Municipal Strengthening Lead

The National Cooperative Business Association CLUSA International (NCBA CLUSA) is the primary voice for people who use cooperative businesses to build a better world and a more inclusive economy. NCBA CLUSA provides cross-sector education, technical assistance, and advocacy that helps co-ops thrive. For over 100 years, NCBA CLUSA has sought to advance and protect cooperative enterprises, highlighting the impact that cooperatives have in bettering the lives of individuals and families. In the last 60 years, NCBA CLUSA has worked in over 85 countries in the areas of food security, agricultural development, strengthening of communities and farmer organizations, community-based health, natural resources management, and empowerment of smallholder farmers, women, and youth. We currently work in in Africa, Latin America, and Asia.

NCBA CLUSA is seeking a qualified Ecuadorian National for the Municipal Strengthening Lead for the “Tu Municipio Responde” (TuMUNI) Program funded by USAID. The purpose of this Activity is to expand citizens' access to critical public services, including to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), by strengthening the capacity of local governments for the effective, transparent, and citizen-responsive provision of local services in no more than 30 municipalities. Through the provision of local services, this Activity will demonstrate that democratic governance produces results and, at the same time, catalyze progress in other sectors such as economic growth, education, digital connectivity, and child nutrition.

The Activity will have two components: (a) More effective and accountable local governance and (b) Improved water and sanitation services. The expected duration of the Program is up to 60 months, beginning in November 2023. This will be a contract position pending award from USAID.

- Bachelors degree in municipal strengthening, democracy and governance or other related fields include urban planning or public administration;

- 5+ years of experience with government development and strengthening, preferably with a focus on municipal services strengthening in Ecuador and/or other countries in the region;

- Experience working with municipal governments in Ecuador;

- Experience working in local governance operations, public policy and engagement and public financial management;

- A demonstrated track record of managing projects with success improving local governance and local public service provision;

- A demonstrated ability to engage with multiple stakeholders, including local civil society and Indigenous groups, at the local and national levels; and

- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including an engaging style for public presentations, and analytical, interpersonal, and cross-cultural skills

Fluency in in Spanish and proficiency in English is required. Knowledge of other languages spoken in target municipalities is a plus, but not required.

To be considered applicants shall forward to sasadov@ncba.coop the following documents with the subject line “TuMUNI - Municipal Strengthening Lead” latest by June 30, 2023:

• Cover Letter
• CV in reverse chronological format with most recent work listed first