Chief of Party at FHI360 NGO

Project Description

The new activity, Safeguarding Democratic Space in Kenya (SADES-K) will be implemented from 2018 to 2021. The overall goal of SADES-K is to enhance Kenya’s ability to hold a national conversation on reforms and national cohesion, and to safeguard democratic gains, including protecting civic space, respect for human rights and observance of rule of law.

Position Description

The Chief of Party (COP) will be responsible for providing overall vision, leadership and guidance of the project. The COP will be the project’s senior supervisor in Kenya and will oversee all aspects of program performance, both technical and managerial. Under the supervision of the Home Office, the COP will serve as the project’s principal contact point for USAID, and will also be the project’s main contact for political stakeholders and civil society.  The COP will supervise the recruitment, hiring, and supervision of all local staff and consultants.  S/he will have overall responsibility in the areas of operations, administration, logistics, procurement, budgeting, and financial accounting.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee and generally manage the entire Agreement from Nairobi, Kenya;
• Ensure the activity is coordinated and implemented in an effective and cohesive manner;
• Manage the preparation and presentation of work plans, M&E plans, and all reports.
• Serve as the primary interlocutor with USAID/KEA;
• Serve as the primary point of contact for information on the progress and current status of all activities under the project.
• Liaise with other donor-funded programs supporting Kenya’s Building Bridges Initiative to ensure complementarity and to avoid duplication; and
• Liaise with other relevant U.S. Government programs to ensure coordination and effective and efficient use of U.S. Government resources.

Minimum Requirements: 

• Master’s degree in international development, international relations, political science, law, public administration, conflict management or other related field.
• 15 years of relevant professional and progressive experience in managing development assistance, including field experience in governance reforms, political advocacy, peacebuilding/conflict and civil society programs.
• Proven record of excellent management, leadership, and decision-making skills;
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and navigate politically sensitive terrain;
• Familiarity with USAID programming, rules and regulations; experience in managing USAID funded programs in Kenya and/or Africa is desired.
• Extensive networks within Kenyan civic and political sectors.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English;