Program Based Budgeting Consultant at Palladium International

HP+ supported development of a PBB template to guide counties in preparing annual budgets. In addition, HP+ in partnership with stakeholders supported development of a PBB training curriculum and participant manual, which was used to build capacity on planning and budgeting.

As a follow up to these activities, HP+ is organizing training/mentorship sessions in the months of November and December 2017, for the 26 counties which will be done in four clusters with the focus of institutionalizing PBB at the county level. The trainings will be conducted in partnership with other stakeholders. The training will also provide mentorship to further strengthen PBB training capacity as well as harmonize PBB with county annual work plans (AWP).

USAID/HP+ therefore intends to engage a consultant to support and facilitate PBB trainings at the county level. Main Tasks Include: The consultant will facilitate and conduct trainings on PBB at the county level. The consultant will work closely with HP+, MoH, and the National Treasury and participate in capacity building on planning and budgeting with a focus on PBB of county teams involved in selected counties.

Main Qualifications Include: The person will be expected to possess a degree in Statistics, social sciences, economics or a related field with strong analytical and writing skills. In particular, the consultant is expected to have:

• At least five years' experience in Kenya budgeting process.
• At least seven years' experience in public financial management
• Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing PBB in Kenya Government and knowledge of Results Based Management principles
• Previous experience in conducting PBB trainings
• Experience in facilitating training sessions on planning and budgeting in the health sector.
• Superior communication and presentations skills 
• Prior knowledge in the budget cycle and development of AWPs.