Chief of Party, Somalia Evaluation Learning and Monitoring Initiative Project, Kenya at Social Impact

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the main point of contact between USAID and the Contractor and reporting to both.
• Ensure effective and efficient performance for all aspects of this contract and oversee all quality control and reporting.
• Interact professionally with senior Mission, Embassy, and government officials.
• Lead the development of technical contract deliverables including the annual work plan.
• Support the operational and financial management of the project office based in Nairobi. 

Qualifications:

•  A bachelor’s degree in the field of management, international development or a related technical field.
• At least 10 years of experience in international development, including experience managing multi-million-dollar development projects.
• Prior experience in a high threat environment; Somalia preferred.
• At least three years of experience as COP, or three years of experience of more senior roles such as, Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP),  Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Manger or similar leadership roles within a larger organization, demonstrating professional interaction with senior U.S. and foreign government officials.
• Prior experience in supervising long-term project staff and short-term experts of diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent English writing, speaking, and presentation skills.·
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout Somalia as necessary.

Please Note: Kenyan and Somali nationals are preferred.