Economic Growth Expert, Program Support Services, Nairobi

Company Profile: Management Systems International (MSI) is a global international development firm based in Washington, D.C. providing specialized short- and long-term technical assistance. MSI is part of Coffey International Development, a global international development consulting firm. Together with Coffey ID, MSI now has more than 1,500 development professionals worldwide, a corporate presence in 11 countries and manages more than 200 projects worldwide. It currently manages more than 20 long-term projects in countries, including Iraq, Sudan, Colombia and Russia. Broadly, MSI implements a range of analytical and field projects in its core technical areas, including democracy and governance, strategic management and performance improvement, organizational capacity building , human development and natural resource management. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.
Project/Proposal Summary:
MSI is seeking subject matter experts in economic growth and agriculture for an upcoming USAID-funded support services program in Kenya. The project will focus on providing USAID/Kenya with programmatic support, analytical information and technical assistance in a variety of technical offices.
Position Summary: The Economic Growth Expert will be a long-term technical support position. S/he may provide technical assistance in areas with a large agricultural focus such as agricultural productivity and trade and private sector investment – working closely with USAID/Kenya's EG Office. S/he will provide technical assistance nationally and in particular coastal, Nyanza and Rift Valley provinces/counties. Specific assignments, locations, and duration will be determined according to programmatic needs.
This is a local position. Only Kenyan citizens are eligible to apply.
Responsibilities:

• Provide technical assistance and monitoring, evaluation and verification support in economic growth including, but not limited to: o Increasing access to financial products and services; o Improving the business investment environment; o Increasing agricultural productivity and trade; o Strengthening agricultural markets; o Expanding openness to trade and investment;
• Travel as needed in-country; and
• Coordinate with other USAID projects to achieve maximum impact.
  
  Qualifications:
  
• Significant experience with donor-funded economic growth and Feed the Future projects in Kenya is desired. USAID experience is a plus;
• Experience working in challenging political environments;
• Technical knowledge of agriculture and economic growth/security/development sectors required;
• Expertise in performance monitoring, evaluation design and/or statistical analysis preferred;
• Strong management experience is a plus;
• Ability to travel within Kenya;
• Experience fostering cooperation among donor, government, private sector and NGO entities is a plus;
• Ability to work well with a team, mentor staff and counterparts;
• Advanced degree in economics, business, or another relevant field preferred; and
• Must be fluent in English.
  
  Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
  

How to apply: 

To apply, please visit our website: www.msiworldwide.com.