US Agency for International Development Program Advisor - Regional Intergovernmental Organizations Jobs in Kenya
US Agency for International Development Program Advisor - Regional Intergovernmental Organizations Jobs in Kenya
The incumbent primarily supports the management of the Regional Development Objective Grant Agreements (RDOAGs) with the Regional Intergovernmental Organizations (RIGOs) as an implementing framework under the East Africa Regional Development Cooperation Strategy (RDCS).
S/he will also provide technical and programmatic support on various aspects of the USAID program cycle to ensure the effective implementation of USAID/Kenya and East Africa (KEA) programs under the RDCS and the Kenya Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS).
This includes supporting efforts related to on-budget collaboration with Kenya and the RIGOs under USAID’s Journey to Self-Reliance (J2SR) initiative.
S/he will be based in the Strategic Planning and Analysis (SPA) Office. The assignment covers Kenya and East Africa, and is based in Nairobi, Kenya.
The SPA Office is responsible for broad program support, coordination, and specific project management functions for USAID/KEA, which includes Kenya and East Africa Regional Operating Units.
SPA serves as the principal advisor to the Mission Director on the entire program cycle to include:
Social, economic and developmental issues;
Strategic planning, programming, and budgeting;
Program and project activity development;
Monitoring and evaluation of the platform’s portfolio;
Environmental compliance;
Outreach and communications; and
Limited program implementation of cross-cutting activities that fall within USAID/KEA’s Development Objectives under the Kenya CDCS and East Africa RDCS.
The Office provides leadership and support on strategic planning, program design and development, monitoring and evaluation, and special issues and initiatives related to program and project strategy and design to all technical offices.
Duties and Responsibilities
The incumbent will primarily support the management and implementation of RDOAGs and similar agreements with the RIGOs and other regional organizations and institutions as an implementing framework under the East Africa Regional RDCS.
S/he will also provide technical and programmatic support on various aspects of the USAID program cycle to ensure the effective implementation of USAID/KEA programs, including supporting efforts related to the implementation of Kenya and East Africa’s Journey to Self-Reliance.
As a Program Advisor, the incumbent will also be expected to provide support in all areas of the program cycle and coordinate with bilateral counterpart Missions.
Facilitate SPA and Mission engagement with the RIGOs, including: coordinating the preparation for executive level consultative meetings, portfolio reviews, and field visits; preparing talking points, briefing papers; and recommending strategic approaches and policies vis-à-vis USAID collaboration with the RIGOs.
Establish structures and procedures for oversight and coordination of RIGO-managed activities.
Coordinate the RIGO Working Group meetings, prepare agendas and meeting notes, track follow-up actions, hold after action reviews, etc.
Draft new or amend RDOAGs or similar agreements along with the relevant Mission offices and the RIGO partners.
Collaborate with the SPA RIGO/technical backstops in preparing Implementation Letters (ILs) and similar instruments as well as official correspondence related to the RDOAGs and USAID’s collaboration with the RIGOs.
Research/develop policies for engaging the RIGOs and strengthening their capacities.
Develop and implement a framework for coordinated communication with RIGOs, USAID bilateral missions, and U.S. embassies in the region.
Prepare talking points, policy papers, and analyses related to the RIGOs.
Track development and other relevant issues and events affecting the RIGOs and other regional organizations that may impact the achievement of the RDCS’s goals and objectives.
Coordinate SPA efforts in implementing the Journey to Self-Reliance related to the RIGOs and future on-budget collaboration with Kenyas, serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the provision of official USG development assistance to the Government of Kenya (GOK) and the RIGOs. This includes facilitating the pivot to J2SR by working on the development of relevant processes, indicators, strategic communications/documents, and strategies to start leveraging resources, such as the GOK, RIGO, other donor agencies, local organizations or private sector.
Participate in multi‐disciplinary teams to develop capacity assessments and sustainability procedures/processes; provide input and
guidance on J2SR-consistent program development and implementation services for Kenya and EA.
Provide regular reports to concerned stakeholders (Mission leadership, USAID/Washington, USAID bilateral missions, other USG, etc.) regarding activities and progress made toward developing and achieving bilateral and regional USAID J2SR targets.
Facilitate knowledge sharing, continuous learning and the development of a community of practice among all USG stakeholders involved in direct programming in the region.
Assist in increasing the percentage of USAID/KEA assistance that is provided via J2SR-consistent mechanisms, supporting efforts to strengthen the organizational and programming capacity of Kenya and the RIGOs.
Support Mission efforts to improve the institutional capacity of the RIGOs in leading development efforts within the East Africa region.
Plan and conduct internal Mission meetings to develop next steps based on USAID/Washington recommendations;
Prepare post-recommendation strategic approaches and Mission policies, talking points, briefing papers;
Facilitate SPA and Mission roll-out of recommendations to USAID bilateral missions, RIGOs and other regional partners including: coordinating the preparation for executive-level consultative meetings to identify opportunities for collaboration creating a framework and processes for coordination.
Provide inputs for development outreach and communications (DOC) materials.
Support the Mission’s collaborating, learning and adapting (CLA), particularly with respect to the RIGOs.
Perform other program cycle functions, including backstopping other SPA Office staff, as assigned.
Skills and Qualifications
The incumbent must meet the following requirements in education and professional experience:
Education:
A minimum of a Master’s degree in the field of economics, political science or law, international relations/trade, or management is required.
Professional Experience:
The incumbent is required to have a minimum of ten (10) years of development experience – including at least five (5) years of employment as a mid-level manager, preferably with the U.S. Government (USG).
Significant up-to-date experience in or similar to USG program management, particularly in developing and/or managing bilateral or regional grant agreements; strategy implementation; Experience in implementing the full program cycle; applying broad USG (or similar development organizations) principles, policies and strategies; effective interagency coordination; Engaging regional, partner country, local government partners; and working with Embassy leadership; among others, is required.
Prior experience in a position of similar complexity is preferred.
The individual should have experience developing and/or managing agreements and contracts, project/activity plans, regional and bilateral activities, and working with the USG interagency.
Strong writing, analytical, interpersonal and coordination skills are required.
Additional Required Skills:
Clear understanding and demonstrated skills in developing and/or managing technical agreements, policy papers, financial management reviews and other types of development analysis.
Demonstrated capability for complex analysis and ability to obtain, analyze, and evaluate a variety of data and present it to senior USG and other high-level audiences; and
Ability to lead meetings and presentations with senior internal and external stakeholders.
How to Apply
Interested applicants are required to submit the following:
Offer form AID 309-2, “Offeror Information for Personal Services Contracts with individuals,” available at https://www.usaid.gov/forms/aid-309-2
An up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV) or resume (no more than five pages), cover letter explaining your qualifications for the position, copies of all relevant certificates and include three (3) to five (5) references, who are not family members or relatives, with working telephone and e-mail contacts.
Applications must be submitted electronically via email to nairobipscjobs@usaid.gov by the closing date 6th September 2019.
To ensure consideration of offers for the intended position, Offerors must prominently reference the Solicitation number in the offer submission/cover letter.
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