Pact CSO Advocacy Technical Advisor and Institutional Strengthening Advisor Jobs in Kenya

Pact, Inc. Kenya is a International NGO which enables systematic solutions that allow those who are poor and marginalized to earn a dignified living, be healthy and take part in the benefits that nature provides.

Pact accomplishes this by strengthening local capacity, forging effective governance systems and transforming markets into a force for development.

The Fanikisha Project is a new 5-year Institutional Strengthening Project to be funded by USAID. Pact will be implementing this project jointly with Management Sciences for Health (MSH), Danya International and Regional AIDS Training Network.

The project will seek to strengthen the technical and institutional capacity of national Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Kenya to enable them to be responsive to the health sector needs and well being of Kenyans.

This project will also strengthen the national level Kenyan NGOs, CSOs and / or CSO networks to provide national level advocacy for inclusion of CSOs in policy making and strategy development for increased health service delivery to the communities.

Pact is seeking individuals to fill in the following positions:

CSO Advocacy Technical Advisor: Will play a key role in strengthening Kenyan civil society in the health sector by strengthening health advocacy skills and capacities.

S/he will be responsible for strengthening CSO leadership role in advocacy at the national policy and strategy development level. The Advocacy Advisor will support the development of CSO advocacy plans, mentor advocacy staff at CSO level and work to link organizations for stronger CSO advocacy networks.

Institutional Strengthening Advisor: Will lead in the provision of organizational capacity development support and coordinate all technical assistance provided to designated CSO organizations.

S/he collaborates on establishing an effective technical exchange and support network among service provision partners and institutions, including international and local NGOs and FBOs.

Detailed Terms of Reference can be found on: http://kenya.pactafrica.org

Applicants must submit:

(1) A cover letter of introduction explaining how they meet the above criteria;

(2) A detailed and current CV;

(3) Contact information for 3 referees; and

(4) Indicate current remuneration package.

Please submit your applications electronically to kenyahr@pactafrica.org,

or to The Country Director, Pact, Inc. Kenya Country Program P.O. Box 76390-00508 Nairobi, Kenya.

Kindly indicate clearly on the envelope, or in the subject field if electronically submitted the position you are applying for.

Deadline for applications submission is 4pm Thursday 1st September 2011.

Pact is an equal opportunity employer.

Only candidates short-listed for interviews will be contacted.

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