Local Government Business Environment/ Services Advisor - Urban Institute

The Urban Institute (UI), a non-profit organization founded in 1968, is seeking applications for the position of Local Government Business Environment/ Services Advisor for the upcoming USAID Kinerja project. UI was established to investigate social and economic problems confronting the US and the government policies and programs designed to alleviate them. Over the last 25 years, UI has expanded its role to address analogous problems in developing countries.

UI’s international work has focused on decentralization and local government capacity building, structured around four outcomes:

1. Creation of a clearer legal and regulatory framework for local government rights and responsibilities through a consensus-oriented dialogue among central government, local government, and public stakeholders;
2. Improved financial management and greater transparency in local government budgeting and expenditure;
3. More cost-effective and responsive delivery of services by local governments; and
4. Greater interaction and more effective communication between local government (both elected officials and civil servants) and citizens about community priorities and the reality of the constraints under which local governments operate.

Position Responsibilities:
The Local Government Business Environment/ Services Advisor will serve as a deputy to the Public Service Delivery Advisor with a focus on local economic development and business services. Responsible for assisting kabupatens and kotas in developing local economic development plans, building public-private partnerships, and developing joint activities with the
private sector.


Qualifications:
Demonstrated expertise in local economic development, including building public-private partnerships and facilitating joint activities with the private sector.
Experience with One Stop Shops strongly preferred.
Prior experience with USAID-funded projects preferred.
Strong interpersonal and communication skillsStrong English writing and speaking skills.

Interested applicants are requested to send a cover letter, resume, and list of three references
(references will not be contacted prior to interview) to indokinerja@gmail.com as soon as possible but no later than January 29, 2010.

Only the strongest candidates will be contacted. No telephone inquiries, please.
The Urban Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.