Job title: Policy and Governance Reform Advisor
Company: PALLADIUM
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Position : Policy and Governance Reform Advisor
We are looking for a Policy and Governance Reform Advisor, Nigeria Strengthening Civic Advocacy and Local Engagement.
Primary Duties And Responsibilities:
- Lead review of the regulatory frameworks affecting CSO/BMO’s operations, citizen participation, access to government data, and engagement in policy and governance processes to understand the relevant policies, barriers, and facilitators
- Assist CSOs/BMOs and clusters with their efforts to develop strategic interventions for influencing national policies
- In coordination with the relevant stakeholders, lead identification and design of select interventions from the “Strengthening Regulatory Frameworks for a More Accountable and Transparent Civil Society in Nigeria,” for implementation to promote and complement the ongoing efforts in strengthening an effective self-regulation framework for CSOs/BMOs
- In line with the assessment recommendations, in collaboration with the project technical staff and resource partners, work to design grant fund, including scope, milestones and M&E plan, for local CSOs as applicable
- In consultation with stakeholders, lead the design of an effective and efficient national CSOs/BMOs directory
- Develop a promotion and marketing plan and other incentive mechanisms to increase uptake of the directory by the CSOs/BMOs and develop a sustainability plan for the ongoing maintenance and utilization of the system
- Advise and monitor local organizations in implementation of the grant’s interventions
- Identify priority topics/issues around CSOs/BMOs regulatory environment, assist the CSOs/BMOs, and clusters and the government counterparts to conduct dialogue forms; and assist with follow-up of the action items from the dialogue forum meetings
- Lead the implementation of SCALE’s media strategy, with SMART objectives, in consultation with USAID, the resources partners and the Advisory Committee.
- Lead the management and implementation of Civil Society Organization ATLAS (Management Information Systems)
- Implement the action plan for the platform as well as a sustainability plan to ensure self-sustainability of the platform
- Provide monthly, quarterly, annual reports and other reports as requested
- Draft success stories and project highlights to reflect project achievements
- Adhere strictly to the branding and marking policy of the project.
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Required Qualifications
- Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in International Affairs, Public Administration, Policy, Social Sciences, Law, Development Studies or related field
- Relevant experience in civil society engagement; policy and regulatory reform and advocacy in Nigeria
- Prior experience of working with donor funded projects
- Experience of engaging and working with senior leadership in government, civil society, and private sector
- Experience in multi-sectoral coordination and networking with a diverse range of stakeholders
- Experience working in gender, vulnerable populations (including women and children) and/or human rights desired
- Strong technical expertise in advocacy/accountability/research/media campaigns, program and strategy development
- Demonstrated strategic ability, diplomacy, conflict management, written and oral communication, and negotiation skills
- Good computer skills (Microsoft Office, email, internet)
- Fluency in English and a local language.
Job criteria for job ad : Policy and Governance Reform Advisor Job category :
Health and social professions
Services
Industries :
Government services
Employment type :
Permanent contract
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Expected salary:
Location: Abuja, FCT
Job date: Wed, 12 Jul 2023 22:13:29 GMT
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