Job Description
The Policy and Governance Specialist with be responsible for the development and
operationalization of Western Kenya Water Program’s Policy and Governance Strategy. S/he will
have a key role in liaising and collaborating with internal and external partners, including the
target county governments, water utilities, water sector institutions, civil society organizations,
communities and private sector actors. S/he will support the development of the necessary
legislation and policy framework and steer policy dialogue that stimulates enabling environment
and investments for expanding water services at County and National level. The position will report
to the Deputy Chief of Party and will be expected to work directly with other staff in water service
delivery and water resources management.
Specific Duties
• Conduct a landscape assessment of county WASH policies and legislation for the sector
and recommend improvements by designing and leading strategies to strengthen the
capacity of county governments on the established gaps.
• Support in budget tracking and investment planning to influence budgetary allocations
towards water services WSP staff in key technical areas of WASH planning and budgeting
budget allocations in target counties.
• Support target counties develop / refine their water policies and legislation to ensure proper
enabling environment.
• Conduct stakeholder assessment and support strengthening WASH stakeholder
coordination in target counties and national level
• Support policy, stakeholder and community dialogue initiatives to enhance participation
of right holders in planning and prioritization of WASH investments in target counties.
• Support capacity strengthening initiatives in target county governments and
communities to enhance accountability and service provision
• Support the program team in undertaking targeted research to inform evidence-based
advocacy.
Education and Experience:
• A degree in economics / water engineering / Public Policy and Administration / governance,
communication/development studies / urban developmentor other relevant field. Possession of a
masters degree in relevant field will be an added advantage.
• At least 5 years’ working experience in policy advocacy & governance in the water
sector and good understanding of the water sector institutions & actors in Kenya.
• Experience in analyzing complexity & designing and implementing investment plans,
policy, governance and advocacy strategies that respond to the key structural
weaknesses standing in the way of universal access to WASH.
• Good written and verbal communication and strong report writing skills
• Strong diplomacy and ability to engage with broad range of stakeholders at local and
national levels
• Strong relationship management skills, with the ability to engage direct and indirect
reports and peers.
If you are interested and meet the above qualifications, please apply by sending your CV with
a cover letter indicating names of at least three referees indicating the position title in the subject
line to vacancy@kenyamarkets.org. Deadline for receiving applications is October 22, 2021.
Kenya Markets Trust is an equal opportunity employer. Female Candidates are strongly
encouraged to apply
Only shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.