The Person
Essential
An advanced university degree (or equivalent) in the fields of law, economics, public policy, business administration, or other relevant.
At least 10 years of experience of assisting governments and private sector entities with legal reform, legislative drafting and capacity building in order to improve the business environment in the respective context, ideally including work in Kenya on County level or at least in East Africa.
Extensive experience of analysing factors hindering business (ideally in a participatory approach), drafting legislative improvements and implementing these.
Experience of successfully building the capacity of government officials and institutions, preferably at local/regional government levels, in order to help improve the business-enabling environment; including through the design and delivery of training.
Strong knowledge of Kenya’s business-enabling factors, including institutional capacity on a national and country level.
Demonstrated ability to deliver results on donor-funded programmes in challenging and fast-changing environments.
Desirable
Working knowledge of DFID’s approaches to market development, and experience in supporting programme design.
Knowledge and experience of delivering DFID programmes, including ensuring value for money throughout the project lifecycle.
