Chemonics seeks an institutional capacity building specialist for the anticipated, three-year USAID-funded African Institutions Innovation Mechanism Assist project. Based in Nairobi, Kenya, the project will provide technical assistance to the African Institutions Innovation Mechanism project and play an important role in USAID's Feed the Future initiative. More specifically, it will mobilize capacity building providers, technical experts, and consultants to help USAID/East Africa build strong partnerships with local organizations; assist USAID with the management and tracking of an annual program statement; and provide technical assistance to African partners and USAID missions in Feed the Future-focus countries. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Responsibilities include providing support in the following areas:
- Capacity building of African Institutions Innovation Mechanism Assist grantees
- Strategic and sustainable implementation
- Preparation of technical and financial reports
- Financial management and record-keeping
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Organizational governance
- Human resource management
Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in a relevant field
- Minimum 10 years of practical, hands-on experience with training and management systems in the public and private sectors
- Familiarity with USAID procedures and requirements
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
- Demonstrated successful experience in capacity building activities with regional organizations
- Fluency in English required
Application Instructions:
Send electronic submissions to AIIM-AssistKeyPersonnel@chemonics.com by March 23, 2012. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
Applicants should also download and complete our EEO self-identification form and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com. Please include the name and location of the position in the subject line. Applicants can indicate on the form their choice not to disclose their information. Thank you for completing the form and supporting our EEO reporting requirements.
Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, or genetic information.
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