Chief of Party (COP), Wezesha Project at United Disabled Person of Kenya

Job Summary: 

• The COP will provide overall leadership to the project, provide strategic direction to implementation, develop a framework for learning and monitoring and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders. In collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer, the COP will maintain up-to-date information flow between UDPK, implementing organizations, The National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), the National Government, County Governments, the USAID and other identified stakeholders. 

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and technical leadership to the Wezesha project.
• In collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer, serve as principal liaison with sub recipients, government, private sector, project beneficiaries and other stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain effective partnerships with stakeholders.
• In collaboration with the Head of Programs, oversee and monitor quality of organizational capacity development to organizations of persons with disabilities (OPDs).
• Ensure project activities are implemented on schedule and within budget.
• In close coordination with the Head of Programs, coordinate, manage and mentor project officers.
• Oversee project budgeting and work in collaboration with the Head of Finance and operations on project financial management.
• Oversee monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of program activities.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in relevant areas of expertise or international development preferred.
• Prior experience in Senior Management position e.g. Program Manager for not for- profit organizations, Chief of Party or Deputy Chief of Party for USAID/USG funded projects. Minimum (8) eight years of professional experience designing, managing, and implementing international institutional donor-funded projects of similar nature and value.
• At least 5 years of senior program experience working and living in a developing country, preferably with experience living in Kenya.
• Knowledge of Government of Kenya rules and regulations.
• In-depth knowledge of USAID approaches and regulations.
• Understanding of the human rights-based approach to disability is highly desirable
• Demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in team situations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Willingness to commit and adhere to UDPK’s mandate, mission, vision, and values.