I. General Information
                                              
Title of Position:                                                Local Governance and Capacity Development Consultant
Type of Contract:  Consultant
Duration of the assignment: 7 months performance based contract.
Duty station: Bosasso
Reports to:      The Mayor of Bosasso

 II. Objectives of the assignment

The Joint Programme for Local Governance and decentralized service delivery works with the Ministry of Interior to provide support to the district administration and district councils in the provision of services according to the mandate. The Ministry of Interior, with support from JPLG, is institutionalizing the district development framework process, ensuring that the priorities of all the communities within the district are incorporated in an overall plan for service delivery.

It is envisaged to achieve as wide coverage in Puntland  as resources and conditions allow with a comprehensive approach to assist local governments to be credible, professional service providers, increasing public investment in basic services, and strengthening civic awareness and participation in local decision-making and development. The strategy pursued will comprise:
(i) Support to policy development,
(ii) Support to capacity development of the local government institutions,
(iii) Support to the district administration in the provision of services.

Strong emphasis will be placed on gender and women in local government, human rights and local governance, and good governance principles of transparency, accountability and participation.
The consultant will be based in Bosasso.  The role of the consultants will be to provide extensive on-the-job training and continuous support to the target districts to facilitate their ability to deliver services and manage the processes as required in the ongoing local government reform process, many of which are implemented with support from the UN Joint Programme on Local Governance. Key areas of support are financial management, administration and human resources, and district planning.

The position is performance based with an initial probation period of 3 months. Quarterly performance assessment of the incumbent will be conducted by the district council and MOI with support from UNDP/JPLG, and monthly payment is based on the delivery of the required output. The performance will be based on achievements of tasks. The contract is for one year. Potential renewal of contract will depend on achievement of the tasks in this TOR, and a potential renewal will then include new tasks for capacity development.    

III. Functions / Key Results Expected
Summary of Key Functions:
1. Provide support and on-the job training to the administration department to ensure appropriate handling and filing of all documents of relevance to district operations.
2. Provide support and on-the-job training to ensure appropriate financial management and accounting of district resources, including the external funds provided through JPLG. 
3. Provide support and on-the-job training within development planning and implementation, within the context of the procedures of JPLG, to ensure that the target districts are able to follow the processes as required by MOI guidelines and manuals.
4. Knowledge building and knowledge sharing in all areas of finance, administration, development planning and implementation.
5. Facilitate the district council and administration to enhance action and progress, lessons learned and improvement within all areas of responsibility.

Detailed description of functions:

1. Provide support and on-the job training to the administration department to ensure appropriate handling and filing of all documents of relevance to district operations.

• Review the documentation available at the district level, including but not limited to storage facilities and access by district staff. Identify in a short report what is lacking and the timeline and actions needed to address these identified issues. This shall include a work plan for on-the-job training.
• Facilitate the acquiring of necessary documents, and assist the council in establishing a dynamic documentation centre where documents are available and accessible.
• Carry out all these activities hand-in-hand with district administration staff to ensure that they can take over this responsibility.

2. Provide support and on-the-job training to ensure appropriate financial management and accounting of district resources, including the external funds provided through JPLG. 
• Work hand in hand with the external consultants and the district accounting staff to ensure appropriate understanding of the AIMS and BIMS financial management systems
• Help ensure that the districts are able to establish proper budgets as required under government guidelines and implemented through JPLG, and help ensure that all funding requests follow guidelines and that all required documentation is  attached.

3. Provide support and on-the-job training within development planning and implementation, within the context of the procedures of JPLG, to ensure that the target districts are able to follow the processes as required by MOI guidelines and manuals within JPLG.
• Provide support and on-the-job training in the implementation of all aspects of the District Participatory Planning and Budgeting process (DPPB) , including support to the development and review of the District Development Framework, the Financial Management and Budgeting process, Implementation, Procurement and M&E.
• Help ensure that all documents required by the DPPB process are developed according to an acceptable standard and provide the capacity support and required on the job training to make sure that the staff responsible for these tasks develops capacity within these areas.
• Develop and implement on the job training and capacity development processes through detailed work plan for these tasks for target staff.

4. Knowledge building and knowledge sharing in all areas of finance, administration, development planning and implementation.
• Share information and knowledge on all issues of relevance to local governments, and in particular within the areas of finance, administration and development planning.
• Assist in identification of capacity development needs of district administration staff and councilors.
• Communicate regularly with MOI and the Mobile Team to coordinate activities and share lessons learned and experience.

5. Facilitate the district council and administration to enhance action and progress, lessons learned and improvement within all areas of responsibility.
• Promote a solution and action-oriented approach; share lessons and information; and enhance and promote improvement of all tasks.

IV. Impact of Results

The key results have an impact on the execution of the LOA between MOI and UNDP.  Appropriate fulfillment of tasks and a client-oriented approach enhances district councils’ capability to effectively and efficiently manage management the requirements of the local governance reform activities.

The consultant will be responsible to the Mayor of the district.  They will write monthly plans and reports that will be shared with MOI and the JPLG partners as well as the Mayor.

V. Competencies
• Demonstrates commitment to MOI’s mission, vision and values.
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and deliver tasks on time; ability to participate effectively in a team-based information sharing environment; acceptance of additional responsibilities and capacity to work under pressure; high client service orientation; high initiative to solve problem; excellent analytical skills; excellent communication skills.
• Shares knowledge and experience
• Actively works towards continuing personal learning, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills.
• Ability to perform a variety of specialized tasks related to Results Management, including support to design, planning and implementation of programme, managing data, reporting.
• Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
• Remains calm, in control even under pressure
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
Deliverables:
Regular monthly payment depend on the following deliverables:
• Implementation of the approved work plan of the consultant to satisfaction the mayor. 

VI. Recruitment Qualifications

Education: Master’s Degree in Public Administration or a related field.
Experience: • At least 3 years of relevant experience at the national or international level is required.
• Proven experience in capacity development and implementation.
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc).
• Experience with administration, finance, and human resource management required
• Self driven and motivated, ability to work under a minimum of guidance
• Pays attention to detail and ensures transparency and accountability
• Service minded and helpful, energetic and positive, and takes pride in seeing that the district is able to handle tasks.
Language Requirements: Fluency in English and Somali written and spoken language required.

VII. Application submission

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Applicants are required to submit their achievement oriented RESUME, with appropriate documentation, and the application.
The municipality will only be able to respond to those applications in which there is further interest.
Women are strongly encouraged to apply.