Futures
Group is seeking short and long-term consultants who
are experts in Capacity Development.
The
consultant(s) will provide technical assistance and support to the Government
of Kenya (GoK) national-level health sector agencies to support implementation
of the new constitution and to key non-governmental organizations working in
health policy, finance and governance.
In
particular, he/she will design and facilitate organizational capacity
assessments, will facilitate the development of organizational capacity
strengthening plans, and will work closely with the GoK and key partners to
help them fulfill their strengthening plans.
Responsibilities
require knowledge of and experience in applying and measuring outcomes of a
variety of capacity strengthening approaches.
Consultant(s)
must be located in Nairobi, Kenya.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Tailor and apply
organizational capacity assessment tools and strengthening plans Introduce
and apply a variety of capacity strengthening approaches and interventions
- Develop training
curricula and learning resources related to health policy, finance and
governance for government and NGO stakeholders
- Monitor and
evaluate project’s efforts to strengthen individual and organizational
capacity
- Communicate with
the HPP Technical Director for Capacity Development and other CD advisors
in Washington and other HPP country programs to share experience,
products, and lessons learned.
- Conduct all work
to accepted standards of research ethics
Qualifications
The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:
- Master's Degree
or higher in public health, public policy, political science, public
administration, communication or a related degree.
- 10 years of
experience required.
- At least 5
years’ experience in capacity development of NGOs, capacity development of
government agencies or public sector staff, and training in the context of
Kenya and/or East Africa Experience in designing and applying
participatory adult learning principles
- Proven ability
to work collaboratively and build consensus across diverse sets of
stakeholders.
- Experience in
documentation of project activities and results related to capacity
development is highly desirable
- Prior experience
working with USG-funded programs is required.
- Strong written
and oral communication skills for high-level policy audiences
- Strong
facilitation and training skills required
- Ability and
willingness to travel within Kenya
How
to apply:
Click here to apply online
Closing date: 11 Sep 2013
Click here to apply online
Closing date: 11 Sep 2013