Experts – Transparency & Accountability for Inclusive Development (TAcID) Full-Time

Summary of Position:

CowaterSogema is looking to recruit core team members for the implementation of the upcoming Transparency & Accountability for Inclusive Development (TAcID) Programme in Mozambique.  Funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID), TAcID will support a range of initiatives to strengthen civic engagement and accountability in the delivery of basic services at local, district, provincial and national level.  Initiatives include community monitoring of services through scorecards and social audits at the facility level to national evidence-based advocacy for improved policies, planning and budget allocations to key services.

The core team will be based in Maputo for the duration of the project with frequent travel anticipated to selected districts and municipalities in Mozambique.  The core team will be responsible for the overall implementation of the project and the management of short-term technical experts hired to provide technical assistance and support in specific areas.

Job Requirements

We are looking for a Team Leader, as well as consultants with proven regional and local expertise in the following fields:

• The design, implementation and coordination of civic engagement and accountability initiatives for improved service delivery at all levels of government, especially in sub-Saharan African contexts (including the use of community scorecards and social audits);
• Political economy analysis (PEA), especially of resource-rich economies in sub-Saharan Africa;
• Design and implementation of MEL systems for transparency and accountability programmes.

Desired skills:

• Leadership / management of international donor-funded projects (DFID project experience preferred);
• Proficiency in English and Portuguese;
• Excellent understanding of the history and politics of Mozambique;
• Proven experience in implementing relevant policy changes at the national and sub-national level in Mozambique

Education:

• Masters’ degree or similar qualification in a relevant field of study;
• Additional project/financial management designations would be considered an asset.

About CowaterSogema

With more than 30 years of experience, CowaterSogema is Canadian global leader in management consulting services, specializing in international economic development.  We have managed the implementation of over 800 projects in more than 80 countries around the globe.  We work with governments, partner organizations, communities and civil society to design and implement sustainable solutions that generate lasting social, financial and environmental impacts.  Our adaptive approach to management has led to our award-winning work and recognition as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies in 2017 and 2018.