Local Voices and Sustainability Officer

Democracy International (DI) is seeking to hire a Local Voices and Sustainability Officer for the five-year Performance Accountability Activity in Ghana funded by USAID. This activity will focus on strengthening civil society oversight of and feedback into government performance in public service delivery and to support government, especially at the local level, and public service providers to be more responsive to citizen demand in delivering quality essential services. This is based on the premise that citizen action and engagement are critical for ensuring that the government delivers quality services with increased accountability. This is a full-time position based in Accra, Ghana. This position is only open to Ghanaian citizens.

The Local Voices and Sustainability Officer will focus on engaging local communities and ensuring their voices are heard in decision-making processes. The officer will work closely with project staff, USAID partner projects and other partners, and stakeholders to ensure the program aligns with local priorities, builds local capacity, and promotes accountability.

Essential Job Duties:

Engage with local communities and stakeholders to understand their perspectives, needs, and priorities related to accountable governance and public service delivery.
Help design and implement community engagement activities, such as town hall meetings, focus group discussions, and community outreach programs, to promote participation and inclusivity.
Facilitate dialogue between project staff and local communities to ensure that local perspectives are incorporated into decision-making processes.
Work with project staff, partner USAID project staff and CSO partners to build local capacity for feedback into government performance in public service delivery, including training programs and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Support the monitoring and evaluation of the program's sustainability performance and recommend strategies for improvement.
Produce regular reports and communication materials on the program's activities and impact.
Represent the program in meetings and conferences as needed.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in political science, social administration, development or gender studies, business administration, management, or other relevant field; Master’s degree preferred;
At least 5 years of experience in community engagement, local governance, CSO capacity building, public service delivery, or related fields.
Demonstrated experience in engaging with diverse stakeholders, including local communities, government agencies, and CSOs.
Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse teams.
Demonstrated commitment to ethics, transparency, and accountability in program implementation.
Fluency in English and excellent writing and communications skills required.

Reporting:

This position reports to the Deputy Chief of Party.

Application Process:

Interested applicants MUST submit a cover letter and CV. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position will be filled as soon as a qualified candidate is identified. DI will only contact candidates of interest.

About the Organization

DI provides technical assistance, analytical services and project implementation for democracy, human rights, governance and conflict mitigation programs worldwide for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the U.S. State Department and other development partners. Since its founding in 2003, Democracy International has worked with civil society organizations, political parties, election-management bodies, government agencies, legislatures, justice-sector institutions, and others in 80+ countries.

DI welcomes and supports a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are committed to equal employment opportunities (EEO) for all applicants seeking employment and for DI employees. DI makes employment decisions based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, personal appearance, military status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation, educational status, unemployment status, place of residence or business, source of income, or reproductive health decision making. Additionally, harassment or discrimination based on these characteristics will not be tolerated at DI. To perform the essential functions of this position, reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities.

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