Kenya Program Coordinator Consultant

Title: Kenya Program Coordinator - Consultant

Organization:

Engineers Without Borders USA (EWB-USA) exists to help build thriving communities around the world.  We build a better world through engineering projects that empower communities to meet their basic human needs. We celebrate the joy that comes when communities get safe water flowing for the first time, light that now shines where it was dark, and bridges and pathways that connect to new opportunities. Our team is committed to community engineering to make a meaningful, lasting, and positive difference that elevates the leadership and autonomy of our partner communities. We are part of an equitable, global network of organizations focusing on community engineering to promote social justice. We mobilize thousands of volunteers every year to respond to underserved and overburdened communities' engineering needs. 

Responsibilities and Tasks:

EWB-USA is seeking to engage a full-time Kenya program coordinator consultant on a contractor basis to support ongoing community development and infrastructure project work in Kenya. 

Primary responsibilities for the consultant will include:

• Ongoing support of current NGO partners as it relates to operations, community development, and successful completion of infrastructure projects

• Identification and vetting of potential new partners including NGO’s, Government agencies, and international organizations 

• Conduct project vetting visits and complete accompanying documentation reports for community partnership / projects opportunities 

• Contribute to the development of NGO partner and Kenya country strategies for EWB-USA operations 

• Support community training initiatives around operation and maintenance of infrastructure and best practices for community-based organizations 

• Support partner training and capacity strengthening activities

• Maintain regular contact and communication with EWB-USA staff located in the United States through email, digital meetings and phone

• Complete monitoring and evaluation activities for active and completed infrastructure projects

• Support convening and collaboration of current and future partners around operation and strategy workshops 

Additional responsibilities for the consultant may include:

• Identify contractors, engineers, and subject matter experts to support the delivery of EWB-USA projects 

• Provide quality control oversight and reporting of construction activities for ongoing project work

• Support grant prospecting, grant applications and grant management for funding 

• Support the coordination of ongoing project work across communities, NGO partners, EWB-USA volunteers, contractors and additional stakeholders

Qualifications:

Required:

• 5+ years experience with community development / engagement in underserved communities/populations

• 3+ years experience working with or for NGOs or comparable knowledgeable about the NGO sector in Kenya

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form in English

• Kenya national based in Nairobi, Kenya

• Able to travel throughout the country to project sites, often in rural areas, for multiple days at a time

Preferred:

• Experience working with international volunteers 

• Experience working with multiple stakeholders including government agencies, donors, organizations

• Experience working with international NGOs 

• Experience with monitoring and evaluation, including developing impact stories

• Experience pursuing grants, donors, and funding

• Experience delivering water, sanitation, energy, agricultural and structural projects including planning, design, construction

Compensation:

As a full-time consultant for EWB-USA, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive remuneration for successful deliverables based on experience and qualifications

• Expense reimbursement for costs related to travel including transportation, lodging, and meals based on the submission of appropriate receipts 

• Working independently, the contractor will be determine when and how the deliverables are accomplished

• Invoice EWB-USA on a task/project basis

• Contractor may engage other clients/customers at any time 

Location:

The consultant is intended to be based in Nairobi, Kenya with the ability to travel to support partnership development and project work. Remote work with US-based staff and volunteers will be required. The estimated time commitment for invoice is 40-hours per week; however, work hours, schedule, and days will be determined by consultant. 

Contact/application information:

Interested applicants shall provide an updated resume and cover letter highlighting relevant work experience and interest in the consultant engagement.