Current opportunities
Proposals invited to develop guidelines for Private Finance Initiatives
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development (MHUD), Eswatini, with support from the Commonwealth Local Government Forum (CLGF) intends to develop guidelines for Private Finance Initiatives (PFI) for urban local authorities in Eswatini. The proposed guidelines follow the development of a Strategic Action and Implementation Plan to inform the localisation of the national Public, Private Partnerships (PPP) Policy at local government level, by urban local authorities. The guidelines will assist primarily the MHUD and Swaziland’s 14 urban local authorities to explore available funding models within public and private sectors.
Interest parties are asked to submit proposals by email with detailed technical and financial information to recruitment@clgf.org.uk
(if you are unable to access this email link, please type in the address manually.)
Deadline: 16.30 hrs GMT+2 on 25 March 2020. You can find more details about this project here.
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The Commonwealth Local Government Forum (CLGF), an international, membership organisation representing local government across the Commonwealth, is recruiting for the following two roles, based in Lahore, Pakistan:
Both positions will work on a project to support the local councils associations and, through them, local government across Pakistan entitled Strengthening the Associations of Local Governments and their Members for Enhanced Governance and Effective Development Outcomes in Pakistan. This is a joint project in partnership with the Local Council Association of the Punjab (LCAP) with funding from the EU Delegation to Pakistan.
Application Process
The job description and person specification for each role can be found by clicking on the respective job titles above.
Please submit a covering letter together with a two-page CV to recruitment@clgf.org.uk
(if this link does not work, please type in the address manually.)
It is important that your application letter addresses each point set out in the Person Specification for the post. Please do not submit an application if you do not meet the Essential Skills and Experience.
Closing Date for applications: Tuesday, 3 March 2020
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Project Officer
(ref: PO 2020)
Contract: March 2020 to 31 May 2022
(applicants must have the right to work in Trinidad).
Location: Trinidad
Gross annual salary and benefits: € 31,200, subject to statutory tax deductions.
The Commonwealth Local Government Forum (CLGF) is an international, membership organisation representing local government across the Commonwealth. CLGF Caribbean is leading a Commonwealth-wide programme with its members, supported by the European Union, to promote local government and support its role as a partner in development. The project supports the Framework Partnership Agreement which was signed witht he EU in 2015.
The project - Supporting local government as an actor in development (SGA2) - aims to enhance local governance and service delivery with a particular focus on strengthening decentralisation, enhancing LED and localising the SDGs. Additionally it provides support for CLGF to work with its members to strengthen and animate the Commonwealth Women in Local Government Network and the Commonwealth Sustainable Cities Network.
Application Process
The job description and person specification for this role can be found here.
Please submit a covering letter together with a two-page CV to recruitment@clgf.org.uk
(if this link does not work, please type in the address manually.)
It is important that your application letter addresses each point set out in the Person Specification for the post. Please do not submit an application if you do not meet the Essential Skills and Experience.
Closing Date for applications: Friday, 21 February 2020, 1700hrs Trinidad Time.
Interviews: Friday 28 February and Monday 3 March 2020
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Networks Officer
(ref: NO 2020)
Contract: March 2020 to 31 May 2022
(applicants must have the right to work in Trinidad).
Location: Trinidad
Gross annual salary and benefits: € 36,000, subject to statutory tax deductions.
Commonwealth Local Government Forum (CLGF), is an international organisation representing local government across the Commonwealth. CLGF Caribbean is leading a Commonwealth-wide programme with its members, supported by the European Union, to promote local government and support its role as a partner in development. The project supports the Framework Partnership Agreement which was signed with the EU in 2015.
The project - Supporting local government as an actor in development (SGA2) - aims to enhance local governance and service delivery with a particular focus on strengthening decentralisation, enhancing LED and localising the SDGs. Additionally it provides support for CLGF to work with its members to strengthen and animate the Commonwealth Women in Local Government Network and the Commonwealth Sustainable Cities Network.
Application Process
The job description and person specification for this role can be found here.
Please submit a covering letter together with a two-page CV to recruitment@clgf.org.uk
(if this link does not work, please type in the address manually.)
It is important that your application letter addresses each point set out in the Person Specification for the post. Please do not submit an application if you do not meet the Essential Skills and Experience.
Closing Date for applications: Friday, 21 February 2020, 1700hrs Trinidad Time.
Interviews: Friday 28 February and Monday 3 March 2020
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Research Officer
Contract: 18 months - extension subject to funding
Location: London, UK
Salary: Circa £34K per annum.
The Commonwealth Local Government Forum (CLGF), a membership organisation, which works to promote and strengthen effective democratic local government throughout the Commonwealth; and encourages the exchange of good practice in local government structures and services, is seeking a:
Research Officer to:
- provide practical research support to strengthen CLGF’s advocacy and programme work;
- contribute to CLGF publications, commission research, and develop toolkits/ materials for the benefit of CLGF members;
- coordinate CLGF’s Research Advisory Group.
The application pack can be found on the Commonwealth Local Government Forum website - www.clgf.org.uk/opportunities
This includes the job description and person specification
And full details on how to apply
Applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom.
To apply, email a Curriculum Vitae and a covering letter setting out how you meet the requirements of the role, as set out in the person specification to: recruitment@clgf.org.uk (if you are unable to access this email link, please type in the address manually.)
Closing Date for applications: Monday, 06 January 2020 @ 1700hrs
Interviews: Week of 13 January 2020
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Project Officer, Eswatini
Contract term: 2 years (a valid permit is required to work in Eswatini)
Salary: £24,000 - £26,000 per annum
Location: Mbabane, Eswatini
Reporting to: Regional Programme Manager (Southern Africa)
The Commonwealth Local Government Forum (CLGF), in partnership with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, is looking to employ a project officer to support the delivery of its projects in Eswatini.
As well as excellent project management and communication skills, the postholder will have a good understanding of accessing and managing donor finance and building strong relationships.
Full details, together with the job description and person specification, can be found here.
To apply, applicants should email a Curriculum Vitae and a covering letter setting out how they meet the requirements of the role, as set out in the person specification to: recruitment@clgf.org.uk
(if you are unable to access this email link, please type in the address manually.)
by 16.30 Pretoria time, on 13 November 2019.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Project Evaluator: individual or organisation sought for mid-term project evaluation
Location: Zambia
Evaluation time scale: 25 November 2019 - January 2020
The Commonwealth Local Government Forum (CLGF), in partnership with the Local Government Association of Zambia (LGAZ) and the Ministry of Local Government (MLG), are implementing the Enhancing Local Government Capacity for Development Project, in Zambia, with funding from the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom Department for International Development (DFID).
Interest parties are asked to submit proposals by email with detailed technical and financial information to: project.evaluation@clgf.org.uk by 16.30 hrs GMT+2 on 5 November 2019.
(if you are unable to access this email link, please type in the address manually.)
Please find attached:
1. further details about the evaluation together with
2. request for Project Mid Term Evaluation
