Call for Experts, Kenya Vector Control Proposal at Abt Associates

All positions will be based in Kisumu and are contingent upon project award to Abt Associates.

The COP’s primary responsibilities are  aimed at providing overall leadership and technical direction of the entire project activity, ensuring an integrated vision among different components and actors, and a focus on achieving the results defined in the project’s scope of work. Candidates must have a Master’s degree with at least 12 years years of relevant international health experience, including significant experience in the area of   malaria prevention and vector control and senior project management experience in large international health projects/programs.

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Under the supervision of the Chief of Party, the MEL Director is responsible for surveillance and information management, monitoring programmatic vector control activities, digital solutions for vector control programming, and evaluating associated epidemiological, entomological, and environmental impact in targeted communities. S/he will promote the results of the program, disseminate evidence, and identify strategic opportunities to transfer knowledge to multiple stakeholders at project and country levels. . Candidates must have a Master’s degree and at least 7  years’ experience in statistics, M&E, or a related field, or a Bachelor’s degree and at least 9  years of relevant experience. At least seven  years of professional experience supporting MEL activities on international donor-funded programs. Experience in implementing digital solutions for health, including experience usingDHIS 2 software,  GIS/mapping applications, mobile data collection systems (ie: ODK, KoBo, DHIS 2 Android Capture app, etc), and data visualization.

USAID MEL experience required. Experience conducting research and evaluation with previous IRS or other malaria program experience desirable.

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The DCOP F&A, under the supervision of the Chief of Party, will have primary responsibility for financial, accounting, contract and compliance management for the project.  S/he will provide supervision and oversight of the program’s finance, administrative and human resources support staff, and establish the Activity’s financial systems and procedures required to ensure compliance with USAID regulations and local labor laws.  Candidates must have a Master’s degree in finance, business, accounting, or other relevant field, and at least 10 years of experience managing project finance and administration for international development programs, or Bachelor’s degree and 12  years of relevant experience. Expertise in USAID contract and compliance regulations required.

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Under the supervision of the Deputy Chief of Party, Vector Control,  the ITN Advisor is responsible for the planning, implementation, and provision of technical assistance for ITN delivery programs as part of an integrated vector control package in Kenya. S/he will support mass  and continuous ITN  distribution, develop risk mitigation plans and other standard operation procedures that guide ITN distribution, and support local ITN partners to achieve high-quality implementation  of activities and strategies for achieving universal  coverage.  Candidates must have a Bachelors degree and at least 10 years in demonstrated successful in malaria programs particularly supporting ITN distribution and direct experience in mass ITN campaigns and continuous distribution experience

Deadline for applications is March 22, 2021. Kenyan nationals are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce.  Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits.