The Local Public Sector Alliance (LPSA) is a global professional network that seeks to promote inclusive, equitable societies and sustainable global development by enhancing the understanding of decentralization and localization as complex, cross-cutting and multi-stakeholder reforms.
LPSA elevates the global debate on public sector decentralization and localization, by (1) knowledge development; (2) knowledge sharing, to ensure a more informed, interconnected global Community of Practice, and (3) engaging in convening, outreach and field building to achieve a larger, more empowered global Community of Practice.
Inspired by the diversity and depth of expertise of our global membership, the Alliance has established a number of regional and thematic working groups to facilitate conversations among policy practitioners, government officials, scholars, and civil society actors in different regions of the world, and on different topics related to decentralization and multilevel governance. In early 2026, together with colleagues throughout the region and with our partners at SALAR International, we hope to stand up a new Regional Working Group for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region.
What is the opportunity?
LPSA is looking for a (part-time) Regional Working Group Coordinator to support and coordinate the work of our nascent Regional Working Group on the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). This position would be an addition to our current global team.
This is a part-time position or consultancy opportunity with flexible hours (2-4 days per months). The position is ideal for a young professional in public administration, public policy, economics, or a related field with a professional interest in decentralization and global development.
As a result of its part-time nature, this position offers limited financial compensation. The role provides significant scope for professional impact and learning opportunities.
This is a remote position
LPSA is a global professional network. The role of supporting and coordinating the work of our Regional and Thematic Working Groups can in principle be done from anywhere in the world, but the ideal candidate for this position is based in the MENA region. An understanding of—and some experience in—decentralization and local governance in one or more countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is a plus.
As an organization that aims to serve as a global professional network by engaging in knowledge development, knowledge sharing and convening, outreach and field-building around the world, we would like LPSA’s team to be a reflection of the globally diverse community of practice in an inclusive manner. Our organizational values highlight inclusion, diversity, equity, and respect.
What you’ll do
- Work with leading decentralization experts and local governance practitioners around the world by coordinating the meetings of the LPSA Regional Working Group for the MENA Region and by supporting their meetings and webinars;
- Supporting the Working Group by preparing blog posts and other content contributions to Decentralization.Net and LPSA’s social media channels;
- Supporting the Working Group by facilitating discussions among members and posting content on LPSA’s Member Portal and by guiding the development and implementation of the working group’s work plan;
- Enhance the visibility and relevance of LPSA and its working groups as a convening mechanism for the global community of practice interested in decentralization and localization, including through online engagement with the community of practice.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in economics, public administration, public policy, political science, or a related discipline. Preferably you have (or are working on) a masters degree, and/or you have a few years of work experience in a relevant field.
- Demonstrated interest or experience in public policy and local governance in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).
- Good technical (computer) skills, including familiarity with tools like WordPress, Zoom (Webinar), MS365 (Teams) is required. In addition, familiarity with Canva, Camtasia, as well as other social media and AI tools is a plus.
- Comfortable working independently and remotely, and as part of a global team. The ideal candidate for this position is based in the MENA region.
- An ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously to successful completion; strong attention to detail.
- Strong written and oral communications skills in English and Arabic. Additional language skills (especially French) are a plus.
- You must be able to provide documentation proving your eligibility to work (or perform consulting services) in the country where you live/work.
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Please note that the application period for this position has passed.
