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South Partnership Consultant

Our client will expand its support in building capacities at municipal council level among others in planning, budgeting, financial management and accountability, and increase the skills-set in managing the newly transferred competencies including local revenue collection. (3) Increasing democratic citizens’ participation (women, and youth in particular) at municipal council level during the lifespan of an elected council. Increased community participation and dialogue within and among municipalities across Libya will increase social cohesion and foster national unity. Our client seeks to engage a National South- South Partnership Consultant to provide expertise and support to enhance the effectiveness of local governance in Libya. The consultant will collaborate with the Ministry of Local Governance (MoLG) and General Information Authority (GIA) to improve governance practices, address challenges, and promote sustainable development at the local level.

 Provide technical advice to the MoLG and GIA on improving local governance practices through building partnerships, including service delivery mechanism.

•   Assist in addressing conflicts and challenges within local governance structures. Provide guidance on conflict resolution processes and facilitate dialogue among stakeholders when needed.
•   Facilitate and help conflicting parties to discuss issues and negotiate an agreement.
•   Engage with relevant stakeholders, including government officials, municipal authorities, and civil society organizations, to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing in support of local governance improvement.
•   Perform research and analysis and prepare opinions, studies, briefs, reports and correspondence.
•   Collaborate with local partners to promote good governance practices and facilitate outreach and communication efforts to engage citizens in local decision-making processes.
•   Develop relationships with stakeholders and advise on all aspects of the informal negotiations, resolution by telephone or meetings with parties.
•   Undertake any formally delegated task.

CORE VALUES / GUIDING PRINCIPLES:

•   Integrity: Demonstrating consistency in upholding and promoting the values of United Nations in actions and decisions, in line with the UN Code of Conduct;
•   Cultural Sensitivity/Valuing diversity: Demonstrating an appreciation of the multicultural nature of the organization and the diversity of its staff. Demonstrating an international outlook, appreciating differences in values and learning from cultural diversity.

  CORE COMPETENCIES:

•   Ability to think conceptually and flexibly, capacity to adapt, innovate, and propose multiple options.
•   A team player with good interpersonal skills
•   Time management skills.
•   Enjoy sensitivity for research and academic integrity.
•   Ability to work well under pressure and stressful environment
•   Promoting ethics and integrity, creating organizational precedents
•   Creating and promoting enabling environment for open communication
•   Leveraging conflict in the interests of UNDP & setting standards
•   Sharing knowledge across the organization and building a culture of knowledge sharing and

  learning
  Fair and transparent decision making; calculated risk-taking