Senior Strategy Specialist, USAID/East Africa (EA)/ Somalia Office

The USAID/East Africa (EA)/Somalia Office is starting the process of developing a three-year strategy to guide programming of USAID-implemented assistance in Somalia. The key purpose of the strategy is to improve upon USAID’s long tradition of strategic planning by defining stabilization objectives and maximizing the impact of stabilization and development assistance in Somalia.

IBTCI is seeking a Senior Strategy Specialist to aid in development of strategy and future programming for the USAID/East Africa (EA)/Somalia Office. This position is based in Nairobi, Kenya with frequent travel to Somalia.

The Senior Strategy Specialist shall be responsible for the following activities:

1. Written summary of relevant guidance from applicable USAID and USG policies and strategies, and propose policy framework for the strategy on this basis.
2. Written summary of relevant findings and proposals for future programming contained in applicable assessments and evaluations conducted by USAID and other actors
3. Conduct stakeholder consultations in various locations in Somalia and in Nairobi, Kenya, provide written summary of each consultation, as per above.
4. Lead USAID in creating a "Straw Man" Results Framework (RF) on the basis of document reviews, DVC presentation, consultation note, and stakeholder consultations.
5. Lead one-day offsite meeting to present / refine Results Framework (1/2 day all USG, 1/2 USAID-only)
6. Draft a Somalia Strategy (RF with narrative) synthesizing the above deliverables, and incorporating direction received from USAID.
7. Revise Strategy in response to feedback and as directed by USAID. Revisions may require substantial re-writing.

The Senior Strategy Specialist must have the following qualifications:

1. Substantial knowledge and experience in the area of strategy formulation
2. 10 years of experience in the design and implementation of development assistance projects
3. Advanced degree in economics, international development or a related field
4. Demonstrated capability to produce quality strategy documents in a timely fashion
5. Experience working in conflict-affected or fragile states

The following experience is preferred:

1. Knowledge of the Somalia context
2. Understanding of USAID’s strategy process

Only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

How to apply:

Please send your CV and 3 references to recruiting@ibtci.com.

Only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls, please.