Chief of Party, USAID Imarisha Jamii Project

Main Purpose of the Job

Reporting to the Country Director, the Chief of Party will be responsible for the overall management and operations of the project and is the key liaison with USAID. S/he supervises project implementation and ensures the project meets stated goals and reporting requirements. The COP takes a leadership role in coordination among USAID and key stakeholders and other implementing partners. The COP position requires political savvy, as s/he interacts with numerous Government of Kenya institutions and senior-level national and county-level government officials. Relocation will be supported.

Qualifications & Competencies

• A Master’s degree in social sciences, public health, medicine, management, business administration, or a related field.
• A minimum of ten years of experience working with United States Government (USG) supported projects and knowledge of the emergency plan goals and USG project financial rules and regulations at a senior level.
• Ten years of experience in a senior role leading a complex technical service delivery programme.
• Seven years of demonstrated experience in partnership building, especially with government representatives, donors, the private sector, and local community organizations.
• Experience in Human Resources for Health development in developing countries.
• Exceptional managerial and operational experience, and preferably in managing large complex activities involving coordination with multiple program partner institutions in developing countries/sub-Saharan Africa.
• Experience in developing program work plans, developing program budgets, managing program implementation, managing staff, and field and managing short-term technical assistance.
• Excellent representational and communication skills, written and oral proficiency in English, and verbal communication skills in one or more local languages.
• A team player with visionary leadership.

How to apply

Interested? Please visit our website www.amref.org  to make your application. You will be directed to our online portal where you will need to create an account in order for you to be able to submit your application. Your application should include a cover letter detailing why you are the best fit for this position and your CV with relevant skills and experience. The selection process will be on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.