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  • Resident Hire USPSC Senior Social Sector Advisor, GS-14

    Resident Hire USPSC Senior Social Sector Advisor, GS-14

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
    The Senior Social Sector Advisor will oversee a portfolio of education activities – currently valued at more than $70 million – that directly increase access to quality education for over 100,000 children and out-of-school youth, while supporting policy reforms that strengthen the education system in Somalia.

    The Senior Social Sector Advisor will also oversee a growing portfolio of health activities – currently valued at $8 – $10 million – which include COVID vaccination and routine immunization activities, and a new activity focused on improving maternal and child health. He/she will provide the USAID/Somalia Office with strategic and technical leadership on education and health programming, serve as USAID/Somalia’s point of contact in high-level education and health sector coordination fora with the Government of Somalia and other donors, and will manage aspects of the education and health portfolios, including but not limited to planning, design, procurement, implementation, and M&E. The USPSC will collaborate with other technical teams (namely Economic Growth and Democracy, Stabilization and Governance), supervise FSN(s) in implementing and approving programs and activities, and advise staff participation in meetings with GoS officials, members of international organizations and other donors, private-sector representatives, and others to discuss program/project areas and to resolve problems of mutual concern.
    Within the scope of work assigned, the USPSC will have considerable latitude in the exercise of their duties, including program/project design, management and evaluation, and the identification and resolution of issues affecting program performance within and outside of the Mission. The USPSC will report to the Deputy Mission Director and participate fully in providing guidance and overall direction of the development and execution of USAID/Somalia-financed activities related to education and health sector reforms, with particular emphasis on existing and planned new activities related to basic education, workforce development, and maternal and child health. The USPSC will be expected to work independently and with minimal oversight from the Deputy Mission Director, based on a general assignment of responsibilities.

    Program Management and Related Duties (40%)

    Program and Portfolio Oversight: The Senior Social Sector Advisor will contribute to planning, designing, developing, and managing new and existing education and health programs and activities as a team member of the Social Services Office. These duties include activity design, participating in procurement processes, activity or project implementation, identifying and resolving program issues, assuring that all activities are carried out in a technically sound and cost-effective manner, and in accordance with all applicable Mission and Agency directives and requirements. S/he may serve as activity manager for programs and activities that include policy reform, local capacity development, and other areas relevant to the education and health objectives of USAID/Somalia and the Agency writ large.
    Monitoring and Evaluation: S/he supports the monitoring and evaluation of implementing partners and education and health sector activities, obtains and reports on results and possible setbacks, and initiates programmatic adjustments when necessary. The incumbent is responsible for monitoring and evaluation at both the project and activity levels, including developing project and activity-level M&E plans, Data Quality Assessments and technical evaluations, providing input into evaluations, including external impact evaluations, and evaluations conducted by the Program Office and the Third-Party Monitoring firm, and analyzing data and information sources to inform programming and design decisions. During the startup of new education and health activities, s/he will advise on the development of monitoring and evaluation plans, and the inclusion of appropriate indicators in the work plans. The incumbent reviews and validates quarterly program and financial reports consistent with USAID regulations as submitted by the implementing partners, paying particular attention to activity and financial indicators (e.g., expenditures, burn rate/pipeline analysis and congruity of expenditure against activities, and needs for incremental funding).
    Mission Performance Monitoring Plan: The Senior Social Services Advisor will ensure data is collected and synthesized for USAID/Somalia’s Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP). To fulfill this task, s/he is responsible for : 1) tracking the collection of performance data from numerous sources such as USAID/Somalia’s cooperating agencies, local partners, and other international organizations; 2) preparing inventories of current indicators, information collected, and information still needed; 3) devising more efficient methods for collecting information; 4) verifying that the data is verifiable and accurate; and 5) determining that the information gathered is in accordance with the indicators of the PMP. S/he will use partners’ reports to contribute quantitative and qualitative input into Mission’s annual reports and other reports and track performance against Development Objectives. The incumbent evaluates fully implemented activities focusing on impact, lessons learned, problem areas, and how these challenges have been overcome.
    Partner Communications: The Senior Social Sector Advisor will represent USAID in discussions and negotiations with implementing partners and line Ministry counterparts.
    Official Interaction and Association: The Senior Social Sector Advisor will be required to build and maintain productive professional working relationships with personnel and officials representing USAID/Somalia, the U.S. Embassy, the Federal Government of Somalia, the business community, and NGOs.
    Technical Specialist and Representational Duties (40%): The Senior Social Sector Advisor will provide professional technical contributions to SSO and the Mission. The incumbent will keep abreast of and analyze economic, political and other trends affecting the education and health sectors, and will keep the mission informed of these trends. The incumbent will actively contribute to the monitoring, evaluation, analysis and learning at the project and DO level. S/he will be required to maintain relationships with a wide range of senior-level contacts in government and semi-autonomous government agencies, private sectors and civil society organizations, donor agencies, implementing partners and other stakeholders related to education and health sectors, and to represent USAID and the USG with internal and external audiences as required. S/he will work to best facilitate knowledge management through exchange of technical information and ideas, to collaborate on cross-cutting issues, to provide effective collaboration among actors in the education and youth sectors, and to promote program/project synergies.
    Other Duties as Required (20%): The incumbent will be required to assist in creating a supportive work environment that values diversity, and elicits the highest possible level of performance from all team members, including accomplishment of all other duties as assigned.

    POSITION ELEMENTS

    Degree of responsibility for decision-making assigned to the position: The incumbent will use her/his own personal, well-informed judgment and ingenuity to interpret the intent of guides in devising innovative approaches to resolving technical, administrative, managerial and/or policy problems. The use of initiative, discretion, and patience is expected from the incumbent in dealing with USAID personnel as well as representatives from other USG agencies, donor organizations, and implementing partners to resolve problems that arise during the course of work for which there is often no clear or immediate solution. In addition, considerable judgment is required in working effectively with officials of the Ministries and the private sector from Somalia, coordinating efforts in support of USAID’s project implementation and CDCS objectives, and in collecting, analyzing and reporting on progress of activities and recommending project design actions.
    Level of complexity for work assignments: The incumbent’s responsibilities will involve areas of uncertainty in approach, methodology, interpretation and evaluating processes due to the difficult work environment in Somalia. Additionally, there are continuing changes in program, political and security developments, unknown phenomena, or continuing requirements, and the work requires implementing new techniques, establishing criteria, or developing new information. Complexity in managing processes and programs that span across countries, U.S. Embassies (Kenya and the U.S. Mission to Somalia), and multiple host country governments (Federal Government of Somalia and five Federal Member States), will require the incumbent to be constantly in tune to, flexible, and responsive to changing political, security, programmatic and organizational demands.
    Knowledge level required: The incumbent must have a comprehensive knowledge of social sector programming, including on health and education. Knowledge of policies and best practices for addressing the challenges facing children, youth, and adolescent girls and young women (including formal and non-formal/alternative education approaches), human and institutional capacity building, and fragility and/or extremism is strongly preferred. The incumbent must show past experience in performing successfully at high levels, with minimal supervision and daily direction.
    Supervisory Controls: The Senior Social Sector Advisor will be supervised by and report to the USAID/Somalia Deputy Mission Director. The Supervisor will provide overall supervision to the Senior Social Sector Advisor. The individual must exercise independent judgment in planning and carrying out tasks, resolving problems and conflicts, and taking steps necessary to meet deadlines.
    Guidelines for the required work: The guidelines for this position are stated in general terms (e.g., ADS) but the work s/he provides is in itself providing guidance to and ensuring guidelines are enforced by Mission staff. In many instances, the incumbent will have to rely on his/her knowledge and extensive prior experience to enforce guidelines as s/he carries out his/her duties. The incumbent must be able to use excellent judgment and the ability to deal with ambiguity at all levels.
    Complexity of the work environment: The incumbent is expected to exercise a very high level of sound judgment to be able to accomplish results and ensure assigned projects are completed on time and in compliance with USG regulations and policies. The use of initiative, discretion, and patience is expected from the individual in working with USG office personnel as well as representatives from other organizations/partners to resolve challenges that arise during the course of work for which there is often no clear or immediate solution. In addition, considerable judgment is required in working effectively and coordinating election efforts in such a complex operating environment. The individual must ensure that his/her input into official U.S. Government documents is consistent with the goals of USAID/Somalia and reflects its strategic thinking.
    Scope and effect of the work performed: The incumbent’s work will involve the ability to independently plan, design, and carry-out interventions and studies, and to oversee a diverse portfolio of education and youth activities, the impact of which will improve implementation of the USAID/Somalia’s Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS), the highest level strategic planning document for USAID/Somalia which guides all programming priorities, policies, and activities of USAID’s program in Somalia. The incumbent will be expected to facilitate and guide engagement with Somalia’s Federal, State, and Local governments, along with many other education and health stakeholders and often with conflicting priorities.
    Level and purpose of contacts: Contacts will be at both the highest and working levels with the U.S. Embassy’s Somalia Unit and other bilateral and multilateral donor organizations. Contact will be of a continuous nature through day-to-day meetings and periodic review sessions. The individual will represent USAID/Somalia at various meetings.
    Supervision or oversight the position has over others: May exercise full range of normal supervision over SSO’s FSN Project Management Specialists and/or Project Management Assistant, providing overall policy guidance and coordinating the work of these employees to achieve activity objectives.
    Travel Requirement: In-country travel in Somalia is a requirement of the position and the USPSC may occasionally face challenging living and working conditions while in travel status. Travel requires USG Regional Security Officer (RSO) approval.
    Support Items: The employee will be provided with the support services, equipment, and supplies necessary to perform the work. This will include a workstation that includes a desk, computer, file cabinets, network access, with the possibility for mobile computing devices based on need and Mission management approval.
    Sunday Pay: Is not authorized.
    PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The primary location of work will be on the U.S. Embassy/USAID compound in Nairobi, Kenya. No special demands are required to perform the work.

    SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
    The incumbent must meet the following requirements in education and professional experience:

    Education: A Master’s degree in an area related to international development, education, education policy, public health, and/or social/behavioral sciences.
    Professional Experience: Seven (7) or more years of experience with a USG foreign affairs agency, UN agency, international assistance organization, or non-governmental organization. Prior experience in managing USG-funded contracts and grants, particularly in the area of education or health, is preferred. Knowledge of education systems and/or health systems is strongly preferred. This may include: education sector policy reform, early childhood education, girls’ education, community participation, youth programming, maternal and child health, humanitarian assistance, with demonstrated experience in developing countries, within which there must be a:

    Minimum of two (2) years of overseas experience working;
    Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience (including mentoring, training, and guiding staff).

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: The successful candidate must demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of social sector programming. The candidate must be conversant and demonstrate experience in various education and youth programming approaches, project management, and U.S. Government federal regulations and procedures. Knowledge of policies and best practices for addressing the challenges facing children and youth (including formal and non-formal/alternative education approaches), human and institutional capacity building, and fragility and/or extremism is strongly preferred. The successful candidate must be able to represent the U.S. Government to Somali Government officials, the private sector, and citizens.
    Language and Communication Skills: Level IV fluency (written/spoken/reading) in English required

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    nairobipscjobs@usaid.gov

  • USPSC Senior Stabilization Advisor-Somalia

    USPSC Senior Stabilization Advisor-Somalia

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
    Under the direct supervision of the DSG Office Director or her/his designee, the duties and responsibilities of the Senior Stabilization Advisor include:

    Supervise a team that currently includes a GS-13/14 Stabilization Advisor based in Mogadishu and a Program Management Specialist focused on Stabilization based in Nairobi, being responsible for managing and mentoring these staff in all aspects of the Office’s portfolio, including but not limited to planning, design, budgeting, procurement, program management, and monitoring and evaluation.
    Set the vision, oversee, and manage USAID’s complex stabilization, conflict mitigation, and related programs portfolio (currently $77.5 million) and coordinated closely with other USAID, other donor, and Government of Somalia efforts to ensure programs achieve measurable impact in reducing the influence of Al-Shabaab in USAID’s focal zone with a wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgment. This includes leading the conceptualization and development of program strategies, objectives, and new activities based on detailed political analysis of the evolving political and security environment, in support of U.S. Government (USG) policy and strategic objectives, and in close coordination with the U.S. Mission to Somalia, Department of State, and host-country officials.
    Serve as the Contract Officer’s Representative (COR) for the flagship Transition Initiative for Stabilization Saddex (TIS3) activity ($46 million award) and other upcoming stabilization activities, and ensure progress toward agreed-upon goals, targets, and objectives. This includes conceptualizing and designing program strategies and objectives in close coordination with implementing partner staff and host government partners based on political and context analysis and U.S. Government policy, and initiating strategy reviews as needed in line with changes in context and policy;
    Represent USAID Somalia with other USG agencies, the Federal Government of Somalia, and donors at the highest level on stabilization interventions and programs, ensuring USAID’s portfolio and approaches are relevant and effective in the Somali environment.
    Provide expert programmatic, operational, and strategic guidance to USAID implementing partners (contractors and/or grantees), ensuring that all stabilization activities are contributing to USAID’s program objectives, align with broader U.S. strategic goals, and remain within the scope of their award instrument.
    Maintain an in-depth understanding of political, economic, organizational, and stakeholder interests specific to Somalia. Analyze, synthesize and report on current political developments, security concerns, and other pertinent information required to achieve USAID’s stabilization objectives.

    Position Elements

    Supervisory Controls: The Senior Stabilization Advisor will perform his/her duties under the supervision of the USAID/Somalia DSG Director. Supervisory direction will include prioritizing broad objectives and results areas. The incumbent must exercise extensive independent judgment in a wide area of topics, including leading USAID/Somalia’s stabilization team, setting a vision for the team and program, planning and carrying out tasks related to this, resolving problems and conflicts within USAID and with the interagency, other donors, and representatives of the Somali Government, and taking steps necessary to meet USAID’s overall stabilization and preventing/countering violent extremism goals.
    Knowledge Level: The incumbent must be an expert in multiple fields and have a mastery of a broad field of expertise. This includes an expert-level understanding of local governance development, reconciliation and peacebuilding, rule of law, and other conflict-related programs characterized by multi-disciplinary approaches, and their role in U.S. foreign policy. S/he must have comprehensive knowledge of donor programming policies and international donor regulations, procedures, and practices as well of host country development strategies at both the state and federal level. The incumbent must show past experience in performing successfully at high levels, with minimal supervision and daily direction, and ability to exercise excellent independent judgment.
    Degree of Responsibility for Decision-making: This position requires the ability to act independently in a complex and highly sensitive political environment with a wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgment. The incumbent must have an advanced experience in negotiation with high-level government counterparts. The work is of outstanding difficulty, and the incumbent must demonstrate exceptional levels of leadership, mastery of the complex areas of stabilization and countering/preventing violent extremism programming, and detailed understanding of the complexity surrounding stabilization programming and how it relates to U.S. strategic interests.
    The incumbent must be able to independently plan, design, and carry-out interventions and studies and be able to oversee a diverse portfolio of stabilization activities with a wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgment. To do this, the incumbent will provide technical and programmatic advice and support for the management and implementation of USAID/Somalia Country Development and Cooperation Strategy (CDCS), the highest-level strategic planning document for USAID/Somalia. The CDCS guides all programming priorities, policies, and activities of USAID’s program in Somalia. The incumbent must ensure Mission engagement with the host country government in stabilization activities. This requires facilitating effective development cooperation in this multi-sectoral area of interventions and is critical to ensure that USG investments are directed towards the greatest results.
    Supervision Exercised: The Senior Stabilization Advisor also supervises, mentors, trains, and oversees a team that currently includes a GS-13/14 Stabilization Advisor based in Mogadishu and a Program Management Specialist focused on Stabilization based in Nairobi.
    Level of Complexity: The work is of the highest level of complexity. Decisions involve largely undefined areas and issues and require extensive probing and analysis to determine the scope of the problem. Responsibilities involve areas of uncertainty in approach, methodology, interpretation and evaluating processes due to the difficult work environment in Somalia. The work requires originating new techniques, establishing criteria, and at times developing new data on what will achieve U.S. goals on stabilization and preventing and countering violent extremism. As a result, the work requires a continuing effort to re-evaluate and establish new concepts and theories of change as the U.S. works to resolve unyielding problems and respond to continuing changes in the political and security developments, and other unknown phenomena. Complexity in managing processes and programs that span across countries, U.S. Embassies (Kenya and the US Mission to Somalia), and multiple host country governments (Federal Government of Somalia and six Federal Member States that do not yet form a cohesive government), requires the incumbent to be constantly in tune to, flexible, and responsive to changing political, security, programmatic and organizational demands.
    Guidelines for Required Work: USAID policies on preventing and countering violent extremism, conflict sensitivity, rule of law programming and the broad range of administrative policies and precedents, ADS chapters, USG/Embassy/USAID/and Bureau and Mission directives, and technical Monitoring and Evaluation references, including specific references, are available. The Stabilization Advisor is required to understand USG, Mission, and Agency-specific policies and procedures around the broad field of stabilization, preventing and countering violent extremism, conflict mitigation and sensitivity, rule of law programming and those which govern program activity management in addition to the USAID/Somalia established administrative operating procedures, policies and formats. Oral guidance from the immediate supervisor and specific detailed instructions will be given (when necessary) for carrying out unique assignments. The incumbent will be required to be proactive in keeping abreast of evolving guidelines and policies, including but not limited to the Automated Directives System (ADS), Mission Orders, Mission Notices, USG Procurement regulations, and USAID Program Strategy and Policy Documents. In many instances, the incumbent will have to rely on his/her knowledge and extensive prior experience to enforce guidelines as s/he carries out his/her duties. The incumbent must be able to use excellent judgment and the ability to deal with ambiguity at all levels.
    Scope and Effect of the Work Performed: The work directly affects the development of major aspects of the Mission’s strategy and involves planning, developing and carrying out vital programs that are essential to the achievement of U.S.’s principle foreign policy goal of preventing and countering violent extremism. As a result, the individual serves in a role that directly influences the success of USAID/Somalia strategy and that will provide advice on and guide high-level decisions and policy-making. The individual will provide expert advice and support in the management and implementation of USAID/Somalia’s overall portfolio and as well as USAID/Somalia Country Development and Cooperation Strategy (CDCS), the highest-level strategic planning document for USAID/Somalia. S/he is responsible for coordination and joint approaches with the Economic Growth and Social Services technical offices, as well as the Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance office. S/he is responsible for coordinating with senior government and donor officials at the highest level, and defining USAID policy and programming positions in national and regional forums with non-USG senior stakeholders. S/he will also work closely with senior-level FSNs, USDHs, and USPSCs, requiring high-level expertise and experience.
    Level and Purpose of Contacts: The Senior Stabilization Advisor will be required to maintain relationships at the highest level and use these contacts to justify, defend, negotiate, and settle matters involving significant issues among decision-makers related to U.S. efforts to prevent and counter violent extremism in Somalia. This includes relationships with various USAID offices in the field and in Washington, across the interagency working on Somalia, all donors and host-country counterparts working on Stabilization and related fields. Contacts will be at the highest levels with the U.S. Mission to Somalia and other bilateral and multilateral donor organizations, host-country officials of multiple Federal and State-level ministries, relevant academic institutions, the private sector, and civil society. Contact will be of a continuous nature through day-to-day meetings and periodic review sessions. The Senior Advisor will represent the USAID/Somalia in a range of meetings and fora. The purpose of contacts is to influence, motivate, or persuade persons or groups who are typically skeptical, resistant, or uncooperative, and who must be approached skillfully and tactfully to obtain the desired effect.
    Security Clearance Requirement: Secret
    Travel Requirement: The incumbent will be expected to travel to Somalia on an as-needed basis depending on the security situation and access to the travel destination, approximately 30 percent.
    Support Items: The incumbent will be provided with the support services, equipment, and supplies necessary to perform the work e.g., desktop computer, shared office equipment (such as printer, scanner and shredder), office supplies and support services.

    Sunday Pay: Is not authorized.
    SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
    The incumbent must meet the following requirements in education and professional experience:

    Education (0 points): Minimum of a Master’s degree in a relevant area such as, but not limited to, international relations, conflict analysis, international development, social sciences, or law.
    Prior Work Experience: Minimum of thirteen (13) years of progressively responsible management experience with a USG entity, international assistance organization, or non-governmental organization in community development, stabilization, conflict resolution, democracy and governance, reconciliation, citizen security, and/or political analysis; within which there must be a:
    Minimum of seven (7) years of overseas field experience working on stabilization, reconciliation, local governance, conflict prevention, dispute resolution, community development, or other relevant programs;
    Minimum of five (5) years of supervisory experience (including mentoring, training, and guiding staff).

    Language Proficiency: Fluent (Level IV), fluent verbal and written English communication skills and analytical ability are required.

    Technical Knowledge: The incumbent must have an expert-level understanding of stabilization and/or other conflict-related programs characterized by multi-disciplinary approaches, and their role in U.S. foreign policy. S/he must have comprehensive knowledge of donor programming policies and international donor regulations, procedures, and practices. Candidates must show past experience in performing successfully at high levels, with minimal supervision and daily direction. Prior experience designing and implementing flexible, iterative, small grants programs highly desired.
    Abilities and Skills: The incumbent must have demonstrated ability in dealing effectively and diplomatically with stakeholders from a variety of organizations. The individual must have prior experience managing high-profile programs in dynamic environments, and providing strategic, programmatic, and operational guidance to USAID/Somalia Implementing Partners. The individual must be able to develop and maintain an extensive range of contacts with both senior and working level staff in USAID/Somalia, USAID/Washington, US Mission in Somalia, and the inter-agency, as well as development partners, donors, host-country representatives, and other stakeholders. The individual must be able to effectively identify, mobilize, and draw upon the expertise of USAID personnel, including subordinate staff.
    Candidates must have the ability to independently manage activities and deliver quality, timely products that require minimal review and oversight. Proven written and oral English communication skills, as well as strong research, teamwork, and interpersonal skills are required to perform successfully in this position. The incumbent must be comfortable developing outreach strategies, and delivering formal briefings and presentations.
    The ability to provide information and advice with objectivity is required. The incumbent must be able to excel in a fast-paced, multicultural work environment, and be able to deliver multiple tasks simultaneously. The individual must therefore apply expert-level analytical skills and judgment to determine the best solution from the range of possible alternatives.

    Applications must be submitted electronically via email to nairobipscjobs@usaid.gov by the closing date and time indicated above.

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    nairobipscjobs@usaid.gov

  • Senior Development Outreach Communications (DOC) Specialist

    Senior Development Outreach Communications (DOC) Specialist

    Responsibilities will include:

    Leading the development and implementation of a communications strategy, in coordination with the Embassy’s Public Affairs Section (PAS) and USAID technical offices
    Producing and disseminating public information about the U.S. Mission to Somalia’s foreign assistance activities, promoting USAID/Somalia development and humanitarian programs that cut across several technical offices. Communications products will include, but are not limited to: fact sheets, case studies, press releases, success stories, photos, videos, social media posts, presentations, and USAID/Somalia web site content
    Serving as the point of contact for all media and public relations matters and as the in-house expert on branding and marking for all USAID communications materials and deliverables
    Coordinating with PAS to organize public media events for the U.S. Ambassador to Somalia and the USAID Mission Director; leveraging local and international media relationships; preparing and overseeing interviews for television and radio broadcasting, social media outlets, websites, and online and mainstream publications; developing inter-agency messaging; drafting, editing and tracking briefing check lists (BCLs); drafting speeches, talking points and press releases
    Coordinating with the USAID/Washington Somalia Desk and the Bureau for Legislative and Public Affairs (LPA) on communications and outreach
    Serving as Activity Manager for a $1.7 million buy-in to a third-party communication support services contract, including oversight of media monitoring, photography and videography, translation services, graphic design, and printing
    Supporting USAID implementing partners (IP) and sub-contractors in developing activity-level strategic communications and branding and implementation plans, and building the capacity of IP staff in writing, photography, and videography

    SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
    The incumbent must meet the following requirements in education and professional experience:
    Education: 

    A master’s degree in a relevant professional discipline such as media, journalism, or communications and a minimum of seven years of work experience in a relevant position. However, 10 years or more of substantive and specifically relevant experience may be acceptable in lieu of a master’s degree.

    Professional Experience:

    The candidate is required to have a minimum of six years of experience directly involved in media, outreach, and communications in development partner and/or donor contexts. The candidate must have excellent interpersonal and networking skills and the ability to liaise authoritatively with representatives from the development sector, local media, local government, USG, and other relevant actors. Clear understanding and demonstrated skills in outreach and coordination of organizational messaging is required.
    The candidate must have demonstrated experience in leading consultations and facilitation of various teams with diverse backgrounds and development perspectives; applying broad U.S. Government (or similar development organizations) principles, policies and strategies; leading effective U.S. Government interagency, partner country, and donor coordination; and working with U.S. Government leadership at the working-and senior-levels.

    Additional Desired Skills:

    Working knowledge of U.S. Government policies, priorities and strategies
    Demonstrated familiarity and expertise with a diverse range of communications approaches and tools
    Strong writing and speaking skills, particularly writing speeches, talking points, social media posts, and various public outreach documents
    Ability to lead meetings and presentations with internal and external stakeholders

    Interested applicants are required to submit the following:Applications must be submitted electronically via email to nairobipscjobs@usaid.gov by the closing date and time indicated above.To ensure consideration of offers for the intended position, Offerors must prominently reference the Solicitation number in the offer submission/cover letter.

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    nairobipscjobs@usaid.gov

  • P2 APO Land and Water Emergency and Resilience Officer

    P2 APO Land and Water Emergency and Resilience Officer

    Duties and Responsibilities:
    Under the direct supervision of the Sub-Regional Resilience Team Leader, and the technical guidance of the Land and Water Officer based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the APO has the following responsibilities:

    Collects and analyzes relevant technical, social, economic, environmental, institutional and technology related information, data and/or statistics to support the delivery of program projects, products and services;
    Undertakes analysis, provides technical input for plans and reports and edits/revises technical/scientific documents;
    Participates in the development of improved work methods, tools and systems;
    Updates databases and web pages;
    Participates on multi-disciplinary project/work teams;
    Collaborates in the development of training tools and materials and the organization of workshops/seminars etc.;
    Participates in the organization, conduct and follow-up of meetings, consultations and conferences, the development/production of required materials and the provision of information and assistance to partners.
    Participates with FAO Decentralized Offices in East Africa in activities related to the programming, design, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of land and water emergency and resilience programs and projects;
    Assists in the development of technical, analytical, monitoring and reporting frameworks, and related methodologies, tools, systems, and databases to support the planning, implementation/delivery and monitoring of land and water components of emergency and resilience related projects, products and/or services;
    Undertakes frequent missions to assist in the design, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of land and water components of projects including involvement in the design of feasibility assessment, emergency livestock water supplies, drought/flood response, irrigation and preparedness missions;
    Contributes to the provision of technical support and backstopping to emergency and resilience field projects and to respond to country requests for technical and policy assistance, providing technical advice, assistance and solutions;
    Supports technical backstopping to ensure the quality/effectiveness of capacity development and knowledge sharing activities among partners and countries on water and land in emergency and resilience contexts, such as policy support, workshops, trainings and learning events, including preparation of related information, learning materials, and online tools;
    Assists in the identification and analysis of best practices, increased policy dialogue and participates in sub regional, international/intergovernmental meetings on land and water – in particular in the area of emergency and resilience;
    Contributes to Resilience Team East Africa (RTEA) resource mobilization activities in accordance with the FAO Corporate strategy.

    Technical Focus:

    Implementation of FAO’s resilience agenda at global, regional, sub-regional and/or country level, with a focus on technical and operational support, backstopping and resource mobilization for emergency and resilience projects and programs on land and water.

    Key Results:

    Collection and analysis of information, data and statistics and project/meeting services to support program projects, products and services.

    Required Qualifications and Experience:

    Education: Advanced university degree in natural resources management, environment, hydrology or related field.
    Work Experience: Three years of relevant experience in land and water resources and environmental related activities, including land and water resources/ecosystem assessment and management.
    Languages: Working knowledge of English and limited knowledge of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).

    Technical Skills:

    Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions is desirable;
    Relevant experience in collecting and analyzing technical information and data in particular in emergency and resilience settings;
    Relevant experience in ecosystem assessment/management, in particular in emergency and resilience settings;
    Relevant experience in the preparation, editing and revision of technical/scientific documents and in organizing meetings and workshops;
    Understanding of FAO policies and programs is considered a strong asset.

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    bhajobs.net

  • Solicitation for U.S. Personal Services Contractor Project Management Specialist (Peacebuilding, Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism) Project Management Specialist (HIV Private Sector Engagement) Deputy Team Leader Project Management Specialist (Climate Change Coordinator)

    Solicitation for U.S. Personal Services Contractor Project Management Specialist (Peacebuilding, Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism) Project Management Specialist (HIV Private Sector Engagement) Deputy Team Leader Project Management Specialist (Climate Change Coordinator)

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES **
    The Senior Trade Advisor will serve as a technical specialist for OEGI on trade issues including trade agreements, tariffs and non-tariff barriers, regional integration, trade policy, standards, and trade-capacity building.
    Specific Duties: S/he will have the following specific duties:

     Analyze and summarize impacts of trade policies and developments, and advise Mission management on issues relating to trade in Kenya and East Africa.
    Assess the status of Kenyan and East African trade regulations, procedures and practices and draft reports on bilateral and regional trade regimes.
    Identify trade capacity building needs and lead design and oversight of trade capacity building interventions.
    Establish and maintain high-level contacts within U.S. trade agencies, the Government of Kenya, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), and other relevant organizations.
    Support technical trade discussions with bilateral and regional partners.
    Prepare briefing materials, plan events, and manage field activities as needed.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The primary location of work will be on the U.S. Embassy/USAID compound in Nairobi, Kenya. No special demands are required to perform the work.**
    SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
    The incumbent must meet the following requirements in education and professional experience:
    Education (10 points): Minimum of Master’s in Economics, International Trade, Law, Business or related discipline is required. **
    Prior Work Experience (25 points): A minimum 10 years of relevant working experience in trade policy or trade capacity building implementation is required. **
    Job Knowledge (40 Points): The successful candidate will have advanced knowledge of laws, policies, and regulations related to trade, as well as in-depth knowledge and understanding of international, regional, and U.S. trade agreements. The successful candidate will have a firm grasp on approaches to trade capacity building, and strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in complex interagency environments. **
    Additional Required Skills & Abilities (25 points):
    This is a technical position within the Private Sector Solutions Center in OEGI. The incumbent must be able to demonstrate a combination of technical and analytical abilities related to trade policy and/or trade capacity building.**
    The incumbent must be able to work effectively with U.S. and Kenyan/East African counterparts and to recognize potentially sensitive areas that arise in trade discussions. S/he must have strong organizational skills, good attention to detail, and be able to work effectively with limited supervision.**
    The incumbent must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. S/he must be able to analyze and communicate complex policy and programmatic issues in an understandable manner. S/he must have excellent English writing and editing skills, as well as an ability to process information from a wide variety of sources into cohesive documents including briefing papers, project design documents, and reports. **
    Total Possible Points: 100
    U.S. resident alien means a non-U.S. citizen lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States.
    Closing date:8 Apr 2022

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    1) Offer form AID 309-2, “Offeror Information for Personal Services Contracts with individuals,” available at https://www.usaid.gov/forms/aid-309-22) An up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV) or resume (no more than five pages)**, cover letter** explaining your qualifications for the position, copies of all relevant certificates and include three (3) referees, who are not family members or relatives, with working telephone and e-mail contacts.Applications must be submitted electronically via email to nairobipscjobs@usaid.gov by the closing date and time indicated above.To ensure consideration of offers for the intended position, Offerors must prominently reference the Solicitation number in the offer submission/cover letter.

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  • Solicitation for U.S. Personal Services Contractor Project Management Specialist (Peacebuilding, Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism) Project Management Specialist (HIV Private Sector Engagement) Deputy Team Leader Project Management Specialist (Climate Change Coordinator)

    Solicitation for U.S. Personal Services Contractor Project Management Specialist (Peacebuilding, Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism) Project Management Specialist (HIV Private Sector Engagement) Deputy Team Leader Project Management Specialist (Climate Change Coordinator)

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES **
    The Senior Trade Advisor will serve as a technical specialist for OEGI on trade issues including trade agreements, tariffs and non-tariff barriers, regional integration, trade policy, standards, and trade-capacity building.
    Specific Duties: S/he will have the following specific duties:

     Analyze and summarize impacts of trade policies and developments, and advise Mission management on issues relating to trade in Kenya and East Africa.
    Assess the status of Kenyan and East African trade regulations, procedures and practices and draft reports on bilateral and regional trade regimes.
    Identify trade capacity building needs and lead design and oversight of trade capacity building interventions.
    Establish and maintain high-level contacts within U.S. trade agencies, the Government of Kenya, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), and other relevant organizations.
    Support technical trade discussions with bilateral and regional partners.
    Prepare briefing materials, plan events, and manage field activities as needed.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The primary location of work will be on the U.S. Embassy/USAID compound in Nairobi, Kenya. No special demands are required to perform the work.**
    SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
    The incumbent must meet the following requirements in education and professional experience:
    Education (10 points): Minimum of Master’s in Economics, International Trade, Law, Business or related discipline is required. **
    Prior Work Experience (25 points): A minimum 10 years of relevant working experience in trade policy or trade capacity building implementation is required. **
    Job Knowledge (40 Points): The successful candidate will have advanced knowledge of laws, policies, and regulations related to trade, as well as in-depth knowledge and understanding of international, regional, and U.S. trade agreements. The successful candidate will have a firm grasp on approaches to trade capacity building, and strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in complex interagency environments. **
    Additional Required Skills & Abilities (25 points):
    This is a technical position within the Private Sector Solutions Center in OEGI. The incumbent must be able to demonstrate a combination of technical and analytical abilities related to trade policy and/or trade capacity building.**
    The incumbent must be able to work effectively with U.S. and Kenyan/East African counterparts and to recognize potentially sensitive areas that arise in trade discussions. S/he must have strong organizational skills, good attention to detail, and be able to work effectively with limited supervision.**
    The incumbent must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. S/he must be able to analyze and communicate complex policy and programmatic issues in an understandable manner. S/he must have excellent English writing and editing skills, as well as an ability to process information from a wide variety of sources into cohesive documents including briefing papers, project design documents, and reports. **
    Total Possible Points: 100
    U.S. resident alien means a non-U.S. citizen lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States.
    Closing date:8 Apr 2022

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    1) Offer form AID 309-2, “Offeror Information for Personal Services Contracts with individuals,” available at https://www.usaid.gov/forms/aid-309-22) An up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV) or resume (no more than five pages)**, cover letter** explaining your qualifications for the position, copies of all relevant certificates and include three (3) referees, who are not family members or relatives, with working telephone and e-mail contacts.Applications must be submitted electronically via email to nairobipscjobs@usaid.gov by the closing date and time indicated above.To ensure consideration of offers for the intended position, Offerors must prominently reference the Solicitation number in the offer submission/cover letter.

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  • Solicitation for U.S. Personal Services Contractor (U.S.PSC) Resilience Advisor – Somalia, GS-14

    Solicitation for U.S. Personal Services Contractor (U.S.PSC) Resilience Advisor – Somalia, GS-14

    Background/Introduction
    USAID/Somalia seeks to contract a U.S. Personal Services Contractor (PSC) to serve as the USAID/Somalia Mission’s Resilience Advisor who will facilitate broad support to mobilize household resilience efforts that utilize USAID development and humanitarian funding.
    Somalia faces recurring droughts and other weather-related calamities, together with conflict induced insecurity. This has put a significant portion of the population under duress, necessitating large international humanitarian interventions. Building household resilience will help the Somali people deal with these crises. The Resilience Advisor will provide intellectual leadership across the Mission’s resilience-related activities and provide technical guidance and administrative support to help manage and increase impact of activities that build resilience of Somali households.
    S/he is expected to help align the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of resilience-related projects/activities as part of the ‘whole of Mission’ resilience investments. This will include serving as an Agreement/Contract Officer Representative (AOR/COR) for activities related to resilience. The Resilience Advisor will play a key role in resilience activity coordination among the broader donor community. S/he is expected to take a leadership role in resilience forums and working groups that link international partners and Somali government counterparts. S/he will also serve as a link to the USAID Center for Resilience in Washington.
    The assignment may require occasional travel to Somalia depending on the need and security conditions in adherence to Mission standard operating procedures. **
    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
    Under the direct supervision of the EG Office Chief or designee, the duties and responsibilities of the Resilience Advisor include:
    Resilience Coordination and Related Duties
    The Resilience Advisor serves as a technical thought leader on resilience issues for USAID/Somalia. This includes facilitating the sequencing, layering, and integration of multiple development and humanitarian efforts within targeted geographies to improve household, community and national resilience. S/he provides guidance on resilience programming, cross-sectoral integration of resilience concepts, and current USAID policy. S/he will serve as a manager (AOR/COR) for resilience coordination and learning activities. As a senior member of the team, the Resilience Advisor is responsible for supporting the development of annual work plans, implementation, and evaluation and monitoring of programming that supports resilience as appropriate. S/he serves as the lead for collaboration, learning, and adaptation efforts. S/he also develops training materials and provides training to Mission staff and implementing partners on integrating resilience concepts in project design and implementation.
    Technical Specialist Representational and Other Duties
    Working in close collaboration with USAID’s other development and humanitarian offices, the Resilience Advisor serves as a convener and mobilizer for resilience activities. In doing so, the s/he ensures that projects/activities utilize good technical practices and innovative solutions to ensure efficient, effective, and meaningful results are attained in accordance with Agency standards and following best practices and procedures. The Resilience Advisor monitors and evaluates both directly managed or supported resilience projects/activities with an eye towards learning and constant improvement, and works in close collaboration with the other specialists in the Mission to seek complementarity among projects/activities. This includes working with third-party monitoring agents to capture resilience program impact. S/he prepares or contributes to high quality internal and external reporting and communications as required related to activities that support resilience, such as success stories and USAID and inter-agency planning and programming documents.
    The Resilience Advisor plays a leading role in fostering and managing relationships with other donors, implementing partners, Somali government counterparts, and other stakeholders, in resilience activities, and for providing technical guidance as appropriate. S/he will promulgate good technical resilience programming practices developed by the USAID Center for Resilience, other USAID Missions, and other international and local partners. The Resilience Advisor represents USAID at official partner and coordination meetings and events and provides written reporting as appropriate. S/he coordinates VIP and other TDYs related to personally managed and Office-wide activities, as required. The Resilience Advisor participates in strategy development and financial analysis with other team and office staff. S/he will also serve as a link to the USAID Center for Resilience in Washington, serving as a conduit for good practices and lessons learned related to resilience.**12. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:** The primary location of work will be on the U.S. Embassy/USAID compound in Nairobi, Kenya. No special demands are required to perform the work.
    SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
    The incumbent must meet the following requirements in education and professional experience:

    Education: A graduate degree (Masters or higher) in a relevant area such as international development, social sciences, or agriculture.
    Prior Work Experience: Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible management experience with a USG entity, international assistance organization, or non-governmental organization in resilience, community development, humanitarian assistance or economic development, during which there must be a:**
    Minimum of four (4) years of overseas field experience working on programs related to resilience within a complex operating environment;
    Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience (including mentoring, training, and guiding staff).**Language Proficiency:** Fluent (Level IV) verbal and written English communication skills are required.

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  • Partnerships and Operations Manager, GS-14

    Partnerships and Operations Manager, GS-14

    Major Duties and Responsibilities:
    The HPN Partnerships and Operations Manager will be based in the HPN Office, supporting the HPN leadership and the entire staff, expected to reach 122 individuals under the new organogram, and will report directly to the HPN Deputy Office Director-Analytics, Policy, Partnerships, and Systems (APPS). The HPN Partnerships and Operations Manager will manage two teams, the eight-person Partnerships Team, as well as the five-person Operations Team, and two support staff (a PMA and an Administrative Assistant).S/he will advise the HPN Office and Mission regarding issues affecting partnerships and operations programming, planning, development, budgeting, and implementation, providing formal and informal training to staff in skills and competencies relevant to their areas of expertise and position responsibility.
    S/he will lead all health (PEPFAR, PMI, FH, other) financial and programmatic reporting to the HPN Office Director and other relevant stakeholders (Deputy Directors, Team and Sub-Team Leaders, PEPFAR Coordinator, and the Strategic Planning and Analysis, or SPA Office) and to Washington. The incumbent ensures that the entire HPN Office is following detailed programmatic and technical guidance from Washington. The incumbent works with the HPN Team, the SPA Office, and Controller’s Office to further develop practical financial tracking systems, and works with OFM and the SPA Office to provide formal and informal training to staff in these areas. The HPN Partnerships and Operations Manager will assure accurate, well-documented reporting on achieving the PEPFAR, PMI, Global Health Security Agenda, TB, Family Health, and the Mission’s overall program; assures that such reporting represents and justifies the Government of Kenya’s and the Mission’s future program plans to USAID/Washington and Congress;, and assures that such reporting contributes to effective management of the health program.
    The Partnerships role will include engaging and maintaining contacts with the myriad of stakeholders the HPN Office engages with throughout the portfolio. This includes national and county governments, private and public sector entities, civil society organizations including NGOs and CBOs, regional organizations, multilateral and bilateral donors and organizations, among others. Currently, USAID is expanding its connections with Government of Kenya entities at all levels, with a particular focus on Counties and Regions. The HPN Partnerships and Operations Manager will play a key role in the development of MOUs with Regions and Counties, a key step in formalizing and strengthening these important relationships.
    Planning and Reporting: 30%

    Ensure the effective and efficient development, implementation, and reporting of the HPN program.
    Assess the effectiveness and efficiency of project management efforts across the seven technical teams within HPN.
    Advise and support the HPN leadership regarding HPN portfolio adherence to the Foreign Assistance (F), Agency, Africa Bureau, State/Africa and Mission policies and directives.
    Ensure adherence of the HPN portfolio to USAID and Mission-specific processes and requirements for design and formal approval of all new and amended projects and activities.
    Prepare and disseminate process and procedural advice and guidance, both written and verbal, to HPN staff on cross-cutting programming and operations issues.
    Contribute to HPN’s preparation of the PEPFAR Country Operational Plan (COP), the Presidential Malaria Initiative (PMI) Malaria Operational Plan (MOP), the Mission’s annual Operational Plan (OP), and its Performance Plan and Report (PPR), as well as Portfolio Reviews and other processes as required.
    Lead Portfolio Reviews of activities consisting of central (i.e. USAID/W) and bilateral projects or activities and programs, with multiple program elements and sub-elements, through development, implementation and closeout.

    Budgeting and Procurement: 25%

    Provide overall direction, quality control and oversight of HPN’s budgeting and procurement efforts through the Budget Specialist.
    Lead HPN’s preparation of the Mission’s Quarterly Financial Reviews, accrual reporting, and the annual obligation of funds processes.
    Assure rigorous monitoring and analysis of financial outlays against planning levels and reprogramming in conjunction with the PEPFAR Coordinator’s Office and the Mission’s SPA Office.
    Coordinate and stay abreast of all procurement actions in HPN, primarily through the Mission’s Office of Acquisition and Assistance (OAA), but also through USAID/Washington-led and other procurement mechanisms in order to provide updates to HPN leadership.
    Provide HPN leadership with routine and ad-hoc requests for information on HPN’s budget and procurement plan for current management and planning for out-years, including providing recommendations for budgetary and procurement related decisions.
    Contribute to the narrative design of activities (projects), amendments and related statements of work.
    Leads and coordinates the reviews or arranges for the review of proposals for new activities as well as for commitments, obligation and de-obligation actions.
    Lead and coordinate the HPN Office procurement planning including annual planning and longer-term procurement planning
    Outline timeline and track progress toward procurement of new awards and amendments to existing awards.

    Outreach and Communications: 20%

    Participate in the update of HPN’s strategic communication strategy, and support messaging to highlight the progress of HPN-funded activities towards the achievement of their overall goals and USAID/KEA objectives. The communications strategy should also advance policy and strategic engagements under USAID’s Journey to Self-Reliance agenda.
    Maintain an HPN repository of publications, fact sheets and briefers and work with the DOC to ensure periodic publications are completed and submitted on time.
    Provide overall direction, quality control and oversight of HPN’s outreach and communications efforts through the Communications Advisor.
    Provide quality control of communications products and services to ensure consistent and high-quality messaging and engagement.
    Improve HPN internal coordination with East Africa bilateral USAID missions and Embassy Staff to ensure all parties are well informed of HPN activities and programs and are effectively coordinating implementation activities.
    Coordinates internal communications and requests for information in support to the HPN leadership, through drafting and providing comments on various documents, such as position papers, talking points, concept papers, activity progress reports and evaluations, briefings checklists (BCLs), newsletters, etc.

    General Management and Partnerships: 25%

    Proofread and edit HPN materials to provide quality control.
    Directly supervise up to four members of the 15-member HPN Partnerships and Operations Team.
    Plan and oversee the professional development of the newly-expanded team, including skills and competency development, mentorship and professional development of HPN Partnerships and Operations Team staff, with the goal of building human and institutional capacity and improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the staff through inclusive and involved supervision and leadership.
    Facilitate the management of relationships with key HPN partners’ technical and senior leadership counterparts including Government of Kenya representatives, USAID mission staff, regional entities outside and inside Kenya, AID/W staff, and USAID interagency colleagues.
    Leads the development, implementation, and monitoring of MOUs with Counties, Regions, and other entities as relevant
    Oversee planning and management of logistics for HPN and USAID/KEA health conferences, training events, press interviews, VIP visits, launches of project activities, or other events to ensure events run smoothly and meet USAID messaging goals.
    The HPN Partnerships and Operations Manager will oversee the Partnerships Team, which includes five Regional Liaison Specialists who will support these efforts in specific regions, a Health Regional Intergovernmental Organization (RIGO) Specialist who will focus on regional linkages inside and outside of Kenya, and a Health and Civil Society Specialist who will strengthen already existing linkages with NGOs and CBOs, and establish new partnerships

    Convene and lead meetings as needed to address activity (project) issues.
    PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The primary location of work will be on the U.S. Embassy/USAID compound in Nairobi, Kenya. No special demands are required to perform the work.
    SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
    The incumbent must meet the following requirements in education and professional experience:

    Education: A Master’s degree in a relevant professional discipline such as International Development/Affairs, Political Science, Public Administration, Business Administration or a related discipline is required.

    Professional Experience: The candidate is required to have a minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible international development experience, which includes a combination the following: effective leadership of teams, strategy design, activity management, communications, budgeting/financial management, human resource development, and procurement, preferably related to HIV/AIDS, child survival, reproductive health/family planning, tuberculosis, health systems and/or policy, food security, water/sanitation/hygiene (WASH), or nutrition. The candidate must also have significant experience in program development and implementation; a broad and in-depth experience in implementing technical programs and strategies; experience in consultations and facilitation of various teams with diverse backgrounds and development perspectives; applying broad USG (or similar development organizations) principles, policies and strategies; effective coordination of the interagency, partner country, and/or other donors; and collaborating with USG leadership at working and senior levels. Experience in Kenya and/or East Africa is preferred.

    Skills and Abilities: Leadership skills that demonstrate a focus on professional growth, inclusiveness, and collaboration across a diverse workforce to promote unity and teamwork are essential. Demonstrable high-level management and coordination skills to lead fast-paced, results-driven, multiple technical teams are required, as is the ability to work under pressure to meet project or event deadlines. The incumbent must have proven skills in capacity building and mentoring local staff in a developing country context, including excellent interpersonal, facilitation, and team building skills. The Contractor must have a clear understanding and demonstrated skills in developing, implementing, and reporting on international assistance activities, a demonstrated capability for complex analysis, and the ability to obtain, analyze, and evaluate complex data on a variety of programs. The incumbent must also possess skill in conceptualizing programs, policies, and plans, and developing strategies for their management and implementation. The candidate must be able to integrate short- and long-range objectives of the USAID/KEA HPN office and the Global Health Bureau with cultural/organizational needs. The ability to exercise considerable ingenuity, as well as tact and diplomacy skills, are required to establish and develop sustainable working relationships at the highest level and different settings within the GoK and private sector as well as within USAID’s internal environment. The ability to navigate and manage politically sensitive issues, and a demonstrated ability to lead meetings and presentations with internal and external stakeholders, are also needed.

    EVALUATION AND SELECTION FACTORS
    The Government may award a contract without discussions with offerors in accordance with FAR 52.215-1. The CO reserves the right at any point in the evaluation process to establish a competitive range of offerors with whom negotiations will be conducted pursuant to FAR 15.306(c). In accordance with FAR 52.215-1, if the CO determines that the number of offers that would otherwise be in the competitive range exceeds the number at which an efficient competition can be conducted, the CO may limit the number of offerors in the competitive range to the greatest number that will permit an efficient competition among the most highly rated offers. FAR provisions of this solicitation are available at https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far.
    Applicants who clearly meet the skills and qualifications requirements will be further evaluated based on scoring of the Evaluation Factor responses submitted with the applicant’s application. Applicants are required to address each of the following Evaluation Factors in a separate document describing specifically and accurately what experience, training, education and/or awards they have received that are relevant to each factor. The evaluation factors will be used to determine the competitive ranking of qualified applicants in comparison to other applicants. Be sure to include your name and the announcement number at the top of each additional page. Failure to specifically address the Evaluation Factors may result in your not receiving credit for all your pertinent experience, education, training and/or awards.
    Applicants should cite specific, illustrative examples for each Evaluation Factor. Responses must be limited to 500 words per factor. Any words above the limit will neither be read nor scored.
    Factor #1: Demonstrated experience managing or implementing operations functions, such as budgeting and procurement, reporting, planning, and outreach and communications related to health and development, preferably in Kenya/East Africa.
    Factor #2: Demonstrated experience developing and managing U.S. Government foreign assistance activities, related to health including HIV/AIDS, RMNCAH, and malaria, and reporting on progress and challenges of the activities.
    Factor #3: Demonstrated experience coordinating with U.S. Government agencies, international organizations, national or local governments, and/or other high-profile entities preferably in support of health activities including HIV/AIDS.
    Factor #4: Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining partnerships with governmental and nongovernmental agencies including the private sector and civil society, regional and/or international organizations, national or local governments, and/or other entities preferably in support of health activities including HIV/AIDS.
    [1] Resident Hire U.S. Personal Services Contractor means a U.S. citizen or resident alien who, at the time of hire as a PSC, resides in the cooperating country (i) for reasons other than employment that provides for repatriation to the U.S., including (A) with a U.S. Government agency;(B) under any U.S. Government-financed contract or agreement; or (C) under any other contract or employment arrangement.(ii) as a spouse or dependent of a U.S. citizen with employment that provides for repatriation to the U.S., including (A) with a U.S. Government agency; (B) under any U.S. Government-financed contract or agreement; or (C) under any other contract or employment arrangement.

    Interested applicants are required to submit the following:1) Offer form AID 309-2, “Offeror Information for Personal Services Contracts with individuals,” available at https://www.usaid.gov/forms/aid-309-22) An up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV) or resume (no more than five pages)**, cover letter** explaining your qualifications for the position, responses to evaluation factors 1-4, copies of all relevant certificates and include three (3) to five (5) references, who are not family members or relatives, with working telephone and e-mail contacts.Applications must be submitted electronically via email to nairobipscjobs@usaid.gov by the closing date and time indicated above.To ensure consideration of offers for the intended position, Offerors must prominently reference the Solicitation number in the offer submission/cover letter.Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors – The Offeror will be required to show proof that the Offeror is fully vaccinated against COVID-19 on or before the first date of onboarding, or submit an approved reasonable accommodation to the CO. If the contractor does not meet this requirement the contract may be terminated.Closing Date/Time: March 22, 2022 04:30 p.m. (Nairobi Time)

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  • Development Program Assistant-SPA Project Management Specialist -Evaluation

    Development Program Assistant-SPA Project Management Specialist -Evaluation

    MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
    Development Program Assistance (40%) 
    The DPA will prepare basic reports from the Mission’s management systems – developing tables, graphs, and similar documents on Performance Management and Learning using information from the Mission’s M&E systems and similar databases (e.g., FACTS Info and the Development Information Solution (DIS). In addition, S/He will collect and consolidate information for management reviews and external audits; prepare briefing and other materials for and coordinate program office-led meetings (e.g., Partners’ meetings or consultations, Front Office and Program Office leadership meetings) and assist in public events as needed. 
    The DPA coordinates development portfolios within SPA, providing support related to program monitoring and implementation, partner communications, interfacing with relevant support offices, etc.  In addition, the DPA will provide budget preparation, briefing preparation, presentations, and similar requirements that pertain to the activities and projects for which they are responsible. 
    The DPA supports AORs/CORs in maintaining activity records and status reports, including quarterly technical and financial reports, accruals, and budget tracking tables, preparing and updating project documentation. In addition, the DPA collects information from other sources (implementing partners, donors, host government, etc.) as needed to identify opportunities to strengthen programs. 
    The DPA will support the MEL team to initiate GLAAS actions, requisition and modification for MEL goods, services, contracts, and agreements, as well as assist in filing, follow up, and clearances such as action memos for any MEL related procurements. 
    Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (30%) 
    The DPA will work with the team of monitoring and evaluation specialists to support performance management policies and procedures, including the office’s and implementation partners’ compliance.  The DPA will support the management of indicators, including quality control, collection and reporting, monitoring and analyzing activities/projects (including field visits and other interaction with implementation partners’ work), organizing and facilitating data quality assessments, and providing portfolio reviews. The DPA may also support AORs/CORs in ensuring that compliance monitoring systems are in place, e.g., Initial Environmental Examination, Branding and Marking, and any/all other relevant agency policy or regulation. 
    S/He supports the development of evaluation plans and assessments and actively participates in their implementation. 
    Program Administrative Support (20%) 
    The incumbent shall provide logistical and administrative/secretarial support to SPA staff, complementing the work of office secretaries. In the absence of the SPA secretary, s/he may be called upon to provide back-up support.  In addition, S/he is responsible for logging and tracking actions assigned by the SPA team. 
    The incumbent will provide miscellaneous administrative and secretarial services to assist team members, including but not limited to: preparing travel and related requests, arranging meetings and appointments, receiving and directing calls and other inquiries from program teams, filing official records and references, logging and tracking actions assigned to the MEL team, and others secretarial duties. 
    Mission wide Support (10%) 
    The DPA will support the MEL team in coordination of other technical offices in the Mission and beyond on MEL activities, including coordinating the MEL Working Group and the annual Performance Plan and Report (PPR). In addition, the DPA may participate in Mission efforts related to sustainable development, e.g., County Liaison Teams (CLTs), Local Development Organization (LDOs) and other Organization Development (OD) tasks. 
    POSITION ELEMENTS 
    Supervision Received: The incumbent is supervised by the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Team Leader, who is in turn supervised by the Deputy Office Director and SPA Office Director. The supervisor will provide overall supervision to the incumbent; however, the incumbent will exercise independent judgement in planning and carrying out tasks, resolving problems and conflicts and taking steps necessary to meet deadlines. 
    Supervision Exercised: The position exercises no supervisory control.
    Available Guidelines: 
    Guidelines include USAID’s ADS 201, USAID’s Evaluation Policy, Africa Bureau procedural guidance, Mission Orders, the Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM), Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR), and professional development literature.
    Exercise of Judgment: 
    Projects assigned to the incumbent include a variety of duties and processes requiring extensive exercise of judgment, decision-making, and communications management. Initiative, creativity, and patience is expected in working with USG office personnel, as well as with representatives from other organizations/partners to resolve challenges. The Assistant will be required to follow and adhere to USAID’s Code of Ethics and Conduct and must ensure that his/her input into official U.S. Government documents is consistent with the goals of the Program Office and the Mission and reflects its strategic thinking. Good judgment and sound reasoning will be required in organizing and maintaining complete program documentation which allows easy retrieval of information. 
    Authority to Make Commitments: 
    Within the scope of the assignment, the Assistant is not authorized to independently commit the USG to the expenditure of funds.
    Nature, Level, and Purpose of Contacts: 
    Contacts will be at both high and working levels with the Mission, USAID/Washington counterparts and potentially other U.S. Embassy staff and that of other bilateral and multilateral donor organizations. Contact will be of a continuous nature through day-to-day meetings and periodic review sessions.
    Time Expected to Reach Full Performance Level: One year (12 Months).
    Education Diploma Of Higher Education

    Education: At least two years of collegiate education in Project Management, Research, Statistics, Social Sciences or related study is required.
    Post Entry Training: Introduction to Program Cycle course, Project Development, Collaborating, Learning & Adapting, Financial Management and Accruals training; GLAAS Requisitions and Records Management. DIS OU manager training, Phoenix training, A/COR USAID Assistance FCR 110 course, M&E essentials and Records Management training.
    Language Proficiency: Fluent (Level IV), outstanding verbal and written English communication skills, analytical ability, and interpersonal relationships are required.

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    Prior Work Experience: A minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in development-related work for an International Development Organization, Non-Governmental, Donor Agency or Embassy.
    Job Knowledge: The job holder must have a good understanding of monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems, regulations, and objectives. The job holder should have an understanding of the nature of development program goals and be familiar with U.S. foreign policy. Familiarity with Donor Agencies, International Organizations or other Development Assistance programs is required. Strong computer word processing skills are required, specifically knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, and/or database applications are required and the potential to acquire knowledge of computer graphics software. Experience in using the internet for research and collect information is required. Knowledge of economic, political, social and cultural characteristics of Kenya is also required. The incumbent must be knowledgeable about how organizations work and know how to get things done through formal and informal channels.

    More Details on Skills
    Skills and Abilities: 
    The candidate must have initiative, responsiveness, sound judgement and the ability to effectively and diplomatically collaborate with a variety of customers. S/he must be able to work independently and collaboratively in a team and know how to build consensus; demonstrate strong research and interpersonal skills. Good coordination, prioritization and organizational skills within a multicultural work environment are required along with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work effectively under pressure. The incumbent will handle many different overlapping tasks and projects characterized by shifting priorities. S/he must therefore apply the highest analytical skills and judgment to determine the best solution from the range of possible alternatives. S/he should have demonstrated computer skills, including intermediate to advanced level mastery of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as well as statistical software.

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  • MEL Assistant

    MEL Assistant

    Background:

    USAID Kenya and East Africa (KEA) recently received approval for its 2020-2025 Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS). Within three months of CDCS approval the KEA mission must develop a performance management plan (PMP) to accompany the strategy.
    The USAID/KEA Strategic Planning and Analysis Office is charged with developing said PMP and has requested the Mission Support for the Journey to Self-Reliance Pivot (MSP) activity to support PMP development with short-term technical assistance (STTA).
    USAID/KEA aims to develop a comprehensive and utilization focused PMP. The purpose of this work order is to provide support for the development of that PMP, AND to improve the PMP product and the process of its development so that it will be utilized throughout the life of the strategy.

    Scope:

    Support for PMP development provided by MSP will include STTA and MSP staff. MSP will work with a USAID/KEA Mission PMP core group and various internal development objective (DO) or project working groups. MSP will be guided by a point of contact from the SPA office and liaise with the Mission Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) working group and CLA champions group throughout the process.
    MSP support will include advisory services, coordination, group facilitation, knowledge capture, ideation, writing, editing, and document production. Although MSP may provide guidance and suggestions, all proposed monitoring, evaluation, and learning approaches and activities will be approved by USAID. Extensive participation, ideation, content creation, information sharing, and program guidance must come from USAID. This PMP support activity is expected to last up to three months.

    Public health situation note:

    Because of the current public health situation which restricts safe movement and interaction with stakeholders, all meetings will be conducted remotely.

    Position background:

    MSP seeks highly motivated Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Assistants to support USAID/KEA development objective (DO) working groups (teams) to develop plans for monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities which will form the basis for the mission’s performance management plan. MEL Assistants will be assigned to specific DO teams at the mission and support that specific team while ensuring cross-team collaboration and communication throughout the process. MEL Assistants will be led by the MEL Advisor for the same task and collaborate with other USAID and MSP staff. MEL Assistants must apply their knowledge of USAID technical areas, background in MEL, and skills in coordination and documentation to ensure their respective DO team assignments and the overall PMP are completed on time with quality and accuracy. Further, MEL Assistant should ensure ideas and content created for and adopted in the PMP reflect the decisions of their respective teams, relevant technical and support offices, and the mission leadership. MEL Assistants will look to the MEL Advisor for guidance on USAID automated directives and policy but will also work with the USAID/KEA Strategic Planning and Analysis office, MEL working group, and MSP to ensure coherence and alignment to the strategic choices in the 2020-2025 CDCS.

    MEL Assistants’ Responsibilities:

    Support one or two DO/project teams and MEL Specialists to develop

    monitoring,
    evaluation, and
    CLA plans.
    Coordinate working sessions and other meetings (scheduling), support meeting preparation, including technology support,
    Capture detailed notes, ideas, accurate decision-points, and discussions with mission colleagues, and
    Provide timely follow-up communications.

    Knowledge management: Support Mission with just-in-time information sharing so that CDCS, PMP, MEL, and related documentation can inform performance management planning.
    Compile and organize written content from mission colleagues for monitoring, evaluation, and CLA plans. Perform preliminary error checking. Align formatting.
    File management: Track changes and maintain accurate logs of PMP documents, version control.
    Support MEL Specialists to generate performance indicator reference sheets and context indicator reference sheets.
    Conduct background research on indicators, monitoring methods, evaluations, etc.
    Track and communicate timelines and milestones against the overall PMP workplan and within individual working groups. Communicate timelines and milestones to MEL Specialists, MEL Advisor, MSP, and USAID/KEA.
    Other duties, as assigned by USAID or MSP.

    Qualifications:

    Bachelor’s degree in related field
    1+ year of experience in monitoring, evaluation, and learning
    Experience coordinating with various stakeholders on tasks and timelines
    Ability to take accurate notes with excellent attention to detail
    Excellent oral and written English communication skills

    Team collaboration:

    Four MEL Assistants, four MEL Specialists, and one MEL Advisor will comprise the team. The MEL Advisor will lead with the consultant team and assign responsibilities to each team member which are aligned to the responsibilities in their respective SOWs and DO working groups. Team members will be jointly
    responsible for the final deliverables and individually responsible for their specific tasks and level of effort.

    Place of performance: Nairobi, Kenya, and Remote/Teleworking

    Period of performance: October 26, 2020 – January 31, 2021 unless extended by a modification to the agreement or terminated in accordance with SoCha LLC policy and Kenya law.

    Level of Effort (LOE): • 75 days LOE

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