Deputy Chief of Party, USAID Kenya Private Sector Activity at Abt Associates

Core Responsibilities

• Lead strategy development and implementation of investment and transaction activities that will generate interest and partnerships in the agriculture and health sectors.
• Develop and manage the Activity’s team of transaction and investment focused staff and partners.
• Work with partners to design innovative and scalable investment tools and facilities.
• Engage with governments and financial institutions (lending banks, MFIs, private equity, investment funds, development finance, and foundations) to facilitate greater access to financing and catalogue the innovations in risk sharing and blended finance that can be replicated with partners in the region.
• Manage the coordination and technical aspects of subcontractor and grantee activities related to investment opportunities.
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with financial institutions and private sector partners.
• Support the documentation of key lessons in order to improve Activity performance and impact.

What We Value

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, mathematics, accounting, or a related field and at least 15 years of experience OR MBA/Master’s and at least 12 years of relevant experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in a managerial or leadership role.
• Investment experience, such as working in capital investment, trade, agriculture development, health financing, blended finance, and impact investment.
• Demonstrated experience in private sector development and working with private sector companies, financial institutions, SMEs, and public sector stakeholders to create win-win solutions.
• Experience successfully supporting business expansion and capital mobilization.
• Experience working in Kenya and strong understanding of the Kenyan financial landscape required.
• Experience working with USAID-funded projects preferred.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills, including writing and editing. Fluency in Swahili required.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, teamwork, organizational and mentoring skills.
• Kenyan nationals strongly encouraged to apply.