Libya: Libya Local Governance and Civil Society Activity - POLICY AND ADVOCACY (OBJECTIVE 3) COORDINATOR

SCOPE OF WORK

Libya Local Governance and Civil Society Activity

POLICY AND ADVOCACY (OBJECTIVE 3) COORDINATOR

Project Background:

The Libya Local Governance and Civil Society (LGCS) Activity will support the foundation of a more unified Libyan state by prioritizing local-level activities that foster stability and accountable governance while reinforcing positive linkages among the national government, subnational government administration, and citizens. LGCS works to increase the Libyan Government’s ability to deliver essential services and promote stability. It seeks to help citizens engage in public dialogue, prioritize resources, and develop initiatives to hold government accountable. To achieve these goals, LGCS will center its activities around four objectives:

1. Strengthen the capacity of targeted municipal institutions to deliver services and be more responsive to citizen needs

2. Empower Libyan citizens, civil society organizations, private sector, and other stakeholders with the skills and capability to advocate for government institutions to deliver on their mandates.

3. Encourage coherence of national and subnational government policy, systems, and coordination through pilots advancing targeted policy reform. Strengthen national and subnational decentralization policies, systems, and, and coordination

4. Inform Programming through a robust learning and analysis agenda

Purpose:

The Policy and Advocacy (Objective 3) Coordinator will work closely with the Objective 3 Lead to plan, implement and monitor support activities designed to strengthen national and sub-national decentralization policies, systems and coordination. S/he will manage a complex workplan of events and activities, ensuring clear communication and collaboration with a range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities and Key Tasks:

• Support Objective 3 Lead in implementation of all Objective 3 activities.
• Track progress toward defined objectives and proactively communicate issues and opportunities to Objective Lead.
• Coordinate with MoLG to implement functional reviews and support decentralization pilots.
• Conduct and/or facilitate research and policy analysis to support national-level meetings on local governance issues.
• Coordinate with LGCS MEL team to enhance communications, M&E, and reporting capacity of MoLG Department of Municipalities.
• Collaborate with Objective 2 team to provide capacity building and grant support to CSOs to enhance their capability to advocate for policy reforms.

Qualifications:

• At least 6 years of professional experience.
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in related field of study.
• Experience in program management, governance, research, or related field required.
• Experience working with national and subnational entities, municipal councils, civil society organizations, or universities preferred.
• Well-developed analytical writing skills, communications, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with international donor-funded projects or international organizations preferred.
• Oral and written fluency in English.

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