Institutional Strengthening Officer at PACT

Position Summary

• This position holder will lead all Capacity Development activities for both CBOs and other state partners.
• S/he will develop context specific support for each of the CBOs based on assessments of the capacities and needs.
• S/he will support the organizational improvements of our partner CBOs.
• The position holder will also be in charge of capacity development for the various networks. The position holder will supervise and provide support to the Institutional Strengthening Officers/Assistants at state offices.
• This position reports directly to the Project Director.

Specific Duties

• Coordinate and maintain a sustainable capacity of CSO’s and partners for the project.
• Design and develop capacity development materials, manuals and methodologies/strategies ensuring its implementation in the project.
• Design and develop assessment tools for organizational assessment to build sustainable institutions.
• Provide support with technical review of proposals; budget planning and financial oversight of sub partners.
• Develop a strategy to build Coalition and networking with partners and CSOs.
• Facilitating, training, coaching and mentoring of partners and CBOs.
• Contribution and coordination to organizational development manuals.
• Coordination of unit team and various organizational projects; relationship management of key stakeholders.
• Supervision and enhancement of internal capacities within the organization and among our CSO partner.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• MA in Education, Sociology, Law, Development, Business/Public Administration or another related field. Additional qualification in Public/Community Health is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in capacity development of CSOs and/or government partners.
• Extensive knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in developing and managing a budget; experience in developing strategic plans, work plans, fundraising plans; knowledge of sound financial, human resources and administrative policy and procedure.
• Experience in facilitating and training as well as production of training and capacity assessment reports.