Deputy Chief of Party at Amref Kenya

Job Purpose

The Deputy Chief of Party will be responsible for the overall technical oversight of the project and is specifically responsible for project implementation that relates to facility and community level service delivery. The DCOP reports directly to the Deputy Chief of Party (COP) and will take a leadership role in ensuring technical implementation and ensure the project meets stated goals and reporting requirements. S/he will coordinate with other technical leads of key stakeholders, other USG implementing partners, and GOK, particularly at the county-level. S/he should be knowledgeable about current implementation science and state-of-the art service delivery approaches. S/he will assume the responsibilities of the COP in the absence of the COP.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Assist the CoP with strategic and operational planning, including work planning, and ensure project compliance with all contractual reporting and financial requirements of USAID and Amref Health Africa in Kenya.
•  Assist the CoP in creating and maintaining good working relationships with USAID, civil society organizations, media, and other program partners.
•  Manage staff, partners, and operations ensuring close coordination and collaboration between the project’s various teams.
•  Manage deadlines, draft reports, maintain records, and monitor achievement of benchmarks in the agreement.
•  Oversee the grants management process, specifically support the design and management of an open, transparent, and competitive grants making process.
•  Work closely with appropriate project personnel to develop solicitations approved by Amref in Kenya and USAID; publicize and promote the solicitations through various media channels: process and prepare all necessary documentation, in collaboration with project personnel; follow-through and complete all approval processes.
•  Supervise the implementation of sub awards.
•  Mentor and manage staff in a respectful and transparent manner, working with local staff to build their technical and administrative capacity.
•  Serve as acting CoP in their absence.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Experience & Competencies

•  At least Eight (8) years of experience managing, complex technical service delivery programs of similar scope and dollar value.
•  At least a Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, Medicine, Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
•  Five years’ experience in partnership building, especially with the government representatives, donors, the private sector, and local community organizations.
•  Working knowledge of USAID policies and procedures.
•  Knowledge of administration, human resources (HR) practices, budget management.
•  Experience recruiting, forming, and successfully managing teams and ensuring the quality of their products.
•  Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is required.
•  Strong written and verbal communication skills in English required.