SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- USPSC/TCN Democracy, Governance and Conflict Specialist-Burkina Faso
- Notice Date
- 8/28/2020 3:48:16 AM
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 812990
— All Other Personal Services
- Contracting Office
- USAID/SENEGAL DAKAR SEN
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- 72068520R00011
- Response Due
- 9/17/2020 10:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 09/18/2020
- Point of Contact
- Mr. Chadwick Mills, Phone: 221778252912
- E-Mail Address
-
cmills@usaid.gov
(cmills@usaid.gov)
- Description
- The Democracy Governance and Conflict Specialist will serve as USAID's expert and advisor on a range of issues such as governance, transparency, human rights, civil society, elections, and conflict prevention. The Specialist will have a general understanding of democracy and governance and its cross� sectoral applications. The incumbent should also have specific technical expertise in at least three of the following: regulatory and policy frameworks; public administration and accountability; civil society strengthening and engagement including in advocacy and oversight; multi-stakeholder collective action for improved public service delivery; conflict prevention and peace building including counter-violent extremism approaches; local governance and service delivery; elections and legislative processes; gender and social inclusion; and/or youth development. The Specialist should be highly motivated, capable of working independently and also as part of a dynamic team. This Specialist will participate as a key member of the USAID Country Office team and liaise with staff from other technical offices in the regional USAID West Africa mission in Accra or the Sahel Regional Office in Dakar. S/he collaborates with other USAID technical and support offices and operates within a complex, fluid political environment and with officials in the United States Government (USG) and the Government of Burkina Faso. The Specialist oversees DRG and Conflict programs in Burkina Faso independently or in collaboration with USAID West Africa or SRO.� The Specialist will participate in or lead the design of new activities based on USAID requirements and availability of funding. The Specialist ensures that these programs are effectively implemented in the field and in accordance with the USAID contract/agreement and the approved annual work plan. S/he will also provide technical advice to other USAID teams on DG/Conflict as it relates to other sectors, including USAID as related to resilience activities in Burkina Faso (e.g. health, education, agriculture, environment, etc). The DG Specialist maintains close communication with GOBF officials and relevant stakeholders for effective program management. The DG team relies upon the Specialist's technical advice and networking expertise with Government of Burkina Faso ministries as well as local authorities to strengthen USAID assistance. The Specialist also communicates regularly with donors, civil society organizations, universities, through multi-stakeholder forums, donor meetings and other functions as appropriate to maintain current sector knowledge relevant to programs managed by the Specialist.
- Web Link
-
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Ouagadougou, BFA
- Country: BFA
- Country: BFA
- Record
- SN05777682-F 20200830/200831093743 (samdaily.us)
- Source
-
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