Position Summary:      

Creative is seeking a Social Accountability and Transparency Advisor for the USAID Local Governance, a 4-year program that will aim to is to strengthen the ability of local governments to be more responsive, effective, inclusive, and accountable. This Activity will be procured as a task order under the Active Communities - Effective States (ACES) IDIQ. The Social Accountability and Transparency Advisor will be responsible for providing technical leadership to enhance the accountability and transparency of local government units (LGUs). 

Key Responsibilities   

• Support LGUs to strengthen and institutionalize citizen participation in municipal decision making. 
• Develop training and technical assistance packages to various stakeholders to apply social accountability tools to monitor and advocate for quality service provision. 
• Work with CSOs, NGOs, and relevant youth, women, or marginalized groups to advocate and push for reforms on service delivery issues.  
• Support COP and the DCOP in the development of the project strategic framework and work plans- ensuring the achievement of LGS overall objective.  

Required Skills and Qualifications   

• At least 7 years of experience preferably in designing and applying activities and tools focusing on social accountability, including through community and civil society participation, preferably focusing on local government  

• Degree in Public Policy, or related field 
• Experience working on gender equality and inclusion would be an asset  
• Experience working with Civil Society and/ or LGUs  
• Experience on USAID-funded projects is highly preferred 
• Excellent written and spoken English 

• Local nationals are strongly encouraged to apply  

This position is contingent upon successful award and funding by USAID to Creative Associates