Senior Technical Advisor, Democracy and Governance
Kathmandu, Nepal

Position Summary
The Senior Technical Advisor will work with the Country Representative to develop and implement democracy and good governance strategies, program activities and workplans for Pact’s programs in Nepal. S/he will provide technical assistance with new business development opportunities, and program monitoring and evaluation.

Core Values
Pact employees embrace the following core values as representatives of the institution:

• all people have a right to participate in decisions affecting their lives
• gender equity is mandatory for social transformation
• resources are allocated in a transparent manner, guided by accountability to our clients and Pact’s role as steward of resources intended for the poor
• diversity in background, gender and age strengthen our capacity to be wise managers of public and private funds
• teamwork and collaboration shape our day-to-day working relationships
• innovation and risk taking to achieve impact and broad scaleable results drive strategic priorities
• gathering and sharing information are primary roles for all employees
• staff growth and advancement are a priority, including training and professional skills building to increase knowledge and competence and to stay abreast of new developments, especially in technology
• a healthy balance between work and life outside of work must be maintained for work satisfaction and fulfillment

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist Country Representative in the development and implementation of good governance assessments, program strategies, program reports, and work plans.
• Assist in preparation of rollover grant agreements, APSs and/or RFAs, perform technical review of applications and participate in the selection process including the development of technical questions for applicants as necessary.
• Conduct technical monitoring visits to grantees.
• Coordinate all technical assistance activities related to the implementation of grantee activities.
• Compile regular program and technical status reports on grantee projects.
• Maintain an inventory of key experts on democracy and governance in the selection and coordination of technical assistance provision and convening of technical review panels.
• Serve as spokesperson and advocate within and outside of Pact on good governance issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in designing, implementing and monitoring good governance program activities.
• Demonstrated organizational, training and facilitation skills; workshop design experience a plus.
• Experience working with vulnerable groups and multi-sectoral partners, civil society, international PVOs, community leaders, and policy makers on issues related to governance.
• Knowledge of and experience in qualitative and quantitative program evaluation.
• Excellent oral communication and writing skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a team setting.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Professional advanced degree, preferably a Master’s in international development and democracy and governance.
• A minimum of seven years of experience in democracy and governance including decentralization, public-private dialogue, policy reform, conflict resolution/mitigation, advocacy, policy/legislative change, civic education, network and coalition building, capacity building of civil society organizations, media and/or gender; excellent oral and written communication skill.
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience with USG (USAID preferred)-funded programs.
• Experience in supporting and monitoring field-based programs.
• Excellent computer literacy in Word, Excel and PowerPoint are required.

To apply for this position, please fill out the online application