The Open Society Forum (OSF) announces vacancy of Project Manager for the Developing Economies Locally through Action and Alliance (DELTA) project. OSF is committed to an open, non-discriminatory, equal opportunity hiring policy.
In cooperation with Local Government and Public Service Reform Initiative (LGI) in Budapest that is experienced and got positive impact working with local communities on strategic planning for economic development in South East Europe, the Open Society Forum is planning to implement the project which aims to improve economic growth and performance through locally coordinated, integrated and multi-sectoral strategic economic development planning. The role and importance of public-private partnerships with vertical linkages to other tiers of government will be key to the project implementation in four soums that will be selected through competitive open tender.
The specific duties of project Manager will include the following:
- Serving as the principal liaison between Delta Management (LGI and OSF) and the selected Aimags/Soums;
- Serving as a liaison between the Aimags/Soums and other local and international stakeholders including, but not limited to, the Mongolian central government, other donors and NGOs, and relevant organisations present in Mongolia;
- Undergoing training in the OSI LED methodology and assuming the structure and the concept of the DELTA project;
- Developing and organizing the Aimags/Soums selection questionnaires and interviews;
- Administering, compiling and evaluating the business enabling environment survey (via contractors);
- Organising the logistics of all Mongolia-based events associated with the project, including 3-4 workshops, the facilitators' monthly visits to the Aimags/Soums, mayors forums, donor forums, and the marketing of the DELTA program. Providing local content [case studies, local speakers, presenters, etc.] in co-ordination with Delta management;
- Assisting in reviewing and commenting on drafts of the local strategies (ensuring quality standards, that logic is followed, etc.);
- Ensuring the development of the Local Economic Development offices in each Aimag/Soum
- Producing and publishing the strategies in Mongolian and English;
General qualifications for the position:
- university degree;
- advanced working knowledge of oral and written English;
- practical experience working with Mongolian local governments;
- good computer skills, in particular usage of Word, Excel and Power Point;
- experience in formulating and executing development project or commercial budgets;
- understanding of local economic development concepts;
- willingness to travel frequently within Mongolia;
- commitment to engage in the project for 12-18 months.
Competitive salary commensurate with experience and education.
Application procedure: Applicants are encouraged to get a detailed Terms of Reference before applying on the web site: www.forum.mn. Applicants should submit a 1-2 page cover letter explaining your interest in the position and a copy of your resume (CV), and the names and contact information of 1-2 references including previous employers. Written references may be submitted optionally. Applications must be submitted to the receptionist at the OSF office by 5 PM, March 3, 2006 at the following address:
Open Society Forum
Jamiyan Gun Street – 5/1, Sukhbaatar District
Ulaanbaatar-48
Tel:313207, Fax:324857
E-mail: [email protected]
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Short-listed candidates should be available for interviews the week of March 13.