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Job Description

SOS CV Ke is seeking to recruit for the following key positions for an anticipated USAID Kenya Health Partnerships for Quality Services (KHPQS) – HIV and OVC.

Key Performance areas and main responsibilities:

The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Specialist will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of the program monitoring and evaluation framework and information system to track delivery against targets, outcomes and impacts.

They will lead the analysis of data collected for assessment of progress and areas of improvement and overall data management.

They will guide reporting processes amongst technical staff and consolidate program reports, and promote learning and knowledge sharing of best practices and lessons learned.

They will support all the technical staff in MEL functions and will manage any MEL related staff in the program.

Required Minimum Qualifications / Abilities:

• A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline, such as mathematics, statistics, informatics, or a related field with knowledge/skills of Geographical Information Systems and information technology.
• At least ten years of experience implementing monitoring and evaluating activities for complex programs in developing countries.
• Demonstrated experience in providing technical support, setting up and managing M&E systems that track performance as per the objectives of this activity (e.g. service integration and performance against each result area) and in the application of statistical methods and database management.

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SOS CV Ke is seeking to recruit for the following key positions for an anticipated USAID Kenya Health Partnerships for Quality Services (KHPQS) – HIV and OVC.

Key Performance areas and main responsibilities:

The Grants and Compliance Manager (GCM) will provide overall technical support in the management of sub-grants, facilitate training in program and finance management to sub-grantees, support sub-partners on sub-grant management and assist in reviewing sub-grants agreements.

The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring compliance with USAID rules and regulations, and legal and regulatory requirements governing the award.

The GCM will oversee the overall compliance in the activity implementation from the development of work plans and budgets, reporting, sub granting, and budget administration as assigned by the COP or his/her designee.

The GCM will be involved in developing and embedding best practices to comply with donor financial rules, supporting donor proposal budgeting, analysis of institutional income, donor contract expenditure tracking, monitoring and providing management information on key risks, contributing to the implementation of improved financial systems and processes to facilitate better donor reporting and compliance.

Required Minimum Qualifications / Abilities:

• Master’s degree in Business, Procurement, Accounting, Finance, Management, Auditing, Economics or related field.
• A minimum of 7 years’ experience in the NGO sector in Senior Grants / Compliance Management positions.
• In-depth understanding and experience of working with proposals and contracts from institutional donors. Experience of complex planning and budgeting processes including the ability to provide clear guidance on donor policies and procedures.

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SOS CV Ke is seeking to recruit for the following key positions for an anticipated USAID Kenya Health Partnerships for Quality Services (KHPQS) – HIV and OVC.

Key Performance areas and main responsibilities:

The Finance and Administration Manager (FAM) will report to the COP and will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of budgeting; financial management and reporting; contract / sub-award procurement and management; human resources management, asset management, logistics, and prime award compliance with terms and conditions of the award.

The FAM will oversee all activity operations.

Required Minimum Qualifications / Abilities:

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or other relevant fields.
• Professional accountancy qualification (Certified Public Accountants – CPA, Association Of Chartered Certified Accountants –ACCA, or equivalent membership of a recognized professional accountancy organization in good standing).
• A minimum of 7 years of experience overseeing grantee compliance with donor requirements for activities of similar dollar value.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience supervising overall operations of donor-funded activities (e.g. teams of human resource, logistics, grant/contract, and finance staff).
• Demonstrated financial management, analytical and computer skills, with emphasis on budgeting and financial analysis
• Eight years of experience in a senior role managing, complex technical service delivery

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SOS CV Ke is seeking to recruit for the following key positions for an anticipated USAID Kenya Health Partnerships for Quality Services (KHPQS) – HIV and OVC.

Key Performance areas and main responsibilities:

The Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) will be responsible for the overall technical oversight of the program and is specifically responsible for program implementation that relates to facility and community-level service delivery.

The DCOP reports directly to the COP and will take a leadership role in ensuring technical implementation of high impact, proven interventions and ensuring the project meets stated goals and reporting requirements.

They will assume the responsibilities of the COP in the absence of the COP.

S/he will coordinate among USAID and key stakeholders and other implementing partners and will interact with numerous GoK institutions and representatives, particularly at the county-level.

They will be knowledgeable about current implementation science and state-of-the-art service delivery approaches.

Required Minimum Qualifications / Abilities:

• Eight years of experience in a senior role managing, complex technical service delivery programs of similar scope and dollar value.
• 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.

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Key Performance areas and main responsibilities:

The Chief of Party (COP) will be responsible for the overall management and operations of the program and will be the key liaison with USAID.

S/he will supervise program implementation and ensure the program meets stated goals and reporting requirements.

The COP will take a leadership role in coordination among USAID and key stakeholders and other implementing partners.

The COP position requires a politically savvy individual, as s/he will interact with numerous GoK institutions and senior-level national and county-level government officials.

Required Minimum Qualifications / Abilities:

• Ten years of experience in a senior role leading a complex technical service delivery program of similar scope and dollar value.
• A Master’s degree in Social Sciences, public health, medicine, management, business administration or a related field.
• Seven years of demonstrated experience in partnership building, especially with government representatives, donors, the private sector and local community organization.