Call for Applications
DAI, a global development consulting firm based in the United States, seeks applications from senior-level experts for an anticipated five-year, donor-funded devolution program in Kenya. Candidates with experience in the following areas of expertise are encouraged to apply:
DAI, a global development consulting firm based in the United States, seeks applications from senior-level experts for an anticipated five-year, donor-funded devolution program in Kenya. Candidates with experience in the following areas of expertise are encouraged to apply:
Decentralization/ Institutional Development
Requirements:
- Minimum 15years
of professional experience in aligning institutional structures,
functions, policies and systems against existing and new institutional
mandates ;
- at least 5 years
of experience on donor-funded programs;
- and in-depth
familiarity with Kenyan national and local government structures is highly
desired.
Decentralization/ Policy Development
Requirements:
- 15 years of
professional experience in policy making and policy implementation for
local governments; experience with devolved government units a plus;
- at least 3 years
of experience on donor-funded programs;
- and in-depth
familiarity with Kenyan national and local government structures is highly
desired.
Local Government Capacity Building
Requirements:
- 10 years of
professional experience in building the capacity of local government
units, including human resources management, public financial management,
project planning and implementation, and service delivery;
- at least 3 years
of experience on donor-funded programs;
- and in-depth
familiarity with Kenyan national and local government structures is highly
desired
Civil Society Engagement
Requirements:
- 10 years of
professional experience in capacity building of civil society
organizations in advocacy and civic engagement to increase government
accountability;
- at least 3 years
of experience on donor-funded programs;
- familiarity with
Kenyan national and local government structures is highly desired.
Monitoring & Evaluation/Knowledge Management
Requirements:
- At least 7 years
of professional experience in M&E, including developing and overseeing
performance management plans, baseline studies, and overseeing field-based
M&E systems for donor-funded programs.
Finance/Grants/Procurement Management
Requirements:
- at least 7 years
relevant work experience in financial management, grants, and procurement
on large, donor-funded programs;
- demonstrated
understanding of accounting best practices and rules and regulations for
project administration.
General Requirements:
- Advanced degree
in public administration, law, public policy, political science,
international development, or other relevant field;
- Excellent verbal
and written communications skills; and
- Fluency in
English is required, fluency in Kiswahili and other local dialects is
desirable.
Interested candidates should e-mail their CV to
KenyaDevolution@dai.com by April 1, 2013, indicating expertise in the subject
line.
