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• Support ongoing contextual analysis of local, national and
  international key developments in the respective Areas of Interventions
  (AoIs) and recommend practices to be adopted.
• Participate in designing calls for proposals, reviewing the
  submitted proposals and budgets; and select competent partners for
  funding, in line with DGF terms and conditions.
• Receive record and review partner narrative and financial reports to
  ensure compliance to DGF partner financial guidelines; provide feedback to
  partners regarding the performance of their projects; and oversee
  disbursements of funds to partners.
• Receive, review and monitor partner work plans and budgets and
  ensure compliance to DGF financial and programmatic guidelines.
• Monitor and evaluate partner project implementation and provide
  technical guidance and quality assurance to partners regarding
  implementation of the projects.
• Conduct partner needs assessments and design strategies for building
  the capacity of partners in the relevant thematic area.
• Provide advice and updates to the Sphere Management on project
  implementation and direction.
• Build and maintain functional working relationships with key
  stakeholders including state and non-state partners.
• Prepare annual and quarterly work plans for the respective AoIs and
  report on performance in line with the DGF Results Framework.
• Document and keep track of the performance, achievements and results
  of partners in the respective AoIs; and prepare periodic reports to DGF on
  the performance, achievements and results of partners in the AoIs.
• Ensure continuous reflection and learning amongst partners; and
  support identification of needs and learning amongst DGF partners across
  all the spheres of DGF.

• The applicant must hold a university degree in a relevant subject
  (public administration, political science, social science, development
  studies or related area). An advanced degree (master level) preferred.
• Minimum of five years’ experience working in a project management
  role for government/ state institutions or civil society organisations.
  Experience in that role overseeing or managing sub-grants to partners is
  preferred.
• Experience in the area of democratic governance, with demonstrated
  background and technical expertise in one or more of the DGF spheres/Areas
  of Interventions of DGF (Sphere 2 and Sphere 3)
• For Sphere 2: Experience in
  accountability (social accountability, anti-corruption, natural resource
  governance) is preferred. Additional experience specifically in one or
  more of the following areas is an advantage: civic education, media
  support, access to information.
• For Sphere 3: Experience human rights
  and/or access to justice is preferred. Additional experience in one or
  more of the following areas is an advantage: transitional justice,
  pro-gender equality legislation, conflict prevention.
• Competencies in result based management, programme and budget design
  and implementation, capacity development/ organizational development.
  Experiences in Problem-Driven Iterative Adaptation and other methodologies
  for programming is an asset.
• Experience in working in a multi-cultural environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• High integrity and honesty.
• Systematic and structured approach to work.
• Ability to work well under pressure and deliver results with minimum
  supervision.
• Attention to detail and ability to produce high quality work.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

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