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Governance researcher

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ORGANIZATION: GovRise

GovRise is a non-profit organization registered in Togo, dedicated to fostering the development of Least Developed Countries (LDCs), and economies transformation through research, advocacy, effective decision-making and implementation through governance improvement.

The concept of governance, initially rooted in the corporate world, presents a complex tapestry of interpretations that often diverge significantly. This multiplicity of views contributes to fragmented solutions, undermining the effectiveness of governance strategies across various domains. To foster meaningful innovation, it is essential that stakeholders operate within a shared framework of understanding. This commonality ensures that solutions are not just piecemeal efforts, but rather complementary and cohesive initiatives that address underlying issues holistically. By aligning perspectives on governance, organizations can develop approaches that are not only innovative but also sustainable, thereby enhancing their overall effectiveness and societal impact. Embracing a unified vision of governance can lead to more fruitful collaborations and a greater capacity for addressing the challenges faced in today’s rapidly evolving landscape.

The researcher for innovative governance, will delve into the complexities of modern governance systems, exploring how they can be enhanced to better serve society. The focus is on identifying governance practice across public and private sectors integrating cutting-edge technologies and participatory approaches to create frameworks that promote individual and collective engagement. By analysing case studies from various contexts, the researcher works to identify best practices and potential pitfalls in governance models. This research aims to provide practical solutions grappling with the challenges of governance in the 21st century. Ultimately, the goal is to foster a more equitable, fairer, responsive, and dynamic governance landscape that empowers all stakeholders to participate meaningfully in the development process.

This role is performed on a pro bono basis, providing a unique opportunity for committed individuals to play a vital role in establishing an organization that generates significant value. A minimum commitment of three hours per week is required for meetings, but flexibility is offered as work can be done from anywhere, accommodating personal schedules. Strongly commitment is required for compliance with deadlines and appointments, crucial for successful project implementation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Identify and analyse the different concepts of governance to produce knowledge for innovative and convergent governance;
  • Analyse the quality of information and knowledge as well as processes prior to decision-making;
  • Analysing systems, procedure and processes to support collaboration and partnership;
  • Monitor and analyse policies and best practices to support programmes and projects development;
  • Analyse the challenges related to the transformation of decisions, policies, programs and projects into tangible results;
  • Build knowledge partnerships on governance improvement;
  • Support the development of workshops on governance;

PROFILE:

  • A minimum of Master degree in governance with experience and demonstrated success in drafting research;
  • Have a creative and innovative deep and holistic understanding of governance;
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor messages to a variety of audiences;
  • Excellent presentation skills and ability to deal with people of all levels and areas of expertise;
  • Strategic and analytical thinking; ability to identify future opportunities and solve a problem using a logical, systematic and sequential approach;
  • Have a good command of key computer programs; the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Powerpoint, Word, Google Doc, Microsoft Teams Meeting; Outlook) as well as Zoom;
  • Be agile and able to work autonomously, collaboratively and flexibly within a team to achieve objectives, with creativity, innovation and inventiveness while remaining objective and efficient in compliance with principles, norms and standards;
  • Be proactive in spontaneously making proposals for better directions;
  • Be guided by the vision and mission while being focused on the goal, objectives and results, and always open to learning more, in complementarity;
  • Demonstrate integrity and loyalty.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Good commend of both French and English.

Application

To apply, please email your CV and letter of motivation in French or English and in PDF format to: team@govrise.org, with "< Last name> -Governance Researcher" in the subject line of your submission. Deadline 30/12/2024.

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About GovRise

Location:

Agoe Cacaveli, Lome, Maritime 05 PO. Box:1013, TG

Mission Statement

GovRise goal is to work for the full development of Least Developed Countries (LDCs), including Togo, and for the transformation of economies, based on better management and protection of the environment as well as social and human cohesion. This goal is achieved by contributing to the improvement of local, national, regional and international governance in a manner that is both holistic and specialized in different departments through an interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary approach in order to provide better solutions to complex problems.

Description

GovRise is an early-stage organization which aims to be a non-profit with high and strong added value as a start-up, registered in 2023 with the Ministry of Territorial Administration, Decentralization and Territorial Development, in Lomé, Togo.

Conducting research and studies, advocating for better decision-making, implementing and evaluating performance are GovRise means of action through the execution of its strategic plan.

Based on an innovative, complementary and unified conception of governance that is both formal, technical and human, we aim to enable, through our services, a convergent and common understanding of governance which facilitates better internal interaction at the level of each actor and between different actors, while making people the main goal of development.

CAUSE AREAS

Board Development
Community
International
Board Development, Community, International

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.

(6.1295576,1.2196501)
 

SKILLS

  • Advocacy
  • Research
  • Public Advocacy

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 21
  • Minimum of three hours per week.
  • Hybrid and full remote option.

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