District and Municipality Advisors
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Exec. / Management, Advisor / Individual Consultant, Business Administration, Banking / Finance
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
The project's main intervention areas include (1) the provision of public services through the One Window Service Office (OWSO) and other sectoral services (water, waste, social services) (2) strengthening the institutional capacities of district and municipalities (DMs), (3) enhancing planning and budgeting systems, (4) improving citizen participation mechanisms and (5) enhancing social accountability. Other key interventions encompass conducting studies, developing policies, facilitating peer-learning, and providing institutionalized training, linking and reflecting policy development with its implementation. The project's activities are implemented at the central level in Phnom Penh and at provincial and district administrations in the target provinces of Battambang, Siem Reap, Banteay Meanchey, and Stueng Treng. Across all its intervention areas, the project addresses cross-cutting issues of climate change, gender equality and digitization. The project applies Do no harm and leave no one behind principles.
We are seeking highly dedicated and knowledgeable national candidates to fill out the positions of 6 (Six) District and Municipality Advisors (DMAs), based in our Province Offices in Banteay Meanchey, Stueng Treng, Siem Reap and Battambang
Please clearly indicate the preferred location you are applying for in the cover letter.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- The main duties of the position include:
- Provide technical and process advisory to selected Partner Districts and Municipalities (DMs) in areas related to the Programme’s support
- Provide expert advisory in at least one of the following key topics: (1) Water and Sanitation, (2) Climate Change Adaptation, (2) Local Planning and Budgeting Processes (urban/rural/sector) (4) Organizational Development, (5) Education (Early Childhood/Primary/Secondary) (6) Disaster Management
- Facilitate vertical and horizontal knowledge sharing and learning across subnational and national level partners
- The District and Municipality Advisor performs the following tasks in the area of:
- Provide technical and process advisory to selected Partner Districts and Municipalities (DMs)
- Act as a designated focal person for selected DMs by establishing and maintaining good relations, and coordinating the planning, implementation and monitoring of Programme activities in the respective DMs;
- Identify, coordinate and implement capacity building measures that strengthen the operational capacities of DMs to effectively and independently plan, budget, implement and improve administrative and sector services for citizens
- Support selected DMs in analysing, designing, and improving their organizational performance with an additional focus on organizational development measures that support and advance women leadership
- Contribute to strengthen inclusive participation and accountability mechanisms that inform planning and budgeting processes at district level, and support the implementation of feedback-driven service delivery improvements
- Lead the optimization of processes and procedures in selected Partner DMs by managing change processes, fostering innovation and strengthening process ownership amongst DM staff
- Provide expert advisory in one of the key topics of the Programme
- Assume an expert role within the team in one of the Programme’s key topics, independently conceptualizing and developing advisory products, organizing thematic exchanges and providing guidance, advice, trainings and coaching to partner DMs and team members on this topic
- Advise and support selected DMs in implementing the (SNDD) reform including through peer and vertical learning formats
- Advance gender equality, inclusion and climate-sensitivity in sector planning and implementation
- Facilitate vertical and horizontal knowledge sharing, learning and coordination across subnational and national level partners
- Support the capacity development of selected DMs in documenting good practices and lessons learnt and communicating them effectively on relevant platforms (e.g. peer-learning networks, conferences, stakeholder fora)
- Conceptualize and establish selected peer-learning networks to enhance learning across DMs
- Support the formulation of policy proposals based on the lessons learnt and best practices from implementation at subnational level
- Identify and propose the scaling up of successfully piloted innovations through appropriate channels (e.g. peer-learning networks, policy discussions etc.)
- Facilitate multi-level governance and stakeholder coordination, exchange, communication and cooperation to advance the successful implementation of the SNDD reform
- Other Duties
- Contribute to the planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of Programme
- Support the setting up and implementation of steering and/or coordinating structures (e.g. operational steering committees)
- Actively identify and pursue opportunities for business development, collaboration and cooperation with relevant actors (donors, private sector actors, International Organizations, Non-government organizations etc.)
- Contribute to the development of the Cluster Portfolio “People and Public Services”, e.g. by creating synergies, business and portfolio development opportunities
- Support the preparation of delegation and other high-level visits, study trips and events
- Assume a facilitation role in meetings and carry out administrative responsibilities where required
- Performs other duties and tasks at the request of management.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- Khmer - Fluent
- English - Fluent
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Financial Administration, Public Policy, Business Administration, Water Management, Waste Management, Climate Policy, Disaster Management, Urban Planning, Education, Gender Studies and other related fields;
Work History:
- At least of professional experience working with or in subnational administrations, ideally working on improving service delivery for 5 years
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- At least 5 years of professional experience in one of the following fields, ideally working in or collaborating with government institutions at national or subnational level: (1) Water and Sanitation, (2) Climate Change Adaptation, (3) Local Planning and Budgeting Processes (urban/rural/sector) (4) Organizational Development, (5) Education (Early Childhood/Primary/Secondary) (6) Disaster Management
- Demonstrated professional experience as a trainer, facilitator or advisor
- Work experience in implementing the Decentralisation and Deconcentration Reform
- Experience of working with Government Agencies, International Organisations, Consultancies, Bi-lateral Agencies or NGOs active in the field of Governance
- Excellent spoken and written Khmer and English
- Conversant with Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point)
- Good knowledge of government’s working procedures
- Prior experience in successfully setting up Public-Private-Partnerships is considered an asset
Soft Skills
- Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team while simultaneously managing diverse responsibilities and proactively exploring creative avenues and innovative approaches to achieve organizational goals
- Demonstrated understanding of issues related to equality and inclusion (especially regarding gender, disabilities and age, displacement); ideally with prior work experience working with specific groups
- Willingness to regularly travel within Cambodia, predominantly to the partner districts of Battambang, Siem Reap and Banteay Meanchey Province (depending on duty station).
