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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 :
Program Administrator (PA)
Reports to: Director
General, Local Government Services
Duty Station:
Maseru, Lesotho
Duration :
2 years (renewable up to 4 years)
Job Description – basic functions
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Provide oversight to the execution of
the activities contained in the LLDP Annual Work Plan.
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Act as the focal point of the
Dedicated Support Team.
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Liaise with all stakeholders on the
LLDP and decentralisation.
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Assist the Director General in her
task as the secretary to the Decentralisation Steering Committee.
-Ensure
that technical knowledge is imparted to the MoLGC in a sustainable
manner byworking closely with local personnel, thus enabling the
MoLGC to maintain and replicate the developed tools and mechanisms.
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Ensure
that a communication strategy for the decentralisation process is
formalized, implemented and monitored.
Duties, Tasks and
Responsibilities
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Supervise and coordinate the
activities of the Dedicated Support Team as well as liaising with
the district facilitators/district offices.
- Promptly
execute the LLDP Annual Work Plans to keep the program on track.
- Monitoring
the implementation of Programme activities.
- Manage
the Programme’s budget and resources (equipment, materials and
stock) and provide the relevant reports.
- Promptly
produce and disseminate information related to the programme to all
relevant stakeholders.
- Manage
information/lessons learnt from past decentralization efforts.
- Prepare
terms of reference for short term consultancies if/when the need
arises, in cooperation with the DST experts.
- Elaboration
of management structures, processes and procedures to build capacity
at all levels, from the community to the central level.
- Organising
specific studies and workshops for the Decentralisation Steering
Committee and its Task Teams.
- Report
writing for government and development partners.
- Prepare
briefing notes and presentations as needed.
Knowledge, Skills
and Abilities
- Project
management capabilities.
- Understanding
of the structure and operations of governments at both central and
local level.
- Understanding
of the principles underpinning decentralization in Lesotho.
- Familiarity
with development organizations.
- Proven
team leadership/team building ability. Ability to work effectively
with a diverse team of people.
- Conflict
management capabilities.
- Demonstrated
ability to organize and facilitate stakeholder and focus group
meetings.
- Understanding
of Results Based Management principles.
- Problem
solving abilities.
- 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.
- Personal
attributes: mature, credible, charismatic, commands respect.
- Fluency
in English and Sesotho.
Qualifications and
experience
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Advanced degree in social science; specialized training in areas
such as public administration would be an asset.
- A
minimum of 10 years experience in a management role.
- A
minimum of 5 years work experience in the field of governance.
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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