The Bureau for Institutional Reform and Democracy (BiRD) – Expert for Design Study to Support the Aid Effectiveness Secretariat

The Bureau for Institutional Reform and Democracy GmbH (BiRD) is an independent and internationally active consulting firm dedicated to the provision of top-tier consulting and project management services.
BiRD’s activities and fields of expertise encompass all aspects of democratic governance, institutional reform, civic education, capacity-building, conflict prevention and electoral assistance.
Closing date: 28 Jul 2010 Location: Kenya
The Bureau for Institutional Reform and Democracy (BiRD) is looking for one excellent senior expert for Design Study for a short-term mission in Kenya.
Lot 7: Design Study to Support the Aid Effectiveness Secretariat in Kenya Ministry of Finance (Treasury), Kenya
Starting period: 15/08/2010 Duration: 25 w/d Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Global objective: The overall objective of this assignment is to promote aid effectiveness in Kenya.
Specific objective: To make recommendations to the AEG pertaining to the establishment of, and donors support to the AES.
Expert for Design Study to Support the Aid Effectiveness Secretariat (Senior)
Required profile:
  • Hold a Masters degree in a development related field, and have more than 10 years of relevant experience.
  • Be conversant with the Paris Declaration and the Accra Agenda for Action, and how the donor community implements these agenda.
  • Previous working experience with partner government ministries in charge of aid management is a comparative advantage.
  • Demonstrate a significant experience with the design of institutional development projects.
  • Good knowledge of the Kenyan context is an advantage
  • Good communication and analytical skills.
  • The expert must be fluent in written and oral English.
How to apply
Applications and updated CV should be submitted to office@birdmunich.de