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Democracy And Governance (DG) Specialist
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Strengthening the Capacity of African Parliamentarians, Policy Makers, and Organizations/Institutions to Use Evidence in Policies and Legislation (SCAPE) Project
Implementing Partners
United States Department of Agriculture and Foreign Agriculture Services (USDA/FAS); University Of Rhode Island (URI) and Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana
Coordinating Center
Bureau of Integrated Rural Development (BIRD), College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, KNUST, Ghana
Introduction
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana, the University of Rhode Island, USA, and the ASSESS project are seeking highly qualified candidates for immediate engagement to implement the SCAPE activity. The Analytical Support Services and Evaluations for Sustainable Systems in Agriculture, Environment and Trade (ASSESS) project is implemented by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in partnership with The University of Rhode Island (URI) and Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).
SCAPE Activity Description: The purpose of SCAPE is to strengthen the capacity of select West African parliamentarians, parliamentarian networks/associations, policy makers, and policy-focused organizations/institutions in evidence-based and data-driven legislation and policy making. The expected outcome of the activity is that selected parliamentarians, policy makers, and organizations supported by this activity will be able to effectively perform their functions of oversight, policymaking, advocacy, and national decision-making by ensuring appreciation, demand, and utilization of evaluative evidence and other data from various sources in their daily work. This activity also helps to address the important question of government transparency, accountability, and effectiveness. The overall goal is to promote economic growth and sustainable development in Africa through increased evidence-based and data-driven legislation and policy making. SCAPE will focus on four primary objectives and its associated illustrative activities:
1. Increased evidence-based decision-making skills of parliamentarians, policy makers, and regional and national organizations/institutions engaged in policy advocacy.
- Assessment of current state of use of evidence in legislative and policymaking processes.
- Identification of “evidence champions”
- Virtual regional trainings, including training of trainers, and training for parliamentarians
- and policy makers, regional organizations, and media/journalists.
- A “How To” Guide on Strengthening Evidence-based Legislation and Policies.
- In-country/face-to-face clinics/workshops for parliamentarians and policy makers, regional organizations, and media/journalists.
2. Improved strategic planning, monitoring, and oversight of legislative and policy actions.
- Supporting parliamentarian M&E Plans/systems
- Supporting Oversight and Evaluations of Legislation and Policies
- Supporting National Evaluation Policies and M&E Systems
3. Increased access to and use of evidence through strengthened platforms for knowledge sharing and peer learning.
- Strengthening existing platforms
- Developing and disseminating videos, brochures, policy briefs, evaluation syntheses, and
- other sensitization and communication materials
- Webinars and virtual study tours to facilitate experience sharing and networking
4. Development of resources and tools that will enable USAID Missions in Sub Saharan Africa to work more effectively with Parliamentarians to strengthen evidence used in decision making.
Democracy and Governance (DG) Specialist/Project Manager
Type of position: International hire (engaged by University of Rhode Island, USA)
Expected duration of assignment: August 2021 to September 15, 2022
Hours: Full time
Location: Virtual, with travel to and within Ghana and West Africa when required
Salary: To be determined by Experience and Education
Roles and Responsibilities
The DG Specialist/Project Manager will be responsible for providing DG specific technical inputs into activity tasks. Such input may be related to legislative drafting, policy development/reform, and advocacy. This person will serve as the project manager working with SCAPE activity manager in Washington to ensure effective implementation of the activities described in the Statement of Work (SOW) in coordination with the other SCAPE staff, particularly the Senior Evaluation Advisor/Team Lead.
Mode of Application:
To apply for any of the positions, please access and submit your application via Here!
You will be required to upload in English:
- a cover letter (maximum 1 page),
- a curriculum vitae (maximum 3 pages),
- a writing sample (for all positions except the Administrative Specialist/Project Coordinator). Writing sample includes a technical report, journal article, brochure and relevant write-ups related to the position.
- three names and contact details for persons who are knowledgeable about your capabilities and experience.
For further enquiries, please contact: Deputy Registrar, Human Resources Division (Room 206), KNUST Main Administration, Tel: 0322497299, or Email: Dr. Albert Arhin (aaarhin@knust.edu.gh) with a copy to inkyamoah@knust.edu.gh and Kim Kaine (kkaine@uri.edu).
Deadline: Monday, July 26, 2021
Note: The project’s Equal Opportunity Policy requires that all decisions regarding hiring of applicants for this position be non-discriminatory, based only on valid job requirements, and extend to all terms, conditions, and privileges of the contract including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, compensation, benefits, and disciplinary actions.
Only Shortlisted Applicants will be invited for interviews.
