Job Description This position is open to eligible and qualified applicants for the role of Project Management Specialist in the Foreign Assistance office. The U.S. Mission in Nairobi, Kenya seeks candidates with experience in humanitarian assistance, collaborating with governmental organizations, donors, and host country governments. The selected candidate will oversee the implementation of assistance projects, ensuring activities align with broader strategic goals. This includes serving as a technical liaison between USG officials and implementing partners, providing technical guidance and oversight to DoS assistance programs, and monitoring compliance with award terms and conditions. Key responsibilities include: - Project/Program Management Duties: 20% These duties include project management, contract administration, grant and activity administration, and program development and design. The successful candidate will have advanced knowledge of program and project management processes and practices, contracting, procurement and funding practices, administration of foreign assistance implementing mechanisms, as well as program/project financial regulations, procedures, and practices. Required Skills and Qualifications - A minimum of five (5) years of professional work experience in Humanitarian Assistance, collaborating with and/or working for a large governmental organization, donor organizations, the host country government, or other related organizations. - At least one year of relevant experience implementing USG assistance program, project, or activities. - English: Level 4 – Fluent; speaking/reading/writing. - Arabic Level 3 – Good working knowledge; speaking, reading & writing. - Advanced knowledge of program and project management processes and practices. - Good knowledge of legal and regulatory framework governing grants and project management in the host country. Benefits The U.S. Mission offers a competitive compensation and benefits package for local employees. For Eligible Family Member (EFM) applicants, benefits should be discussed with the HR Office. Others Hiring Preference Selection Process: A hiring preference is extended to eligible and qualified applicants in the order listed below. It is essential you accurately describe your status in your application. - Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM) / U.S. citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran* - AEFM / USEFM - Foreign Service (FS) on Leave without Pay (LWOP) and Civil Service (CS) with reemployment rights **