Resilience Technical Specialist – Kenya Business Small Business Development Centers at Strathmore Business School

JOB PURPOSE:

Lead Kenya SBDC on resilience programming. The ideal candidate should have experience implementing and managing resilience activities. Resilience Technical Specialist will lead the transformational resilience programming in the mobilization effort for USAID/Kenya SBDC program to find innovative ways for Kenya to raise funds and provide sustainable resilience programs for its people and the ecosystem they live in. This position will coordinate with the Kenya National Government to overcome the barriers to finance by developing partnerships and synergies, provide leadership, vision and professional guidance on resilience programs that will impact the region.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support an inclusive, coherent and locally-owned resilience programming framework for multiple shocks and disasters, ensuring that it is developed and owned by stakeholders at all levels, from national to sub-national and community level.
• Strengthen the capacity of institutions at national, sub-national and community levels to have the necessary technical capacity, human and financial resources allocation to implement the new resilience programming framework.
• Develop a system for data collection, analysis, modeling, prediction, and feedback loops to inform locally-led decisions in building and strengthening resilience.
• Provide program management for Kenya SBDC Resilience program.
• Lead risk assessment efforts and strategies to embed results into the program decision-making.
• Engage with business units and cross-functional stakeholders to align program objectives, roadmaps, and milestones and manage key metrics.
• Promote understanding and preparation of resilience programming-related risks.
• Conduct benchmarking activities and develop resources such as toolkits, checklists, and questionnaires.
• Strategize and operationalize collaborating with stakeholders to develop roadmaps and prioritize programmatic activities.
• Maintain positive, proactive relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders.
• Contribute to internal and external reporting and communications on program progress.
• Represent Kenya SBDC externally.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The post holder will be required to have and to demonstrate evidence of the following qualifications, attributes, and skills:

• A degree in Social Sciences (International/Economic Development, Public Management, Sociology, Community) or any other related discipline. (Preferably a Master’s Degree)
• At least 8 years of relevant experience designing, supporting implementations, and monitoring of multi-sector programs in ASAL counties of Kenya area of disaster risk management, climate resilience, economic resilience, peacebuilding and conflict resolution, natural resource management, livelihoods based and/or protection, development, and emergency response operations.
• A broad grasp of socio-economic policy issues and livelihood development in rural and ASAL settings
• In-depth understanding of USAID Kenya’s (and resilience implementing partners’) resilience program portfolio and strategies.
• Subject matter experience in climate change adaptation.
• Knowledge about funding such as World Bank, USAID, and others.
• Ability to synthesize information and data on resilience programming to create engaging and compelling text while maintaining accuracy and adhering to strict page limitations.
• Experience in capturing complex knowledge and presenting it in a simple way.
• Demonstrate knowledge of resilience programs as per USAID and U.S. Government policies and strategies.
• Partner negotiation experience.
• Presentation experience preferred (PowerPoint and general presentations).
• Excellent references from former places of employment and USAID implementing partners.
• Have developed a deep understanding of international development requirements as well as a strong technical, analytical, and programmatic skill set to progress regional development priorities.
• Be a confident leader who takes pride in inspiring, managing, and empowering cohesive teams to deliver tangible results.