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• Develop and update the theory of change for high level outcome 1
  “strengthened democratic processes that respond to citizens’ rights”
  and align it with the overall DGF results framework and theory of change.
• Provide a contextual analysis of national and international key
  developments related to civic and political affairs and recommend best
  practices to be adopted.
• Contribute to the design of calls for proposals; participate in
  review of submitted proposals and selection of competent partners for
  funding in line with DGF terms and conditions.
• Oversee the disbursements of funds to partners and review their
  financial reports to ensure compliance to DGF partner financial
  guidelines.
• Monitor and provide support to partner project implementation
• Manage the relationship between DGF and lPs. including ensuring
  consistency in interaction/ messaging and support across all teams.
• Assist the Organizational Development Advisor and relevant subject
  matter experts in conducting partner organizational assessment and design
  strategies for building the capacity of partners in the relevant areas.
• Review partner’s procurement requests in a timely manner to ensure
  they adhere to DGF procedures.
• Provide advice to the Programme & Learning Manager (PLM) and
  DPLM on the interventions as well as Sphere direction.
• Build and maintain robust working relationships with key
  stakeholders including state and non-state partners.
• Contribute to the preparation of annual and quarterly work plans for
  the Sphere and report in line with the DGF results framework and M&E
  Strategy.
• Promote and monitor the mainstreaming of crosscutting issues such as
  gender and youth into the activities of implementing partners.

• The applicant must hold an advanced University degree in Political
  Science, Social Science, Law, Development studies, Human Rights or related
  area.
• Experience in project planning and management, financial management,
  monitoring and evaluation. Experience in managing (sub) grants to national
  state institutions and national NGOs preferred.
• At least five years of experience of analysing and working with
  governance issues, relevant government/state institutions, political
  parties, and civil society organizations.
• Track record of maintaining constructive relations with partners and
  managing financial and technical support.
• Competencies of result based management, programme design and
  implementation, budget development, capacity developmentl organisational
  development, monitoring and evaluation.
• Strong governance subject matter analytical capacity, Strategic
  Planning, Leadership & Team building, Collaboration & Partnership,
  Strong Decision Making, Contract Management & Budgeting, Programme
  Knowledge and Reporting & Documentation.

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