Local Governance Specialist Full-Time

DevTech Systems, Inc. (DevTech) is an international consulting firm dedicated to development, with 35 years of experience providing advisory services and technical assistance to government, private sector, and civil society stakeholders in more than 100 countries. We are a data driven organization that specializes in informing policy making by delivering focused data-driven evidence-based analysis products and services.  DevTech core practice areas include: Economic and Data analysis, Monitoring and Evaluation, Education and Youth Development, Gender and Inclusive Development, and Public Financial Management.

DevTech is seeking a full-time Local Governance Specialist for USAID’s Local Governance Strengthening (LOGOS) program in Mozambique. The Local Governance Specialist, in coordination with the Chief of Party and USAID Provincial Advisors, will lead efforts to improve public financial management, public service delivery, policy at the local level, encourage targeted subnational government entities to promote community participation in local governance decision-making, increase access to reliable and affordable public services, and support participatory and accountable local governance. The work will include providing technical assistance to local governments, including through participatory approaches, to improve their public financial management, mobilize own-source revenues; improve service delivery specially in health, education and WASH and local business environment. In addition to this, the Local Governance Specialist is expected to provide technical advice and guidance in the area of local governance, including revision of relevant regulatory framework, contribute to the design, implementation, and quality assurance of the project engagement with devolved municipal governments, provincial governments, and deconcentrated district governments.

The Local Governance Specialist will be reporting to the COP while supervising the LTTA and the STTA as assigned to specific tasks.

• Must have experience with international development programs with a focus on local government in Mozambique;
• Must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree (master’s degree is preferred) in business administration, education, law, political science, public administration, or related field required;
• At least 10 years of professional experience in the area of local governance, including analyzing and developing policies aimed at service delivery;
• Must have experience in capacity building and training;
• Must have experience working with GOM institutions on the local level.

 Additional Requirements:

• Must be a Mozambican or a holder of Mozambique Permanent Residency;
• Proficient in English and Portuguese;
• Publication record of relevant technical reports, assessments, or analyses;
• Must be a team player.

NOTE: This job posting should not be construed to imply that the requirements are the exclusive standards of the position nor will it be the sole basis for any subsequent employee evaluations. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or other status protected by applicable law.