This position is contingent upon funding.
Position Summary: Pact seeks a Market Place Advisor for an anticipated USAID governance program in Kenya focused on devolving fiscal and political power and functions from the central government to the county governments. Objectives include establishing and strengthening the capacity of devolved government structures, county assemblies and working with citizens and civil society to hold devolved structures and elected officials accountable.
The Market Place Advisor will work with the regional capacity development coordinators to develop technical assistance/capacity development marketplace structures in line with Pact’s marketplace toolkit.
RESPONSIBILITIES/JOB DESCRIPTION:
• Adapt methodology tool/kit to context and share product with team; • Train and mentor others in the use of these populating of the marketplace and the use and management of it • Map potential marketplace participants • Develop communication strategy for regional marketplaces • Ensure that lessons learned from other marketplace projects are integrated • Support the establishment of robust monitoring evaluation and learning systems across the project;
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor’s degree in organizational development, development studies, political science, international relations, or other relevant field. • Minimum 6 years of technical experience working with civil society in Kenya • Substantial technical experience building the organization and technical capacity of civil society organizations and local government • Strong background in research including both qualitative and quantitative analysis
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience in Kenya required; • Ability to efficiently work in teams and coordinate between various stakeholders; • Demonstrated experience in monitoring, evaluation and learning within a development project context; • Familiarity with USAID processes and procedures, rules and regulations highly desired; • Proven success navigating complex and high pressure operating environments.
How to apply:
We encourage interested applicants to submit their applications to kenyahr@pactworld.org. All applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until suitable candidates are identified and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Pact is a fair and equal opportunity employer.
