Chemonics Resilience Learning Project Jobs in Kenya

Chemonics seeks multiple positions for an anticipated five - year, USAID - funded Resilience Learning Project in Kenya. 

The project objective is mutual learning and knowledge management among strategic partners leading to a supportive policy environment and increased impacts of programming on drought resilience and growth. 

We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world and who demonstrate management, leadership, integrity and diplomacy skills. 

Experience working and living in the Horn of Africa preferred. 

Knowledge Management Specialist

• Design, develop and implement a knowledge management system to capture resilience-enhancing technologies and innovations
• Develop and manage the internal processes needed to maintain and monitor use of all electronic source files related to programmatic results and technology
• Create and document workflows for knowledge management processes across multiple channels and functions
• Coordinate ongoing research, impact assessments, and refinement of existing source files with subject matter experts
• Create and manage knowledge sharing and knowledge transfer processes
• Develop and refine processes for ensuring all information is current and up to date including tracking and disseminating updates

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required in related field of study 
• Minimum six years experience including at least 3 years experience in knowledge management processes including knowledge transfer methodologies and promotion techniques
• Strong understanding and extensive usage of knowledge acquisition & classification processes/tools and knowledge management technologies
• Experience working with and managing resources in a virtual environment
• Strong project management and research capabilities
• Excellent planning, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Proficient with computer software, databases, monitoring and evaluation
• Experience with web sites and on-line file sharing tools
• Fluency in English and strong written and oral communication skills required

Capacity Building Specialist

• Conduct capacity building assessments with donors, local governments, and private sector organizations
• Analyze assessments and identify organizational and individual needs and resources
• Develop capacity building plans and implementation strategies
• Provide proper documentation for all planned and conducted activities
• Coordinate delivery of all capacity building activities
• Oversee and/or develop all training materials, participate in collaborative efforts, establish partnerships with key players, and join or create relevant networks
• Identify effective behavioral interventions and organization development trainings
• Market services and best practices at the local, national, and regional levels

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in related field of study preferred
• Minimum six years practical work experience in developing countries as an expert in training and capacity building.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement capacity building strategies
• Demonstrated ability to develop contextual learning strategies to improve performance
• Experience with product development approaches and/or adult learning techniques
• Strong management, coordination, teamwork, and planning skills
• Ability to work with diverse teams in public and private sectors
• Familiarity with USAID’s Collaboration, Learning and Adapting methodology
• Fluency in English and strong written and oral communication skills required

Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

• Provide technical expertise for developing and operating project M&E system
• Design and support the use of systems, tools and guidance that result in continuous program improvement and learning
• Lead, convene, and share learning, leverage expertise to mobilize others around activities focused on accountability and impact assessments
• Lead and participate in development of M&E tools and methodologies for collection, analysis and reporting of quantitative and qualitative data
• Conduct high quality analysis of quantitative and qualitative data and facilitate robust discussions around programmatic interpretation of results
• Produce usable and actionable information at the local, national and regional levels
• Design, field test, and conduct surveys and oversee other data collection activities
• Design, work on and preferably lead an evaluation team.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in social science or related field of study
• Minimum seven years experience in monitoring and evaluation including experience in international development programs preferably with USAID
• Demonstrated technical competency in design and implementation of data collection and analysis, survey methodology, developing sampling frameworks, and leading data entry
• Strong analytical skills are required and experience in engaging staff in interpreting and learning
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with operational research and both quantitative and qualitative program evaluation methodologies is required.
• Proven ability to prepare reports, materials, guidelines, and lead capacity development
• Excellent writing, presentation, public speaking and interpersonal skills
• Strong computer skills, with familiarity in using Microsoft Office suite applications (particularly Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) are required. Experience with data entry and analysis programs
• Strong project management skills; Organized, detail-oriented, team player, self-starter and results-oriented individual
• Fluency in English required

Send electronic submissions to ResilienceRecruit@gmail.com by October 10, 2013. 

Please submit your CV and cover letter with "Name of Position Title" in the subject line. 

No telephone inquiries, please. 

Finalists will be contacted.