Closing date: 19 Nov 2018
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Role overview
VSO is looking for a consultant to carryout political economy analyses in three countries namely Myanmar, Ethiopia and Mozambique. This will be done jointly with VSO country office aims: This political economy analyses will explore and seek to understand the political economy conditions under which social accountability is being practised in these VSO programme countries. It will also explore the particular adaptations, designs and innovations that might be required to do effective social accountability work and integration within VSO's programmes using our unique relational volunteering model. Consultants are expected to submit a budget not exceeding 50 person days. Budgets will be assessed on a competitive tendering basis.
Timeframe The political economy analyses will take place from January -March 2019
Skills, qualifications and experience
Technical requirements for bidders (i) Extensive expertise and track record in governance and social accountability within settings of conflict and fragility (ii) Knowledge and application of political economy tools particularly with fragile and conflict affected settings (iii) Demonstrated expertise with various social accountability tools and participatory research tools within fragile settings (iv) Excellent competence in participatory training and capacity building with Project Partners, CSOs and communities
Equal Opportunities
VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.
VSO reserves the right to close this job early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.
See the details TORs attached for further information.
If you're interested in applying for this role, please download the job description for more information.
Please submit both a technical proposal and a budget for the work.
We expect a total of no more than 50 person days for the entire assignment.
How to apply:
Please follow this link to apply: http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=a2xhcm1hbi4yNTY4OS4zODMwQHZzby5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20
