LGU NGO Job Opportunity in the Philippines

The Local Governance Support Program for Local Economic Development (LGSP-LED) is seeking applications for five Partnership Advisers to be based in select Regions. The Terms of Reference (TORs) detailing the background, scope of work, roles and responsibilities and qualifications is provided herein.

 

Location Assignments:

 

1.)    Metro Naga Development Council, Region 5

2.)    Metro Iloilo-Guimaras Economic Development Council, Region 6

3.)    Panglao-Dauis-Baclayon, Bohol Marine Triangle, Region 7

4.)    Province of Leyte, Region 8

5.)    Allah Valley Landscape Development Alliance, Province of South Cotabato and Sultan Kudarat, Region 12

 

LGSP-LED is a collaborative, eight-year Program of the Governments of Canada and Philippines, funded by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) and implemented through the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG). Its purpose is to reduce poverty by strengthening local governance and supporting sustainable local economic development (LED).

 

Duration of Assignment:

 

May 2011 to March 31, 2012 with possibility of extension

 

Interested applicants must submit the following:

 

1.       Letter of Intent addressed to the Field Director, Local Governance Support Program for Local Economic Development

 

2.       Comprehensive CV, not to exceed 4 pages detailing the following:

 

a.       Name and citizenship

b.      Education and pertinent dates and degrees received

c.       Language(s) spoken, read and written, and degree of proficiency in each category

d.      Length of service with current employer, position and status (permanent, temporary, contract employee, associate, etc.)

e.      Pertinent experience: A summary of the skills and experience that would be valuable and applicable to this project

f.        A history of employment and assignments (in reverse chronological order)

g.       List of publications/presentations, if applicable

h.      Membership in associations

 

Please send applications via email to careers@lgsp-led.ph  not later than April 29, 2011. Only short-listed applicants will be called for interview.

 

We encourage you to share this information with your colleagues and partners who might be interested and are qualified to apply for this position.

 

LGSP-LED is an equal opportunity employer.  Women are encouraged to apply.