Position                               : Capacity
Development and Training ManagerDuration                              : 2 (two) yearsSupervisor                          : Secretary General
 
 
BackgroundUnited
Cities and Local Governments Asia Pacific (UCLG ASPAC) is the biggest
of the Regional Sections of the United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) in which its Secretariat is
based in Jakarta, Indonesia. UCLG is a worldwide association
of local governments and the officially recognized voice of local governments by
the United Nations.  UCLG ASPAC has linkages to more than 7,000 local governments. It represents
well over 3.76 billiion people – more
than half of the world population – and
incorporates economically fast developing countries such as China, India and
Indonesia.  UCLG
ASPAC is the key knowledge management hub on local government issues in the
Asia-Pacific region. It promotes democratic local government, supports cooperation between cities, local governments and their associations, and facilitates
programmes, network and partnerships to develop the capacity of local
governments and the associations. Moreover, UCLG ASPAC represents local
governments politically within the international community, and with the United Nations and its agencies. It
also promotes inclusive
societies which safeguard equality, social and economic justice, and
sustainable community development. UCLG ASPAC is engaged in all relevant
thematic fields for nurturing sustainable development comprising poverty
alleviation, climate change, disaster resiliency, culture, strategic planning,
decentralization, local finance, gender equality and women
leadership and empowerment as well as good
governance. The Capacity Development and
Training Manager or CDT Manager will be hired for two (2) years period with
possibility of extension, based on performance, and will be placed at UCLG
ASPAC Secretariat Office in Jakarta. The Post is to support the Secretary
General and supervise the Capacity Development and Training Officer.  Objective and goal:

1. To provide ideas and inputs in developing and
   designing the strategies and technical issues concerning capacity
   development.
2. To design the training and capacity
   development plan.
3. To draft and consolidate the specific
   requirement of proposal related to capacity development and training.
4. To be the leading role on developing and
   producing the capacity development activities in website, publications,
   and social media.

 Scope of Work/Key DutiesUnder this
Scope of Work, the CDT Manager will carry out the following key
activities: 1.      
Initiate strategic engagement discussion and
contribute to the understanding of the approach to capacity development2.      
Support the further sensitisation, ownership and
implementation of the capacity development process3.      
Design the organizational development capacity
building plan, including training and curriculum development4.      
Organize and implement training activities for UCLG
ASPAC’s members and partners5.      
On the basis of the capacity assessment process and
reports, support and oversee the implementation of the capacity development
plan to achieve the milestones identified and address the identified capacity
gaps6.      
Provide authoritative policy advice and technical

guidance on capacity development implementation and delivery7.      
Responsible in designing the monitoring and
evaluation tools of measurable capacity development indicators8.      
Leading role for the process of selection of third
party for the implementation of capacity development activities as required9.      
Supervise the implementation of the capacity
development plan and report on the outcomes based on the existing milestone 10.  
Provide technical guidance and operational support
to enhance performance and quality assurance, share knowledge and build
capacity11.  
Collaborate with development partners and
stakeholders in developing the capacity development plan12.  
Establish the dialogue with donors,  partners and stakeholders to maintain
effective working relationships, sustain interest, and increase cooperation13.  
Leading role in coaching and monitoring to partners
to support the capacity development process14.  
Have close coordination with the Media and
Communication Department in advertising and promoting capacity building and training
programmes of UCLG ASPAC.15.  
Have close coordination with the Strategic Services
Department and the Members Service Department in evaluating members needs
assessment.16.  
Perform any other duties as required from
time-to-time as assigned by the Secretary General   Special Requirements of the Assignment·        
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in development
studies, social sciences and/or related fields.·        
Minimum ten (10) years of professional
experience in capacity development and working in a similar position in an NGO and/or an
International Organization.·        
Solid experience in
the management of people and systems in high-pressure environments·        
Strong IT skills·        
Demonstrated
experience working with local governments, multi-donor agencies, and or
development partner.·        
Ability to
communicate effectively, both orally and in writing (English; knowledge of
Bahasa Indonesia an asset)·        
Demonstrates
openness to change and ability to manage complexities·        
Experience in
working in an international environment, respecting different cultures and
nationalities.·        
Positive work ethic with
a willingness to learn.·        
Considerable
domestic and international travel may be required. Deliverables1.      
Policy proposals,
position papers, presentations and documents for internal and external
strategic discussion , policy formulation and assessments2.      
Identify best
practices and lesson learned to build capacity and knowledge3.      
Database of mapping
on training programs and donors working on capacity development of local
governments  Indicators1.      
Numbers of outgoing
and approved proposals 2.      
Database of
capacity development training required by the local governments3.      
Plan and strategies
on  capacity development  Supporting
Team
The post will
be supervised by the Secretary General and working as a team with the CDT
Officer.Date Line please submit your application with expecting your salary to : [email protected] with subject email : CDTM-your name before January 04th 2016