CRS PM I – Private Sector Engagement Advisor Jobs in Kenya
CRS PM I – Private Sector Engagement Advisor Jobs in Kenya
About CRS Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.
CRS has worked in Kenya since 1965. Over the years, CRS’ focus shifted from direct relief and food distributions to a comprehensive development program that works with partners and enhances local capacity. CRS Kenya development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding.
Sustainable, Transformative, Accessible, WASH Innovations (STAWI) Project:
Sustainable, Transformational and Accessible Water Interventions (STAWI) project aims to strengthen resilience and expand economic opportunities in targeted northern and southeastern counties through management of water resources, expansion of sustainable water services, and improved use of water within agriculture and livestock market systems.
The goal of the project is to 1) Improve governance of water resources and services, 2) increase sustainability of water service delivery, 3) Improve management, efficiency and equitable access to water used for productive purposes and 4) Improve collaboration and learning across stakeholders and strengthen the capacity of county governments for learning and adaptation
Job Summary:
The Private Sector Engagement Advisor (PSEA) will be the lead contact and relationship manager within the STAWI project for all engagement with private sector actors, designing and leading a strategic approach to private sector engagement that ensures the development initiatives are locally led, owned and managed thus accelerating self-reliance, and contributing to transformational change in water resources management and improved water service delivery.
S/he will enhance collaboration with government counterparts, emphasizing direct relationships whenever possible (through grants to county governments), work with local actors (including women, girls and youth) and organizations (including DiP WASH APS addendum awardees) and seek private sector solutions.
S/he will ensure STAWI builds on the capacity of and leverage existing knowledge and skills of county governments, local and underutilized partners including conservation groups, and communities through co-creation processes, citizens advocacy and engagement, social and behavior change strategies and a strong CLA component.
Roles and Key Responsibilities
Lead in the design, development and implementation of STAWI private sector engagement strategy
Oversee the effective co-creation, startup and implementation of PSE related activities across the project
Manage private sector relationships across project sectors and lead the co-creation and implementation of market-based project components, including negotiations with private sector partners.
Investigate, as program needs require, additional private sector partners, including enterprises, investors, Business Development Service providers, financial institutions, sector organizations and other stakeholders.
Coordinate with private sector partners to inform the design of public-private partnership including subsidies as well as appropriate financial instruments accessible to water service providers, including blended
finance that contribute to sustainable market development instead of furthering market distortions.
Build the ‘investment case’ for targeted counties by highlighting opportunities for Private Sector to leverage STAWI interventions
Collaborate with Social Behavior Change teams to ensure relevant messages are informed by private sector expertise and consistent across communications channels and activities.
Train and mentor STAWI and GUC awardee staff, as needed, to improve their knowledge and skills related to engagement with the private sector.
Working with MEL, help define targets with private sector partners, implement data collection systems with private sector partners and monitor progress towards development and business objectives to inform collaboration, learning, and adapting (CLA)
Capture and share Private Sector Engagement related reports, lessons learned and best practices.
Typical Background, Experience & Requirements:
Education and Experience
Master's Degree in Business Administration, Economics or any other relevant field.
Minimum of 5 years work experience in international development, with a focus on market-based solutions and/or private sector engagement.
Experience in WASH related PSE or finance is a plus
Strong understanding of barriers and opportunities for Private Sector investment in Kenya ASALs.
Familiarity with blended finance approaches for development.
Demonstrated experience working in multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary teams.
Demonstrated experience in driving proactive and innovative strategies to achieve results.
Demonstrated commitment to respect, equity, diversity, and inclusion including gender equality.
Personal Skills
Strong relationship management abilities. Ability to relate to people at all levels internally and externally. Strategic in how you approach each relationship.
Excellent negotiation skills.
Strong communications and presentation skills.
Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented.
Capable of working in a dynamic, results oriented environment; ability to multi-task across various work streams/priorities.
Team player with a positive attitude who can work independently while also being highly collaborative and open. Capable of building relationships and influencing the opinions of others.
Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff):
These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
• Integrity.
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation.
• Builds Relationships.
• Develops Talent.
• Strategic Mindset.
• Accountability & Stewardship.
Leadership and Management Competencies
Communicates strategically under pressure.
Manages stress and complexity.
Actively promotes safety and security.
Manages and implements high-quality program activities.
Required/Desired Foreign Language: English
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; CRS PM I – Private Sector Engagement Advisor Jobs in Kenya
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