Capacity Strengthening Specialist, USAID HERO at Kenyatta University

ROLE PURPOSE:

The Capacity specialist working with sub-purpose leads and crosscutting experts will provide technical leadership in the design and implementation of capacity strengthening g plan for the programme. Specifically S/he will lead the identification and on boarding of local CSOs to the project in partnership with DCOP and Finance and Administration Manager, will be responsible to monitor and ensure training, mentorship and coaching within USAID HERO programme meets the standards for the industry and USAID. Working with the sub-purpose team leads, lead the adaptation of the USAID Organisational Capacity Assessment (OCA) and other existing tools for use in capacity assessment, development of capacity strengthening  plans(CSPs) and track implementation of the CSP along the three project  objective areas for  counties and partners.  In Partnership with MERL advisor facilitate regular pause and reflects sessions for learning with project stakeholders that includes the 14 counties (MOH), national MOH and social services departments. USAID HERO aims to build capacity of county governments in health financing and social protection. It intends to place Postgraduate fellows in health economics from Kenyatta University that will work alongside County planning and fiscal planners in generating evidence for decision-making. The Capacity-strengthening advisor will co-create and implement this programme with Kenyatta University and county governments ensuring clear selection, placement and tracking follow-up with sub-purpose leads. The Capacity specialist will lead work plan and reporting components on capacity strengthening, lead dissemination and representation on localisation with the donor and other stakeholders and document best practices in capacity strengthening among other roles.  

QUALIFICATIONS 

•  At least a Master’s degree in organisation capacity development (OD), Public policy, Education, health systems strengthening , public health, social sciences, international development, or a related field;
• At least 7 years of experience leading, managing and implementing capacity strengthen work. 
• Experience working with local CSOs on capacity strengthening- identification and follow-up of actions for USAID local partners.
• Familiarity and experience with USAID  localisation approaches
• At least 8-10 of professional experience working in Kenya, especially with the Ministry of Health and county governments.
• Thorough understanding of Devolve governance and mandates of levels of government.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to work and collaborate with leadership of local CSOs and partners with different culture, background and capabilities
• Working knowledge of virtual communication platforms: Microsoft Teams, Google Meets, Zoom; Microsoft software packages: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent English language skills, both written and spoken with strong presentation skills. Ability to prepare and disseminate project findings, success stories and other documents effectively.

Additional job responsibilities

• The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.