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Country Technical Lead

3 months ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Chemonics International Full time

JOB SUMMARY

The role of the Country Technical Leads (CTL) is to provide specialised and locally contextual knowledge related to research and innovation ecosystems in RISA focus countries, and support programme management, funds management, and MEL workstreams in implementing RISA activities. CTLs will leverage their extensive networks and access to stakeholders to lead country-specific mapping and assessment efforts to enable diverse local engagement and embed feedback loops into RISA projects and bring hands-on knowledge and deep understanding of political dynamics within research and innovation ecosystems that will enable downstream partner success and for RISA to deliver on planned outcomes. They will shape the strengthening of research and innovation ecosystems in each country by:Developing in-country consultation and an engagement strategyDelivering in-country communication and outreach/uptake activitiesDeveloping the strategy for creating a portfolio of well-designed, complementary, evidence-based projects in RISA countriesSupporting implementation of projects by providing and/or coordinating technical assistance, capacity building, and trainingDeveloping a learning strategy for sharing lessons between portfolio projectsDevelop a monitoring framework at both project and portfolio levelSupport monitoring and learningExperience, Skills, and QualificationsLocal knowledge and networks in research/innovation ecosystems and partnership building experienceProven experience and extensive knowledge of local country context related to innovation and research systemsStrong networker and convenor and access to local networks, including knowledge of and relationships with key stakeholders in research and innovation systemsExtensive knowledge of other relevant projects in the countryActive in online and in-person tech groups, innovation, and research communitiesStrong ability to collaborate and build partnerships with host country governments, UK government agencies, donor agencies, international organizations, and the private sectorThorough knowledge of and networks within the research and/or innovation sectors in focus countries and across AfricaSkilled in using participatory approaches, demonstrating the ability to connect the work we do to real peopleSkilled in engaging and developing effective partnerships with individuals from different cultural backgroundsDemonstrated understanding of research and innovation methodologies and proven programme coordination abilitiesStrong analytical, problem-solving skillsDemonstrated experience with programme management including experience working throughout the project lifecycle and applying programme management methodologiesDemonstrated experience in financial management and compliance, ideally for international development programmesAbility to work in lean and agile waysExperience in project design and developing technical scopes of work, ideally for FCDOExperience with Monitoring and evaluation toolsWorks independently and as part of a teamQualificationsBachelor's degree in a social science, health, international development, technology or a related discipline is required. Master's degree is preferred.Minimum of eight years of professional experience in the field of research, innovation or development.Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and word processing abilitiesExperience improving gender equity and disability inclusion in research and innovation systems and implementing gender sensitive policies in development programming preferredExcellent written and oral communication skillsWillingness to travel up to eight weeks per yearFluency in English is required.Position and LocationQualified applicants can send their CV and cover letter application to by August 4, 2024.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Apply technical guidance, practical experience, and RISA methodology and tools, to offer technical advisory and consulting support to SRIA- and ATIP-relevant systems strengthening activitiesLead and contribute to analysis of research and innovation systems and the identification of entry points and potential levers of system strengthening, including through development of stakeholder maps, facilitation, and data collection for gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) assessments and applied political economy analyses (APEA)Support the team leader, RISA Senior Management Team (SMT), and FCDO to convene local and high-level stakeholders and organise events, activities and share knowledge; identify and foster relationships with potential SRIA and ATIP downstream partners and other relevant initiatives; and work with core team technical advisors to identify, select, and support downstream partners and projects consistent with the portfolio strategies and RISA objectivesCoordinate with the Technical Units to identify, select, and support downstream partners in line with SRIA, ATIP, and country portfolio strategies, to refine theories of change and application of gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) guidance and to support partner communications and outreachProvide support as an important feedback loop from applicants, awardees, and system stakeholders to the Funds and Operations Unit, and conduct routine monitoring and compliance visits and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) data collectionServe as main in-country point of contact for technical assistance to downstream partners in the area of project ideation, concept, and proposal refinement, implementation, and exit processesCoordinate with the Research Unit to support M&E data collection and analysis, and to promote learning and uptake such as at semi-annual RISA workshopsProvide day-to-day support of downstream projects, review work plans and milestone progress monthly, and escalate risks and issues to relevant members of the team as requiredLead quarterly 'report cards' with each partner for SMT review and identify where recipients are struggling to manage activities or funds appropriatelyPerform other duties as required and assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Strategizing, Research and development, Ability to coordinate, Communication

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree