Resource Coordination Specialist

The Resource Coordination Specialist works under the direct supervision of the Public Affairs Officer (or PAO designee) and supervises one locally employed (LE) staff, the Resource Coordination Assistant (Position number C65027). This specialist serves as the leading Public Diplomacy Locally Employed (LE) Staff responsible for managing the financial, program, human, and property resources that support Public Diplomacy (PD) projects and programs countrywide. The role ensures efficient resource utilization and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversees the use of multiple and diverse funding streams.
• Ensures compliance with all relevant US Government (USG) regulations and Kenyan laws.
• Manages grants, contracts, and the acquisition and use of PD Section materials and equipment.
• Serves as the primary liaison for the PD Section with the Management Section and relevant offices.
• Coordinates resources for the post and American Spaces, and with regional PD bureaus.

Qualifications and Requirements

Education Requirements:

A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Financial Management, Organizational Management, Accounting, Public Administration or local equivalent is required.

Experience:

A minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in a major organization is required in one or more of the following fields: budget, accounting, business administration, financial management, organizational management, public administration, project management, or grants management work.

Evaluation

Candidates will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement. Applicants may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test. It is mandatory to complete the application form and provide all required documents, ensuring the application addresses all position qualifications and requirements, including education, experience, language, and any specified knowledge/skills/abilities. Failure to submit a complete application may result in disqualification.