Job Opportunities at DAI Kenya - 2 Positions

Job Code: 2827

Background:

The Kenya Countering Violent Extremism Activity (KCVEA) will strengthen Kenyan communities’ and government institutions’ motivation and capacity to take the lead on countering violent extremism (CVE) by building the capacity of and fostering strong relationships among individuals, communities, and civil society and county and national government actors.

Responsibilities of the Community Mobilization Officer

• The Community Mobilization Officers will provide technical assistance to the Program Development Team and will report to the Deputy Chief of Party. S/he will:
• Support situational analysis and activity development, serving as “eyes and ears” on an as-needed basis in communities that KCVEA LTTA staff cannot access reliably.
• Provide updates and analysis of key developments in targeted thematic areas or geographies.
• Identify needs and opportunities and provide relevant information to facilitate the DCOP and CMO’s ability to develop activity ideas.
• Under the direction of the DCOP, develop and maintain relationships with organizations/ actors in key target sectors (e.g. faith organizations, youth groups, women’s organizations, CBOs/local nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), media, local government officials, etc.).
• Meet with partner organizations and attend local grant activities.

Qualifications for the Community Mobilization Officer Job:

• Strong relationships with relevant organizations/ actors in target counties (e.g. youth groups, women’s organizations, CBOs/local NGOs, media, local government officials, etc.).
• University degree preferred (but not required)
• Prior experience with USAID small grants programming preferred.
• Strong computer skills (MS Office suite) required.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Fluency in written and oral English is required.

Location:

Nairobi, Garissa, Kilifi, Kwale, Lamu, Mombasa, Tana River, Wajir. Please specify your selected county in the application.

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Job Code: 2828

Background:

The Kenya Countering Violent Extremism Activity (KCVEA) will strengthen Kenyan communities’ and government institutions’ motivation and capacity to take the lead on countering violent extremism (CVE) by building the capacity of and fostering strong relationships among individuals, communities, and civil society and county and national government actors.

Responsibilities of the Senior Government Liaison:

The Senior Government Liaison will report to the Deputy Chief of Party. She/he will:

• Working closely with USAID/KEA and the DCOP, the Senior Government Liaison will support a consultative process with the national government to determine where USAID support can be most effective. The
• Government Liaison will provide in-kind support to national government institutions and/or work closely with other local experts as appropriate to support enhanced intergovernmental coordination, evidence-based policy development, and enhanced public participation in VE response.
• Working closely with USAID/KEA and the DCOP, the Senior Government Liaison will provide targeted assistance to county governments (Nairobi, Garissa, Wajir, Kilifi, Kwale, Lamu, Mombasa, Tana River, Isiolo, and Mandera) and lead trainings on topics ranging from conflict-sensitive CVE to narrative mediation and trauma counseling.
• The Senior Government Liaison will work closely with the Research Director in the distillation and adaptation of existing CVE research and programming tools for county and national-level government needs.

Qualifications for the Senior Government Liaison:

• Degree in social sciences, international development, political science, peace building and conflict management or other related field.
• Minimum seven (7) years of relevant demonstrated professional experience providing technical assistance to national and county government partners in technical areas relevant to KCVEA scope.
• Experience on projects focused on community mobilization, countering violent extremism, conflict mitigation, peacebuilding, or other related activity strong preferred.
• Strong experience working in Kenya; experience working in Nairobi, Wajir, and Garissa strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with communities, civil society, local government representatives and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.