Application Deadline : 31 Jan 2013
Starting Date : 18 Feb 2013 (date when the selected candidate is expected to start)
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is seeking applications from the qualified candidates for the post of Consultancy To Study The State Of Local Government in West Africa. This is Home-based job. Initial contract period will be of 3 months and applicants must have proficiency in English and French.
Education
• The multi disciplinary team(s) should comprise team members with the following educational qualifications;
• A post-graduate degree in Political Science, Economics, Development Studies, Public Administration or a related discipline.
Experience
• 15 years of proven experience of working regionally, relating to senior policy makers and politicians and of undertaking technical policy-focused research related to decentralization, inter-governmental relationships, local government management, local economic development, fiscal decentralization and issues related to the financing of local governments and services delivery.
Language
• Proficiency in English and French.
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