Capacity Development Specialist Job in Kenya


The International City / County Management Association (ICMA) is seeking senior-level candidates for an anticipated USAID - funded, multi-year decentralization project in Kenya.

ICMA develops and advances professional local government management to create sustainable communities that improve lives worldwide. 

ICMA provides member support; publications; data and information; peer and results-oriented assistance; as well as training and professional development to nearly 9,000 city, town, and county experts and other individuals and organizations throughout the world. 

The management decisions made by ICMA's members affect millions of individuals living in thousands of communities, from small villages and towns to large metropolitan areas.

We are seeking senior-level candidates for the position of
Capacity Development Specialist

The Capacity Development Specialist will likely be responsible for the following project activities:
  • Design and conduct leadership and ethics training for sub-national officials;
  • Build the capacity of Civil Society Organizations to increase their participation in government accountability and sustainability of service delivery;
  • Work with professional and business associations to increase their capacity for policy analysis and public advocacy;
  • Train sub-national government staff in improved budgeting, revenue development, accounting and financial management.
Additional qualifications for all candidates:
  • Advanced degree in public policy, public administration, financial management, or relevant field;
  • Understanding of the historical context for, and working knowledge of, the devolution issues, challenges, and developments in Kenya;
  • 5+ years of experience in an international development setting;
  • Demonstrated capability to build capacity through a donor-funded program related to local governance, decentralization, and civil society;
  • Experience in capacity development of civil society organizations and business associations;
  • Ability to establish strong relationships with a diverse range of organizations, beneficiaries and other stakeholders from the national and sub-national governments, NGOs, and private sector;
  • Demonstrated leadership, management and team-building abilities and effective interpersonal and communication skills, strategic planning and analytical skills;
  • Fluency in spoken and written English is required.
This position is contingent upon ICMA being awarded the project

ICMA is an EOE

How to apply:

Please email your resume to thayes@icma.org and africa@icma.org. 

In the subject line please indicate the position applying for along with Kenya Decentralization. 

Your resume must not exceed 3 pages. 

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.