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  • Posted: Dec 6, 2019
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    IREX is a global development and education organization. We strive for a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world-where individuals reach their full potential, governments serve their people, and communities thrive. We focus on people, not on vaccines, roads, or wells. With an annual portfolio of $80 million and 400 staff worldwide, we work with partner...
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    Chief of Party, USAID/Kenya Youth Activity

    Summary Of Position

    IREX seeks qualified Chief of Party candidates for an anticipated five-year USAID-funded program in Kenya to empower youth and connect them directly to social and economic opportunities to improve their livelihoods and well-being. The Chief of Party will be based in Kenya (specific county to be determined) and will oversee all aspects of program implementation, providing vision to the program and ensuring that objectives are met on time and within budget.

    Citizens of Kenya are highly encouraged to apply. This position is contingent on funding.

    Summary Of Responsibilities

    • Provide strategic and technical leadership to the program and the team; bring dynamic and creative leadership to bring innovation to rigorous program implementation and meeting donor deliverables
    • Serve as the principal liaison with USAID, as well as with key government officials at the county and national level, other donors and implementers, private sector and civil society partners
    • Engage with program beneficiaries, youth leaders, youth cooperatives, youth networks, and other stakeholders; ensure that all stakeholder relationships are managed effectively
    • Develop annual workplans in collaboration with staff and stakeholders, and oversee workplan implementation
    • Develop and maintain effective partnerships with local, regional, and international organizations
    • Ensure project activities are implemented on schedule and within budget
    • Supervise, manage, and mentor project staff
    • Oversee project budgeting, financial management, and ensure contractual compliance
    • Oversee monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of program activities; promote a culture of learning and adaptation across the project
    • Oversee project communications
    • Ensure that IREX’s safety and security policies and procedures are applied to all project and staff operations
    • Represent IREX publicly and support its organizational development
    • Other duties, as assigned

    Required Skills And Qualifications

    • Master’s degree in a relevant field such as education, international development, non-profit management with at least eight (8) years of relevant experience (or bachelor’s degree with 10 years of experience) in leading programs focused on research, youth services, workforce development, livelihoods, and/or private sector development
    • Successful track record of supervising, designing, managing, and implementing complex donor-funded technical assistance projects (with strong preference for past USAID-funded project management experience)
    • A successful track record of working substantially with local organizations, positioning them as authentic development partners and to lead major interventions
    • A minimum of four (4) years of experience in Africa, preferably Kenya or East Africa
    • Demonstrated success working at the community level assessing challenges, creating and implementing solutions, and achieving measurable results on donor-funded development projects
    • Ability to establish strong working relationships with senior government officials; youth-led groups, community officials, media, civil society, and private sector leaders; international donors; and other stakeholders
    • Demonstrated ability to track and manage budgets and plan both strategically and creatively to meet project objectives
    • Strong understanding of the Kenyan context preferred
    • Proven leadership qualities and excellent management skills
    • Strong representational and organizational skills
    • Fluency in written and spoken English

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to IREX on jobs.jobvite.com to apply

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