Management Systems International (MSI) is a Washington, D.C.-based development firm founded in 1981 with a corporate commitment to improving public sector management in the U.S. and abroad. MSI has significantly expanded its technical expertise to include implementation of a range of analytical and field projects in results based management including strategic planning and program performance monitoring and reporting, monitoring and evaluation, policy implementation, institutional development, and training. The firm expanded its global footprint in 2008 by becoming part of Coffey International Ltd., a global multi-specialist consulting business operating in social and physical infrastructure.

G3's major effort in 2014, in regard to promoting good governance at the local level will be directed to support local self-government reform launched by the Government of Georgia. In November 2012, the Ministry of Regional Development and Infrastructure (MRDI) began the design a major policy initiative to reform the existing system of local self-government in Georgia. GoG proposes that local government reform in Georgia will alter the way governance is organized and public services are delivered. Responsibilities will be shifted through reform measures to sub-national level for basic public service delivery. This will also imply establishment of new lines of accountability, creating awareness and establishing systems, procedures, and mechanisms to ensure that citizens' voice is heard and resources are utilized in accordance with the local needs.

This activity is to design and conduct a high-standard 2-day long training course for the members of the interim working groups on division of municipal property and liabilities in those 7 municipalities which are currently undergoing the 1st phase of territorial reform.

Proposal submission deadline: 28 April 2014.source: jobs.ge