Recruitment
Notice- AHADI
RTI International (www.rti.org) is an independent organization dedicated to conducting innovative, multidisciplinary research that improves the human condition.
Universities in North Carolina founded RTI in 1958 as a centerpiece of the Research Triangle Park.
RTI is recruiting candidates for the following positions for an anticipated U.S.
Agency for international development (USAID)- Funded Governance Project in Kenya
The Chief of Party (COP) will have technical and managerial responsibility for all project personnel and serve as the project’s representative to USAID/Kenya, relevant line ministries, other donors and multinationals, technical agencies and other participating organizations as required.
The position
will be based in Nairobi, Kenya and include travel to regions covered by the
project.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in public
administration, policy, finance, planning or governance or an advanced
degree in a related field.
- Senior project management expertise
with 15 years of experience in the design, implementation and management
of international governance or related projects. COP experience
preferred.
- Relevant experience in Kenya and/or
the East African sub-region is also highly desirable.
The Deputy Chief of Party will be responsible for assisting the
COP with regards to program leadership, strategic planning, management and
quality assurance; and will deputize for the COP during absences.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in International
Affairs, Economic Development, Public Management or related field relevant
to the position requirements,
- minimum 5 years working in
international development with progressively greater responsibility,
minimum 2 years working in governance;
- minimum 8 years’ experience in
project management.
The following technical and functional
positions will be located in Nairobi and/or regional field offices:
- Local Governance Team Leader,
Advisors and Specialists
- Civil Society Team Leader, Advisors
and Specialists
- Intra-governmental Relations Team
Leader, Advisors and Specialists
- Field Office Directors
- Sr. Finance and Administration
Director
- Finance Manager and Accountants
- Grants Manager and Specialists
- Monitoring and Evaluation
Specialists
- Communications Specialists
- Local Governance Finance Specialist
To Apply:
Qualified
candidates should submit curriculum vitae via Kenyagovernance@rti.org
Candidates
should explicitly state the position they are seeking in the subject line as well as elaborate upon their areas of technical expertise in a cover letter.
Only
short-listed applicants will be contacted.
This position is
contingent upon funding and award.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.
