Post: Director, Civil Service Reform
Location: Baghdad,
Iraq
Project Summary:
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 Civil Service Reform (CSR) component helps the Iraqi federal government develop a modern civil service and promulgate consistent procedures throughout government HR departments nationwide. In particular, the CSR unit is helping roll out Human Resources programs to provincial governments, and establishing a new Civil Service Institute.
Position Summary:
The Director will report to and act as senior assistant to the Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for CSR and technical lead for the CSR component. In this capacity, the Director will have a comprehensive understanding of all technical and administrative activities of the unit. S/he will act in place of the DCOP as necessary, 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. The Director will have a major role to play in the units reporting and the development of deliverables. This is a full time position based in Baghdad, Iraq, with an initial period of performance of one year.
Responsibilities:
• Assist the DCOP through effective day-to-day management and administrative functions;
• Provide key inputs into planning and reporting processes and documentation;
• Technical input on issues relating to civil service reform, HR capacity and training issues;
• Help direct, supervise and coordinate the work of the CSR program;
• Represent the DCOP when required and fully act for DCOP in their absence;
• Provide input on consultant deliverables and help finalize them for broad dissemination;
• Support development and implementation of the CSR work plan;
• Perform other duties as directed by DCOP, COP or headquarters.
Qualifications:
• Technical experience with human resources development and the training of civil servants.
• Minimum 6 years of directly relevant experience in civil service and public sector reform at
high levels of government required.
• Demonstrated experience in program monitoring and reporting is a must, with superlative English language skills.
• Advanced degree, preferably in public administration or public policy.
• Willingness to live and work full-time in Baghdad, Iraq.
• USAID and Middle East experience required.
• Arabic language skills preferred.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
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