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
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:
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.