited coordination as well. According to this law, 26 Development Agencies (DAs) were established at NUTS II Regions.
In light of the Strategy mentioned above, the Project will follow a phased approach, focusing on improving the stakeholder engagement mechanisms at three selected DAs. Therefore, the Project will also address certain strategies on how to scale-up the governance structures and achieve the following activities with the aim of improving stakeholder engagement mechanisms at the regional level:
Activity 1: Conduct gap analysis for selected DAs on the adoption of governance approach to regional development
Activity 2: Develop guidelines covering a set of coherent principles and standards on participation/partnership for the Development Agencies
Activity 3: Develop tailor-made training modules on participation and stakeholder engagement in regional development
Activity 4: Conduct tailor-made training seminars on participation and stakeholder engagement in regional development with the
participation of the staff of DAs and Ministry of Development
Activity 5: Develop the framework of action for the scale-up of governance processes in regional development
The Terms of Reference at hand is for the Key Expert who will support the implementation of the activities mainly, Activity 2, 3 and 4.
Competencies
- Proven ability to provide strategic direction and ensure an effective work structure to maximize productivity and achieve goals,
- Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP,
- Ability to work in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams,
- Ability to work under pressure against strict deadlines,
- Ability to think out-of-the-box,
- Ability to present complex issues persuasively and simply,
- Ability to contextualize global trends in accordance with the dynamics of the operating (working) environment,
- Displays cultural, gender, religion and age sensitivity and adaptability.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
University degree, preferably an advanced university degree in political science, public administration, economics, and/or human rights.
Language:
Fluency in English is required
Experience:
- Full computer literacy.
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience in the fields participation and stakeholder engagement.
- Experience in development of guidelines/manuals on participation and stakeholder engagement
- High professional/academic standing and experience
- Experience in key expert positions in at least 2 international projects of similar scope
Deadline: 4 May 2012
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