Title: Capacity Development Advisor
Reports to: Kenya Country Director, Pact, Inc.
Locations: Nairobi
Work Schedule: Full time; Pact, Inc. Kenya regular work
hours
Benefits: In accordance with Pact, Inc. Kenya’s policies
The CD Advisor will
also be responsible for documenting capacity development methodologies and
approaches, and for supporting a strong Capacity Development Community of
Practice.
In addition, the CD
Advisor will be expected to remain up-to-date with the state of the art in
African capacity development, and represent Pact’s capacity development core
competency both within the organization and externally.
The CD Advisor will report
to the Country Director, Pact, Inc. Kenya with additional guidance and
direction from the Global Director for Capacity Development.
Duties and
Responsibilities:
Technical Assistance
to projects in Capacity Development Activities
- Lead
technical assistance to the FANIKISHA Program in the areas of
institutional strengthening and advocacy capacity.
- Support
capacity development activities of KCSSP, PEACE II and other Pact, Inc.
Kenya projects as requested.
- Support
in the design of new projects focusing on institutional strengthening and
capacity development
- Enable
the implementation, mentoring and monitoring of Pact’s global standards
for capacity development programming.
- Lead
technical writing for new business development related to capacity
development.
- Document
capacity development approaches and methodologies used by Pact, Inc.
Kenya.
- Other
duties as assigned by the Country Director, Pact, Inc. Kenya.
- Collaborate
with Pact’s technical experts to design, deliver and document high-quality,
demand driven technical assistance to Pact programs.
- Develop
and implement trainings, workshops, participatory design processes and
consultancies in capacity development for both public and private
entities.
- Collaboratively
develop and maintain relationships on behalf of Pact’s Global CD Team with
a priority on partnerships important to Pact global, regions and field
offices.
Minimum Requirements:
- Familiarity
with principles of capacity development and their role in fostering social
change.
- Experience
applying mainstream capacity development tools and approaches including,
but not limited to Organizational Capacity Assessment, Institutional
Strengthening Planning, Strategic Planning, Training of trainers
- Strong
facilitation, teaching and mentoring skills related to capacity
development.
- Ability
to translate technical information into practical guidance and tools and
effectively communicate these using print, electronic and presentation
media.
- Ability
to work independently and to perform and prioritize multiple tasks.
- Sound
networking and interpersonal skills; ability to work collaboratively and
collegially in teams.
- Ability
to establish and sustain positive relationships with Pact staff, in donor
organizations and in peer organizations.
- Sensitivity
to other cultures and social systems, and genuine interest in capacity
building responses to development issues.
- Strong
computer skills including MS Word, MS Excel, Quickbase, Desktop Publishing
and Web 2.0 applications.
- Ability
and willingness to travel and work, up to 50% of the time, in any of the
regions in which Pact is operational.
- Minimum
7 years work experience leading capacity development initiatives with both
non-governmental, private and government in Kenya, additional regional
experience preferred.
- Fluency
in English
- Proficiency
French and/or Kiswahili preferred
How to apply
Interested applicants should submit an application to kenyahr@pactworld.org. Work experience within the Coastal region will be an added advantage. The deadline of submission: 6th June 2012 mid-night.
Disclaimer: This job description summarizes the responsibilities assigned to the position; however it does not contain an all-inclusive list of responsibilities. Periodically, employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor and/or Pact, Inc. Kenya. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Employment at Pact, Inc. Kenya is a voluntary “at will” relationship. This job description may change from time to time.
Interested applicants should submit an application to kenyahr@pactworld.org. Work experience within the Coastal region will be an added advantage. The deadline of submission: 6th June 2012 mid-night.
Disclaimer: This job description summarizes the responsibilities assigned to the position; however it does not contain an all-inclusive list of responsibilities. Periodically, employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor and/or Pact, Inc. Kenya. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Employment at Pact, Inc. Kenya is a voluntary “at will” relationship. This job description may change from time to time.
