NGO Jobs in Kenya - DAI


DAI, a global development consulting firm based in the United States, seeks applications from senior - level experts for an anticipated five - year, donor - funded devolution program in Kenya. 


Candidates with experience in the following areas of expertise are encouraged to apply:

Decentralization / Institutional Development

Requirements: Minimum 15 years of professional experience in aligning institutional structures, functions, policies and systems against existing and new institutional mandates ; at least 5 years of experience on donor-funded programs; and in-depth familiarity with Kenyan national and local government structures is .highly desired.
 
Decentralization / Policy Development 

Requirements: 15 years of professional experience in policy making and policy implementation for local governments; experience with devolved government units a plus; at least 3 years of experience on donor-funded programs; and in-depth familiarity with Kenyan national and local government structures is highly desired.
 
Local Government Capacity Building 

Requirements: 10 years of professional experience in building the capacity of local government units, including human resources management, public financial management, project planning and implementation, and service delivery; at least 3 years of experience on donor-funded programs; and in-depth familiarity with Kenyan national and local government structures is highly desired
 
Civil Society Engagement

Requirements: 10 years of professional experience in capacity building of civil society organizations in advocacy and civic engagement to increase government accountability; at least 3 years of experience on donor-funded programs; familiarity with Kenyan national and local government structures is highly desired.
 
Monitoring & Evaluation / Knowledge Management 

Requirements: At least 7 years of professional experience in M&E, including developing and overseeing performance management plans, baseline studies, and overseeing field-based M&E systems for donor-funded programs.
 
Finance / Grants / Procurement Management

Requirements: at least 7 years relevant work experience in financial management, grants, and procurement on large, donor-funded programs; demonstrated understanding of accounting best practices and rules and regulations for project administration.

General Requirements:
  • Advanced degree in public administration, law, public policy, political science, international development, or other relevant field;
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills; and
  • Fluency in English is required, fluency in Kishwahili and other local dialects is desirable. 
Interested candidates should e-mail their CV to KenyaDevolution@dai.com by April 1, 2013, indicating expertise in the subject line.