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Announcement of Vacancy

The Local Governance Support Program for Local Economic Development (LGSP-LED) is seeking applications for Local Economic Development and Local Governance Program Manager (LED-PM).  The TORs for LED-PM detailing the background, scope of work, roles and responsibilities and qualifications is attached .

Entering its third year, the LGSP-LED is a collaborative, 8-year Program of the Governments of Canada and Philippines, funded by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) and implemented through the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG). Its purpose is to reduce poverty by strengthening local governance and supporting sustainable local economic development (LED). The Executing Agency of the Program is a Canadian consortium made up of the Canadian Urban Institute and the Association of Canadian Community Colleges.

Interested applicants must submit the following :

  • Letter of application addressed to :

The Field Director, Local Governance Support Program for Local Economic Development

  • Comprehensive CV, not  to exceed 4 pages detailing the following:

•     Name and citizenship
•     Education and pertinent dates and degrees received
•     Language(s) spoken, read and written, and degree of proficiency in each category
•     Length of service with current employer, position and status (permanent, temporary, contract employee,  associate, etc.)
•     Pertinent experience: A summary of the skills and experience that would be valuable and applicable to this project
•     A history of employment and assignments (in reverse chronological order)
•     List of publications/presentations, if applicable
•     Membership in Associations

Please send your application via email to rongtangco@lgsp-led.ph  not later than March 12, 2010. Only short-listed applicants will be called for interview.

We also encourage you to share this information with your colleagues and network partners who might be interested and qualified to apply for this position.