Regional Development Programme (RDP) for Northern Albania
The overall objective of the programme is the equitable social and economic development in Shkodra and Lezha regions.
The specific objective is equal access of all citizens to and utilization of quality public services and economic opportunities in the Qark (administrative “region”, literally “county”) of Lezha and Shkodra to be significantly increased through strengthened Qark institutions.
Results to be achieved:
- An effective institutional framework for decentralisation, which aims at equitable development outcomes
- Strengthened capacities of qark for regional development planning and delegated functions
- Developed and institutionalized comprehensive regional development planning and budgeting processes in Shkodra and Lezha regions
- Accelerated regional development through project initiatives and effective implementation
Position: Key expert 1 - International Team Leader
Duration of the assignment: 48 months
Requirements:
- Programme management and leadership skills
- Facilitation skills
- Experience as team leader
- Expertise in either decentralisation or regional development
- Experience in Transition countries
- Experience in advocacy, policy dialogue and lobbying with governments
- Gender expertise and skills are desired
Position: Key expert 2 - National Deputy Team Leader
Duration of the assignment: 48 months
Requirements:
- Programme management and leadership skills
- Facilitation skills
- Expertise in either decentralisation or regional development
- Training skills in programme area
- Experience in advocacy, policy dialogue and lobbying with governments
- Regional experience
- Gender expertise and skills are desired
Position: Key expert 3 - Monitoring and Evaluation Expert
Duration of the assignment: 48 months (full or part-time)
Requirements:
- Substantial experience in project / programme evaluation
- Experience in training and coaching others to undertake M & E
- Practice in participatory methodologies
- Knowledge and experience in both quantitative and qualitative data collection and has practiced a wide range of evaluation methodologies
- Experienced facilitator
- Gender expertise and skills