Capacity Development Manager Job in Nairobi - Pact Kenya

Pact Kenya is a Kenyan non-governmental organization that focuses on strengthening Civil Society Organizations and communities through institutional and organizational capacity building.

Our vision is to have responsible citizens enjoying equitable development in a clean and secure environment.

Our mission is to enable citizens and communities in Kenya and neighbouring countries to live a life of dignity by strengthening individuals and organisations to be effective agents of change.

We believe that empowered communities are able to independently address challenges and constraints facing them with a view to earning a dignified living, economic independence and political participation.

We work in environment and natural resources management, conflict management and peace building, democracy and governance and women empowerment.

Through financial support from the Government of Sweden, Pact Kenya is implementing a four-year programme for Non-state Actors in Natural Resources Management in Kenya.

The programme targets support to projects in the areas of environment and climate change, agriculture and food security, water resources management and land use management.

It aims at working with Civil Society Organisations to improve their capacity to influence how our country’s natural resources are managed.

We want to find new ways of getting those on the edge of our society more involved in this critical area and influence the policy and legislative frameworks for sustainability of natural resources and improvement of livelihoods.

This is an exciting initiative that has the potential to have an impact on millions of Kenyans and seeks to strengthen capacities of Civil Society Organizations working in Natural Resources.

We are therefore seeking competent and passionate individuals for the following positions to support the effective implementation of the Non-State Actors in Natural Resources Management programme:

Capacity Development Manager (PK/CDM/2011)

Department: Admin

Location: Nairobi, Dagorreti Corner

Job Description:

Reporting to the Head of Capacity Development, the Capacity Development Manager will primarily be responsible for providing strategic leadership in Capacity Development of partners that Pact Kenya works with.

These may include but not limited to regional and national civil society organizations, grassroots community groups, cooperative societies, networks and coalitions, and professional associations.

Duties and responsibilities;

Specifically, the Capacity Development Manager will be responsible for but not limited to:

Overall leadership in Capacity Development

Working in liaison with Head of Capacity Development and other senior Capacity Development staff, develop and implement Pact Kenya’s capacity develop strategy.Check and control the quality of Capacity Development services for the program(s)Supervise and mentor Capacity Development officers in providing capacity building services Coordinate with other programs and departments to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in providing Capacity Development servicesNetworking with other Capacity Development practitioners for purposes of sharing knowledge and lessonsDesign of Capacity Development Tools and Methodologies

On the basis of Pact Kenya’s Capacity Development approach, design tools and methodologies for delivery of Capacity Development services. The tools include but not limited to assessment tools, training modules and manuals, coaching and mentoring support techniques.

Encourage innovation among Capacity Development staff in the development and adapting of tools and methodologies.

Organizational Capacity Assessments and Action Plans

Ensure targeted partners understand Pact Kenya’s Capacity Development approach, are ready and prepared to work and engage with Pact Kenya staff in the process Provide leadership and support to Capacity Development staff in conducting organizational capacity assessments (OCAs) of partners to identify capacity building needs and develop capacity building action plansReview and ascertain the quality of organizational capacity assessment reports and capacity building plans Ensure timely implementation of follow up OCAs and updating of the CB action plans Ensure the highest professional level and standards are followed in completion of the OCAs Capacity development Interventions
Provide leadership and support to Capacity Development staff in developing and implementing capacity building interventions including (trainings, mentoring, coaching, peer learning and referral)Monitor progress in implementing action plansReview and ascertain the quality of capacity development interventions implemented by staff Arrange for consultants to support staff capacity development efforts by staffEnsure the highest professional levels and standards are followed in providing capacity development supportMonitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Learning
Provide leadership and support to Capacity Development staff in writing and filling reports Check and ensure quality of reports generated Prepare and share reports with other teams, management and donors as may be required Together with the MERL team, develop indicators and protocols for monitoring progress and reporting capacity development progress Take leadership in reporting Capacity Development progress Arrange for regular meetings to step back and reflect on progress and results in order to identify and mitigate challenges and learn lessons Working with other managers and departments to develop annual performance reports for the programs Capacity Development support to Capacity Development Staff
Take responsibility in supervising all Capacity Development officers under your guidanceTake responsibility in completion of appraisal for all Capacity Development staff working under your guidance Liaise with the human resources department in ensuring all capacity development needs critical to improved performance of Capacity Development staff are addressed Develop mechanisms for reward and motivation of staff working under your guidanceDevelop an appropriate mechanism for internal skills transfer and synergistic support among staff Budget Planning and Monitoring
Working collaboratively with the Head of Capacity Building and the Finance Manager, plan, monitor and report on use of the capacity development budgetWorking collaboratively with the New Business Development Manager and other staff assigned this role develop proposals and concepts for soliciting capacity development grants Working with the New Business Development Manager, identify and develop opportunities for providing capacity development consultancy Preferred Skills:

The minimum required academic and professional skills for the jobholder to perform successfully in their job are:

Masters degree in relevant development field Minimum 6 years experience in successful capacity building of CSOs in KenyaDemonstrated experience in development and refinement of assessment tools and training materials Excellent organizational and coordination skillsExcellent facilitation and process planning skillsMust be result-oriented Good interpersonal and communication skillsGood analytical skillsAbility to work under strict deadlines: high caliber time management competencyMust be culturally sensitiveWillingness to travel frequentlyFluent spoken and written English and Kiswahili A strong interest and passion for capacity developmentApplicants must submit

(1) detailed and current CV

(2) cover letter demonstrating why they qualify for this position

(3) contact information for 3 referees; and

(4) indicate current remuneration package.

Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.

If you meet the requirements for the advertised position, please submit your application and CV electronically to hr.admin@pactke.org, quoting the Reference Number (PK/CDM/2011).

Pact Kenya is an equal opportunities employer

Deadline for applications submission is 5:00pm Friday 17th June 2011

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