Organizational Development Specialist - Kenya at RTI International

RTI International seeks to recruit the Organizational Development Specialist, East Africa to be based in Nairobi, Kenya under the East Africa Energy Program.

Job Summary

The Organizational Development (OD) Specialist will be responsible for day to day operational coordination, implementation and reporting on the range of training and non-training institutional capacity ? building services to electrical power entities, regulators, and governments in East Africa as required to advance objectives of the Power Africa-East Africa Energy Program. The individual will support the implementation of capacity building annual work plan, consolidated detailed task schedule and power entity capacity strengthening plans. Will also develop related institutional capacity development and training deliverables, and support engagement and delivery of related services by additional service providers when required. The OD Specialist will participate in the development of develop tailor-made capacity development programs relevant for various partners, in coordination with the Senior Capacity Building Advisor. She/he will support the successful delivery of capacity-building and learning activities to be implemented by EAEP.

Specific Responsibilities

• Provides day to day operational support for capacity building including support in delivering capacity development-related activities for partner organizations in diverse areas as required to advance objectives of the USAID funded Power Africa East Africa Energy Program.
• In charge of regular updating of capacity building unit consolidated schedule to ensure adequate capacity is built in various areas of the program.
• Supports in consolidating technical capacity development resources for specific areas/topics identified as needed for capacity development of partners, including training, mentoring and coaching of partners, peer learning and other methodologies.
• Prepares activity budgets in line with EAEP operational compliance requirements.
• Integrates organizational capacity development support with other EAEP offices such as administration, procurement, finance etc.
• Undertakes program monitoring, evaluating, learning and periodic reporting related to capacity building working closely with other members of staff. This includes monitoring the program indicators (result indicators, output indicators at program level, performance review information, etc.)
• Engages with appropriate stakeholders in technical and operational support for all activities in terms of planning, monitoring, and implementation.
• Contribute to the development of annual workplans, budgets, performance monitoring systems and tools, and drafting of program reports.
• Contribute to the design of tools and actions for various capacity building and training activities including writing calls for tender for service providers, assessing bids and preparatory meetings with selected service providers.
• Supports the delivery of capacity building activities including coordinating the organization and delivery of the capacity-building actions (e.g. organizing training for service providers, active participation in coordination meetings and steering groups in charge of steering the design and implementation of the capacity-building actions). In charge of taking notes or minutes during the meetings and events.
• Provides required technical and operational support to service providers commissioned by the program to support design and delivery of capacity-building actions (experts, trainers, training institutions, etc.) in line with signed contracts.
• Maintaining a repository of key documents and keeping records concerning project activity in line with the program knowledge management approach
• Any other duties that s/he may be assigned by project management from time to time.

Qualifications

• Master's or bachelor’s degree in economics, social sciences, management or education, public administration or a related field.
• Master’s degree with 4 years of experience or bachelor’s degree with 6 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required
• Direct work experience in in training and organizational development in developing country context.
• Demonstrated ability in planning, execution and reporting of project.
• Knowledge on capacity development in context of development country.
• Experience of engagement with various organizations in capacity strengthening i.e. NGOs/private sector/public sector.
• Experience of working with donor funded project.
• Solid experience in organizing training workshops and events for officers in various cadres in public sector/private sector/ NGOs. Demonstrated coordination, teamwork, and planning skills, with proven ability to function effectively with multiple host country counterparts in both the public, private and local partners.
• Relevant experience providing technical and operational support for training and technical assistance programs
• Ability to produce well written reports while meeting tight deadlines
• Ability to develop activity budgets
• Project management knowledge and experience is a plus.
• Fluency in English is required.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to work well with others
• Ability to listen and communicate well both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail and accuracy