The World Bank National Consultants based in Makassar, South Sulawesi province contracted full time until 31 December 2009 (with opportunity for extension)

Consultant Senior Local Development Specialist

The Senior Local Development Specialist will have the following qualifications, experience and attributes:

• At least a masters degree in a discipline relevant to governance and/or economic development and/or relevant experience;
• At least five years experience in program design, implementation and/or monitoring and evaluation relevant to local governance and service delivery;
• At least three years experience in organizational or project leadership;
• Well developed leadership skills including the ability to analyze and shape strategic direction, ensure achievement of results, build and maintain internal and external relationships, demonstrate personal drive and integrity, and communicate with influence both in writing and verbally;
• Well developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to work under pressure and to organize and ensure the quality and timely delivery of the work of others;
• Good understanding of development issues, especially Eastern Indonesia context, dynamics and sensitivity to culture; and
• Fluency in Indonesian and a good working knowledge of English.

Please send your applications including cover letter, CV and references (at least three names with full contact details) to jobsindonesia@worldbank.org. Do not forget to put job vacancy on email subject. Email without subject will not be considered. Application should be submitted no later than Saturday, 16 May 2009. Applications will be treated strictly confidential and only short-listed candidates will receive responses. Late submissions will not be considered and phone inquiries will not be accepted