Kenya, Eastern and Southern Africa
Description
Technical assistance to instruments for devolution advice and support (IDEAS) project – Kenya
The team leader will deliver support to and strengthen the technical capacities of the Ministry of Devolution and Planning, and counties selected for local economic development grants under the IDEAS project. It will focus on long-term assistance to project management.
Responsibilities:
The team leader will assist in the implementation of the project, including the provision of:
1. Technical expertise tasks, including:
— implementation of the programme estimates of the Ministry of Devolution and Planning,
— management of the training facility,
— conducting tenders for the selection of contractors for local economic development (LED) projects,
— facilitation of the implementation of the LED projects at county level,
— guidance on training,
— delivery of training through the short-term facility,
2. Administrative, preparatory and support tasks relating to planning, monitoring, reporting on project components, procurement, and financial management.
The team leader will deliver support to and strengthen the technical capacities of the Ministry of Devolution and Planning, and counties selected for local economic development grants under the IDEAS project. It will focus on long-term assistance to project management.
Responsibilities:
The team leader will assist in the implementation of the project, including the provision of:
1. Technical expertise tasks, including:
— implementation of the programme estimates of the Ministry of Devolution and Planning,
— management of the training facility,
— conducting tenders for the selection of contractors for local economic development (LED) projects,
— facilitation of the implementation of the LED projects at county level,
— guidance on training,
— delivery of training through the short-term facility,
2. Administrative, preparatory and support tasks relating to planning, monitoring, reporting on project components, procurement, and financial management.
Qualifications Required Only the experts meeting the set criteria will be shortlisted and contacted.
•Excellent communication skills
•Fluency in English
•Master’s/PhD in a policy-related field
•Fluency in English
•Master’s/PhD in a policy-related field
Professional Experience Required
•At least 10 years of professional experience in the area related to the project’s description
•Previous experience working as Team Leader on long term assignments, preferably in the region
•Previous experience working in capacity strengthening for local economic development/public financial management/local government administration
•Substantial expertise in governance programmes related to devolution or decentralization of government in Kenya
•Previous working experience in Sub-Saharan Africa and Kenya as a Key Expert on several development projects in the region
•Experience with local economic development or community development in Kenya is a plus
Kindly note that all profiles are indicative only and therefore subject to change once the ToR is made available.
•Previous experience working as Team Leader on long term assignments, preferably in the region
•Previous experience working in capacity strengthening for local economic development/public financial management/local government administration
•Substantial expertise in governance programmes related to devolution or decentralization of government in Kenya
•Previous working experience in Sub-Saharan Africa and Kenya as a Key Expert on several development projects in the region
•Experience with local economic development or community development in Kenya is a plus
Kindly note that all profiles are indicative only and therefore subject to change once the ToR is made available.
Duration
Estimated 36-48 months. To be confirmed.
Commencement
Estimated: Project starts 2nd quarter of 2015
Deadline For Applications
2015-03-12
