Director of Legislative Strengthening

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Job Summary

With direction from the Deputy Chief of Party and Counterpart HQ staff, the Director of Legislative Strengthening will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of activities to improve implementation of existing NGO legislation, enhance the transparency and accountability of the CSO sector and strengthen the legal framework supporting civil society. The Director will provide technical support and guidance to IPACS-II partners and seek to enhance coordination and collaboration between the CSO community and Government.

Duties & Responsibilities

Provide technical knowledge about CSO accountability standards as well as tools and methodologies to both HQ and Afghanistan program staff and relevant ISOs, CSSCs and CSOs;
• Propose and oversee administrative and logistical aspects related to legislative strengthening activities;
• Implement training and technical assistance for CSOs to increase their knowledge of CSO accountability standards and mechanisms for CSO-government engagement;
• Oversee implementation of trainings for the government regulatory officials and revisions of the existing laws related to NGO and SOs;
• Work on strengthening relationships between CSOs and government;
• Identify additional internal and external resources for CSO Accountability and CSO-government engagement;
• Coordinate with other IPACS department on any issues related to civil society accountability and civil society-government engagement; and
• Manage and mentor staff, as well as supervise international and local consultants charged with implementing legislative strengthening activities, in accordance with the framework established by the COP and DCOP.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Job Requirements

At least eight years of experience working with NGOs, including at least three years with an international NGO.
• Work experience with development programs working in civil society, legislative strengthening, and accountability issues.
• An advanced university degree in International Development, Law or a similar field.
• Technical expertise in the areas of civil society accountability standards, legislative strengthening and civil society-government engagement.
• Demonstrated proficiency in English language, both written and spoken, in addition to two main local languages, Pashto and Dari.
• Advanced computer skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as an effective team member.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to take initiative and think creatively.
• Ability to supervise other team members.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Excellent cross-cultural skills, ability to work in a diverse, multi-cultural environment, with respect, professionalism and gender sensitivity.

Submission Guideline

Applications: Qualified candidates are requested to send their application along with copy of updated CV to the attention of the Counterpart HR Department (clearly indicate the position title in the subject line) via email to admin@counterpart-afg.org no later than Thursday 20 January, 2011. Due to technical issues Counterpart requests that candidates do not apply directly through the www.jobs.af website. Hard copies of applications can be mailed to: Counterpart International, Lane 3 on the right, Kolola Pushta Street, Ansari Squar, Share Naw, Kabul Afghanistan .

Counterpart International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, marital status, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, personal appearance, family responsibilities, political affiliation, or enrollment in a college, university, technical school, or adult education. For additional information about Counterpart International I-PCAS, please visit www.counterpart-afg.org

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