# Institutional & Water-Sector Economist / Team Leader Job IRES, Nairobi, Kenya Canonical URL: https://primejobalerts.com/jobs/institutional-water-sector-economist-team-leader-job-ires-nairobi-kenya Company: IRES, Nairobi, Kenya Category: Accounting Location: Kenya Work type: Full-time Work arrangement: On-site Published: 2026-08-21 Expires: 2026-10-05 ## Job Description ### Job Summary We are seeking a highly experienced consultant trainer and strategic advisory professional to lead high-impact assignments in institutional strengthening, strategic planning, water-sector economics, and organizational performance. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, facilitate senior stakeholder engagements, and support practical learning on strategy, results-based financing, and institutional reform. ### Key Responsibilities - Lead multidisciplinary consulting and training assignments, ensuring quality, coherence and timely delivery. - Design and deliver executive-level sessions on strategic planning, institutional reform, organizational performance and results-based financing. - Guide assignment architecture, methodology, quality assurance and delivery commitments. - Facilitate stakeholder workshops involving government institutions, development partners and other stakeholders. - Integrate practical case studies, sector evidence and real-world institutional challenges into learning sessions. - Provide technical input into proposals, concept notes, consultancy reports and thought-leadership materials. - Support strategic and corporate planning processes, including performance frameworks and implementation reviews. ### Minimum Qualifications and Professional Experience Academic Qualifications - Master’s Degree in Economics, Public Policy, Strategic Planning, Management Sciences, Business Administration or an equivalent field. - Training and certification in the Balanced Scorecard. - Professional training in Corporate Strategy, Management, Business, Accounting, Change Management, or Human Resource Management is an advantage. Professional Experience - Minimum 15 years of professional experience. - Proven command of commitment/transaction-cost framing and results-based financing. - Demonstrated experience in water-sector institutional reform and service-delivery models. - Demonstrated experience in strategic and/or corporate planning and management support. - Demonstrated working experience with the Kenyan public sector, particularly the water sector. - Experience working with donor partners, government partners and other development stakeholders. Technical Competencies - Strategic and corporate planning; institutional reform; results-based financing; Balanced Scorecard; water-sector economics; stakeholder engagement; organizational performance management. Key Skills and Attributes - Excellent executive-level presentation and facilitation skills. - Strong analytical, strategic and problem-solving ability. - High professional integrity and sound judgement. - Strong stakeholder-management and communication skills. - Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and deliver outcome-oriented assignments. - Proficiency in English; Kiswahili is an added advantage. Training & Facilitation Experience - Proven experience as a consultant trainer, facilitator, technical adviser, or subject-matter expert. - Demonstrated ability to translate technical and professional concepts into practical, participant-centred learning. - Training of Trainers (ToT) certification is an added advantage. - Strong understanding of adult learning methodologies and competency-based facilitation. ### Consultancy Role Focus - Overall technical leadership of strategic planning, institutional reform and water-sector economic assignments, including quality assurance and stakeholder coordination. ### Mode of Engagement - Successful candidates will be engaged as external consultant trainers on a need basis. - Assignments may involve training delivery, technical advisory support, curriculum/content development, workshops, facilitation, and related consultancy services. - Further details, including assignment scope, duration, and professional fees, will be provided during the initial engagement meeting. ### How to Apply Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV, cover letter, and copies of all required certifications to trainingjobs@indepthresearch.co.ke by 26th August 2026. Please include the title of the position in the subject line. All documents must be in PDF format. Note:  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted ## Requirements Apply by email: trainingjobs@indepthresearch.co.ke ## Apply Use the canonical Prime Job Alerts page for full application instructions and source verification.