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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
  development, 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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