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.

Qualifications and Evaluations
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.

Closing Date:03/11/2024

Duties

• Performs construction project inspections and assists the Facility Manager (FM) with oversight of locally employed staff and American escorts in the Facility Management Office (FAC). In accordance with the local building code and safety requirements, oversees maintenance and construction projects in Government owned and leased properties. Serve as Contracting Officer Representative (COR) on construction and maintenance contracts for FAC. Manages the staff responsible for work orders and authorizing procurement requests. Partners with the FM to provide direction and managerial functions to support FAC staff. Assist with performance management, conduct reviews, and hiring. The jobholder will be directly supervised by the Senior Facility Manager. This position requires a Public Trust Security Clearance.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

• EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Secondary School Plus 5 years experience in facility management, maintenance operations, construction, or real estate property management, including managing multidisciplinary personnel is required.
• JOB KNOWLEDGE: Understanding of construction principles and construction drawings is required. Working knowledge of maintenance operations and procedures, international building codes and inspection practices is required. Knowledge of general safety principles that apply to work and living spaces is required.

Education Requirements:

• EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Secondary School Plus 5 years experience in facility management, maintenance operations, construction, or real estate property management, including managing multidisciplinary personnel is required.

Evaluations:

• LANGUAGE: English Level IV (Fluent) Reading/speaking /writing is required.
• SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Advanced managerial, supervision and scheduling skills. Ability to effectively delegate as appropriate and provide technical and organizational guidance during time-sensitive situations. Have excellent project management and organizational skills. Excellent customer service skills. Ability to write statements of work, staff notices, and performance management documents. The jobholder must have a valid Kenyan drivers license. Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to use DOS proprietary software (ILMS/Ariba/MyServices/GMMS).
• 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 security certifications.

Duties

• Performs construction project inspections and assists the Facility Manager (FM) with oversight of locally employed staff and American escorts in the Facility Management Office (FAC). In accordance with the local building code and safety requirements, oversees maintenance and construction projects in Government owned and leased properties. Serve as Contracting Officer Representative (COR) on construction and maintenance contracts for FAC. Manages the staff responsible for work orders and authorizing procurement requests. Partners with the FM to provide direction and managerial functions to support FAC staff. Assist with performance management, conduct reviews, and hiring. The jobholder will be directly supervised by the Senior Facility Manager. This position requires a Top Secret Security Clearance.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

• EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Secondary School Plus 5 years experience in facility management, maintenance operations, construction, or real estate property management, including managing multidisciplinary personnel is required.
• JOB KNOWLEDGE: Understanding of construction principles and construction drawings is required. Working knowledge of maintenance operations and procedures, international building codes and inspection practices is required. Knowledge of general safety principles that apply to work and living spaces is required.

Education Requirements:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Secondary School Plus 5 years experience in facility management, maintenance operations, construction, or real estate property management, including managing multidisciplinary personnel is required.

Evaluations:

• LANGUAGE: English Level IV (Fluent) Reading/speaking /writing is required.
• SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Advanced managerial, supervision and scheduling skills. Ability to effectively delegate as appropriate and provide technical and organizational guidance during time-sensitive situations. Have excellent project management and organizational skills. Excellent customer service skills. Ability to write statements of work, staff notices, and performance management documents. The jobholder must have a valid Kenyan drivers license. Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to use DOS proprietary software (ILMS/Ariba/MyServices/GMMS).
• 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 security certifications.

Duties

• Performs construction project inspections and assists the Facility Manager (FM) with oversight of locally employed staff and American escorts in the Facility Management Office (FAC). In accordance with the local building code and safety requirements, oversees maintenance and construction projects in Government owned and leased properties. Serve as Contracting Officer Representative (COR) on construction and maintenance contracts for FAC. Manages the staff responsible for work orders and authorizing procurement requests. Partners with the FM to provide direction and managerial functions to support FAC staff. Assist with performance management, conduct reviews, and hiring. The jobholder will be directly supervised by the Senior Facility Manager. This position requires a Top Secret Security Clearance.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

• EXPERIENCE:  Minimum of 3 years of experience in facility management, maintenance operations, construction, or real estate property management, including managing multidisciplinary personnel is required.
• JOB KNOWLEDGE: Understanding of construction principles and construction drawings is required. Working knowledge of maintenance operations and procedures, international building codes and inspection practices is required. Knowledge of general safety principles that apply to work and living spaces is required.

Education Requirements:

• Two years of college studies is required.

Evaluations:

• LANGUAGE: English Level IV (Fluent) Reading/speaking /writing is required.
• SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Advanced managerial, supervision and scheduling skills. Ability to effectively delegate as appropriate and provide technical and organizational guidance during time-sensitive situations. Have excellent project management and organizational skills. Excellent customer service skills. Ability to write statements of work, staff notices, and performance management documents. The jobholder must have a valid Kenyan drivers license. Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to use DOS proprietary software (ILMS/Ariba/MyServices/GMMS).
• 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 security certifications.

Duties

• Performs construction project inspections and assists the Facility Manager (FM) with oversight of locally employed staff and American escorts in the Facility Management Office (FAC). In accordance with the local building code and safety requirements, oversees maintenance and construction projects in Government owned and leased properties. Serve as Contracting Officer Representative (COR) on construction and maintenance contracts for FAC. Manages the staff responsible for work orders and authorizing procurement requests. Partners with the FM to provide direction and managerial functions to support FAC staff. Assist with performance management, conduct reviews, and hiring. The jobholder will be directly supervised by the Senior Facility Manager. This position requires a Top Secret Security Clearance.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

• EXPERIENCE:  Minimum of 3 years of experience in facility management, maintenance operations, construction, or real estate property management, including managing multidisciplinary personnel is required.
• JOB KNOWLEDGE: Understanding of construction principles and construction drawings is required. Working knowledge of maintenance operations and procedures, international building codes and inspection practices is required. Knowledge of general safety principles that apply to work and living spaces is required.

Education Requirements:

• Two years of college studies is required.

Evaluations:

• LANGUAGE: English Level IV (Fluent) Reading/speaking /writing is required.
• SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Advanced managerial, supervision and scheduling skills. Ability to effectively delegate as appropriate and provide technical and organizational guidance during time-sensitive situations. Have excellent project management and organizational skills. Excellent customer service skills. Ability to write statements of work, staff notices, and performance management documents. The jobholder must have a valid Kenyan drivers license. Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to use DOS proprietary software (ILMS/Ariba/MyServices/GMMS).
• 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 security certifications.