CSO Capacity Building Specialist
Tetra Tech International Development Services seeks a CSO Capacity Building Specialist to support the USAID-funded Judicial Reform in Uzbekistan Program (JRUP). This project will support the efforts of the Government of Uzbekistan to develop rule of law, reform the judiciary, and improve the legal operating environment for NGOs and civil society organizations. Activities will contribute to locally-led development and self-reliance by providing input and expertise into the legislative reform process, the development of the legal profession, and facilitate strategic planning, including defining roles and paving the way for civil society development. Counterpart organizations will include the Ministry of Justice.
The CSO Capacity Building Specialist will undertake work in Tashkent, Uzbekistan in support of JRUP. The CSO Capacity Building Specialist will report to NGO Legal Framework and Civil Society Advisor.
The CSO Capacity Building Specialist’s primary responsibilities are aimed at supporting the capacity building needs for CSOs and NGOs. The Specialist will develop, coordinate, and implement capacity building trainings for grantees and beneficiaries of JRUP related to judicial reform, legal education, legal aid, and public awareness.
Requirements:
* Bachelor’s degree (or the equivalent) in law, social science, or a related field is required.
* At least 4 years of experience including at least 2 years of experience managing and/or conducting capacity building programs for CSOs and NGOs.
* Demonstrated expertise in civil society development/NGO capacity building, preferably in Central Asia.
* Prior experience with USAID, INL, or other donor-funded projects preferred.
* Ability to work in an ambiguous and rapidly developing environment, must be comfortable with constant change of local partners, and multiple, competing priorities.
* Fluency speaking, reading, and writing in Russian. Fluency in Uzbek and proficiency in English preferred.
To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the online application process:
* Cover Letter
* CV in reverse chronological format
* Reference List: at least three professional references with complete contact information
* Employee Biographical Data Sheet
Please ensure that all necessary documents are uploaded, as incomplete applications and/or corrupt files may delay processing of your application or remove you from consideration. Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. No phone calls will be accepted.
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