STATEMENT OF WORK
Job Title: Development Liaison Officer
Position Type: Consultancy (up to 5 days per month)
Duration: June 2024 to June 2025
Position Location: Lilongwe, Malawi
Application Deadline: 24th May 2024
Start Date: 17th June 2024
Assignment Duration: 1 year with an option to renew.
SUMMARY OF THE PROJECT
Field Support Services Project (FSSP) Kenya, Somalia and South Africa is a two-year initiative (November 2023 –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 managing local development initiatives in Kenya (and its accredited countries which include Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi, Botswana, Lesotho, Mauritius, and Namibia), South Africa (and accredited countries including Zimbabwe, Malawi, and Madagascar), and Somalia.
BACKGROUND
Canada does not have a resident High Commission in Malawi; the Embassy of Canada to Zimbabwe is responsible to cover Canada’s bilateral relations with Malawi. Canada’s International Assistance program is managed from the Canadian High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa. Canada and Malawi collaborate on a wide range of issues, including environmental protection, peacekeeping, trade and investment promotion, and cooperation within multilateral organizations. Canada’s International Assistance to Malawi is implemented mostly through long-term institutional support to multilateral organizations with activities in Malawi, and Canadian civil society organizations working in partnership with local organizations, to support Malawi’s development priorities in areas such as maternal, newborn and child health, clean water and access to healthcare, education, humanitarian assistance, and human dignity.
SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
The Canadian High Commission in Pretoria requires the services of a Development Liaison Officer (DLO) in Malawi to support its programming over a term of one (1) year with an option to renew. The DLO will support and strengthen the delivery of Canada’s international assistance in Malawi through field level advice, technical support, and policy input on matters relevant to Canada’s engagement in the country.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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:
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%).
The Financial score shall be computed as a ratio of the proposal being evaluated and the best priced proposal received by FSSP for the assignment.
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
Founded in 1985, Cowater International is a leading global development consulting company. Headquartered in Ottawa and with corporate hubs in Auckland, Berlin, Brussels, Helsinki, London, Madrid, Manila, Nairobi, Singapore and Stockholm, Cowater International has successfully delivered a portfolio of over 2500 projects and assignments in more than 95 countries. We work with governments, private sector actors and communities implementing projects that support socio-economic development, institutional strengthening, environmental improvements and advance equal opportunities for all. We are a diverse and experienced team committed to building a better tomorrow for the people we serve. Our adaptive approach to management has led to our yearly award-winning work and recognition as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2017.
We thank you for your interest in building a better tomorrow with Cowater International
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested applicants must include the following documents:
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