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Background:
The
Government of Lesotho, through the Ministry of Local Government and
Chieftainship (MoLGC), is consolidating its decentralisation process
to attain improved public service delivery and poverty reduction in
an accountable, transparent and equitable manner. To achieve these
objectives, the Government is implementing the Lesotho Local
Development Programme (LLDP) with support from UNDP and UNCDF. The
Government seeks to appoint personnel to assist in the
implementation of the LLDP.
Further information on
the programme is available at the following URL:
http://www.uncdf.org/english/countries/lesotho/index.php
Position :
Capacity Building Expert (CBE)
Reports to:
Programme Administrator Services
Duty Station:
Maseru, Lesotho
Duration :
2 years (renewable up to 4 years)
Job Description – basic functions
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Enhancing the capacity of the structures in charge of
decentralisation.
- Facilitating and
coordinate the provision of training and capacity building
expertise.
- Producing manuals
and training materials according to current best practices.
- Ensuring that
technical knowledge is imparted to the MoLGC in a sustainable manner
by working closely with local personnel, thus enabling the MoLGC to
maintain and replicate the developed tools and mechanisms.
Duties, Tasks and
Responsibilities
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Advising the LLDP
Chief Technical Advisor (CTA) on current status (i.e. capacity gaps)
and foreseen interventions concerning capacity building.
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Elaboration of management structures,
processes and procedures to build capacity at all levels, from the
community to the central level.
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Development of training and capacity
building packages/curricula as identified jointly with MoLGC and
potentially with other development partners.
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Organizing a sustainable programme of
Training for Trainers, and coordinate external trainers.
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Organizing specific studies and
workshops for the DSC and its Task Teams if/when the need arises.
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Ensuring the implementation of
iterative capacity-building activities for target groups in all the
localities and central ministries.
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Establishing an M&E system for
capacity-building programme activities.
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Liaising effectively with development
partners in order to maximize potential synergies and internalize
effectively lessons learnt from past programmes/experiences.
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Completing any additional tasks within
capacity building activities as instructed by the DSC.
Knowledge, Skills
and Abilities
- Knowledge of adult learning
methodology and capacity building experience within the public
sector, including experience in areas such as capacity assessment,
curricula development, course organization, problem based (and not
only content based) training, and training impact evaluations.
- Understanding of the principles underpinning capacity building in
the context of Lesotho.
- Demonstrated capacity in training of trainers.
- Proven ability to develop manuals and guidelines to
institutionalize best practices in capacity building.
- Demonstrated ability to organize and facilitate stakeholder and
focus group meetings.
- Ability to work effectively with a diverse team of people, as well
as proven team building skills.
- Computer literate (familiarity with MS Office, internet browsing
and email use).
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to
effectively communicate complex information in a clear and concise
manner to all audiences.
- Knowledge of the Basotho culture, as well as experience in the
Southern Africa region would be an asset.
- Excellent command of the English language. Fluency in Sesotho
would be a considerable advantage.
Qualifications and
experience
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Advanced degree in social sciences.
- Specialized
training in an area such as adult education will be an asset.
- A
minimum of 8 years experience in training and capacity building.
Applications with
comprehensive CVs and names of two referees must be addressed to:
The Director General,
Local Government Services
LLDP Programme Manager
Ministry of Local
Government and Chieftainship
P.O. Box 686
5th floor,
Moposo House
Maseru 100, Lesotho
Applications may
be hand-delivered or posted to the above address, or emailed to:
mamsy77@yahoo.co.uk
Closing date for
applications: 21st August, 2009
Expected work start date: 1st October,
2009
Only short listed
candidates will be responded to.
Salary negotiable and commensurate with work experience and
qualifications.
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