FIRM, a USAID/Kenya financial services program, implemented by
DAI (Development Alternatives, Inc.), has vacancies for full-time professional
employment in the each of the four positions outlined below.
1. The Partnership Specialist (SACCO emphasis) will generate and manage FIRM’s relationships with SACCOs – technical assistance and financial linkages.
Desired Qualifications:
- A
master’s degree in business, finance or economics.
- 10
years of work experience in Kenya financial sector.
- Demonstrated
experience working with SACCOs as an employee or consultant.
- Proficiency
building and managing professional, institutional relationships.
- Ability
to work independently in a structured team environment.
- Goal
focused and output driven.
2. The Partnership Specialist will
generate and manage FIRM’s relationships with financial sector institutions and
others involved in agriculture, small-scale clean/renewable energy and water.
Desired Qualifications:
- A
master’s degree in any discipline.
- 10
years of work experience in any field/discipline that involves
relationship management.
- Proficiency
building and managing professional relationships with individuals and
institutions.
- Ability
to work independently in a structured team environment.
- Goal
focused and output driven.
3. The Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator will
collect data, analyze information and prepare reports for the project to guide
implementation and for submission to USAID on performance.
Desired Qualifications:
- A
master’s degree required, preferably in applied research, econometrics or
related discipline.
- 10
years of work experience in a related field.
- Excellent
analysis and writing skills.
- Advanced
user-knowledge in computer aided management applications and tools,
including database customization development and administration.
- Ability
to work independently in a structured team environment.
- Ability
to self-manage and meet deadlines.
4. The Communication Specialist will
serve as FIRM’s lead writer and she will prepare various forms of written
communication for submission to USAID and for external distribution to the
public.
Desired Qualifications:
- A
master’s degree in English, communications, journalism, education, marketing
or related discipline.
- 10
years of work experience and direct employment in communications or
marketing at the corporate or company level.
- Demonstrated
writing and communications skills.
- Ability
to work independently in a structured team environment.
- Ability
to self-manage and meet deadlines.
How To Apply
Interested candidates should e-mail the information listed below to
KenyaFIRMproc@dai.com, stating the position applied for on the email subject line– for example “Partnership Specialist” by Friday, November 23rd, 2012 at 5.00pm, East Africa time.
- Curriculum
Vitae (CV) outlining experience and qualifications for the position, and
education.
- Four
(4) referees. The CV should not be more than 5 pages.
- Copies
of the highest awarded education certificate.
- Kenyan
identification document photocopy (ID or passport).
Failure to indicate a category (position applied for) on the
email subject line will lead to the application being disqualified. Only
successful individuals will be contacted for interviews.
Development Alternatives, Inc. (DAI)
USAID Kenya FIRM
P.O. Box 19870-00202
Nairobi, Embankment Plaza, 9th Floor