Tetra Tech ARD headquartered in Burlington, Vermont and
Washington, D.C., is accepting expressions of interest from qualified Local
Government Unit expert candidates for an upcoming governance project in Kenya.
This project will examine national policy implications of newly legislated
devolution mechanisms, build the capacity of local governments, improve service
delivery at the local level, establish communication and coordination
mechanisms between the central government and county governments, and
strengthen the role of civil society as a partner in governanceLocal Government Expert/Team Leader, Kenya
Responsibilities
Working under the overall direction of the Chief of Party (COP) and Deputy Chief of Party, and in coordination and collaboration with project technical staff, the Local Government Expert will have the primary responsibility of ensuring the timely provision and delivery of all technical services related to Local government under the program.
Illustrative responsibilities include:
Working under the overall direction of the Chief of Party (COP) and Deputy Chief of Party, and in coordination and collaboration with project technical staff, the Local Government Expert will have the primary responsibility of ensuring the timely provision and delivery of all technical services related to Local government under the program.
Illustrative responsibilities include:
- Participate
in all work planning activities, assuming inputs for program activities;
- Provide
technical advisory services and training and facilitation of program
activities;
- Write
Scopes of Work for consultants and subcontractors;
- Contribute
to written Quarterly and other progress reports; and
- Supervise
other staff experts assigned to the Component.
Qualifications:
- Master
degree in related field;
- A
minimum of 5- 7 years of professional experience in technical areas of
Local Government Capacity Development, Capacity Building, Service
Delivery, Municipal Development and Fiscal Financial Reform;
- Prior
experience providing technical assistance on USAID programs or other donor
funded related programs;
- Prior
experience working in Kenya, and Sub-Saharan Africa is strongly preferred;
- Proven
track record in government reform or government capacity building at
sub-national level;
- Strong
interpersonal, oral and written communication skills;
- Fluency
in English is required; knowledge of Swahili is a plus;
- Kenyan
nationals strongly encouraged to apply;
Decentralization Policy Expert/Team Leader, Kenya
Responsibilities
Working under the overall direction of the Chief of Party (COP) and Deputy Chief of Party, and in coordination and collaboration with project technical staff, the Decentralization Policy Expert/Team Leader will have the primary responsibility of ensuring the timely provision and delivery of all technical activities.
Illustrative responsibilities include:
Responsibilities
Working under the overall direction of the Chief of Party (COP) and Deputy Chief of Party, and in coordination and collaboration with project technical staff, the Decentralization Policy Expert/Team Leader will have the primary responsibility of ensuring the timely provision and delivery of all technical activities.
Illustrative responsibilities include:
- Participate
in all work planning activities, assuming inputs for Decentralization
Policy program activities.
- Provide
technical advisory services and training and facilitation for program
activities;
- Write
Scopes of Work for consultants and subcontractors;
- Contribute
to written Quarterly and other progress reports; and
- Supervise
other staff experts assigned to the program component.
Qualifications:
- Master
degree in related field;
- A
minimum of 5 -7 years of professional experience in technical areas of National
and Sub-National Legislation, Decentralization/Devolution and The Kenyan
Constitution;
- Prior
experience providing technical assistance on USAID programs or other donor
funded related programs;
- Prior
experience working in Kenya, and Sub-Saharan Africa is strongly preferred;
- Proven
track record in Decentralization Policy Development and Public Sector
Reform;
- Strong
interpersonal, oral and written communication skills;
- Fluency
in English is required; knowledge of Swahili is a plus.
- Kenyan
nationals strongly encouraged to apply;
Civil Society Organization/Citizen Outreach Expert/Team Leader, Kenya
Responsibilities
Working under the overall direction of the Chief of Party (COP) and Deputy Chief of Party, and in coordination and collaboration with project technical staff, the Component Three Team Leader (Civil Society Expert) will have the primary responsibility of ensuring the timely provision and delivery of all technical activities.
Illustrative responsibilities include:
Responsibilities
Working under the overall direction of the Chief of Party (COP) and Deputy Chief of Party, and in coordination and collaboration with project technical staff, the Component Three Team Leader (Civil Society Expert) will have the primary responsibility of ensuring the timely provision and delivery of all technical activities.
Illustrative responsibilities include:
- Participate
in all work planning activities,
- Provide
technical advisory services and training and facilitation for program
activities;
- Write
Scopes of Work for consultants and subcontractors;
- Interface
with county councils, civil society organizations, the public, and other
partners;
- Contribute
to written Quarterly and other progress reports; and
- Supervise
other staff experts assigned to the Component.
Qualifications:
- Masters
degree in communications, sociology, international development, public
administration, government, or related field;
- A
minimum of 5 to 7 years of professional experience in the technical areas.
- Prior
experience providing technical assistance on USAID programs or other
donor-funded related programs;
- Prior
experience working in Kenya, and Sub-Saharan Africa is strongly preferred;
- Proven
track record in civil society engagement, capacity development and
advocacy, as well as experience in Government and Civil Society relations.
- Strong
interpersonal, oral and written communication skills;
- Fluency
in English is required; knowledge of Swahili is a plus;
- Kenyan
nationals strongly encouraged to apply;
Deputy Chief Of Party/Technical, Kenya
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Working
under the overall direction of the Chief of Party (COP) and in
coordination and collaboration with project technical staff, the DCOP of
Technical Operations will have the primary responsibility of ensuring the
timely provision and delivery of all required project financial,
administrative, compliance and grants, procurement and subcontracts
support to the execution of the AHADI project.
- Will
directly supervise the three component leader;.
- Will
assist the COP to ensure high-quality technical programming through
hands-on guidance and support grounded in the program’s strategic
objectives and adhering to expected technical quality and reporting
requirements;
- Participate
in the technical and programmatic design of award and partner programs;
- Ensure
the cost-effective use of Tetra Tech ARD resources;
- Ensure
compliance with HQ and donor requirements, policies and regulations;
- Act
as liaison to relevant donors and the appropriate Kenyan governmental
authorities;
- Provide
training and mentoring to partners to strengthen capacity for technical
service delivery and compliance with donor rules and regulations;
- Recruit
and directly supervise local technical project staff in line with Tetra
Tech HR policies;
- Oversee
the management and development of project office human resources to ensure
a diverse, skilled and productive workforce, an effective leadership team,
and an organizational culture where Tetra Tech ARD values are practiced.
- Conduct
annual program staff performance reviews for assigned program staff and
reach agreement with relevant employees on a set of tangible relevant
performance objectives in his/her key areas of responsibility and submit
to COP for review and final approval;
- Train
local staff in technical matters as necessary.
- Maintain
and forward to Tetra Tech ARD Home Office updated listing of in-country
staff and key contacts list;
- Maintain
regular contact with Tetra Tech ARD Home Office support staff as
appropriate
Qualifications:
- Advanced
degree in political science, law, public policy, public administration, or
relevant field;
- 10+
years of experience in a technical role in an international
development setting;
- Working
knowledge of the devolution issues, challenges, and developments in Kenya
as well as an in depth understanding of the political history and regional
politics;
- Demonstrated
capability to build capacity through a donor-funded program related to local
governance, decentralization, and civil society;
- Ability
to establish strong relationships with a range of organizations,
beneficiaries and related parties (e.g., national and sub-national
government, NGOs, private sector);
- Fluency
in spoken and written English is required;
- Prior
experience in East Africa;
- Prior
relationships and experience with USAID;
- Kenyan
nationals strongly encouraged to apply.
Deputy Chief of Party Operations: Administration and
Finance, Kenya
Crosscutting Responsibilities:
- Provide
leadership, supervise and mentor local administrative and financial staff
to effect sound project management, fiscal and administrative due
diligence and the development of organizational and individual
capacities.*
- Identify
and implement changes in administrative and financial policies and
procedures that will enhance the cost effectiveness of program
implementation.
- Execute
operational planning/budgeting procedures and tools outlined in Tetra Tech
ARD’s Standard Operating Procedures that require technical units to
provide adequate advance notice of support needs to financial,
administrative, logistical, HR, and procurement units.
- Assist
the COP to arrange technical and administrative support for short-term
consultants and contractors, including orientation on AHADI’s functions
and support.
- Ensure
compliance of AHADI Project operations with USAID, and Tetra Tech ARD Home
Office administrative policies and guidelines.
- Support
AHADI implementation efforts throughout Kenya when requested by the COP.
- Respond
to pertinent information requests from project partners and other relevant
organizations/institutions;
- Administer
and manage the efficient utilization and maintenance of project resources,
including vehicles, IT and office equipment and furnishings, and any other
physical assets purchased by or assigned to the project;
- Advise
the COP on all policy matters concerning project administration and
financial management.
Finance
- Oversee
financial management of the project.
- Ensure
overall due diligence and appropriate controls in all fiscal management
operations.
- Provide
financial control and oversight of regional offices.
- Direct
all aspects of the project financial accounting system, including managing
cash flow, tracking expenditures relevant to operating budget, and
preparing and reconciling monthly financial reports;
- Assist
the COP in preparing local budget projections, using the operational
budget;
- Reconcile
bank records and prepare monthly bank accounts reports;
- Prepare
financial reports of local expenses by category (labor, transportation,
equipment, supplies, etc.) as requested;
- Project,
monitor and assure replenishment of cash in bank accounts;
- Monitor
project financial situation and report regularly to the COP and
Tetra Tech ARD Home Office on financial status;
- Oversee
and reconcile all financial reporting to ensure compliance with Tetra Tech
ARD and USAID requirements, and scheduling;
- Ensure
that monthly financial statements and management information are prepared
and submitted on time;
- Ensure
compliance with USAID and Tetra Tech ARD procurement regulations and
processes, consulting with the home office to maintain compliance with
ARD’s Procurement Handbook procedures;
- Approve
financial requests and/or sign liquidations in the absence of and when
authorized by the COP;
- Develop
appropriate and relevant documentation for and supervise the proper
implementation of all financial and administrative policies and procedures
Qualifications:
- Master’s
degree in Business Administration, Finance, Commerce or related field.
- Minimum
of 8-10 years’ experience managing USAID/USG funded projects.
- Excellent
planning, management and organizational skills. Skilled in
organizing resources and establishing priorities.
- Strong
leadership, analytical and organizational skills. Demonstrated
ability to work both independently and within a team. Demonstrated
skill in quickly assessing priorities and opportunities and managing a
variety of activities with attention to detail.
- Excellent
interpersonal skills and ability to interact professionally with donor,
project stakeholders, in-country collaborators and staff at all levels of
the organization.
- Strong
MS Office skills, including Excel.
- Strong
written and oral presentation skills in English.
- Kenyan
nationals strongly encouraged to apply;
Chief of Party, Kenya
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Provide
leadership and technical expertise for the project and expatriate and
local teams;
- Develop
strategic objectives and confirm project compliance with USAID
regulations;
- Service
as the primary point of contact for USAID and other project stakeholders;
- Interface
directly with counterpart government leaders and other stakeholders
including civil society organizations;
- Oversee
technical activities of the project and ensure that impact is achieving the
results defined in the contract;
- Evaluate
and document project progress and lessons learned;
- Assume
responsibility for overall USAID contract management ensuring quality
control and timeliness of deliverables;
- Manage
all staff and ensure effective financial management and periodic reporting
of program results.
Qualifications:
- Advanced
degree in political science, public policy, public administration, or
relevant field;
- 10+
years of experience in an executive role in an international development
setting;
- 5+
years of managing or supervising projects of similar complexity,
preferably with a USAID or other donor-funded program as a Chief of Party
or Team Leader;
- Working
knowledge of the devolution issues, challenges, and developments in Kenya
as well as an in depth understanding of the political history and regional
politics.
- Demonstrated
capability to build capacity through a donor-funded program related to
local governance, decentralization, and civil society;
- Ability
to establish strong relationships with a range of organizations,
beneficiaries and related parties (e.g., national and sub-national
government, NGOs, private sector);
- Fluency
in spoken and written English is required;
- Prior
experience in East Africa;
- Prior
relationships and experience with USAID;
To Apply:
Please email full, current CV in reverse chronological format by April 1, 2013 to Beatrice Mwangi at the following email address: bwmwangi@gmail.com.
In the subject line, please write: Kenya Devolution, and
please submit a cover email letter expressing your interest and qualifications.
Tetra Tech ARD is committed to diversity and gender equality in all of its operations—in the US and overseas.
Tetra Tech ARD is committed to diversity and gender equality in all of its operations—in the US and overseas.
We strive to reflect these goals in our global mission and in
our workforce.
We encourage applications from women and underrepresented
ethnic, racial and cultural groups.
Tetra
Tech ARD is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer