Municipal Liaison Specialist

Job Description & Specifications

Title:Municipal Liaison Specialist (MLS)
Reports to:Municipal Engagement Advisor
Location:Tetra Tech Communities Thrive Ramallah Office and Regional Offices

BACKGROUND

The USAID/WBG Communities Thrive project will focus on 55 municipalities located in the West Bank and will aim to improve municipal revenue streams and fiscal management of local government units (LGUs), increase the accountability and transparency of local governments, enhance delivery and management of the municipal services and the effectiveness of local governments’ operations, and improve the regulatory and policy framework for municipal governance. 

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This is a multidisciplinary position that will work with and support all the project’s components. In close coordination with program colleagues, the Municipal Liaison Specialist (MLS) will be responsible for identifying, scoping, and providing proper follow-up and coordination for the implementation of all Municipal development activities in his/her assigned geographic area.  The position will provide the necessary technical support needed by the targeted LGUs that are related to the project’s interventions.  This position will be conducting regular field visits (both pre-scheduled and/or as requested by the Municipal Engagement Advisor) to partner LGUs in order to provide technical assistance and/or to assess and evaluate impact of relevant program activities implemented, coordinating with other program team members in collecting relevant field data for reporting implementation progress vs. planned activities. In addition, the position will be reporting to the Municipal Engagement Advisor and/or M&E Unit for regular progress reports; this includes the preparation of activities summary and full reports. Additional reports and information should be provided as requested.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

Technical Support

-Responsible for providing technical support to improve municipal service delivery, financial management, participatory development, and guidelines in the assigned region.
-Design and conduct needed training to improve management, financial, administrative and operational skills of targeted LGUs in coordination with supervisor and/or other colleagues or consultants.
-Provide technical assistance to the formulation and implementation of Municipal Budgets, Plans and Strategies.
-Coaching and direct mentoring of municipal technical activities and management skills development.
-Maintain effective communication with LGUs and stakeholders to meet project expectations.
-Assist in improving interactions and technical operations between LGUs, CSOs and/or private sector representatives.
-Ensure capturing and disseminations of lessons learned during project implementation in LGUs.

Quality Assurance and Reporting

-Ensure that relevant technical elements of the work plans are being successfully implemented;
-Ensure subcontractor recipients or sub-grantees meet their technical deliverables in close coordination with the Municipal Engagement Advisor and other colleagues;
-Provide inputs for the drafting of the project monthly and quarterly reports for USAID, as well as drafting other project updates and workplans as requested by the direct supervisor, the COP or DCOP; and
-Support the Municipal Engagement Advisor in ensuring that USAID and Tetra Tech rules and regulations are followed and that contract deliverable requirements are met. 
-Provide support to Monitoring and evaluation team.

Other

-Contribute to team effort by undertaking additional tasks and responsibilities as requested.

The current job description will be periodically revisited as needed to reflect current realities and project needs.  Amendments can be added to that effect.

QUALIFICATIONS: (MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS)

-A bachelor degree in Finance, Industrial Engineering, MIS, Business Administration, Community Development or relevant field. An MA is a plus.
-At least 5 years of experience preferably in project coordination, and supervision.
-Proven experience in designing and/or delivering training, coaching and mentoring in general and in the local government sector related projects is a strong plus.
-Ability to perform a broad range of specialized activities in the area of municipal governance and development.
-Experience on USAID-funded projects is highly preferred.
-Good experience in data collection, analysis and reporting  is a preferred.
-Demonstrated ability to report in English and Arabic.
-Demonstrated ability to work with LGUs, community members and groups during different project phases. Awareness of community participation approaches in planning, implementation and monitoring is a plus.
-Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work with all levels and functions within the company.
-Ability to work under pressure extended working hours, ability to work independently and as part of a team, accept responsibility, and be extremely discrete with sensitive information and willingness and ability to travel to various locations in the West Bank is a must.
-Strong computer skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office package, especially Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Word.


SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply no later than February 16, 2017. 
To be considered applicants must submit the following to
 

[email protected]

- Cover Letter explaining why you are interested and qualified for this position.
- CV in reverse chronological format
- A list of at least 3 professional references including name, contact information, and statement of relationship to the reference.

Please clearly indicate in the subject line “Municipal Liaison Specialist-North, Middle or South”. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. Please ensure that all necessary documents are included in the email, as incomplete applications and/or corrupt files may delay processing of your application or remove you from consideration. No phone calls will be accepted.
 
Tetra Tech is committed to diversity and gender equality in all of its operations - in the U.S and overseas. We strive to reflect these goals in our global mission and in our workplace. We encourage applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups. Tetra Tech is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
 
Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, and technical services worldwide. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—16,000 people working together across disciplines and time zones to provide smart, sustainable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in 400 locations around the world. We offer competitive compensation and benefits and are searching for innovative people to join our teams.

 

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