Current opportunities
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
