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DEMOCRACY, GOVERNANCE AND CONFLICT SPECIALIST (USPSC/TCN)

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SOL-625-16-000004Federal

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The contract positions a Democracy Governance and Conflict Specialist (USPSC) as a key technical advisor for USAID’s democracy and governance initiatives, with a particular focus on conflict prevention in the West Africa region, notably Burkina Faso. The Specialist will bring a general understanding of democracy and governance while possessing deep expertise in at least two critical areas such as regulatory frameworks, public administration, civil society engagement, conflict prevention, local governance, elections, gender and social inclusion, or youth development. This role demands both independent work and teamwork within a dynamic environment, requiring close coordination with USAID missions in Accra and Dakar, US Government officials, and Burkina Faso government stakeholders, ensuring effective program design, implementation, and compliance with USAID guidelines. In addition to managing a portfolio of governance and conflict-related programs, the Specialist will provide technical support across sectors like health, education, agriculture, and environment to enhance resilience efforts. Their responsibilities also include maintaining robust relationships with a broad network of partners including government ministries, local governments, donors, civil society organizations, and academic institutions. The position is based within the USAID Senegal office and is designated as an 8(a) competed contract, highlighting its strategic role in strengthening governance, transparency, and conflict mitigation in a complex political landscape throughout the region.

General Info

Democracy Governance Specialist advises USAID on conflict prevention and governance in West Africa, focusing on Burkina Faso.

Agency

Agency For International Development → Usaid/senegal

Contract Value

$423,991.82

NAICS

541990 - All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Place of Performance

Not specified

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Awardee

FOREIGN AWARDEES (UNDISCLOSED)

Award Issued Date

01/27/2017, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

SOL-625-16-000004-DRG.pdf

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PostedJun 16

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyAgency For International Development → Usaid/senegal

Contacts1 person available

OfficeDAKAR, SEN

Organization / AgencyAgency For International Development → Usaid/senegal

Office AddressDAKAR, SEN

Contacts

PAPA BABACAR NIOWY SENGHOR

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Full Description

The Democracy Governance and Conflict Specialist, USPSC will serve as USAID's expert and advisor on a range of issues such as governance, transparency, human rights, civil society, elections, and conflict prevention. The Specialist will have a general understanding of democracy and governance and its cross sectoral applications. The incumbent should also have specific technical expertise in at least two of the following: regulatory, and policy frameworks; public administration and accountability; civil society strengthening and engagement including in advocacy and oversight; multi-stakeholder collective action for improved public service delivery; conflict prevention and peace building including counter-violent extremism approaches; local governance and service delivery; elections and legislative processes; gender and social inclusion; and/or youth development. The Specialist should be highly motivated, capable of working independently and also as part of a dynamic team. This USPSC will participate as a key member of the DG/Conflict team in the USAID Office and liaises with other technical offices engaging in DG/ Conflict activities in the regional USAID West Africa mission in Accra or the Sahel Regional Office in Dakar. S/he collaborates with other USAID technical and support offices and operates within a complex, fluid political environment and with officials in the United States Government (USG) and the Government of (GOBF). The specialist assists and advises DG/ Conflict programs assigned from the DG/ Conflict team portfolio. The Specialist will participate and if necessary lead the design of new programs following USAID requirement. The Specialist ensures that these programs are effectively implemented in the field and in accordance with the USAID contract/agreement and the approved annual work plan. S/he will also provide technical advice to other USAID Sectoral teams on DG/ Conflict as it relates to other sectors particularly relevant to resilience in Burkina Faso (e.g. health, education, agriculture, environment, etc). The DG Program Specialist maintains close communication with GOBF officials and relevant stakeholders for effective program management. The DG team relies upon the Specialist's technical advice and networking expertise with Government of Burkina Faso ministries as well as local governments to strengthen USAID assistance. The Specialist also communicates with donors, civil society organizations, universities, through multi-stakeholder forums, donor meetings and other functions as appropriate to maintain current sector knowledge relevant to programs managed by the Specialist.