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RTI is currently seeking qualified and experienced DCOP candidates for an anticipated U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) funded 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 DCOP will serve as the alter ego of the Chief of Party (COP) and will manage all administrative and reporting activities for the project. He/she will ensure that required reports and documentation are produced according to USAID’s guidelines. Candidate should possess strong management, administrative and writing skills. This position is contingent upon funding and award.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Serves as RTI’s alternate liaison to USAID, government counterparts, local organizations, and program partners when COP is unavailable. Ensures a high level of communication and close working relationships with USAID.
- Provides strategic leadership, technical and managerial direction for the successful implementation of the project.
- Ensures the timely and quality completion of all program technical and financial deliverables and reports in accordance with USAID guidelines.
- Additional specific tasks and duties to be assigned as necessary to fulfill deliverables
Qualifications:
- Minimum of a Bachelors degree, Masters degree preferred, in public administration, policy, finance, planning or governance or an advanced degree in a related field.
- twelve years of overall experience with at least five years of relevant field experience in public administration, decentralization reform, service delivery in key sectors (such as education, health, water, agriculture), parliamentary strengthening, civil society strengthening, or community mobilization.
- Demonstrated success managing and leading technical and administrative teams for USAID funded projects.
- Knowledge and experience in governance and development in sub-Saharan Africa, and in Kenya specifically, is strongly desired.
- Prior experience managing geographically dispersed teams is preferred.
- Fluency in English required.
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