Palladium is seeking a long-term, part-time consultant to support the work of PEMA Kenya in successfully implementing its activities from July 2018 to January 2019. The consultant will support activities related to project implementation as well as provide mentorship to PEMA Kenya for management and sustainability.
Tasks:
- Work with PEMA Kenya to support implementation of its new 2018-2020 Strategic Plan as relates to the project and to align faith engagement activities with the organizational vision and mission.
- Working with PEMA Kenya, coordinate and implement the strategic objectives and specific activities in the project work plan.
- Support transition of project management capacity, including development of PEMA Kenya's management, technical and operational skills.
- Support PEMA Kenya to achieve project objectives and report on its deliverables per the timeline in its sub grant.
- Provide mentoring and capacity development assistance to PEMA Kenya throughout the life of the consultancy.
- Maintain close communication with Palladium's Washington, DC, staff through weekly calls and biweekly reports
Deliverables:
- Training and workshop reports
- Biweekly bullet reports on activities conducted
- Final consultant report including recommendations for next steps
- Outlines and drafts of concept notes, agendas, curriculum notes, reports, and frameworks developed
- Briefs documenting project achievements
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Organizational Development, Development Studies, Public Health, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
- 5+ years in development project experience, preferably in projects related to civil society capacity development, HIV, and/or stigma and discrimination.
- Proficiency in Swahili required;
- Technical capacity in project monitoring and evaluation, training and facilitation, capacity development approaches, HIV, and LGBTI human rights;
- Ability to plan and facilitate effective workshops and other events;
- Understanding of current capacity development and knowledge transfer methodologies,
- Strong interpersonal, writing, presentation, facilitation and organizational skills;
- Demonstrated problem solving, analytical, financial, and evaluative skills;
- Attention to detail and ability to effectively and efficiently perform multiple tasks and balance competing priorities often within a required timeframe;
- Professional and mature demeanor and conduct;
- Ability to respond and adapt quickly to changing requirements and competing demands including short deadlines;
- Ability to take initiative and/or respond independently to situations;
- Ability to work remotely and coordinate with staff by email, phone, and Skype;
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office;
- Experience working on gender and sexual diversity issues with faith leaders preferred.
Estimated Project Commencement Date: August 2018.
Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.