Technical assistance to instruments for devolution advice and support (IDEAS) project – Kenya
About DAI:
DAI is an employee-owned global development company. For 40 years, we have worked on the frontlines of international development, tackling fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governments, and instability. Currently, DAI is delivering results that matter in some 60 countries. Our integrated development solutions turn ideas into impact by bringing together fresh combinations of expertise and innovation across multiple disciplines—crisis mitigation and stability operations, democratic governance and public sector management, agriculture and agribusiness, private sector development and financial services, economics and trade, HIV/AIDS and disease control, water and natural resources management, and energy and climate change. Our clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and national governments.
Objectives of the project:
Technical assistance (TA) will deliver support to and strengthen the technical capacities of the Ministry of Devolution and Planning, the Commission for Revenue Allocation (CRA) and 10 counties selected for local economic development grants under the IDEAS project. It will focus on long-term assistance to project management and short-term technical assistance to the CRA and on demand from the beneficiary counties.
TA will be covered by 2 lots:
Lot 1: TA to the Ministry of Devolution and Planning;
Lot 2: TA to the Commission for Revenue Allocation.
Length of the project:Lot 1 – 48 months, Lot 2 – 12 months for each expert
Start Date: March 2015
Team Leader – Lot 1:
- Excellent communication skills
- Fluency in English
- 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
- Previous working experience in relation to devolution
- Previous working experience in Sub-Saharan Africa and Kenya will be considered an asset
Team Leader – Lot 2:
- Excellent communication skills
- Fluency in English
- 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 institutional strengthening in intergovernmental relations and public financial management
- Previous working experience in relation to devolution
- Previous working experience in Sub-Saharan Africa and Kenya will be considered an asset
How to apply: If you meet the requirements and would be interested in applying for this role please email your CV in EC format to: aleksandra_jakowska@dai.com
Deadline for Application: 31/08/2014
WE ARE ONLY ABLE TO RESPOND TO CANDIDATES WHO MEET THE SPECIFICATIONS
"Please note that all profiles are indicative only and therefore subject to change once the ToR is made available."
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