For the implementation of the ARIAL programme, the East African Local Governments Association (EALGA) is looking for 2 technical officers. For more information on the programme have a look at: www.arial-programme.eu 1. Senior technical officer of the ARIAL Project Key responsibilities: - Development of training materials on local government development opportunities and development needs
- Help train technical and political officials of Local Government Associations in the region in matters related to advocacy and lobbying
- Generate overviews of priorities in local government development needs and development opportunities
- Support Local Government Associations in gathering input from local governments on their development needs
- Support Local Government Associations in identifying development opportunities in their country
- Drafting of communication- and policy strategies, focussing especially on lobby and advocacy role of EALGA and the Local Government Associations in the Eastern African region.
- Implement the communication- and policy strategy of EALGA; for example through the formulation of position papers and an action plan
- Monitor and evaluate activities of Local Government Associations in matters related to lobbying and advocacy
- Financial reporting to ARIAL consortium; ensure that deadlines are met and instructions are followed-up according to contract (cf. Financial administration manual)
Qualifications senior: - University degree in a relevant field
- Proven analytical skills
- At least 5 years of experience with local governments in the Eastern African region
- Experience in project management; especially EU projects
- Financial management skills and preferably experience with EU project reporting requirements
- Good English language skills, good knowledge of French is an asset
- Prepared to travel in the region
2. Junior technical officer of the ARIAL Project The junior technical officer will support the senior technical officer in his/her key-responsibilities.
Qualifications junior:
- University degree in a relevant field
- Proven analytical skill
- Experience with local governments in the Eastern African region
- Experience in project management and knowledge of financial management is an asset
- Good English language skills, good knowledge of French is an asset
Nationals from the Eastern African region, especially women and minority groups, are encouraged to apply.
Deadline for application: Interested candidates are invited to submit their application until 31 July 2011. Application should be submitted electronically or in hard copy to the following address: The Secretary General – EALGA P.O. Box 1899 Arusha, Tanzania Tel: +255 27 2504703 E-mail:
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