Localization Advisor, USAID/Southern Africa - Pretoria

Requirements:
1. Must possess a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 6 years of professional experience.
2. Must have prior experience with USAID, preference given to those candidates with experience at USAID Missions.
3. Specific knowledge of USAID localization efforts and experience with implementing USAID plans and strategies is highly desired.
4. Must have strong communication skills with proven experience in strategy building and implementation.
5. Must be able to acquire a USAID Facility Access Clearance (FAC).
Responsibilities:
1. To facilitate a workshop for USAID/Southern Africa's Localization Working Group. The workshop will produce terms of reference for the working group, a draft Localization Strategy/Plan for the Mission's management's review and approval, and a schedule of engagement events with local partners and USAID staff.
2. To facilitate a Localization SWOT analysis for the Mission's senior management.
3. To train Mission staff on new Localization- Aligned policies, Localization indicators, and on the use of the Agency's Localization tools and resources to enhance their work.
4. To plan how the working group members will provide support to Tech Teams/Regional OUs to achieve their localization goals.
5. To develop the capacity of local implementing partners by following USAID's Local Capacity Strengthening Policy.
6. To identify opportunities for the Mission to incorporate local voices in its development work.
7. To develop a plan for the implementation of the A&A Strategy.



JOB TYPE
Work Day: Full Time
Employment type: Temporary Job
Salary: Negotiable
Positions available: 1


JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimal experience: 6 years
Languages: English Bilingual / Native
Minimum required education: Universitario Graduado
Gender: Indistinct
- Availability to travel and work outside the city
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