Local Governance Expert (Consultant)

• Review, revise and provide comments on training curricula for IFES’ women’s leadership, civic education and advocacy programs related to coordination and engagement with local governments;
• Support development of program materials related to local government engagement, including public awareness materials, training resources including training curricula, etc;
• Advise IFES Nepal on Nepali local government roles and responsibilities;
• Support IFES Nepal staff and CSO partners to develop methods of engagement with local governments on issues relating to women’s leadership, inclusion and citizen engagement;
• Support on IFES’ mentorship activities;
• Support development of reports and publications for donors; and
• Perform any other relevant duties as assigned by the Country Director and Deputy Country Director.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, public administration, education, law, sociology or related field, Master’s degree preferred;
• Minimum of six years’ experience in local governance, civil society, organizational capacity building, advocacy or other related democracy, rights and governance sectors;
• Strong knowledge and understanding of local government roles and responsibilities, existing laws and the decentralization process in Nepal;
• Experience developing training curricula;
• Familiarity with development programming and donor projects in Nepal;
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills;
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, Gmail, Microsoft Excel, Power Point) are required;
• Fluency in English and Nepali, both written and oral.