IC - Programme Management - LLDC - Kenya

Result of Service The ultimate result of the service of the IC will be used for the elaboration and further development of the National Productive Capacities Gap Assessment and the formulation of the Kenyan Programme for fostering productive capacities and structural economic transformation for implementation in subsequent years and facilitate the full and effective execution of the project in Kenya.

Work Location Nairobi, Kenya

Expected duration Contract period: 1 September 2022 to 28 February 2023 Effective working time: 6 months Place of work: Home Based

Duties and Responsibilities Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the A/Head of Productive Capacities and Sustainable Development Branch, the Individual Contractor (IC) is expected to assist in the formulation and implementation of the National Productive Capacities Gap Assessment (NPCGA) for Kenya. This includes supporting the organization of national policy-level validation workshop. The IC also helps in mobilizing key stakeholders such as parliamentarians, regional governors and relevant private sector and civil society entities as well as national mainstream media for communication. The IC further assists in soliciting national consultancy services and guiding the work of a consultant undertaking scoping studies as input to the National Productive capacities Gap Assessment (NPCGA) for Kenya As part of this task, the Individual Contractor will: (a) Ensure quality control of the Consultant’s output in regard to the NPCGA exercise in particular to align with the contribution by the stakeholders encapsulated in the Summary Findings of the High-level Policy Dialogue.

(b) Link Consultant to Government Institutions that are the repository of policy pronouncements/documents that will provide context for the NPCGA exercise.

(c) Provide analytical reports on the appropriate Coordination mechanism that will correspond to the Executive Order issued by the incoming Administration detailing Organization of Government. This is critical in light of the multi sectoral nature of the PCI Categories and Indicators.

(d) Follow up on the Medium-Term IV Plan of the Vision 2030 and advice on best way to align the Programme to the MTPIV for synergy and coherence and most importantly engendering ownership

(e) Mobilize the Stakeholders for the envisaged Validation Workshop of the NPCGA.

(f) Contribute to the elaboration of the Programme of Support

(g) Assist in facilitating the smooth implementation of the project.

(h) Assist in launching and validation of the National Productive Capacities Gap Assessment (NPCGA) for Kenya at central and regional level as well as between cities and rural areas and oversees the work of national consultants on this.

Qualifications/special skills Academic Qualifications: Advanced degree in economics, finance, development economics, or a related field is required. Experience: A minimum of 5 years of related experience is required, most of which should be with a focus on trade and development challenges related Kenya, Africa and wider developing countries. Language: Fluent in written and spoken English.

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