Winrock International
Closing date: 15 Jan 2011
Location: Sudan (the)
Southern Sudan
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Strategic Planning Advisor, Government of Southern Sudan (GOSS) Strengthening Governance Project (GOSS GOV Project)
Reports to: Chief of Party
Organizational Relationships: This position reports to the Chief of Party of the GOSS GOV and will coordinate with other Winrock field staff and program personnel as necessary.
Program Summary: Twenty years of civil war has resulted in enormous consequences for the people of southern Sudan. Two million people have died and another 4 million have been displaced. Economic infrastructure has been destroyed or damaged and commercial activity severely disrupted. As a five-year peace accord comes to a close and southern Sudan prepares for a referendum on secession from Sudan, the development of an accountable and effective State Government is paramount to the security and wellbeing of the people.
The development objective of the Government of Southern Sudan (GOSS): Strengthening Governance Project (GOSS GOV Project) is to develop more effective and accountable governance, and to improve management capacity, effectiveness and accountability of the GOSS. To achieve this objective, the GOSS GOV Project will seek to achieve the following primary results:
Objective 1: Executive level of government at the GOSS and targeted state levels able to develop and articulate a shared vision, plan strategically, define policy, ensure implementation of plans and policies, lead effectively across ministries and levels of government, engage citizens and manage development partners. This enables government to effectively listen, lead and guide implementation, essential capacities for effective governance.
Objective 2: Executive and legislative institutions at the GOSS and targeted state government levels able to develop a harmonized legal framework. This enables improved governance and rule of law.
Objective 3: Executive and human resource institutions at the GOSS and targeted state government levels able to guide and facilitate human capital development across government.
This enables improved governmental effectiveness in serving the needs of citizens.
Position Summary: The Strategic Planning Advisor will work collaboratively with senior management, state teams, and central and state government counterparts to review current state plans and the planning processes including county plans, where appropriate. Central government (GOSS) counterparts will be included in the process.
The role of the Strategic Planning Advisor is to increase the usage of accepted planning tools and methodologies that ensure wider participation, and increased legal and regulatory compliance of the planning process, and to create accepted and sustainable systems that result in a long-term and more inclusive municipal planning. The Position is based in Juba with 60% travel to the states.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor Degree in Public Administration, Political Science or related field, Master's degree preferred
Work Experience
- Ten years experience in municipal planning or similar position, preferably government related, with at least two years experience leading change in plan management
- At least two years of field-based experience
- Demonstrated ability to manage, mentor, and coach colleagues
- Experience in sub-Saharan Africa
- Experience in conflict or post-conflict environments
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including MS Access
- Oral and written communication
- Statistical analysis
How to apply
Applicants should go to www.winrock.org to the Jobs link and submit a current resume and cover letter with a MANDATORY SUBJECT LINE of “Strategic Planning Advisor Sudan RFP” as soon as possible, or prior to the submission deadline of January 15, 2011.
Winrock would like to graciously thank all applicants for their application. Only candidates who meet listed requirements and are short listed will be contacted. Thank you.
Reference Code: RW_8CBL7M-45
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