Democracy and Governance Specialists Jobs with Tetra Tech, Kenya


Democracy and Governance Specialists – Kenya

Tetra Tech ARD headquartered in Burlington, Vermont and Washington, D.C., is accepting expressions of interest from qualified Specialists for an upcoming local governance project in Kenya. 

This project will 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 governance at the local level.

Seeking specialists in the following areas:
  • Legislative Reform,
  • Fiscal Decentralization,
  • Public Financial Management,
  • Strategic Communications,
  • Monitoring and Evaluation,
  • Civil Society Strengthening,
  • Municipal Administration,
  • Municipal Service Delivery
  • National and Subnational Policy, and
  • Gender and Youth Advocacy
Desired Qualifications:
  • Advanced degree in political science, public policy, public administration, or relevant field;
  • 5+ years of professional experience with local government development, preferably in an international development setting;
  • Specialization or expertise in one or more of the above skill areas;
  • 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.
  • Ability to establish strong relationships with a range of organizations, beneficiaries and related parties (e.g., national and sub-national government, NGOs, private sector); and fluency in spoken and written
  • English is required
  • Prior experience in East Africa required; Kenya preferred.
  • Kenyan nationals strongly encouraged to apply; and
In addition to a collaborative and family-friendly work environment, Tetra Tech values diverse, energetic, and enthusiastic team players who are committed to high levels of performance and who are dedicated to providing superior services at all levels of the firm.

To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of this on-line application process:
  • A letter of application explaining individual qualifications for this opportunity
  • A current CV in reverse chronological format
  • A list of at least 3 professional references including name, contact information, and statement of relationship to the reference.
Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. 

No phone calls will be accepted.

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To Apply:  
https://careers.tetratechintdev.com/ARDCareers/App/InternationalPostingDetail.aspx?PostingId=574

Tetra Tech is committed to diversity and gender equality in all of its operations- in the U.S and overseas. 

We strive to reflect these goals in our global mission and in our workplace. 

We encourage applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups.

 Tetra Tech is proud to be an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.