Senior Democracy, Rights and Governance Advisor Summary
Under the supervision of the DRG Office Director or his designate, the major duties and responsibilities for this position will include but not be limited to:
1. Democracy, Rights, Governance and Stabilization Technical Assistance (50% of time)
Serves as a technical resource to foreign assistance activities in the areas of conflict and violence prevention, stabilization, democracy, human rights, and governance, as well as the integration of these technical areas in activities in other technical sectors.
Supports activities and learning within the sector by building relationships with key local stakeholders across government, civil society, the private sector, and beneficiaries, as well as other donors and assistance providers; researching, reviewing, and analyzing data and research; and providing assistance and technical advice on issues covered in this broad area.
Assists in coordinating and managing strategies, policies, concepts, procedures, and guidelines for establishing programs in the conflict and violence prevention, stabilization, democracy, human rights, and governance sectors.
Analyzes constraints to conflict and violence prevention and peacebuilding, stabilization and democratic development, both sector-wide and country-specific, and recommends courses of action.
Participates and assists in development plans and programs for technical assistance, strategic planning, and other activities within the sector.
Analyzes constraints to, and opportunities for, stability, security and democracy, rights and governance programming, and designs, manages, evaluates and reports on program and non-program assistance activities to address those constraints and leverage opportunities.
2. Management, Administration and Relationship Management (50% of time)
Designs and supports procurement and management of contracts and grants within this sector, requiring strong activity design, program management and acquisition and assistance skills.
Leads teams and supervises staff, as assigned, requiring strong leadership and supervision skills.
Fosters a climate of teamwork and respect in interactions with others, valuing differing perspectives, treating others in a fair, equitable, and culturally sensitive manner. Adheres to EEO policies and values diversity and inclusion in performing everyday duties and responsibilities.
Coordinates assigned activities with other USAID Bureaus and Independent Offices, the Department of State, other USG agencies, United Nations agencies and other international organizations, NGOs both international and host country, other donors, host country officials and stakeholders, as appropriate, and the private sector.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION
This position requires a highly qualified and experienced individual with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to foster inter-agency collaboration and strategic cooperation, the ability to foster inter-agency technical teamwork, the capacity for strategic thinking, and an understanding of the technical and policy requirements to achieve Democracy, Rights, and Governance goals in Ghana. The incumbent must be familiar with and be able to work well in an overseas environment and with a wide range of governmental and non-governmental counterparts. The Senior DRG Advisor must have the following qualifications:
Education: An advanced degree (Masters degree or higher) in a relevant professional discipline such as Conflict Resolution, Political Science, International Relations, Public Financial Management, Development, Law, Public Affairs, or other relevant degree., is required.
Work Experience: At least seven (7) years of progressively senior level experience in a related role is required: government policy reform or advocacy, stabilization, conflict prevention, civil society capacity building, anti-corruption, organizational development, and other technical DRG areas. At least five years of this experience should have been working for an international development agency, a development-oriented private sector company, or a national or international non-government organization (NGO).
Skills, Technical Knowledge, and Abilities: The Senior DRG Advisor must have excellent analytical ability to analyze large amounts of data, in order to assess its reliability and value, detect the strengths and weaknesses of programs/projects/ activities, and to make independent judgments regarding the capacity to effectively implement democracy, rights, governance, and stabilization activities. The Senior DRG Advisor must be able to compile and present information in a concise and professional manner and be skilled in the use of data management systems. The Senior DRG Advisor must demonstrate the ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of USAID and USG staff, and with high-level GoG officials, Implementing Partners, and support organizations. The work requires strong oral and writing skills to present facts and recommendations in a clear and concise manner, and to work successfully with counterparts in the GoG, NGOs, other donors, and the private sector. A good familiarity with commonly used ICT business applications (Google applications, etc) is necessary for success in the position.
Language: Level IV (fluent) English proficiency is required.
DEADLINE: AUGUST 16, 2024
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