Chief Of Party at Ampath Kenya

Overall Job Function

This is a key position primarily responsible for the overall management and operations of the project and report directly to the designated USAID Agreement Officer’s Representative (AOR) on behalf of Moi University College of Health Sciences.

She/he will supervise project implementation and ensure the project meets stated goals and reporting requirements. The COP will take a leadership role in coordination among USAID and key stakeholders and other implementing partners.

The COP position requires political savvyas she/he will interact with numerous GOK institutions and seniorlevel national and county-level government officials.

Key Responsibilities

1. To leadmanage and deliver a highly complex and strategic USAID funded OVC award for a consortium led by Moi University
2. Responsible for providing leadership in project implementation and delivery of desired results in accordance with the award conditionsUSAID rules and regulationsand Moi University policies
3. Lead the project management team ensuring responsiveness to the donor and other stakeholdersprovide high-level oversight ensuring the project resources are allocated and utilized effectively and in a manner that makes maximum contribution to project objectives,
4. S/he will engage in work planningresource allocationsub-grantingmonitoring and evaluationresearchand staff performance management,
5. Responsible for all formal communications to USAID and other stakeholders,
6. Ensure that all documentation is complete and in compliance with USAID rules and regulations.

Academic/Professional Qualification

• At least ten years’ experience in managing complex orphan and other vulnerable children (OVC) projectsor related social services projects of similar scope and sizeincluding experience in social service systems strengthening;
• The candidate shall have at a minimum a Master’s Degree in social sciencespublic healthdevelopment studiesstrategic managementsociologyor a related field;
• At least seven years demonstrated experience as senior staff in at least three of the following areas: child protection; household economic strengthening; social protection; education; health and nutrition including HIV/AIDS care and support; social service systems strengthening; quality improvement/quality assurance; M&E; and operations research;
• At least five years demonstrated experience and skills in partnership buildingespecially with the GOKdonorsprivate sectorNGO and local community organizations;
• At least seven years of experience in program management and administrationfinancial managementaward compliance and sub award managementand tracking activity performance and costs;
• Strong management and communication skillsstrategic visionleadership qualitiesprofessional reputationability to create synergies where applicablestrong interpersonal skillsand written and oral presentation skills to fulfill the diverse technical and managerial requirements of the project;
• Professional level of oral and written fluency in the English language;
• Strong writing and communication skills;
• Digital/IT competencies requirede.g. MS office suiteinternet based collaboration toolssocial media; Desirable competencies
• Extensive knowledge of USAID rules and regulations.
• Understanding of partnership approach to international development.

Terms of Employment

The successful candidates will be employed on 1-year renewable up to 5 years contract terms with a competitive salary and allowances.