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    Program Specialist - Nairobi, Kenya - U.S. Embassy to Kenya

    U.S. Embassy to Kenya
    U.S. Embassy to Kenya Nairobi, Kenya

    1 week ago

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    Description
    The U.S. Embassy to Kenya opened in 1964.

    Through sixteen Ambassadors since then, the Embassy has enriched the ties between the American and Kenyan people and served the needs of Americans in and around this East African hub.

    Duties

    The INL Program Specialist serves as project manager for multi-year INL projects focused on rule of law and security sector reform at Embassy Nairobi, Kenya.

    The incumbent assists the INL Director and Deputy to manage projects in law enforcement reform, counter-narcotics, anti-corruption, counter-wildlife trafficking, corrections reform, administration of justice, and maritime security within Kenya, a project portfolio of roughly $5 million per year.

    The Program Specialist conducts the full range of project management responsibilities to include designing, initiating, executing, and monitoring in coordination with local law enforcement and development partners.

    Serves as GOR on project grants and COR on project contracts.

    S/he is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with local criminal justice experts and implementing partners; analyzing and reporting on developments in law enforcement; conducting project monitoring and evaluation; and preparing INL-required standard reporting.



    Requirements:

    EXPERIENCE:

    At least five years of international development experience performing project management with intergovernmental, international, nongovernmental, or American-run organizations, of which at least three years working within the rule of law, security sector reform, administration of justice, or governance sectors.

    Education

    Requirements:
    Master's degree in international development, international relations, security studies, criminal justice, public policy, or project management is required.


    Evaluations:

    LANGUAGE:
    Level 4 English (Fluent, Written, speaking, reading) (This may be tested)
    Kiswahili Level 111 (Good working Knowledge, Written, speaking, reading).


    SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

    Ability to interpret technical requirements, ability to recommend needed contract and project changes, ability to monitor and evaluate project execution and contractor/grantee performance, ability to review invoices, ability to inspect and accept contract and grant deliverables are required.

    Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to work well in a bilingual environment in order to communicate effectively and persuasively with U.S., host government, and third-country counterparts.

    Must have ability to develop and maintain contacts at the mid- and working levels with relevant host government institutions, with a proven track record of successful negotiations with or within the host government.

    Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate and build rapport is required.
    Highly developed analytical thinking abilities and writing skills required.

    Ability to collect and analyze information from multiple sources, and to synthesize useful analysis for consumption by INL, Embassy, and State Department personnel.

    Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and other database management software programs.

    Must also be proficient in comparable Google applications.
    Excellent team management and leadership skills are required.
    Excellent planning and time-management skills are required.
    The position requires maturity, excellent judgment; and ability to work with little oversight.
    Excellent organizational and project management skills.
    Ability to establish and maintain a robust digital and paper project/program filing system.
    Ability to quickly draft grammatically correct and concise reports.

    EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The U.S.

    Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.


    Qualifications:
    All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.
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