DECENTRALIZATION POLICY EXPERT/TEAM  LEADER, Kenya

Tetra Tech ARD headquartered in Burlington, Vermont and Washington, D.C., is accepting expressions of interest from qualified Policy Expert candidates for an upcoming governance project in Kenya.

 

This project will examine national policy implications of newly legislated devolution mechanisms, build the capacity of local governments, improve service delivery at the local level, establish communication and coordination mechanisms between the central government and county governments, and strengthen the role of civil society as a partner in governance

Responsibilities

 

Working under the overall direction of the Chief of Party (COP) and Deputy Chief of Party, and in coordination and collaboration with project technical staff, the Decentralization Policy Expert/Team Leader will have the primary responsibility of ensuring the timely provision and delivery of all technical activities.

 

Illustrative responsibilities include:

• Participate in all work planning activities, assuming inputs for Decentralization Policy program activities.
• Provide technical advisory services and training and facilitation for program activities;
• Write Scopes of Work for consultants and subcontractors;
• Contribute to written Quarterly and other progress reports; and
• Supervise other staff experts assigned to the program component.

Qualifications:

• Master degree in related field;
• A minimum of 5 -7 years of professional experience in technical areas of National and Sub-National Legislation, Decentralization/Devolution and The Kenyan Constitution;
• Prior experience providing technical assistance on USAID programs or other donor funded related programs;
• Prior experience working in Kenya, and Sub-Saharan Africa is strongly preferred;
• Proven track record in Decentralization Policy Development and Public Sector Reform;
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills;
• Fluency in English is required; knowledge of Swahili is a plus.
• Kenyan nationals strongly encouraged to apply;

To Apply:

Please email full, current CV in reverse chronological format by April 1, 2013 to BEATRICE MWANGI at the following email address:  bwmwangi@gmail.com .  In the subject line, please write:  KENYA DEVOLUTION, and please submit a cover email letter expressing your interest and qualifications.

 

Tetra Tech ARD is committed to diversity and gender equality in all of its operations—in the US and overseas.  We strive to reflect these goals in our global mission and in our workforce. We encourage applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups. Tetra Tech ARD is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.