Comunitatea Mea Program vacancies - Local Governance Technical Coordinator

Summary of the Comunitatea Mea Program:

USAID’s Comunitatea Mea (CM) is an eight-year program that aims to strengthen local governments in Moldova to become more effective, transparent, and accountable to citizens. CM is USAID’s flagship local government program providing comprehensive assistance to communities, primarily targeting local self-governing bodies. By increasing the capacity of local authorities, including their ability to work inclusively with citizens and civil society, not only services will be improved but checks and balances between the central and local governments will be strengthened, improving the overall system of democratic governance in Moldova.

Tetra Tech is a subcontractor to the prime CM implementer, IREX. Under this subcontract, Tetra Tech requires the support of a Local Governance Technical Coordinator. The Local Governance Technical Coordinator is a mid-level management position with coordination tasks under Objective 1 “Improving quality of and access to municipal services”. S/he will support the Objective Lead (Local Governance Manager) in the efficient and well-planned implementation of activities under Objective 1 as well as effective and timely coordination of resources from within the Objective staff and contracted short-term consultants (STTA). The position is based in Chisinau with travel as needed throughout Moldova.

Main responsibilities and tasks:

• Together with the Local Governance Manager provide overall coordination and monitoring on implementation of the Objective 1 Annual Implementation Plan (AIP) Activities.
• Facilitate a streamlined approach to resource, time, and information management within sub-Objectives/work streams under Objective 1, including Functional Organizational Capacity Assessment (FOCAS), Community Development Strategies Implementation, Service Performance Monitoring/Evaluation (SIAP), Social Services Improvement; Lead one or more work streams directly, to be determined at the inception of the assignment.
• Follow and coordinate CM cross-cutting activities and liaison actions with CM partner LPAs that require Objective 1 input/response.
• Ensure effective planning of resources, and timely reporting from technical staff to the Local Governance Manager, who retains ultimate responsibility for overall implementation of Objective 1 activities.
• Under the guidance of Local Governance Manager coordinate closely with Tetra Tech Home Office and IREX DCOP to ensure quality of key Objective 1 deliverables, including inputs to Reports, AIP, and Monitoring & Evaluation documents.
• Coordinate the activities of Objective 1 Consultants, ensure timely submission of deliverables, and facilitate effective coordination with other CM Objectives.
• Serve as acting Objective Lead in Local Governance Manager’s absence.
• Lend expertise to quality assurance and quality control of related technical activities.

 Quality Assurance and Reporting

• Ensure that relevant technical elements of the work plans are being successfully implemented.
• Participate in CM project team meetings to discuss progress and upcoming activities and events.
• Provide inputs for the drafting of the project bi-weekly, quarterly and annual reports for USAID, as well as drafting info notes and other project updates and work plans as requested by COP or DCOP; and
• Support DCOP in ensuring that USAID and IREX rules and regulations are followed and that contract deliverable requirements are met.
• Provide support to Monitoring and Evaluation team.

Other

• Contribute to team effort by undertaking additional tasks and responsibilities, as the case.

Qualifications: (minimum requirements)

Education:             Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Public Management or related field; Master’s preferred.

Work experience:  At least 2 years of experience working in a municipal services field on donor projects, USAID programming experience highly preferred.

Skills:                     Extensive background on municipal services with relevant practical experience with local services. Ability to interact regularly and professionally with senior host-government counterparts on local governance policy. At least five years of progressively responsible technical experience, including overseeing development of activity plans, technical deliverables, and trainings; Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work with all levels and functions within the company; Requires an ability to work independently and as part of a team, accept responsibility, and be extremely discrete with sensitive information. Strong computer skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office package, especially Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word;   

Languages:          Fluent in Romanian, excellent English speaking and writing skills, proficiency in Russian.

This position is eligible for Telework. The eligible employee is a full-time Moldova-based staff who works from a worksite outside the Moldova office for one or more days a week.

To apply:

Submit a cover letter and CV to:  hr-md@irex.org. Please include “Local Governance Technical Coordinator” in the subject line.

Application deadline: January 31, 2024, 6:00 PM (Republic of Moldova time)

*Applicants will be selected for an interview on a rolling basis.