A) About FSSP Ethiopia, WUSC
The Field Support Services Project (FSSP) Ethiopia is established to provide timely and cost effective, efficient logistical, financial and administrative support services as well as technical specialist support services to Global Affairs Canada’s (GAC) programming and policy dialogues in Ethiopia. The FSSP in Ethiopia is managed through the World University Service of Canada (WUSC).
The aim of Canada’s bi-lateral development program in Ethiopia is to manage Canada’s resources effectively with accountability to achieve meaningful, sustainable results that are in line with Ethiopia’s Growth and Transformation Plan. In order to facilitate Canada’s development programs and projects in Ethiopia, FSSP Ethiopia is recruiting qualified and reliable consultants described below to contribute to specific program areas.
Democratic Governance and Civil Society Advisor
Background:
Ensuring good governance, strengthening public oversight institutions, building democratic institutions, strengthening the federal system and encouraging democratic participation of its citizens in the national development process are priorities addressed in the GTP II. Through its Feminist International Assistance Policy (FIAP), Canada is committed to support the Government of Ethiopia in promoting inclusive governance and democratic participation in national development efforts as well as to increase women’s influence in government decision-making. Canada works with the House of Federation to address challenges and opportunities in Ethiopia’s federal governance with the aim of creating a strengthened, and more responsive federal system.
Objective
Canada’s bilateral development program in Ethiopia aims to achieve meaningful, sustainable results that are in line with Ethiopia’s poverty reduction plans and priorities. In order to deliver its programs and projects in Ethiopia, the Embassy of Canada uses Technical Advisors to provide expert technical services in a variety of sectors and sub-sectors. The Embassy of Canada requires the services of a specialist to provide analysis and technical services and other diverse tasks in the areas of democratic governance and civil society to ensure strong results at a program level and the effective and efficient results-based management of Global Affairs Canada’s projects in Ethiopia.
Scope of work / key activities
Activities of the Democratic Governance and Civil Society specialist will include, but are not limited to, the following:
Required Competencies and Experience
a) Essential
b) Abilities (essential)
c) Abilities and Experience (not essential)
Time frame:
The consultant will be available from August 2018 to March 2023.
Level of effort
The consultant could be required to work for up to 10 days per month during the period indicated in section above.
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