Futures Group is seeking a Capacity Development Advisor who
will provide technical assistance and support to the Government of Kenya (GoK)
national-level health sector agencies to support implementation of the new
constitution and to key non-governmental organizations working in health
policy, finance and governance. The Capacity Development Advisor will
work closely with HPP/Kenya technical teams to support the planning,
implementation, and documentation of individual and organizational capacity
development activities. In particular, he/she will design and facilitate
organizational capacity assessments, will facilitate the development of
organizational capacity strengthening plans, and will work closely with the GoK
and key partners to help them fulfill their strengthening plans.
Responsibilities require knowledge of and experience in applying and measuring
outcomes of a variety of capacity strengthening approaches. An
understanding of capacity development evaluation is desired. The Capacity
Development Advisor will report to the Senior Policy Advisor of the Health
Policy Project’s Kenya field program. Location for this
position is Nairobi, Kenya.
Key Responsibilities
- Consult with the Country Director and technical advisors in design, implementation, and documentation of capacity development activities
- Tailor and apply organizational capacity assessment tools and strengthening plans
- Introduce and apply a variety of capacity strengthening approaches and interventions
- Develop training curricula and learning resources related to health policy, finance and governance for government and NGO stakeholders
- Facilitate stakeholder consultation and meetings at the national and sub-national levels.
- Supervise short-term local consultants in Kenya assigned to capacity development activities
- Monitor and evaluate project’s efforts to strengthen individual and organizational capacity
- Report on project activities and write success stories about capacity development work
- Communicate with the HPP Technical Director for Capacity Development and other CD advisors in Washington and other HPP country programs to share experience, products, and lessons learned.
- Represent the project and company in the health policy area in Kenyan and regional forums, as well as with others in the professional community and in countries of collaboration, independent of technical supervision
- Conduct all work to accepted standards of research ethics
- Actively participate in the development of annual work planning, design, implementation, and reporting related to project technical activities.
- Participate in the preparation of bids and proposals in response to government, foundation or other donor solicitation as requested by the company or supervisor
- Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
The following may be acquired through a combination of
formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:
- Master's Degree or higher in public health, public policy, political science, public administration, communication or a related degree.
- 10 years of experience required, with at least 3 years of experience in Kenya.
- At least 5 years’ experience in capacity development of NGOs, capacity development of government agencies or public sector staff, and training in the context of Kenya and/or East Africa
- Experience in designing and applying participatory adult learning principles
- Proven ability to work collaboratively and build consensus across diverse sets of stakeholders.
- Experience in client relationship management, reporting, program work planning
- Experience in documentation of project results related to capacity development is highly desirable
- Prior experience working with USG-funded programs is required.
- Strong written and oral communication skills for high-level policy audiences
- Strong facilitation and training skills required
- Ability and willingness to travel within Kenya
