Director, Public Policy and Administration
Baghdad, Iraq
Project/Proposal:
MSI is implementing the Iraq Administrative Reform Project - Tarabot. The Tarabot project works to improve the functions of the Government of Iraq’s public institutions in order to improve services delivery processes through better governance and resource management approaches. It is scheduled to run through 2015.
The National Policy Management (NPM) component is responsible for building a policy design, implementation and analysis capacity in the highest national executive offices and in key ministries and provinces. A critical element is the establishment of an inclusive national policy development process that systematically consults with stakeholder entities representing business, academia, and social issues.
Position Summary:
The Director will report to and act as senior assistant to the Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) and technical lead for the NPM component. In this capacity, the Director will have a comprehensive understanding of all technical and administrative activities of the unit. He/she will act in place of the DCOP when on leave or occupied with other project clients, briefing clients and counterparts alike. The Director will participate with the DCOP in client and counterpart meetings, provide technical input, assist with administrative functions and help coordinate Tarabot activities across components. This is a full time position based in Baghdad, Iraq.
Responsibilities:
• Assist the DCOP in carrying out his/her duties and responsibilities;
• Help direct, supervise and coordinate the work of component staff;
• Represent the DCOP when required and fully act for DCOP in their absence:
• Ensure that all plans, instructions and directions of the DCOP are properly observed,
disseminated and implemented;
• Provide input on consultant deliverables;
• Support development and implementation of the unit’s work plan;
• Perform other duties as directed by DCOP, COP and headquarters.
Qualifications:
• Experience with public policy development and/or implementation, in an academic or practitioner environment; public sector experience is of considerable interest;
• Minimum of 6 years of directly relevant experience in public policy development and/or public
sector consulting required, management experience is helpful;
• Advanced degree, preferably in public administration or public policy;
• Willingness to live and work full-time in Baghdad, Iraq;
• USAID and Middle East experience is preferred.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
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