Key Expert 2: Organisation and Institutional Development Expert at DAI Kenya - Development Alternatives, Inc.

Location:

Nairobi and Somalia

Foreseen start date:

1^st of June of 2019

Initial Period of implementation:

12 months

Key Expert 2: Organisation and institutional development Expert (approx. 120 working days)

This Expert will work on part-time basis, with an initial input of two months full time as the needs assessments are conducted. His/her focus is responsibility for a thorough institutional analysis and training needs assessment of the government at all levels; for the design, adaptation and development of appropriate participation in policy development meetings, learning events and conferences. He will identify suitable training opportunities.

Qualifications and skills

• At least a Master’s Degree or equivalent academic qualification (university or similar institution) in at least one of the following fields:  Social Sciences, Economics, International Development, Public Policy.
• If the expert does not have a Master’s Degree, she/he must have at least a Bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields: Social Sciences, Economics, International Development, Public Policy combined with an additional 2 years of professional experience in the design and/or implementation of social protection programmes.

General professional experience

• At least 8 years proven experience working on training needs analysis and capacity building in the public sector;
• At least 3 years of experience with bilateral and/or multilateral development partners;

Specific professional experience

• 3 years proven experience with capacity building in the area of social protection, preferably in the Horn of Africa or similar context;
• At least 2 years of experience with institutional structures, training needs, analysis, and capacity building in social ministries; At least one experience related to capacity assessment in relation to large scale public programmes.
• Previous experience working on EU-funded social protection projects and knowledge of and experience with EDF rules and procedures will be seen as an advantage.
• Experience with staff training and mentoring in at least 3 assignments.

Soft Skills:

• Initiative, tact and proven ability to maintain harmonious working relationships in a multicultural setting with a good team spirit.
• Excellent communication skills, both in written and spoken English;
• Good project management skills

Language Skills

• Fluency in both written and spoken English.
• Somali speaking an asset