Location: Kenya
Job Code: 645
# of Openings: 1
Description
Position Summary
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
