Team Leader - Culture for Development
Team Leader - Culture for Development
SPC - Secretariat of the Pacific Community
Suva, Fiji
The role – Team Leader – Culture for Development will be responsible for:
- Analytical and policy advice – Delivering timely and relevant analytical, technical, research, programmatic and policy advice on social development issues - including on culture for development, gender and youth - to SPC and its members, civil society, regional organisations and donors;
- Organisational strengthening – Working closely with SPC’s executive and technical divisions and programmes in support of a more coordinated and effective integrated programming approach to addressing the social dimensions of development programme initiatives;
- Regional coordination and monitoring of culture for development in the Pacific region – Ensuring a coordinated approach to regional monitoring, research, analysis and data collection on culture for development, policy prioritization and investment in line with the Regional Culture Strategy and other international commitments;
- Capacity building and training – Strengthen networks, develop, deliver and evaluate training programmes, technical assistance, publications and resources aimed at strengthening institutional capacity for achieving social inclusion and youth responsiveness in policy development and programming;
- Research and analysis – Identify and undertake research analysis on relevant culture for development issues in partnership with stakeholders and other agencies across programmes and development sectors;
- Programme management and technical oversight – Provide management support and technical guidance to SDP’s programme team.
Key selection criteria:
Qualifications
- Postgraduate qualification in a relevant social science discipline, such as sociology, development studies, anthropology, culture, gender or development.
Knowledge and experience
- At least 8 years of experience at an advisory level with a specialisation in culture for development;
- Experience in the design and implementation of policies and programmes in social development areas in culture for development, gender equality or social inclusion;
- Knowledge and understanding of culture for development and social inclusion in the Pacific region.
Essential skills
- Understanding of legal and policy frameworks;
- International, regional and national-level best practice approaches;
- Policy advisory approaches;
- Research and analytical skills;
- Programme development and management experience;
- Capacity building and training experience;
- Monitoring, evaluation and reporting skills;
- Ability to negotiate and proven ability to develop and sustain professional partnerships.
Language skills
- Excellent English communication skills (oral and written) with a working knowledge of French being an advantage;
- Interpersonal skills and cultural awareness;
- Ability to work in a multicultural, inclusive and equitable environment.
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