Chief of Party, Local Governance and Decentralization Project
Nairobi,
Kenya
Project / Proposal Summary:
Project / Proposal Summary:
MSI
is looking for a Chief of Party for an upcoming United States Agency for
International Development (USAID) funded decentralization program in
Kenya.
Position Summary:
The
Chief of Party is a multi-year, executive-level position that will be based in
Nairobi, Kenya with required in-country travel to target locations.
The
selected individual will manage a diverse project team, ensuring that project
activities align with goals of USAID and the Government of Kenya.
S/he
will provide technical and administrative leadership for the entire program,
ensuring that all objectives are achieved.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Provide overall
leadership, management oversight, and technical direction to the project
in consultation with the MSI home office technical director;
- Serve as the
primary project interface with USAID, the Government of Kenya, USG
counterparts in-country, and other stakeholders;
- Collaboratively
design a strategic, long-term programmatic vision that is in line with
USAID and Government of Kenya objectives;
- Contribute to
preparing work plans, monitoring and evaluation plans, and technical and
administrative reports;
- Responsible for
achieving intended program results;
- Supervise and
coordinate the work of subcontractors, consultants and grantees: review
work plans, monthly and quarterly status and annual reports, financial
reports, and deliverables;
- Ensure
compliance with USAID, Government of Kenya, and MSI standards of quality
and regulations in all project activities;
- Coordinate
program activities with other relevant donor-funded projects to achieve
maximum impact.
Qualifications:
- Advanced degree
in international development, public administration, economics, political
science or another relevant field preferred;
- 10+ years of
experience as Chief of Party, or equivalent leadership role, on
donor-funded activities in Kenya is desired. USAID experience is a plus;
- Ability to lead
teams, mentor staff and counterparts, and build capacity;
- Technical
knowledge of local governance in one or more of the following areas:
- Municipal,
elected official, and/or civil society capacity building
- Community
engagement
- Policy reform
related to decentralization
- Public financial
management
- Participatory
planning
- Ability to
travel within Kenya;
- Must be fluent
in written and spoken English;
- Kenyan
candidates are encouraged to apply.
Deputy Chief of Party, Devolution and Local Government
Kenya
Project / Proposal Summary:
Project / Proposal Summary:
MSI
is looking for a Deputy Chief of Party for an upcoming United States Agency for
International Development (USAID) funded devolution program focused on the new
county level of government in Kenya.
Position Summary:
Position Summary:
This
full-time, multi-year position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya with required
in-country travel to target locations.
The
selected Deputy Chief of Party will report to the Chief of Party and be
responsible for management of a diverse project team and ensuring that
administrative and financial procedures comply with USAID, Government of Kenya,
and MSI requirements.
* Kenyan candidates are encouraged to apply *
Responsibilities:
* Kenyan candidates are encouraged to apply *
Responsibilities:
- Management and
oversight of project finance and administration in compliance with USAID
and MSI requirements;
- Ensure
appropriate design, monitoring, implementation, and reporting of
grantees’, subcontractors’, and short term consultants’ activities;
- Assist with
start-up and initial work planning;
- Review work
plans, monthly and quarterly status and annual reports, financial reports,
and deliverables;
- Assist with
technical implementation as needed;
- Build capacity
of local staff to more effectively carry out their work;
- Serve as acting
Chief of Party as necessary and in that role represent the project before
USAID and Government of Kenya stakeholders.
Qualifications:
- Advanced degree
in international development, public administration, economics, political
science or another relevant field preferred;
- 5+ years of
experience overseeing grants and finances on relevant USAID-funded field
projects;
- 5+ years of
experience in a leadership role on donor-funded activities in Kenya is
desired;
- Proven ability
to manage a diverse staff in multiple locations and foster teamwork;
- Knowledge of
Kenyan devolution;
- Experience with
public administration, elected official, and/or civil society capacity
building; community engagement; policy reform related to devolution;
public financial management; participatory planning; public/private sector
partnerships;
- Ability to
travel within Kenya;
- Must be fluent
in English.
Grants Manager, Local Governance and Decentralization Project
Kenya
Project / Proposal Summary:
Project / Proposal Summary:
MSI
is looking for a Grants Manager for an upcoming United States Agency for
International Development (USAID) funded devolution program focused on the new
county level of government in Kenya.
Position Summary:
The Grants Manager will provide guidance and training, as necessary, to all potential sub-grantees on the requirements of the proposal preparation and submission process, financial management requirements, and administrative requirements pertinent to working with a USAID-financed activity.
Position Summary:
The Grants Manager will provide guidance and training, as necessary, to all potential sub-grantees on the requirements of the proposal preparation and submission process, financial management requirements, and administrative requirements pertinent to working with a USAID-financed activity.
The
grants manager will work closely with technical component leads to ensure that
sub-grants align with overall project goals.
This
is a full-time, multi-year position.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for
the day to day management of USAID grants programs including: design and
development of calls for proposals, evaluating proposals, supporting and
monitoring sub-grantee implementation, and close out;
- Ensure proper
negotiation of the terms and conditions for sub-grants;
- Administer and
monitor grants in compliance with established USAID and MSI management
policies, procedures, and practices;
- Train
sub-grantees on proper management procedures and provide technical
assistance as necessary;
- Review and
analyze budget estimates consistent with USAID grant and program
requirements.
Qualifications:
- At least 3 years
of experience managing sub-grants on donor-funded projects;
- Strong
interpersonal skills and the ability to develop excellent relations with
Kenyan counterparts;
- Experience
training local organizations to properly manage sub-grant funds;
- USAID experience
is a plus;
- Knowledge of
local governance issues is desired;
- A university
degree in a social science field is preferred;
- Ability to
travel within Kenya;
- Must be fluent
in English.
Civil Society Advisor, Local Governance and Decentralization
Kenya
Project
/ Proposal Summary:
MSI
is looking for a Civil Society Advisor for an upcoming United States Agency for
International Development (USAID) funded decentralization program in
Kenya.
The
project will assist in implementing a recently adopted decentralization
process.
Position Summary:
Position Summary:
The
Civil Society Advisor is a multi-year, executive-level position that will be
based in Nairobi, Kenya with required in-country travel to target locations.
The
selected individual will be responsible for providing technical expertise in
increasing civil society participation in county and local governance and
fostering greater accountability and transparency at the local government
level.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Provide
technical input on the design and implementation of civil society capacity
building;
- Supervise
delivery of technical assistance by consultants and sub-contractors of
capacity building to civil society and community based organizations;
- Strengthen the
capacity of the capacity providers;
- Organize and
provide training and technical assistance to civil society grantees and
partners as required.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of
experience as Civil Society Advisor, or equivalent leadership role, on
donor-funded activities in Kenya is desired;
- Ability to lead
teams, mentor staff and counterparts, and build capacity;
- Technical
knowledge of local governance in one or more of the following areas:
- Civil society
capacity building
- Community
engagement
- Participatory
planning and budgeting
- USAID experience
is a plus;
- Ability to
travel within Kenya;
- Must be fluent
in written and spoken English;
- Advanced degree
in international development, public administration, economics, political
science or another relevant field preferred;
- Kenyan
candidates are encouraged to apply.
County Government Capacity Building Advisor, Local Governance and
Decentralization Project
Kenya
Project / Proposal Summary:
Project / Proposal Summary:
MSI
is looking for a County Government Capacity Building Advisor for an upcoming
United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funded
decentralization program in Kenya.
The
project will assist in implementing a recently adopted decentralization
process.
Position Summary:
Position Summary:
The
County Government Capacity Building Advisor is a multi-year, executive-level
position that will be based in Nairobi, Kenya with required in-country travel
to target locations.
The
selected individual will be responsible for providing technical expertise in
planning and implementing programming to support devolution and fostering
accountability and good governance at the county level.
Support
to central level institutions promoting devolution or with a role in devolution
may be required.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Provide
technical input on the design and implementation of local government
capacity building;
- Supervise
delivery of technical assistance by consultants and sub-contractors of
capacity building to local governments.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience
as Local Governance Advisor, or equivalent leadership role, on
donor-funded activities in Kenya is desired;
- USAID experience
is a plus;
- Ability to lead
teams, mentor staff and counterparts, and build capacity;
- Technical
knowledge of local governance in one or more of the following areas:
- Local government
systems development: public financial management, human resources
management, development of by laws and policies, etc
- Devolved service
delivery (e.g., health, water, general services like lighting and
trash collection, agriculture, transport)
- Elected official
capacity development
- Revenue
generation and taxation
- Community
engagement
- Policy reform
related to decentralization
- Participatory
planning and budgeting
- Public
administration in Kenya
- Kenya’s new
system of devolved government
- Ability to
travel within Kenya;
- Fluent in
written and spoken English;
- Advanced degree
in international development, public administration, economics, political
science or another relevant field preferred;
- Kenyan candidates
are encouraged to apply.
Citizen Participation Advisor, Local Governance and Decentralization
Project
Kenya
Project / Proposal Summary:
Project / Proposal Summary:
MSI
is looking for a Citizen Participation Advisor for an upcoming United States
Agency for International Development (USAID) funded devolution program focused
on the new county level of government in Kenya.
Position Summary:
Position Summary:
This
full-time, multi-year position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya with required
in-country travel to target locations.
The
selected Citizen Participation Advisor will report to the Chief of Party and be
responsible for supervising the delivery of technical assistance and training
in citizen participation to community members in the newly created county level
governments.
* Kenyan candidates are encouraged to apply *
Responsibilities:
* Kenyan candidates are encouraged to apply *
Responsibilities:
- Assist with
start-up and initial work planning;
- Supervise and
assist with technical implementation as capable;
- Build capacity
of project staff to more efficiently carry out their work;
- Develop
appropriate training materials as needed
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of
experience in a leadership role, on donor-funded activities in Kenya is
desired. USAID experience is a plus;
- Knowledge of
Kenyan citizen participation practices in one or more of the following
areas: citizen participation in local government; community engagement;
participatory planning; social auditing;
- Proven ability
to manage a diverse staff in multiple locations and foster teamwork;
- Advanced degree
in international development, public administration, economics, political
science or another relevant field preferred;
- Ability to
travel within Kenya;
- Must be fluent
in English.
Finance and Administration Manager, Local Governance and
Decentralization Project
Kenya
Project / Proposal Summary:
Project / Proposal Summary:
MSI
is looking for a Finance and Administration Manager for an upcoming United
States Agency for International Development (USAID) funded decentralization
program in Kenya.
The
project will assist in implementing a recently adopted decentralization
process.
Position Summary:
Position Summary:
MSI
is seeking an experienced Finance and Administration Manager to work with the
Chief of Party to ensure proper financial administration of the Local
Governance and Decentralization Project.
This
will be a five-year position based in Nairobi.
** Please note only Kenyan citizens are eligible to apply. **
Responsibilities:
** Please note only Kenyan citizens are eligible to apply. **
Responsibilities:
- Manage all
financial and administrative aspects of the project, including
procurement, grants, sub-contracts, accounting, IT, logistics, human
resources, transportation and administration;
- Supervise a team
of grants, procurement and administrative professionals;
- Support the
Chief of Party in budget planning and monitoring;
- Maintain timely
and accurate financial information;
- Work closely
with MSI partner and sub-contracting organizations;
- Maintain
responsibility for all financial reporting to MSI HQ and USAID, in
coordination with the Chief of Party.
Qualifications:
- Prior experience
as Manager of Finance and Administration or equivalent role for a
USAID-funded international development project;
- Experience
overseeing finance/admin on a multi-office/region project strongly
preferred;
- Experience
overseeing HR, IT and other operations-related functions;
- Degree in
finance, accounting or a similar professional certification required;
- Excellent
managerial skills and the ability to hire, train and manage a large,
national team;
- Written and oral
English fluency required.
Gender Advisor, Local Government and Decentralization Project
Kenya
Project / Proposal Summary:
Project / Proposal Summary:
MSI
is looking for a Gender Advisor for an upcoming United States Agency for
International Development (USAID) funded decentralization program in
Kenya.
The
project will assist the Government of Kenya and civil society in implementing a
recently adopted decentralization process, which devolves significant functions
to Kenya’s 47 counties.
Position Summary: The Gender Advisor will provide technical assistance and strategic support in ensuring the inclusions of gender concerns in devolution planning and implementation and in county level governance.
Position Summary: The Gender Advisor will provide technical assistance and strategic support in ensuring the inclusions of gender concerns in devolution planning and implementation and in county level governance.
S/he
will work to encourage the participation of women in county decision making and
service provision.
S/he
will be responsible for identifying gender gaps and guiding project staff in
the proper integration of gender activities and concerns into project
activities.
** Please Note: This is a local position. Only Kenyan citizens are eligible to apply.**
Responsibilities:
** Please Note: This is a local position. Only Kenyan citizens are eligible to apply.**
Responsibilities:
- Identify areas
where gender issues are likely to arise and plan strategically to ensure
gender inclusion in activity design, implementation, and
monitoring/evaluation of programmatic activities;
- Provide
expertise, develop gender planning strategies, and design/guide
gender-specific, gender equitable training curriculum that provide
technical, functional, managerial and leadership training for women in
relevant areas of local governance and for CSOs and county governments;
- Develop and
implement a project gender strategy that supports the inclusion of women
in all aspects of local governance;
- Identify and
disseminate innovative practices related to gender awareness.
Qualifications:
- 5 years of
relevant, professional experience working on gender issues in Kenya;
- Expertise in
strategic gender planning, gender analysis, gender budgeting,
preparing/conducting gender assessments, and gender mainstreaming;
- Ability to
develop and interpret gender-sensitive indicators;
- Knowledge of
best practices and lessons learned in designing and implementing gender
approaches in specific sector work;
- Bachelors’
degree on a related field is required;
- Experience with
civil society and governance structures at the county or local authority
level preferred;
- Experience with
USAID preferred;
- Fluency in
English is required.
Senior Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialist, Local
Government and Decentralization Project
Kenya
Project / Proposal Summary:
Project / Proposal Summary:
MSI
is looking for a Senior Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialist for an
upcoming United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funded
decentralization program in Kenya.
The
project will assist in implementing a recently adopted decentralization
process.
Position Summary: The Senior Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialist will oversee the day-to-day implementation of the project’s M&E work.
Position Summary: The Senior Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialist will oversee the day-to-day implementation of the project’s M&E work.
The
position will be based in Nairobi with required travel to project locations
throughout Kenya.
** Please Note: This is a local position. Only Kenyan citizens are eligible to apply.**
Responsibilities:
** Please Note: This is a local position. Only Kenyan citizens are eligible to apply.**
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage
the M&E team.
- Provide
technical leadership for the project M&E, including the development of
baseline, mid- and final-term data collection, and development of a
performance management plan.
- Refine
performance indicators and outputs, determine data collection methods and
mechanisms to protect the quality of data, develop and oversee the
maintenance of a database for project M&E.
- Supervise data
collection and any subcontractors (e.g., survey research firms) involved
in data collection.
- Assist with
quarterly and annual performance reports and special assessments.
- Help collect and
maintain “success stories”.
- Lead capacity
development in monitoring and evaluation for CSO counterparts.
- Contribute to
the generation of knowledge and best practice sharing regarding the
devolution process in Kenya and take part in periodic sessions to share
best practices and learning.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors’
degree in a related field is required; Master’s degree in a social science
preferred.
- Demonstrated
experiencing managing the M&E components of large donor-funded
projects in Kenya.
- Experience with
quantitative research a plus.
- Experience with
USAID M&E strongly preferred.
- Fluency in
English is required.
Strategic Communications and Outreach Specialist, Local Government
and Decentralization Project
Kenya
Project / Proposal Summary:
Project / Proposal Summary:
MSI
is looking for a Strategic Communications and Outreach Specialist for an
upcoming United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funded
decentralization program in Kenya.
The
project will assist in implementing a recently adopted decentralization
process.
Position Summary:
Position Summary:
The
Strategic Communications and Outreach Specialist will be responsible for
designing and implementing a strategic communications plan for the project
including (but not limited to) handling reports, press releases, newsletters,
and other marketing materials.
** Please Note: This is a local position. Only Kenyan citizens are eligible to apply.**
Responsibilities:
** Please Note: This is a local position. Only Kenyan citizens are eligible to apply.**
Responsibilities:
- Work with the
Chief of Party to develop, implement and evaluate communication strategies
and outreach efforts to increase awareness of Kenya’s devolution process
and roles and responsibilities.
- Develop
activities with civil society and county government counterparts directed
to raise public awareness through the production of information,
communication, and educational materials.
- Design and
implement innovative communications materials, including use of ICT and
mobile phone technology.
- Responsible for
project communications; work with the M&E officer to maintain and
disseminate information about the work of the project, including
activities, success stories, results, etc.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors’
degree on a related field is required.
- Experience
designing communications and outreach strategies required.
- Experience
writing reports, press releases, newsletters, etc.
- Experience
working with local media and advocacy groups.
- Knowledge of
devolution issues preferred.
- Experience with
USAID preferred.
- Fluency in
English is required.
Senior Devolution Policy Expert, Local Government and Decentralization
Project
Kenya
Project / Proposal Summary:
Project / Proposal Summary:
MSI
is looking for a Senior Devolution Policy Expert for an upcoming United States
Agency for International Development (USAID) funded decentralization program in
Kenya.
The
project will assist in implementing a recently adopted devolution process.
Position Summary:
Position Summary:
The
Senior Devolution Policy Expert will provide technical support and guidance
towards implementing Kenya’s decentralization process. She/he will report
directly to the Chief of Party, and will assist him/her in making project
activities align with goals of the USAID project and the Government of Kenya.
** Please Note: This is a local position. Only Kenyan citizens are eligible to apply.**
Responsibilities:
** Please Note: This is a local position. Only Kenyan citizens are eligible to apply.**
Responsibilities:
- Provide
management and technical oversight to policy-related activities of the
Project;
- Recruitment and
supervision of staff or consultants to work on technical policy issues or
facilitation of dialogue around policy constraints or diffferences;
- Coordination
with relevant central government, county government and inter-governmental
relations bodies and with donors
- Coordinate with
civil society groups working on policy reform.
Qualifications:
- Experience
designing, implementing, or advising on the current process of devolution;
- Ability to work
closely with government officials at national and county levels, civil
society leaders, donors and other stakeholders;
- Bachelors’
degree on a related field is required, a Masters is preferred;
- Experience with
USAID or other donor preferred;
- Fluency in
English is required.
Only
candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
No
phone calls, please.
For
more information and to apply, please visit: www.msiworldwide.com/careers