Deputy Chief of Party, Regional Intergovernmental Organization Systems Strengthening Activity at Management Systems International

Position Summary:
This position will provide financial and administrative oversight in support of the upcoming development project with the USAID/Kenya East Africa mission to strengthen human and institutional capacity development for regional intergovernmental organizations. This position will be situated in Nairobi. Kenya.

**This position is contingent upon continued donor funding

Responsibilities:

• Provide overall leadership for the financial and administrative aspects of the project while ensuring compliance with USAID requirements and regulations and MSI policies and procedures.
• Establish and oversee financial systems in accordance with USAID and MSI requirements and international best practices.
• Lead budget planning and reporting.
• Work closely with partnering and subcontracting organizations to ensure rigorous financial and contract management.
• Develop and manage the project procurement system.
• Provide oversight of the human resources and recruitment function, including ensuring adherence to local laws.
• Oversee an initial security assessment and ensure adherence to USAID and MSI security requirements throughout the life of the project.
• Liaise with counterparts in the MSI home office on the full complement of financial and administrative functions.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 15 years of international experience.
• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent in finance or a related subject required; Master's degree or MBA is strongly preferred.
• Experience managing finance and administrative functions for an international development project required. Experience with USAID projects and projects >$20 million preferred.
• Knowledge of relevant US federal regulations and procedures is preferred.
• Experience working on donor-funded activities preferred.
• Business-level fluency in English (written and verbal) is required
• Kenyan nationals preferred.