Decentralisation Policy Advisor
Position Summary Expectations - Duties, Responsibilities
The Decentralisation Policy Advisor will ensure effective and efficient Programme support to the implementation of the National Programme for Sub-national Democratic Development, NP-2, in line with GIZ policies and procedures. S/he works closely with the Health and Fiscal Decentralisation Advisors and the Public Financial Management expert and will advise partners in the field of decentralized service delivery, strategy development and decision-making. In addition, s/he will travel occasionally to the other project locations to work with counterparts and Programme staff.
- Advising the partner institutions
- Provides advisory services and capacity development to the Secretariat of the National Committee for Sub-national Democratic Development (NCDD-S) and to the Ministry of Interior (MoI) to improve the implementation and the steering of the SNDD reform.
- Supports the conceptualisation and design of key SNDD reform areas, e.g. a new subnational administration structure, regional and metropolitan administrations, inspection, the I-SAF, etc.
- Recommends adjustments to legal regulations and advices line Ministries on the alignment of technical and administrative rules in line with the SNDD reform.
- Reviews and proposes adjustments of functions and responsibilities of sub-national administrations and councils.
- Drafts and supports the drafting of relevant rules, regulations, and guidelines
- Advises NCDD-S on the establishment and functioning of a reform steering structure and on harmonizing SNDD reform implementation with other key government reforms (PFM, NPAR, Judicial Reform).
- Conceptualise, prepares and implements workshops, seminars, and other events.
- Supports research and studies on policy topics that will enrich and benefit to the implementation of the overall Programme.
- Networking and Cooperation
- Supports vertical and cross-sector learning in reform implementation
- Communicates and channels the interests of the programme with stakeholders and exchanges ideas and information for the benefit of the Programme.
- Strengthens networking and cooperation with the local council associations
- Cooperates and coordinates closely with the other Programme advisors to collect ideas and inputs for smooth reform implementation.
- Knowledge Management
- Compiles information on his/her area of responsibility and ensures the transfer within the Programme as well as with stakeholders.
- Develops strategies and technical concepts including guidelines, manuals and procedures, which are ready to be applied and/or replicated.
- Prepares reports, presentation material and appropriate input to the various Programme reports and publications including annual reports, etc.
- Management and Coordination tasks
- Plans and monitors the assignment of external experts (consultants) in cooperation with the team leader and ensures that they provide cost-effective services.
- Supports Programme implementation according to Capacity WORKS and assists in the organization and documentation of the project steering mechanism.
- Prepares and monitors the budget for Programme activities and prepares the required financial documentation.
- Organises exchange and learning events to support (peer) learning.
- University degree (Masters) in Public Administration, Law, Political Sciences, Development, or comparable qualification.
- At least 8 years of professional working experience in related positions
- Excellent knowledge of the Cambodian sub-national government system and the SNDD reform.
- Good understanding of the Public Administrative and Public Financial Management Reform.
- Comprehensive knowledge of national policies, their implementation status and the networks behind.
- Outstanding networking, moderation and facilitation skills
- Excellent communication skills and negotiation experience in complex situations with senior stakeholders from government, facilitating collaboration to achieve joint objectives.
- Proven ability to work in a team, also in intercultural contexts
- Excellent verbal and written English language skills
- Willingness to travel in Cambodia, and to work and stay in the field
- Excellent command of MS-Office
- Good working knowledge of modern telecommunication systems
