Deputy Chief of Party at AMREF (African Medical and Research Foundation)

Job Ref: Amref/IMARISHA/DCoP/2018/04-01

Reporting to: Chief of Party

Project: APHIAplus IMARISHA

We are seeking to fill the position of Deputy Chief of Party / Service Delivery Technical Advisor for AFYA TIMIZA project funded by USAID which seeks to sustainably improve health outcomes for mothers, children and adolescents in Samburu and Turkana

Main Purpose of the Job: The Deputy Chief of Party / Service Delivery Technical Advisor (DCoP/SDTA) deputizes the Chief of Party and is responsible for technical oversight of the program and specifically project implementation that relates to facility and community service level delivery.

The job holder will take leadership role in ensuring technical implementation and ensures the program meets stated goals and reporting requirements.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience and demonstrated leadership working with USAID or other donor-funded projects.
• Seven years as a Project Director or Senior Project Manager managing complex, donor-funded development programs, preferably in health.
• Extensive field experience in Africa, including long-term residence in one or more countries.
• A clear track record in provision of technical assistance of similar complexity and magnitude to the one being procured
• Design, implementation, and managing of public health/ international development programs funded by US government or other international donors.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with senior-level Government of Kenya officials, USAID, NGOs, private sector groups, cooperating agencies, and donor organizations.

The job offers competitive salary and excellent work environment.