Oxford Policy Management · 1 week ago
Call for Talent: Team of Experts - Deepening Democracy Facility (Zambia)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior LevelOxford Policy Management is an international development consultancy seeking a Team of Experts for the Deepening Democracy Facility project in Zambia. The team will be responsible for enhancing governance through reform efforts, fostering collaboration among stakeholders, and ensuring effective project delivery over a seven-year period.
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Responsibilities
Apply deep contextual understanding and political insight to identify and act on opportunities for reform, and strategically withdraw support when traction is lost
Build and maintain strong relationships across government, civil society, and development partners, using convening power to access key decision-makers and foster trust
Deliver adaptively and politically smart interventions, using evidence and learning to adjust approaches and remain relevant in a dynamic context
Draw on knowledge and experience of Zambia, including how change happens, the political economy of reform, and practical experience supporting governance and accountability initiatives
Conduct forward-looking analysis, monitor trends, and identify emerging opportunities or shifts across political, economic, and governance sectors to inform strategic engagement. Where highly specialized research is needed, commission experts to provide targeted analysis
Ensure compliance, fiduciary risk management, value for money, and robust monitoring, evaluation, learning, and reporting (MEL)
Apply expertise in Political Economy Analysis (PEA) and MEL to guide programme design, decision-making, and performance improvement
Qualification
Required
Advanced degree in Political Science, Governance, Public Policy, Development Studies, or a related field
Proven experience in governance, democratic reform, or accountability programmes, ideally in Zambia or similar contexts
Strong political acumen and understanding of political economy dynamics
Experience building coalitions, convening stakeholders, and influencing decision-making across government and civil society
Skills in Political Economy Analysis (PEA), Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL), and adaptive programming
Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and adapt to a dynamic political context
Company
Oxford Policy Management
Oxford Policy Management is an international development consultancy.
Founded in 1979
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