The Mitchell Group, Inc., an international development consulting firm
based in Washington, DC, is currently seeking expressions of interest
from qualified consultants for an upcoming USAID/East Africa project to
provide qualitative, quantitative and analytical information to support
USAID/Kenya in making informed program management decisions.
Background & Objectives
The purpose of the project is to provide support to the Government of Kenya and other development partners who are supporting USAID/Kenya overall goals.
The USAID/Kenya program covers a wide range of activities under the following assistance programs: Health, Population and HIV/AIDS; Basic Education; Youth; Governing Justly and Democratically; and Economic Growth, Environment and Natural Resources Management.
Senior AMIS Advisor
The Nairobi-based, full time AMIS Advisor will perform an analysis of USAID/Kenya’s programs and performance management needs - including external reporting requirements - and work with USAID‘s CIO to customize the USAID Activity Information Management System (AMIS) to meet those needs.
Senior AMIS Advisor shall:
Background & Objectives
The purpose of the project is to provide support to the Government of Kenya and other development partners who are supporting USAID/Kenya overall goals.
The USAID/Kenya program covers a wide range of activities under the following assistance programs: Health, Population and HIV/AIDS; Basic Education; Youth; Governing Justly and Democratically; and Economic Growth, Environment and Natural Resources Management.
Senior AMIS Advisor
The Nairobi-based, full time AMIS Advisor will perform an analysis of USAID/Kenya’s programs and performance management needs - including external reporting requirements - and work with USAID‘s CIO to customize the USAID Activity Information Management System (AMIS) to meet those needs.
Senior AMIS Advisor shall:
- Maintain performance management and reporting database systems that enable USAID/Kenya to fulfill performance monitoring, evaluation, reporting, and dissemination requirements as mandated in the ADS.
- Develop a roll-out strategy for implementation.
- Provide any training required for successful adoption of the system to USAID/Kenya and implementing partner staff.
- Establish and maintain the system, and troubleshoot system use.
- Insure report generation, system integrity, and information flow from USG project implementers to the AMIS.
The Senior AMIS Advisor must have:
- At least 15 years’ of professional experience in designing and maintaining management information and reporting systems, with at least 5 years’ of international experience.
- A Master’s degree in information management or a related technical field.
- Demonstrated experience successfully communicating with users to create systems that meet individual and organizational needs, and to gain adoption of those systems.
How to apply:
Interested and qualified candidates should send their - Current CV/resume - A brief cover letter - Completed and signed AID1420 Biodata sheet form to jenkinsc@the-mitchellgroup.com , bernicey@the-mitchellgroup.com.
Interested and qualified candidates should send their - Current CV/resume - A brief cover letter - Completed and signed AID1420 Biodata sheet form to jenkinsc@the-mitchellgroup.com , bernicey@the-mitchellgroup.com.
In the subject line, please indicate the position to which you are
applying. CV/resumes will be reviewed as they are received, early
application is encouraged.
Kenyan Nationals are encouraged to apply.
Closing date: 20 Jul 2012