Job Opportunities

 

Democracy and Governance Consultants for Francophone Africa and MENA

The State University of New York’s Center for International Development is looking for technical specialists for upcoming programs is several countries in Africa and the MENA area. Specializations might include:

  •  Facilitation of meaningful and effective engagement between government, civil society, and citizens at the national level, particularly in the areas of policy assessment, policy formulation, advocacy, monitoring, and development planning
  •  Facilitation of meaningful and effective engagement between government, civil society, and citizens at the local level, particularly in the areas of policy assessment, policy formulation, advocacy, monitoring, and development planning;
  •  Facilitation of processes for development and implementation of a civil service code of implementation

Applicants should have advanced degree in political science, public administration or other related discipline, five to ten years minimum experience in the field serving as technical consultant or advisor, and experience working for USAID-funded projects in this region.

To submit your credentials, please e-mail full, current, curriculum vitae (CV) to cidinfo@cid.suny.edu and refer to "Civic Participation" in the subject line. Include a letter summarizing credentials and expressing interest.

Applications that do not meet the minimum criteria listed above will not be considered. No phone calls will be accepted. This listing will remain open indefinitely; no application deadline.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

The Research Foundation is a non-profit organization that administers contract and grant activity for the State University of New York. SUNY is the largest comprehensive university system in the United States with 413,000 students enrolled in 6,688 fields of study on 64 campuses. SUNY/CID implements technical assistance projects, conducts research, and contributes to both the theory and practice of international development. It works in the areas of democratization, business development, and environmental policy.

RFSUNY is an EEO/AA/ADA employer