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SPECIALIST – LOCAL GOVERNANCE DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION
The Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) is responsible for the delivery of Australia’s Development Cooperation Program to the Philippines, one of the largest aid programs in the Philippines. AusAID is looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and innovative person to fill the Local Governance (LG) Specialist position in the Sub-National Portfolio team.
The LG Specialist will contribute to the efficient and effective delivery of AusAID’s program in the Philippines, by providing expert advice on local governance issues to the Sub-National Portfolio team, other portfolio teams, and senior managers at the Manila Post. The LG Specialist’s expertise on local governance issues will assist in: shaping AusAID’s strategies and approaches to strengthen the governance capacities of local government units and civil society organisations at the sub-national level; contributing to the design of a major new sub-national program; identifying opportunities to achieve greater convergence of AusAID’s sub-national programs across all portfolios; supporting AusAID’s dialogue with stakeholders and partners on sub-national strategies, plans, programs and initiatives for improving and strengthening local governance; and shaping an analytical and research agenda on the factors associated with governance and reform processes, poverty reduction and better service delivery at the sub-national level.
Selection Criteria
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons, with local nationals being encouraged to apply. This is an Overseas-based employee position and not an Australian Public Service position. Further details on job description and selection criteria (also attached herein) for the position can be accessed under job vacancies at:
http://www.philippines.embassy.gov.au/mnla/aboutus.html.Conditions of Contract
The Position will be a full-time position based in AusAID’s Manila office, with a fixed term 12 month employment contract (and the possibility of a 12 month extension). The successful candidate is expected to commence as soon as possible. The commencing salary of Php175,000 per month is negotiable depending upon qualifications and experience, with entitlements to leave, comprehensive health insurance and other conditions.
Expressions of Interest
Interested applicants must address the selection criteria (2-3 pages) and detail suitability to perform the duties of the position including personal qualities, experience, skills and knowledge. All applications should be forwarded to: The PCCO, 9th Floor, Salcedo Towers, 169 H.V. dela Costa Street, Salcedo Village, Makati City 1227 Philippines, or at
[email protected] on or before Wednesday, 23 November 2011. Please include a curriculum vitae, and two (2) work-related referral letters (preferably from current supervisor and addressing the criteria). Do not send copies of academic transcripts, awards, degrees, or published papers. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Envelopes should be clearly marked "Specialist – Local Governance / AUSAID". Due to volume of applications, AusAID will only contact shortlisted applicants.
AusAID is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and maintains a smoke-free working environment.
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