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Position description
The
Civil Society Engagement team is a nimble, international team that aims
to broaden and deepen civil society engagement in OGP, both at the
national and international level.
The active and effective participation of civil society organizations in
the Open Government Partnership is crucial to its success. Civil
society organizations around the world in OGP member and eligible
countries need to be informed about the process, opportunities and
responsibilities associated with OGP.
Reporting to the global OGP Civil Society Coordinator, the Regional
Civil Society Coordinator will lead in building interest and excitement
about OGP among civil society organizations in the region. The goal is
to support active and effective engagement by civil society actors to
push for and deliver on ambitious open government reforms. The core
focus of the position will be on supporting civil society in Africa.
Responsibilities
- Make sure that civil society
in OGP member countries is well-informed and better equipped to
participate in the national OGP process by providing information,
sharing experiences, making connections and advising on strategy;
- Build and cultivate a dynamic community of civil society
partners in the region, and ensure that this community is interacting
with peers in other regions;
- Lead on outreach to civil
society in non-member eligible and near-eligible countries to inform
them about OGP basics and/or support them in achieving membership;
- Proactively share key national and regional OGP developments and insights with the Support Unit and Steering Committee;
- Contribute
to the team’s global activities to support the development and sharing
of civil society tools, resources and experiences across countries;
- Contribute to or lead on OGP (civil society) events in the
region, as well as participate in civil society outreach and learning
activities at third-party events;
- Maintain good working
relations with key regional coalitions/networks, as well as
international actors in the region (e.g. funders, multi-laterals) to
coordinate on OGP civil society support efforts.
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in relevant field (e.g. development, political science, or international relations);
- A
minimum of 5 years experience, including building civil society
coalitions, brokering technical cooperation and partnerships, and
organizing training workshops and events;
- An existing network and credibility within civil society
working on open government issues in Africa. Experience in the Middle
East is a plus;
- Track record on open government,
transparency, accountability, and citizen engagement. Familiarity with
technology for transparency initiatives highly desirable.
Desired Skills and Attributes:
- Self starter who
can work independently, but likes working as part of a (virtual) team,
proactive in sharing information with team members to update on both
progress and setbacks;
- Positive outlook, humble and with and a healthy sense of humor;
- Sound judgment, professionalism and integrity;
- Strong writing and presentation skills, articulate, persuasive;
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Track record working in multi-stakeholder environments or experience in working with governments;
- Ability to patiently and diplomatically forge consensus between diverse stakeholders on strategic advocacy issues;
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, active listener who seeks to truly understand other perspectives;
- Ability to build strong working relationships across a multicultural virtual team;
- Fluency in English a requirement (preferably native speaker), proficiency in French or Arabic desirable;
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Ability to travel extensively for work (30-40%).
Details and how to apply
- Preferred location South Africa (other locations open for discussion)
- Start date: August/September 2014
- Compensation: commensurate with experience, details on range upon request
- Applications must be submitted by e-mail by July 15, 2014 to [hidden email] with the headline ‘Application for Regional Civil Society Coordinator.’
Questions
Please address any questions to Paul Maassen at [hidden email]
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