TSF Capacity Development Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya

Technical Support Facility

Job Description

Capacity Development Officer

(Joint recruitment by CAFS and IPPFAR)

Background

The Technical Support Facility (TSF) for Eastern Africa has been established to respond to the growing demand for quality short term technical assistance (STTA) in strategic areas of planning and management for scaling up HIV and AIDS responses across Eastern Africa.

The TSF is managed by CAFS supported by IPPFAR and The Alliance and funded by UNAIDS as part of its strategy to help strengthen co-ordination and capacity for effective HIV and AIDS interventions in line with national priorities and plans. TSF EA currently serves Eritrea, Ethiopia, Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania.

Position: Capacity Development Officer (CDO)
Reporting to: Technical Assistance Manager
Location: Nairobi, with travel to TSF EA countries
Application deadline: 27th May 2011

The CDO will leads in the design, implementation and monitoring of the TSF’s comprehensive Capacity Development Program combining professional development of consultants and strengthening the capacity of country partners in planning and managing of technical assistance.

The CDO will work closely with the Technical Resource Consultant (TRC) in charge of Capacity Development and the Technical Assistance Officers under the supervision of the Technical Assistance Manager.

Main Responsibilities/Tasks

Manage & monitor a Comprehensive TSF Capacity Development Strategy and Programme

Implement the TSF CD strategy program with appropriate redesigns to ensure a comprehensive program that responds to changing country partner and consultant needsOn a semi-annual basis undertake a needs assessment of consultant and country partner capacity strengthening priority requirementsOn a regular basis, identify HIV-focused courses run by CAFS and IPPFAR that country partners and consultants can access and work with training leaders in both institutions in the development and roll out of the sameOn a continuous basis, research and circulate available online training programs and resources to consultants and country partnersRegularly identify other available trainings offered regionally with a view to creating synergy with other TSFs and potential CD partnersDrawing on various needs assessments, ensure the TSF maintains a cutting edge program approach comprising a range of activities e.g. mentoring, mixed-team approaches, peer-reviews, professional development reviews, consultant accreditation etc.With the TAM and other external TA as required, develop needed methodologies, curriculum materials and workplans for components under the CD program inclusive of the TSF’s organizational development approach, mentoring approach, among other areasUndertake mid and annual internal reviews of the CD programme and make recommendations for its strengtheningContinuously monitor and evaluate the quality of CD services/opportunities providedRegularly review feed-back from clients about consultants and feedback from consultants about clients to inform strengthening of CD programmeAt regular intervals assess skills gaps of the TSF consultant database and make recommendations on needed training and/or coachingImplement GFTAM Supported Capacity Development Component for Country Partners
In consultation with the TAM, support capacity development of GFTAM funded program of workIdentify priority GFATM grantees; design and implement relevant CD initiatives to enhance GFATM grant performanceEnsure design of above is incorporated into overall CD strategy documentAs required, identify and utilize existing tools to assist in strengthening grantee capacity to enhance grant performance; develop new tools on needs basisIdentify other relevant trainings in the region offered by GF funded contractors; liaise with contractors to access opportunities for TSF consultants and country partnersIn consultation with TSF TAM, review and adjust the CD program to integrate any expanded CD activities flowing from new injections of other donor fundsAssist in developing a training package on GF process in collaboration with other regional CD organizationsDesign and Manage Consultant Professional Skills Development Program
Manage any logistics associated with roll-out of CD programmeOn a continuous basis, gather relevant resources for sharing with targeted national consultants and make available for uploading to online knowledge hubDesign and implement a mentoring/shadowing program for national consultantsWorking closely with TAM, identify consultants for enrollment in the CD Programme and identify a cadre of competent consultants to serve as mentorsOn a semi-annual basis, assist in organizing a regional sharing forum for consultantsMaintain regular contact with country partner stakeholders to identify CD needs as they arise and make recommendations on how TSF should respondContribute to broader TSF planning, reporting and marketing processes
Adapt and share tools across TSFsCo-ordinate and monitor progress on the implementation of the work planEnsure timely narrative reports made to the TSF TAM on a quarterly basis or upon requestSupport in identifying CD and TSF marketing opportunities together with the TAM and design, produce and disseminate materials for marketing the TSF CD programMasters degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. public health, education, etc)Minimum of 5-8 years experience in professional development and/or capacity building/institutional strengtheningExtensive experience in the African health sector and HIV/AIDS is essentialDemonstrated high level of experience/familiarity with consulting work and/or consulting company preferredExcellent oral and communication skillsTrack record in either curriculum development, training and/or facilitationAbility to work with all levels of stakeholdersExceptional planning and organising abilityExceptional writing, editing and report writing skillsDemonstrated knowledge in monitoring & reporting on development initiativesInterested and qualified candidates should submit their applications with a detailed CV to the following address: TSFEasternAfrica@cafs.org

Though we appreciate all applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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