US Agency for International Development Project Management Specialist (Rule of Law & Governance) Vacancies in Kenya

US Agency for International Development Project Management Specialist (Rule of Law & Governance) Vacancies in Kenya

I. General Information

Solicitation No.: 18-166

Issuance Date: October 23, 2018

Closing Date/time for Receipt of Offers: November 12, 2018 (4:30 Pm East Africa Time)

Position Title: Project Management Specialist (Rule of Law and Governance)

Market Value: Equivalent to FSN-PSC 11 (Step 1 4,327,568 KSH to Step 13 7,356,848 KSH per annum). In accordance with AIDAR Appendix J and the Local Compensation Plan of USAID/Kenya and East Africa. Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value.

Period of Performance: 1 year probation period with possibility of contract renewal depending on successful performance, funding availability and continued need for the position.

Place of Performance: Nairobi, Kenya; with possible travel as stated in the Statement of Work.

Security Certification Required: Prior to joining USAID, the selected candidate will be required to:

Undergo a comprehensive background investigation

Undergo a health check to obtain medical clearance and;

Obtain and Retain an embassy issued Security Certification.

Background

The Project Management Specialist will be charged with the primary responsibility for monitoring and evaluating the progress and impact of USAID democracy, stabilization and governance programs and activities and provide managerial support for the development and implementation of related strategies, programs, and activities in Somalia.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

A. Program Planning (30%)
Assist with the strategic planning and design of development activities, intermediate results, modifications to activity designs, and measures of achievement in Somalia. This will include USAID’s Operational Plan, Performance Plan and Report, DSG Project Appraisal Document, and the U.S. Embassy’s Mission Strategic Resource Plan.

B. Program Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting (30%)

Day-to-day oversight and management of performance to ensure program implementation achieves planned results. He/she will, in collaboration with implementing partners, develop performance monitoring systems and report on program performance, in accordance with USAID reporting requirements.

Monitor progress and impact of USAID democracy, stabilization and governance programs in Somalia through continuous contact with implementing partners. This will include travel to Somalia when appropriate.

Track, revise, and report on indicators of results and ensure that measurements of progress are accurate and clearly describe the objectives of the program and the results achieved.


C. Program Management (30%)

Carry out official Activity Manager duties, transitioning to Alternative or Primary Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and Agreement Officer’s Representative (AOR) duties, for specific USAID-funded development activities in Somalia.

Foster donor coordination by participating in donor meetings as USAID liaison.

Keep donor and implementing partners informed of USAID assistance plans, implementation progress, and relevant USAID processes through regular communications and meetings.

Maintain regular contact with implementing partners to support activity implementation and assess its effectiveness, efficiency, and impact, including reviewing and commenting on partners’ periodic reports.

Coordinate the activities of short-term consultants and visitors for the Somalia program.

D. Administration and representation: (10%)

Perform USAID internal administrative tasks and other tasks as required such as actively participating in strategic planning and project design; and gathering information for draft concept papers, scopes of work, budget preparation, and evaluation.

Represent the USAID Somalia program as required at official meetings and events and provide written reporting as appropriate.

Required Qualifications

A. Education: Bachelor's Degree in Social Science, Political Science, Public Administration, Development Studies, Program Management, or a related field. The field of study should have provided the incumbent with a skill set suited to critical thinking and flexible analytical problem solving.

B. Prior Work Experience: A minimum of five years of progressively responsible, professional-level experience in international development is required. Experience must have provided the opportunity for development of sectoral and project documents, and performance of project design, program planning, and/or implementation work.

Three or more of the five years of prior professional work experience must be in the areas of: democracy, stabilization, governance, humanitarian assistance, parliamentary strengthening, institutional capacity building, elections, political processes, security sector reform, legal/constitutional work, access

to justice, conflict resolution, civil society capacity building, and local governance.

At least two of the five years of experience should have been in development-related work for US foreign affairs, a bilateral or multilateral donor agency, INGO, UN agency, Government ministry or private-sector institution that implements international development activities.

C. Post Entry Training: Familiarization training in USAID-specific procedures, regulations, and methods, and orientation to working from a donor-Agency perspective, etc., will be provided.

D. Language Proficiency: Fluency in both written and oral English (Level IV) and fluency (written/spoken/reading) in Somali is required.

E. Job Knowledge: Must have knowledge of the current state of development in Somalia. Must possess extensive knowledge of Somali cultures, societies, and values, especially regarding the conditions and role of women, and be willing to learn relevant USAID procedures and regulations.

F. Skills and Abilities: This position requires experience in a program management, political analysis, program reporting and monitoring, and strong interpersonal and team-building skills. The ability to serve as an effective liaison with a wide array of individuals and institutions is essential.

Iii. Evaluation and Selection Factors

Applicants must submit a resume/cv which describes how their relevant professional experience and education has prepared them to meet the specific challenges of the duties and responsibilities described above.

As part of the interview process, those applicants ranked highest may be required to submit a timed writing sample on a topic provided. The selection committee may conduct reference checks at any time during the selection process.

Applications that do not meet the required minimum qualifications will not be scored.

Prior work experience (35 points)

Language (10 points)

Job Knowledge (25 points)

Skills and abilities (30 points)

Total possible points: 100

Candidates meeting the above required qualifications for the position will be evaluated based on information presented in the application and reference checks.

References will be asked to assess the applicant’s technical knowledge, work performance, communication skills, and group dynamics, using the above criteria. USAID reserves the right to conduct interviews with the top ranked short-listed applicants. The interview will be one of the determining factors in the final selection.

Closing date: 19th November 2018

How to Apply:
Step 1: Register in MyJobsInKenya at www.myjobsinkenya.com

Step 2: Complete the job application questionnaire at www.myjobsinkenya.com/usaid. The applicant must answer all the questions in the Questionnaire.

Step 3: Internal Applicants/Current USG Employees: Attach an updated curriculum vitae/resume (no more than five pages), a copy of your most recent Performance Evaluation Report, and copies of all relevant certificates. Scan and attach all the documents as one attachment and upload to *MyJobsInKenya***.**

Or

External Applicants/Not Current USG Employees: Attach an updated curriculum vitae/resume (no more than five pages) and copies of all relevant certificates. Scan and attach all the documents as one attachment and upload to MyJobsInKenya .

Note to Applicants:

Applications must be received by the closing date and time specified in Section I, item 3, and submitted through myjobsinkenya.com as stated in Section IV.

Submissions will only be accepted through www.myjobsinkenya.com/usaid. Late and Incomplete applications (those that do not contain the applicant’s most current and up to date detailed CV and relevant education certificates) will not be considered for the position. The closing date for receipt of applications is indicated above.

USAID Does Not Charge a Fee at Any Stage of the Recruitment Process (Application, Interview Meeting, Processing, or Training) and Does Not Concern Itself With Information on Applicants' Bank Accounts.

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