UN Jobs in Kenya - 6 Programme Analysts

Vacancy Announcement
 
Re-Advertisement: Amkeni Wakenya is a grant management facility established by UNDP for supporting civil society organisations working in the area of democratic governance.

Established in 2008, Amkeni Wakenya has supported more than 200 organisations across the country from small grassroots based community organizations (CBOs) to national-level NGOs to engage with national institutions such as Government ministries and Constitutional Commissions in shaping public policy. 

Some of the notable governance processes to which Amkeni Wakenya has contributed include promoting national healing and reconciliation following the 2007/8 post- election violence; Civic education in the run-up to the 2010 Referendum on the Constitution, Civic education on the 2010 Constitution, and civic and voter education on the 2013 general elections and the transition to devolved government.

Amkeni Wakenya has adopted an integrated approach in the form of grants, capacity building and knowledge management.

Amkeni Wakenya’s four- year (2015 – 2018), strategic plan introduces a new devolved phase of the project with the head office in Nairobi and six regional offices across Kenya. It makes implementation of the 2010 Constitution of Kenya the central framework on the basis of which all CSO projects will be supported.

UNDP Kenya invites applications for the following positions in the Amkeni Wakenya Project:
 
Position Information
 
Post Title: Programme Analyst 
(6 Positions)
 
Contract Type: Service Contract
 
Location: Isiolo, Meru, Kisumu, Eldoret, Mombasa, Garissa
 
Grade/Band: SB4/SC9
 
Direct Supervisor: Programme Specialist
 
Duration: One year, renewable subject to funding availability and performance
 
Background: The Programme Analyst will implement Amkeni Wakenya’s project activities in the Regional Offices and be the first point of contact for implementing partners. 

Serving as a “one-stop-shop” facilitator, the Programme Analyst will coordinate an integrated service to implementing partners in the region from initiating calls for proposals, grant management, policy support, capacity building, monitoring and reporting. 

Supported by a Grants Associate, the Programme Analyst will report to the Programme Manager or Programme Specialist.

Required skills and experience:
 
Education
  • Master’s Degree in Political Science, Law, Public administration, Business Management, Development Studies or other related fields; or Bachelor degree plus 4 years of relevant experience.
Experience
  • At least 2 years of relevant experience in project management or a related field
  • Substantial experience in grants management and coordination including pre-and post-award management, financial analysis and budgeting
  • Proven hands on experience in programme planning, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of civil society organizations projects
  • Professional experience with civil society organizations in Kenya
  • Good understanding of political, developmental and other institutions of Kenya involved in devolution, human rights, governance and rule of law
Candidates applying for this positions MUST CLEARLY indicate their preferred location(s).

Date of Issue:
 23 February 2015
 
Closing Date: 1 March 2015
 
This is a RE-ADVERTISEMENT and all those who previously applied MUST resubmit their application if they would like to be considered for the positions.

To apply to the above positions, access the UNDP Job Site athttps://undpcareers.partneragencies.org/
 
The full terms of reference/ Job Description for the positions can also be accessed on the UNDP Job Site. 

Notice: UNDP, as a matter of practice, does not charge any application, processing or training fee at any stage of the recruitment process.


“UNDP is an equal opportunity employer which strives to achieve overall balance in its staffing patterns”.