Governance Specialist at DAI Kenya - Development Alternatives, Inc.

The Governance Specialist will support the design and delivery of technical assistance related to strengthening leadership, financing and other supply chain governance issues including tools, approaches and reporting. Reporting to the Deputy Chief of Party/Integration Director, this position will work in close collaboration with the Pharmaceutical Management, Supply Chain Management, Crosscutting, and MEL teams, and may supervise the performance or work output of other staff or consultants.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads or supports efforts to strengthen leadership, financing, and other governance structures for strategic planning, and coordination among stakeholders in the supply chain and pharmaceutical sectors.
• Develops and implements strategies to effectively engage and coordinate among key stakeholders in government, private sector and civil society.
• Ensures that key supply chain governance considerations are integrated into plans, delivery of technical assistance, and learning and adaptation of tools and approaches.
• Builds capacity of project staff and partners in supply chain governance considerations, concepts and practices.
• Identifies opportunities for learning and adaptation related to governance, financing, leadership, and strategic planning.

Other duties include:

• Support and build capacity of supply chain technical staff on supply chain governance, financing and strategic planning and other related areas.
• Represent governance activities, data and reports stakeholder/partner engagements, coordination forums and at USAID’s request.
• Contribute to strategic learning and communication initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, governance, or related field required. Advanced degree preferred.
• At least 8 years of experience in governance, strategic planning, and stakeholder coordination in developing countries, particularly on donor-funded programs.
• Experience in designing and delivering technical assistance on supply chain governance, financing and stakeholder coordination in Kenya.
• Knowledge of supply chain and pharmaceutical policies, strategies and key stakeholders.
• Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Effective stakeholder engagement, coordination and relationship management skills.
• Strong project management capabilities.
• Fluency in written and spoken English required.