NEW Community Engagement Specialist, USAID/West Bank & Gaza Accountable Local Governance (ALG) Activity Level not specified – Level not specified DAI – International Development Company Closing 13th of December Gaza
DAI - International Development Company
Position Purpose
The Community Engagement Specialist will be the principal liaison with the project’s target communities, facilitating the establishment and implementation of priority development projects to promote cohesion and resilience at the grassroots level.
KEy Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and strategic vision to activities promoting community engagement in municipal governance.
- Strengthen the capacity of local officials to engage with citizens, include them in participatory planning processes, and incorporate their priorities into planning documents.
- Facilitate citizen participation in collaborative decision-making, management, and monitoring related to municipal service delivery.
- Promote productive interactions between communities, civil society, and municipalities to facilitate the upward flow of information on community needs and priorities.
- Contribute to work plans, donor reports, success stories, and other deliverables.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in international development or related field, or equivalent work experience; advanced degree preferred.
- 8 years of relevant working experience in local government or civil society.
- Proven ability to foster cohesion among different groups in Palestinian communities in WBG.
- Demonstrable capacity to engage women, youth, and other marginalized populations in community development activities.
- Experience on USAID-funded projects or other donor-funded projects is highly preferred.
- Fluency in English and Arabic required.
The Community Engagement Specialist will report to the Accountability and Transparency Team Leader.
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