Global Communities, formerly CHF International, is seeking candidates for Field Office Director for an anticipated USAID funded devolution program in Kenya. 

The Field Office Director will be responsible for ensuring the development and effective implementation of the relevant program strategies, plans and priorities and provide analysis and advice programmatic, operational, and substantive issues.

Qualifications:

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This position is contingent upon funding.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide overall technical leadership, including leading the formulation of the project’s strategic approach and ensuring coordinated programmatic inputs and technical quality;
• Manage and oversee design, implementation, and delivery of all activities targeting capacity development of governmental partners;
• Public administration reform and public service capacity building;
• Legislative strengthening;
• Lead and monitor program quality assurance and improvement activities;
• Local governance, decentralization, and institution building;
• Work with and build the capacity of local NGOs;
• Public financial management systems, planning, and budgeting;
• Transparency, accountability, service delivery performance, and oversight;
• Represent the project to the donor and other stakeholders;
• Maintain ongoing communications with Pact’s home office.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Advanced degree in a relevant field such as policy, social sciences, development studies, business, law, or other relevant field;
• At least ten years demonstrated experience in the successful implementation of international development activities;
• Previous work in devolution/decentralization with both civil society and government necessary;
• Demonstrated skills, abilities and experience to provide technical direction for a program of the same scale and complexity, and oversee programming across various technical disciplines;
• Demonstrated experience in cultivating and sustaining working relationships with government, civil society, communities, and the private sector;
• Kenya experience highly desirable, Africa experience essential;
• Must be tolerant, respectful and sensitive to Kenyan culture;
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English;
• Local candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply for this position, please visit our website at www.pactworld.org

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Position Summary: Pact seeks a Chief of Party (COP) for an anticipated USAID governance program in Kenya aimed to devolve power and functions from the central government to the regional and local governments, including establishing and strengthening the capacity of devolved government structures, county assemblies and working with citizens and civil society to hold devolved structures accountable. This position will represent Pact to USAID, local civil society organizations (CSOs), and other relevant donor organizations. The position will be responsible for providing leadership, management and administrative oversight; ensuring the project is progressing and meeting objectives; and managing staff.

This position is contingent upon funding.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Ensure high-quality technical programming through hands-on guidance and support grounded in the program’s strategic objectives and adhering to expected technical quality and reporting requirements;
• Participate in the technical and programmatic design of award and partner programs;
• Represent Pact in negotiating with donors and partners;
• Manage all project planning responsibilities, including the production of annual work plans; guide and oversee the alignment of the budget to expected results, and review and approve annual budgets and quarterly reports;
• Ensure the cost-effective use of Pact resources;
• Ensure compliance with HQ and donor requirements, policies and regulations;
• Act as liaison to relevant donors and the appropriate Kenyan governmental authorities;
• Manage all local grant-making mechanisms, ensuring compliance with donor regulations and Pact policy;
• Coordinate and/or conduct monitoring visits to grantee programs;
• Provide training and mentoring to partners to strengthen capacity for technical service delivery and compliance with donor rules and regulations;
• Recruit and directly supervise local project staff in line with Pact HR policies;
• Oversee the management and development of project office human resources to ensure a diverse, skilled and productive workforce, an effective leadership team, and an organizational culture where Pact's values are practiced.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Advanced degree in a relevant field such as policy, social sciences, development studies, business, law, or other relevant field;
• At least ten years demonstrated experience in the successful implementation of international development activities, with preference given to governance, especially devolution activities;
• Previous work in devolution/decentralization with both civil society and government highly desired;
• Experience building the capacity of local organizations and knowledge of capacity development methodologies is preferred;
• Management of a USG cooperative agreement or contract – at least five years of which shall have been in senior program management including direct supervision of professional and support staff;
• In-depth understanding of the role of civil society in development and experience in building capacity for civil society organizations and networks/coalition strengthening;
• Proven experience navigating complex and high pressure operating environments;
• Experience developing and managing multi-sectorial, multi-donor funded program portfolios preferred;
• Demonstrated ability to establish and sustain interpersonal and professional relationships with different donors, civil society organizations and host country government counterparts;
• Kenya experience highly desirable, Africa experience essential;
• Must be tolerant, respectful and sensitive to Kenyan culture;
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English.

To apply for this position, please visit our website at www.pactworld.org

View the original article here

This position is contingent upon funding.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide overall technical leadership, including leading the formulation of the project’s strategic approach and ensuring coordinated programmatic inputs and technical quality;
• Manage and oversee design, implementation, and delivery of all activities targeting capacity development of governmental partners;
• Public administration reform and public service capacity building;
• Legislative strengthening;
• Lead and monitor program quality assurance and improvement activities;
• Local governance, decentralization, and institution building;
• Work with and build the capacity of local NGOs;
• Public financial management systems, planning, and budgeting;
• Transparency, accountability, service delivery performance, and oversight;
• Represent the project to the donor and other stakeholders;
• Maintain ongoing communications with Pact’s home office.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Advanced degree in a relevant field such as policy, social sciences, development studies, business, law, or other relevant field;
• At least ten years demonstrated experience in the successful implementation of international development activities;
• Previous work in devolution/decentralization with both civil society and government necessary;
• Demonstrated skills, abilities and experience to provide technical direction for a program of the same scale and complexity, and oversee programming across various technical disciplines;
• Demonstrated experience in cultivating and sustaining working relationships with government, civil society, communities, and the private sector;
• Kenya experience highly desirable, Africa experience essential;
• Must be tolerant, respectful and sensitive to Kenyan culture;
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English;
• Local candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply for this position, please visit our website at www.pactworld.org

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GOVERNANCE TECHNICAL ADVISOR, DEVOLUTION PROJECT – NAIROBI, KENYA

Position Summary: Pact seeks a Governance Technical Advisor for an anticipated USAID governance program in Kenya aimed to devolve power and functions from the central government to the regional and local governments, including establishing and strengthening the capacity of devolved government structures, county assemblies and working with citizens and civil society to hold devolved structures accountable. The Technical Advisor will provide overall technical leadership for the project and will work closely with management and other key staff to ensure technical quality, meet program targets and milestones in accordance with work plans, and submit high-quality deliverables.

This position is contingent upon funding.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide overall technical leadership, including leading the formulation of the project’s strategic approach and ensuring coordinated programmatic inputs and technical quality;

• Manage and oversee design, implementation, and delivery of all activities targeting capacity development of governmental partners;

• Public administration reform and public service capacity building;

• Legislative strengthening;

• Lead and monitor program quality assurance and improvement activities;

• Local governance, decentralization, and institution building;

• Work with and build the capacity of local NGOs;

• Public financial management systems, planning, and budgeting;

• Transparency, accountability, service delivery performance, and oversight;

• Represent the project to the donor and other stakeholders;

• Maintain ongoing communications with Pact’s home office.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced degree in a relevant field such as policy, social sciences, development studies, business, law, or other relevant field;

• At least ten years demonstrated experience in the successful implementation of international development activities;

• Previous work in devolution/decentralization with both civil society and government necessary;

• Demonstrated skills, abilities and experience to provide technical direction for a program of the same scale and complexity, and oversee programming across various technical disciplines;

• Demonstrated experience in cultivating and sustaining working relationships with government, civil society, communities, and the private sector;

• Kenya experience highly desirable, Africa experience essential;

• Must be tolerant, respectful and sensitive to Kenyan culture;

• Excellent verbal and written communication in English;

• Local candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply for this position, please visit our website at www.pactworld.org

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