ACDI / VOCA Capacity Development Advisor Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya

ACDI / VOCA Capacity Development Advisor Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya

Since 1963 and in 146 countries, ACDI / VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy.

Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI / VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society.

ACDI / VOCA currently has approximately 49 projects in 30 countries and total revenues of $151 million.

Job Summary:

The Capacity Development Advisor will be embedded in the Frontier Counties Development Council (FCDC) and will coordinate and lead a range of capacity development efforts that will include training workshops, one-on-one mentoring and coaching, training of trainers, peer mentoring, and facilitated learning by doing.

The Advisor will work with FCDC counties and other stakeholders to facilitate a self-assessment of institutional and governance capacity development needs and priorities.

Based on these findings the Advisor will work with FCDC to develop a work plan for multi-county capacity development, focusing on enhancing coordination and collaboration between the counties and with other stakeholders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities