Call for Applications
DAI, a global development consulting firm based in the United States, seeks applications from senior-level experts for an anticipated five-year, donor-funded devolution program in Kenya. Candidates with experience in the following areas of expertise are encouraged to apply:
• Decentralization/ Institutional Development – Requirements: Minimum 15years of professional experience in aligning institutional structures, functions, policies and systems against existing and new institutional mandates ; at least 5 years of experience on donor-funded programs; and in-depth familiarity with Kenyan national and local government structures is highly desired. • Decentralization/ Policy Development – Requirements: 15 years of professional experience in policy making and policy implementation for local governments; experience with devolved government units a plus; at least 3 years of experience on donor-funded programs; and in-depth familiarity with Kenyan national and local government structures is highly desired. • Local Government Capacity Building – Requirements: 10 years of professional experience in building the capacity of local government units, including human resources management, public financial management, project planning and implementation, and service delivery; at least 3 years of experience on donor-funded programs; and in-depth familiarity with Kenyan national and local government structures is highly desired • Civil Society Engagement – Requirements: 10 years of professional experience in capacity building of civil society organizations in advocacy and civic engagement to increase government accountability; at least 3 years of experience on donor-funded programs; familiarity with Kenyan national and local government structures is highly desired. • Monitoring & Evaluation/Knowledge Management – Requirements: At least 7 years of professional experience in M&E, including developing and overseeing performance management plans, baseline studies, and overseeing field-based M&E systems for donor-funded programs. • Finance/Grants/Procurement Management - Requirements: at least 7 years relevant work experience in financial management, grants, and procurement on large, donor-funded programs; demonstrated understanding of accounting best practices and rules and regulations for project administration.
General Requirements: • Advanced degree in public administration, law, public policy, political science, international development, or other relevant field; • Excellent verbal and written communications skills; and • Fluency in English is required, fluency in Kishwahili and other local dialects is desirable.
How to apply:
Interested candidates should e-mail their CV to KenyaDevolution@dai.com by April 1, 2013, indicating expertise in the subject line.
Experts in Decentralization and Local Governance
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