SUPERVISED BY : Executive Director
SUPERVISES : Capacity Development (CD), Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Learning (MERL),
Grants Managers and Officers
LOCATION : Nairobi, with frequent travel within Kenya.
1.0 Job Summary:
Act! is a leading Kenyan not-for-profit, non-governmental organization involved in diverse development initiatives in Kenya. Act!’s main program focus is in Environment and Natural Resources Management; Democracy and Human Rights; Peace Building and Conflict Transformation; and Livelihoods. Our holistic approach to development is delivered through Grants Management and Capacity Development.
The Head of Capacity Development and Grants will provide leadership and strategic direction to the Capacity Development (CD), Grants and Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Learning (MERL) functions within Act! as well as its partners.
The incumbent will provide overall Quality Assurance on Capacity Development and Grants, including financial management, human resource management and training resources. S/he will be responsible for ensuring that the Capacity Development functions adhere to Act!’s Strategic Plan, Mission and Vision and its Developmental Framework within all Platforms while promoting the improvement of the effectiveness and efficiency of the CD functions. S/he will seek to guarantee that all lessons learned are well documented and utilized as part of Act!s organizational learning.
In line with Act!’s Strategic Plan, the incumbent will define and implement standards for Capacity Development and excellence and continuously play a leadership role in ensuring continued skills development in all Platforms as well as implement new ways to improve programme and cross-programme learning.
Qualifications, Experience and Personal Requirements
The minimum required academic and professional skills for the incumbent to perform successfully in their job, are:
Academic Qualifications
A Masters degree in Management, Organizational Development, Education, or related development field.
Experience
• Minimum 8 years of experience in successful capacity building of CSOs in Kenya and the region.
• Demonstrated experience in development and refinement of assessment tools and training materials.
• Extensive training and mentoring, coaching and accompaniment experience.
• Demonstrated management and analytical skills.
Essential Skills and competencies
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong representational skills.
• Strong oral and written communication.
• Strong listening and questioning skills.
• A good developmental mind and deep respect for communities’ and partners’ aspirations.
• A proponent of participatory processes.
• Good facilitation skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively within Kenya.
• Knowledge and experience in Act!s four program areas will be a distinct advantage.
HOW TO APPLY:
The offer
If your career aspirations match this position, send your application quoting the position title and reference number ACT-HCGM/07/2015 on or before 30th March 2015. Applications including your cover letter, updated CV (latest telephone and email contacts), current remuneration and names and contacts of your most current referees should be submitted electronically to hr.admin@act.or.ke.
The full version of the job profile can be accessed from our website on the link www.act.or.ke/jobs/. Only shortlisted candidateswill be contacted.
