El Salvador - Municipal Governance Specialist

Background:

The Citizen Safety for El Salvador: Crime and Violence Prevention Project is a new project that will promote multi-sectoral coordination at the community/local, national and regional levels to achieve a reduction in violence and crime. The strategy of this project aims to decrease a youth violence-seeking generation of identity for young people, while at the same time providing training and employment opportunities.

Position Summary:

The Municipal Governance Specialist will be responsible for building the capacities of municipal governments to establish and work with local crime prevention councils to develop, manage and implement crime and violence prevention plans in El Salvador. 

Reporting & Supervision:

The Municipal Governance Specialist will report to the Chief of Party.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• A minimum of 8-10 years’ experience in local government, municipal administration, and/or decentralization, with at least 5 years in developing countries.
• University degree in a related field; graduate degree in public administration, international development, or a related field is preferred.
• Excellent written and spoken Spanish and English skills (FSI IV).
• Experience working in Central America.

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please complete and submit our simple on-line form, where you can upload your résumé and other documents.

Only if you are unable to submit online, you may send your résumé and cover letter by e-mail to with “Municipal Governance Specialist – El Salvador CODE:PRP48888” on the subject line. Please note only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls please. Creative is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA).