Chief of Party at Management Sciences for Health (MSH)

Overall Responsibilities:

The COP leads and manages the project and is accountable for project deliverables and results, with full accountability and authority for the development, execution, and monitoring of the project, including (1) vision and technical strategy; (2) project management; (3) documentation and communication; (4) client(s) and stakeholder(s) relationships; and (5) coordination and synergy with other USAID and MSH projects. In the role of Chief of Party, s/he ensures that the Program has a strategic vision of success, and deploys all resources – financial, technical, and human - in support of these strategies and plans. S/he is aware of and adheres to MSH’s Procurement Integrity standards and procedures in all project management responsibilities.

This position is subject to project award and funding.

Specific Responsibilities:

The COP serves as the primary project liaison from MSH to the donor, US Government representatives, non-government partners such as civil society organizations, private entities, professional associations and academic and learning institutions, and appropriate officials from the Government of Kenya and representatives from other donor and development agencies. The COP is accountable for the achievement of results, ensuring quality of services is maintained at the highest standard, and that all project objectives and deliverables are met.

The COP adapts and implements management systems with standard operating procedures to administer all activities funded by the agreement, ensuring sufficient financial staff for disbursing all local costs under this project, monitoring and tracking expenditures, and preparing financial reports of project expenditures for submission to USAID.

The COP collaborates with partners, donor, and stakeholder representatives, building and maintaining productive relationships.

The COP supervises direct reports with a particular focus on achievement of their key tasks and project deliverables.

The COP communicates, implements, and assures adherence to MSH and project policies, guidelines and values; develops staff skills and knowledge; and facilitates supervisee success and professional development whenever possible.

• A Masters’ degree in a relevant field from an accredited college or university. 
• A minimum of 12-15 years of project management experience (of which at least half is in a senior management position) in large, multi-year international health sector development programs that have implemented successful activities in areas such as governance, analytics and information systems, health systems strengthening and support to decentralized governments structures. 
• Demonstrated subject-matter expertise in two or more of the following areas: supply chain systems and improved access to and accountability of quality health products and technologies; health systems governance; evidence-based policy development and implementation for quality and equitable services: and health systems strengthening, including human resources for health management systems, analytics and information systems, county-based health care financing and good governance/leadership.
• Experience in public health in low- and middle-income countries managing the technical operational, and organizational aspects of health projects including staff supervision and oversight of operational procedures and policies; preference given to those with experience in Kenya.
• Familiarity with USAID regulations and administrative procedures in the implementation of donor assisted projects.
• Proven record of aligning diverse, multi-level teams with project mission and vision. Track record of strong commitment to sharing knowledge, documenting experiences, supporting creative initiatives, and sharing credit. 
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with senior-level colleagues, particularly interacting productively, proactively, and comfortably with government agencies, NGOs, private sector groups, USAID, CAs, and donor organizations.
• Demonstrated strategic agility, diplomacy, conflict management, team building, written and oral communication, and negotiation skills.
• Willingness to travel within project areas as needed.
• Excellent written communication in English is required.