Stakeholder Engagement and Liaison Specialist at DevTech Systems, Inc

Responsibilities

• Help identify stakeholders and other key informants for assessment. 
• Serve as the liaison with stakeholders and other key informants and as facilitator of virtual and in-person meetings.  
• Support the PFM for PES Team Leader in preparing a workplan for conducting the work.   
• Compile and review documents related to PES activities and opportunities in Kenya provided by USAID and others.  
• Design and participate in interviews of stakeholders and other key informants, virtually and on location in Kenya.  
• Contribute to the preparation of an outline of the final assessment.  
• Assist in the preparation of the draft report.  
• Assist in the preparation of final draft report, responding to USAID’s review.  

• Be available to discuss and present the results of the PFM for PES project as needed.  
• With the PFM for PES team, brief the designated USAID/W staff (such as E3/EP and GCC) and USAID/Kenya on the assessment’s chief findings and recommendations. 

Qualifications

• Degree in public policy, rural development, environment and natural resources management, economics, or related discipline.  
• At least 5 years of professional experience related to public policy, rural development, environment and natural resources management, or other related fields.  
• Experience with interviews and focus groups. 
• Knowledge of relevant political, social, economic, and environmental contexts in Kenya. 
• Strong analytical skills and experience.  

Deliverables, Level of Effort, Schedule

• Scheduling and logistics of virtual and in-person meetings and interviews with stakeholders and other key informants. 
• Facilitated stakeholder and community engagement. 
• Logistical support for field activities outside of Nairobi. 
• Reports on analysis, findings, and recommendations for the improvement of current PES activities and a future PES program in Kenya.