Country: Nicaragua
Closing date: 14 Jul 2017
Title Advocacy & Civil Society Technical Expert-Nicaragua
Location
Department Name Program Delivery
Pact Overview
Pact Overview
At the heart of Pact is the promise of a better tomorrow. The promise of a healthy life. Of a decent livelihood. Of sustainable natural resources that benefit communities. Now more than ever in its 46-year history, Pact is helping millions of people who are poor and marginalized discover and build their own solutions and take ownership over their future.
Pact enables systemic solutions that allow those who are poor and marginalized to earn a dignified living, be healthy, and take part in the benefits that nature provides. Pact accomplishes this by strengthening local capacity, forging effective governance systems, and transforming markets into a force for development. Pact exists to help create a world where those who are poor and marginalized exercise their voice, build their own solutions, and take ownership of their future.
The Opportunity
Plan International seeks an Advocacy & Civil Society Technical Expert for USAID’s anticipated Lifting Nicaraguan Voices Program based in Managua, Nicaragua, a cooperative agreement with an expected budget of $12 million over five years and an anticipated start date of October 2017. This position is contingent upon award.
The Lifting Nicaraguan Voices Program will support the existence of an independent Nicaraguan civil society to effectively advocate for democratic principles, processes, and institutions. This will be accomplished by (i) strengthening the effectiveness of key CSOs through the creation of large- and medium-scale grants and a rapid response fund; (ii) promoting innovations to support civil society through activities that test, pilot and implement innovative concepts; and (iii) improving CSO outreach and results-oriented programming through capacity development, increased inter-organization collaboration and increased youth engagement.
The Advocacy & Civil Society Technical Expert will report directly to the Chief of Party and will provide training or technical assistance to CSOs in the areas of advocacy, diversification of income streams, communication, grant management, etc. in order to increase the organizations effectiveness. The will also encourage the sharing of best practices and learning between CSOs and participation of CSOs in international fora.
Key Responsibilities
Implement organizational performance assessments for selected CSOs and provide technical assistance and trainings to meet CSOs needs
Assist selected CSOs to implement strategic funds, diversify their funding base and implement communication plans.
Advise CSOs on youth engagement activities and design programs to encourage youth to engage with or work for CSOs
Design and implement programs for CSOs to leverage the experience and knowledge of organizations throughout the region.
Oversee staff related to CSO capacity development and advocacy
Initiate, develop and maintain a range of working relationships, including with donors, implementing partners and other development organizations. Effective working relationships with other Plan staff and departments are also critical for this position
Basic Requirements
Possess at least a Bachelor’s degree in administration, business, public policy or a related field; a Masters (MBA or MA) or PhD highly preferred.
A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in advocacy or providing expert technical assistance to CSOs
A minimum of 3 years of experience administering organizational performance assessments and providing organizational capacity development
Experience on donor-funded projects promoting democracy, governance and/or human rights advocacy organization is preferred
Fluent in Spanish with professional proficiency in English
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters (MBA or MA) or PhD highly preferred.
Pact is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.
How to apply:
To apply for this position, please click link: http://pactworld.force.com/careers/VanaHCM__Job_Detail?Id=a33f10000015Ryj