This position is contingent upon funding.
Position Summary: Pact seeks a Regional Advocacy Coordinator 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 Regional Advocacy Coordinator is responsible for building the capacity of civil society, advocacy, networking, policy formation and coordination.
A successful candidate will possess strong communication, interpersonal skills especially with members of civil society and will ensure high technical quality, meet program targets in accordance with work plans, produce high-caliber progress reports, and coach and mentor county level stakeholders in advocacy.
RESPONSIBILITIES/JOB DESCRIPTION:
• Lead implementation of advocacy activities at the county level and ensure that activities match work plans, are in line with budgets, and are properly documented;
• Ensure a flow of information between county and national level civil society actors
• Coach and mentor civil society organizations to influence policy and advocate for efficient service delivery;
• Coordinate training and capacity development of organizations in line with county development strategies
• Coordinate with county Liaison and Outreach advisor to ensure voices of civil society are considered in policy formation
• Manage and oversee implementation of civil society strengthening activities and ensure that activities match work plans, are in line with budgets, and are properly documented;
• Support the establishment of robust monitoring evaluation and learning systems
• Ensure a flow of information between county and national level civil society actors
• Coach and mentor civil society organizations to influence policy and advocate for efficient service delivery;
• Coordinate training and capacity development of organizations in line with county development strategies
• Coordinate with county Liaison and Outreach advisor to ensure voices of civil society are considered in policy formation
• Manage and oversee implementation of civil society strengthening activities and ensure that activities match work plans, are in line with budgets, and are properly documented;
• Support the establishment of robust monitoring evaluation and learning systems
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor’s degree in development studies, political science, international relations, development or other relevant field. Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum 5 years of technical experience implementing complex governance programs, preferably in Kenya
• Experience working civil society on human and institutional capacity development
• Experience and strong background in advocacy and policy influencing
• At least five years in senior program management including direct supervision of professional and support staff;
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili
• Kenya experience highly desirable.
• Minimum 5 years of technical experience implementing complex governance programs, preferably in Kenya
• Experience working civil society on human and institutional capacity development
• Experience and strong background in advocacy and policy influencing
• At least five years in senior program management including direct supervision of professional and support staff;
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili
• Kenya experience highly desirable.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
• Considerable experience with governance and/or civil society programs, specifically related to strengthening the human and institutional capacity of devolved governance institutions and the CSOs that hold them accountable.
• Considerable experience with advocacy specifically related to strengthening the human and institutional capacity of devolved governance institutions.
• Ability to efficiently coordinate with field offices and field teams
• Demonstrated experience in monitoring, evaluation and learning within development project context
• Familiarity with USAID processes and procedures, rules and regulations highly desired
• Considerable experience with advocacy specifically related to strengthening the human and institutional capacity of devolved governance institutions.
• Ability to efficiently coordinate with field offices and field teams
• Demonstrated experience in monitoring, evaluation and learning within development project context
• Familiarity with USAID processes and procedures, rules and regulations highly desired
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
