Capacity Development Manager

Pact Kenya is a Kenyan non-governmental organization that facilitates institutional development of civil society organizations through Capacity Development.

Our vision is to have responsible citizens enjoying equitable development in a clean and secure environment.

Our mission is to enable citizens and communities in Kenya and neighbouring countries to live a life of dignity by strengthening individuals and organisations to be effective agents of change.

We believe that empowered communities are able to independently address challenges and constraints facing them with a view to earning a dignified living, economic independence and political participation.

We work in environment and natural resources management, conflict management and peace building, democracy and governance and women empowerment.

The Kenyan Civil Society Strengthening Program (KCSSP), is a USAID funded program, jointly implemented by Pact and Pact Kenya. KCSSP provides grants and capacity building support to targeted Civil Society Organizations in Kenya working in advocacy and policy change, peacebuilding and natural resources management.

Position: Capacity Development Manager
Division: Programs
Supervised By: Chief Executive Officer
Supervises: Organizational Development Facilitators
Location: Nairobi, with frequent travel as required

Job Summary:

The OD Manager will be responsible for providing strategic leadership in supporting partner CSOs in achieving organizational development goals.

The OD Manager will report to KCSSP Chief of Party and work in a peer relationship alongside other key Managers within Pact Kenya including the Democracy and Governance Manager & Natural Resource Managers.

Background:

Pact Kenya is a regional NGO that facilitates institutional development of civil society organizations through capacity building and partnerships.

We believe that empowered communities are able to independently address challenges / constraints and earn a dignified living, economic independence and political participation.

We work in environment and natural resources management, HIV/AIDS, conflict management and peace building, democracy and governance, and social justice and inclusion.

Pact Kenya in partnership with Pact Inc are currently implementing a USAID funded Program – the Kenyan Civil Society Support Program (KCSSP), with Capacity Development Services as a key component.

The KCSSP goal is “to ensure that targeted Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) more effectively demand reforms, monitor government activities and provide other critical services to their constituents”.

The program has two technical focuses; Democracy and Governance (DG) and Natural Resources Management (NRM).

Duties and responsibilities:

Specifically, the Capacity Development Manager will be responsible for but not limited to;

Management of the Capacity Development Services (CDS) Component
  • Managing and mentoring other staff on the CDS part of the program
  • Providing strategic guidance for the CDS component of the program ‐ designing, planning and coordinating CDS provision
  • Designing/adapting sector specific organizational capacity assessment tools with the participation of sector stakeholders
  • Networking for new knowledge and information in Organizational and Capacity Development
  • Participating in all program management team activities
Conducting Organizational Capacity Assessments
  • Preparing/working with CSO leadership to own and support organization capacity assessment processes
  • Conducting organizational capacity assessments with CSOs
  • Conducting improvement planning tailor made to the CSO as per assessment findings
  • Preparing and reviewing assessment reports
  • Preparing overall reports: synthesis of trends in practice, capturing emerging best practice and cross cutting needs
Curriculum Development
  • Preparing/adopting and updating training manuals to address capacity building needs
  • Preparing training facilitation notes and training evaluations
  • Developing guidelines for mentoring and coaching
Training facilitation, mentoring and coaching
  • Designing and overseeing training
  • Delivering training with other team members
  • Providing individualized mentoring follow‐ups at organizational and individual level
Monitoring, evaluation and reporting
  • Developing with the MER staff indicators and protocols for capacity building result area
  • Monitoring and reporting on capacity building indicators
  • Part of team producing annual performance reports for the donor
Qualifications, Experience and Skills

Academic Qualifications
  • A Masters degree in a relevant development field
  • Professional qualifications
  • Professional training in Organizational Development or related fields
Relevant Experience
  • At least 6 years’ experience in successful capacity building of CSOs in Kenya involved in advocacy for good governance, peace building and conflict management and/or natural resources management.
Essential competencies
  • Experience in development and refinement of assessment tools and training materials
  • Excellent organizational and coordination skills
  • Excellent facilitation and process planning skills
  • Must be result‐oriented
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Good analytical skills
  • Ability to work under strict deadlines: high caliber time management competency
  • Must be culturally sensitive
  • Willingness to travel frequently
  • Fluent spoken and written English and Kiswahili
  • A strong interest and passion for capacity development
Disclaimer: This job description summarizes the responsibilities assigned to the position; however it does not contain an all‐inclusive list of responsibilities.
Periodically, employee(s) will be required to follow any other job‐related instructions and to perform any other job‐related duties requested by their supervisor. The job holder is expected to perform in a manner consistent with the values and philosophy of Pact Kenya.

Applicants will be required to submit:

(1) detailed and current CV

(2) cover letter demonstrating why they qualify for this position

(3) contact information for 3 referees; and

(4) indicate current remuneration package.

If you meet the requirements for the advertised position, please submit your application and CV electronically to hr.admin@pactke.org, quoting the position and reference number PK/CDM/2011.

Only candidates short-listed for interviews will be contacted.

Pact Kenya is an equal opportunities employer.

Deadline for applications submission is 4:00 pm Wednesday 17th August 2011
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