Management Systems International, implementing the USAID Good Governance in Georgia (G3) Program, is seeking applications from candidates for the position of Program Coordinator for Local Government Component.

Term: 9 month, full time.

Start date: March-December 2014.

Location: Tbilisi, with periodic travel to regions.

Reports to: Head of Local Government Component and Chief of Party.

Responsibilities:

** Together with the Component Head, promote more responsive, professional and engaged local governments;

** Serve as a liaison to Government of Georgia Ministries, Parliament, Local Governments, other donors, international and national organizations working in the field of local self-government;

** Gather all relevant documentation from consultants and contracting firms; including bio-data forms, CV, project proposals, etc.;

** Provide administrative support to program activities, especially as it relates to issuance of Request for Proposals and Requests for Quotes;

** Provide oversight over implementation of ongoing grants and contracts, including periodic assessments of quality of outputs generated by grantees and contractors;

** Prepare check lists for evaluating grantee and contractor performance;

** Monitor preparation and timely completion of programmatic reports, requests and other project-required data by grantees and contractors;

** Assist in planning all program activities (meetings, trainings and workshops) to ensure quality performance in all areas;

** Assist with assembling deliverables of program contracts, grants, local and international experts;

** Attend and contribute to relevant G3 meetings, workshops and other events in Tbilisi and in the regions;

** Prepare reports, notes and any other supporting information as required by the Component Head and the Chief of Party;

** Undertake any other related duties consistent with the grade and responsibilities of the post as required.

Qualifications and competencies:

1. A graduate degree in public administration, local governance, political science and other fields of social sciences;

2. High computer literacy;

3. Excellent research and analytical as well as English and Georgian writing skills;

4. Three or more years of experience performing similar or closely related duties (preferably in an international organization);

5. Desired: Good understanding of the on-going local self-government reform in Georgia.

Additional skills:

1. Ability to speak and write in English to a high standard;

2. Evidence of good verbal and presentation skills;

3. A team player;

4. Ability to work under time pressure and significant workload.

Other: Willingness to work outside normal office hours and on weekends as required.

In case you meet the required skills and experience to fulfill this role, please send your CV in English language, together with a cover letter, to: goodgovernance.georgia@gmail.com no later than March 12, 2014. Please indicate the position title in the subject line.

source: jobs.ge