Democracy International
Kenya Deputy Chief of Party
Democracy International, Inc. (DI) seeks a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for a USAID-funded Kenya Electoral Assistance Program (KEAP).
Democracy International, Inc. (DI) seeks a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for a USAID-funded Kenya Electoral Assistance Program (KEAP).
1) support of key institutions, voter
registration and education, and election coordination;
2) promotion of women and youth
participation and inclusion;
3) domestic and international
observation; and
4) dialogue, consensus building, and
conflict early-warning/early response.
The DCOP is to provide top-level
oversight of all program support functions including, but not limited to,
administration, procurement, human resources, financial management, and
regulatory compliance.
The position is based in Nairobi,
Kenya.
Responsibilities:
The Deputy Chief of Party’s major responsibilities are as follows:
Responsibilities:
The Deputy Chief of Party’s major responsibilities are as follows:
- Provide guidance and coordinate support to the
civic engagement programmatic team, and sub-awardees, including
identifying and promoting clear communications on issues of programmatic
and budget management activities, compliance, monitoring and evaluation,
and documentation;
- As necessary, oversee the administration of
grants made under the civic engagement component of KEAP;
- Supervise technical staff to ensure effective
implementation of administrative and financial procedures compliant with
DI and USAID policies;
- In coordination with the COP and Operations
and Finance & Administration teams, oversee the development and
implementation of financial tracking systems and coordinate and monitor
project budgets to ensure all expenditures are in compliance with DI and
donor regulations and within the scope of the program’s long-term budget;
- Ensure that timely cash flow analyses and
projections are provided and accurate for internal management purposes and
to the donor, as needed;
- Review and oversee administrative,
procurement, and financial management procedures and recommend
improvements as needed;
- Directly supervise the civic engagement team,
administrative, operations, procurement, human resources, and financial
staff, both expatriate and Kenyan;
- Oversee staff capacity-building across the
program and provide evaluation and workforce management to ensure their continued
growth;
- Represent DI externally at meetings,
workshops, and other events;
- Develop regular reports and ongoing activity
monitoring consistent with the requirements of DI’s cooperative agreement
with USAID and with internal reporting requirements; and
- Act as a key consortium liaison with the
Government of the Republic of Kenya (GoK) and USAID offices in Kenya and
Washington, DC in the areas of oversight, reporting, and compliance.
Qualifications:
Candidates should possess the following qualifications:
Candidates should possess the following qualifications:
- Advanced University degree in international
development, political science, management or other relevant field;
- Minimum eight (8) years of experience
implementing democracy and governance programming, with significant
experience in elections and political processes, civic engagement/civil
society, governance, or institutional development, in a developing country
context, of which two (2) years must be experience in a management role;
- Experience in fragile or post-conflict states,
preferably in Kenya/East Africa;
- Demonstrated capacity to develop solid working
relationships with senior government officials, local governments,
non-governmental institutions, and coordination with other donors;
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
are required;
- Demonstrated record of success in politically
sensitive environments; and
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
About DI: Democracy International, Inc. (DI) provides
technical assistance, analytical services and project implementation for
democracy, human rights, governance and conflict mitigation programs worldwide
for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the U.S. State
Department and other development partners.
Since its founding in 2003, Democracy
International has worked with civil society organizations, political parties,
election-management bodies, government agencies, legislatures, justice-sector
institutions, and others in 70 countries.
DI is an equal opportunity employer.
How to Apply:
CLICK HERE to apply online
Kenya Electoral Management Specialist
Democracy International, Inc. (DI) seeks an Electoral Management Specialist (EMS) for a USAID-funded Kenya Electoral Assistance Program (KEAP).
Democracy International, Inc. (DI) seeks an Electoral Management Specialist (EMS) for a USAID-funded Kenya Electoral Assistance Program (KEAP).
With KEAP, DI will provide technical
assistance and support for the preparation and conduct of Kenya’s 2017 election
through the following four components:
1) support of key institutions, voter
registration and education, and election coordination;
2) promotion of women and youth
participation and inclusion;
3) domestic and international
observation; and
4) dialogue, consensus building, and
conflict early-warning/early response.
The EMS is to support the Kenyan
Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and other key
institutions.
The position is based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Responsibilities:
The EMS’s major responsibilities are as follows:
The position is based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Responsibilities:
The EMS’s major responsibilities are as follows:
- Provide expert knowledge on election
administration and develop a working relationship with the IEBC and
international organizations providing assistance to the commission;
- Consult with and advise the IEBC Secretariat
on legal framework development and electoral policy reform;
- Observe the work of the IEBC and provide
technical input to DI’s assessment of the commission’s performance in
administering the electoral process;
- Meet with and build relationships with
pertinent electoral stakeholders in order to further the mission’s
understanding of the laws and regulations that govern Kenyan elections;
- Provide ongoing analysis of the technical and
administrative issues related to Kenya’s elections and governance systems;
- Prepare reports and briefing materials for
other members of DI’s core team, USAID, and other observer groups; and
- Oversee procurement of technology and supplies
as necessary for all election-related program activities
Qualifications:
Candidates should possess the following qualifications:
Candidates should possess the following qualifications:
- Advanced University degree in international
development, political science, management or other relevant field;
- Minimum ten (10) years of experience
implementing democracy and governance programming, with significant
experience in elections and political processes, coordinating with and
supporting election management bodies;
- Experience in fragile or post-conflict states,
preferably in Kenya/East Africa;
- Demonstrated capacity to develop solid working
relationships with senior government officials, local governments,
non-governmental institutions, and coordination with other donors;
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
are required;
- Demonstrated record of success in politically
sensitive environments; and
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
About DI: Democracy International, Inc. (DI) provides
technical assistance, analytical services and project implementation for
democracy, human rights, governance and conflict mitigation programs worldwide
for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the U.S. State
Department and other development partners.
Since its founding in 2003, Democracy
International has worked with civil society organizations, political parties,
election-management bodies, government agencies, legislatures, justice-sector
institutions, and others in 70 countries.
DI is an equal opportunity employer.
How to apply:
CLICK HERE to apply online
We will only contact those candidates who best meet our needs.
No phone calls or additional emails
please.
Please note that DI’s recruitment for
this position is contingent upon award.
Closing date: 10 Jan 2016
Closing date: 10 Jan 2016