STATEMENT OF WORK
Job Title: Development Liaison Officer
Position Type: Consultancy (up to 5 days per month)
Duration: March 2024 to February 2025
Position Location: Bujumbura, Burundi
Application Deadline: 22nd February 2024
Start Date: 1st April 2024
Assignment Duration: 1 year with an option to renew.
SUMMARY OF THE PROJECT
The Field Support Services Project (FSSP) is a two-year initiative (November 2023 to October 2025) funded by Global Affairs Canada (GAC) and implemented by Cowater International. It offers administrative, financial, procurement, and logistical support, along with technical expertise, to GAC’s development programs in Kenya, Somalia, and South Africa. The project assists GAC in procuring and managing local development initiatives in Kenya (and its accredited countries which include Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi), South Africa (and its accredited countries) and Somalia.
BACKGROUND
In Burundi, Canada is represented by the High Commission based in Kigali, Rwanda but the International Assistance program does not have officers in Burundi and is managed from Nairobi, Kenya. Canada’s priorities in Burundi are to promote human rights, democracy and to respond to humanitarian needs in Burundi and the region. Although Canada does not have a bilateral development program in Burundi, the country is eligible to receive funding through other delivery mechanisms.
SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
The Canadian High Commission in Nairobi requires the services of a Development Liaison Officer (DLO) in Burundi to support its programming over a term of one (1) yearwith an option to renew. The DLO will support and strengthen the delivery of Canada’s international assistance in Burundi through field level advice, technical support, and policy input on matters relevant to Canada’s engagement in the country.
RESPONSIBILITIES
When requested by a designated Canadian High Commission representative, the Liaison Officer will:
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education:
Minimum Experience
The ideal candidate shall meet the following minimum requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS
Language Requirements: Excellent English language skills, as most of the reporting will be written in English.
Working arrangements:
Ownership of Intellectual Property
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested applicants must include the following documents:
Evaluation of Applications
The proposals that achieve a minimum of 70% in the technical desk review shall be further considered for interviews and written tests. The award of the contract shall be made to the individual consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as:
a) responsive/compliant/acceptable; and
b) having received the highest score out of set of weighted technical criteria (70% – Comprising of 15% scores of desk review, 25% written test, and 30% scores of interviews) and financial criteria (30%).
Technical Score (70%)
Financial Score (30%)
1. Based on Qualification (desk review) (15%)
2. Written test (25%)
3. Interview (30%)
NB: Only candidates obtaining a minimum of 70 points (70% of the desk technical review) will be considered for the Financial Evaluation.
Cowater International is an equal opportunity employer, basing employment on merit and qualifications as they relate to professional experience and position expectations. Cowater does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender identity, disability, age, or any other basis protected by law.
We thank all applicants, however only those shortlisted will be contacted.
ABOUT US
With more than 35 years’ experience, Cowater International is Canada’s global leader in management consulting services specializing in international development and has managed the implementation of over 800 projects in more than 80 countries around the globe. We work with governments, partner organizations, communities and civil society to design and implement sustainable solutions that generate lasting social, financial, and environmental impacts. Our adaptive approach to management has led to our award-winning work and recognition as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021. Headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, Cowater International also has corporate offices in Montreal, Quebec; London, United Kingdom; Nairobi, Kenya; and Brussels, Belgium, in addition to project offices in a wide variety of other locations across Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia.
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