Component Lead positions

USAID/Vietnam Local Capacity Development (LCD) Activity

Creative Associates International seeks candidates for two Component Lead positions for the anticipated USAID-funded Local Capacity Development (LCD) activity in Vietnam. This will be an approximately $20M, five-year activity with the overall goal to support the capacity of and engagement between sub-national government, local organizations, and other local stakeholders, leading to more transparent policymaking, effective implementation processes, and better delivery of services to Vietnamese citizens.

The Engagement Strengthening Lead will be responsible for leading and overseeing technical implementation of all activities for the component to improve effectiveness of stakeholder engagement, system-analysis, and ensure continuous learning and adaptation on local issues. Key responsibilities include:

• Ensure sustainable, relevant public-private networks, peer connections, and forums for locally-led issues are identified and action established and/or supported and linked to relevant local/national levels.
• Prioritize and assess issues for action at the provincial level.
• Provide support and guidance to local governments and organizations in planning forums and other platforms to allow citizens, the private sector, and other stakeholders to have a meaningful voice on local issues, solutions, and delivery of services.
• Collaborate with a range of partners, including but not limited to USAID, international donors, implementing partners, and inter-agency initiatives.
• Ensure program implementation is in accordance with USAID and Creative policies and procedures
• Collaborate with a range of partners, including but not limited to USAID, international donors, implementing partners, and inter-agency initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or equivalent years of experience in social/political sciences, public administration, development studies, economics, law and governance/decentralization related discipline. 
• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in public administration, local government support, or governance reforms in Vietnam.
• Expertise in working with counterparts/stakeholders at various levels of government and the private sector in Vietnam, and decentralization and strengthening local community relations and oversight mechanisms.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and persuasively both orally and in writing, and deliver presentations, training, and facilitate meetings effectively and cross-culturally.
• Native fluency in Vietnamese required. Advanced proficiency in English desired.

To Apply: Please submit your CV in English by clicking on the following link:

https://global-creative.icims.com/jobs/2971/engagement-strengthening-lead%2cusaid-local-capacity-development-activity%2c-vietnam/job 

The Service Improvement Lead will be responsible for leading and overseeing technical implementation of all activities for the component. The position will implement identified and prioritized public service solutions/initiatives. Key responsibilities include:

• Lead all efforts to launch evidence-based public service solutions/initiatives to address identified issues.
• Ensure improvement of public service solutions/initiatives.
• Ensure additional resources are mobilized from the private sector, other donors, government resources, or other resources.
• Collaborate with a range of partners, including but not limited to USAID, international donors, implementing partners, and inter-agency initiatives.
• Ensure program implementation is in accordance with USAID and Creative policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or equivalent years of experience in social/political sciences, public administration, development studies, economics, law and governance/decentralization related discipline. 
• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in public administration, local government support, or governance reforms in Vietnam.
• Expertise in working with counterparts/stakeholders at various levels of government and the private sector in Vietnam, and decentralization and strengthening local community relations and oversight mechanisms.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and persuasively both orally and in writing, and deliver presentations, training, and facilitate meetings effectively and cross-culturally.
• Native fluency in Vietnamese required. Advanced proficiency in English desired.

To Apply: Please submit your CV in English by clicking on the link below.

https://global-creative.icims.com/jobs/2972/service-improvement-lead%2c-usaid-local-capacity-development-activity%2c-vietnam/job