Ref: 2015/10

Location: Nairobi with 40-50% Regional Travel

Job Summary: The Regional Technical Advisor (RTA) for Capacity Strengthening and Organizational Development serves as a member of the EARO regional team providing leadership and support for high quality CRS programming.

S/he is also works closely with the Partnership and Capacity Strengthening Unit in headquarters, to promote global standards and approaches and to contribute EARO’s capacity strengthening successes and lessons learned to the global knowledge base.

S/he works in collaboration with staff in the region, headquarters, and country programs to develop and guide CRS strategies for local capacity strengthening and organizational development.

This position falls under a type of functional matrix, where the RTA is a full member of the EARO team but works closely with others to ensure coordination, standards, and policy.

The RTA will primarily work with CRS staff in country programs to improve their capacity to accompany CRS partners.

He/she will also develop new program interventions and write proposals related to capacity strengthening of local partners, and will aide CRS country programs to design partnership strategies, including capacity building and transition of activities to local partners.

Main Responsibilities
Provides leadership and guidance for an enhanced Country Program (CP) and region-wide capacity for the design, delivery and oversight of high quality capacity building interventions
Provides strategic leadership in the development of standardized approaches and best practices in local partner capacity strengthening
Provides ongoing technical assistance to CPs ensuring the quality and effectiveness of ongoing capacity building interventions
Remains up-to-date with latest methodologies, best practices, and donor requirements within the field of capacity strengthening and organizational development
Develops and disseminates knowledge assets in support of capacity strengthening, including: guidelines, tools, case studies, and e-learning. Coordinates with colleagues globally to share and incorporate lessons learned from other CRS regions.
Supports the development and adoption of key organizational strength indicators by CP.
Supports country program, regional, and headquarters technical staff in the development of comprehensive plans and materials for the incorporation of local capacity strengthening in each development sector and theme.
Works closely with the Partnership Unit in PIQA for technical direction and guidance.
Supports country programs to network with institutions and experts in capacity strengthening.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in organizational development, public or business administration, community development, or equivalent degree with proven capacity strengthening experience.
Seven to ten years of progressive responsibility building institutional capacity in overseas relief and development programs in partnership with local organizations.
Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge to diverse audiences through participatory adult training, mentoring, distance education and other formal and non-formal methods.
Strong design and facilitation skills
Fluency in English (and French preferred)
A professional with high integrity and good stewardship of resources
Ability to cultivate constructive relationships
Willingness to travel regional to 40-50%

How to Apply
Written applications indicating the reference number of position applied for and CV including day-time contact phone numbers, as well as names and contact information of three references should reach the below-mentioned by Close of Business Thursday May 21, 2015.

Human Resources Manager
Catholic Relief Services – Kenya Program
E-mail: hr@ke.earo.crs.org

Please indicate the Reference Number on the email subject.

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Note: Catholic Relief Services (CRS) does not charge any fees from applicants for any recruitments.

Further, CRS has not retained any agent in connection with this recruitment.