CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: Save the Children
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 08 Oct 2014

Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. In times of acute crisis, we mobilize rapid assistance to help children recover from the effects of war, conflict and natural disasters.

Save the Children is seeking an experienced Chief of Party for an anticipated large USAID project providing support to orphans and vulnerable children in Kenya. Location TBD. The Chief of Party (COP) will work with Save the Children’s existing country office in Kenya, but will be solely responsible for overall management of the USAID award. S/he will provide strategic and operational leadership to develop and implement a successful and integrated multi-sectoral program that builds upon existing USAID and Government of Kenya investment and that will achieve lasting outcomes.

Responsibilities

The Chief Of Party will liaise closely with USAID/Kenya, Government of Kenya representatives, Save the Children’s Office of HIV/AIDS and Child Protection, Kenya Country Office, and partner organizations. The COP will be the principal representative of the project. The COP will ensure adherence to overall technical and programmatic quality in implementation, compliance with USAID rules and regulations, and the timely submission of all deliverables to USAID, including annual work plans, performance monitoring plans, semi-annual reports and annual reports as required. The COP will be responsible for overall direction and coordination of the activities of any sub-recipient partners under this grant, and for linking to broader fora in country for coordination of OVC work more broadly.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in International relations, public health, or related field.
• 10-12 years of field-based experience managing large and complex overseas, multi-partner development programs, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Experience managing large scale USAID funded project(s) at a senior level.
• Experience in managing large child-focused field programs for an international NGO.
• Demonstrated skills in strategic and program planning and understanding of HIV/AIDS-related support services.
• Demonstrated skills in leadership and supervision of staff and in building and maintaining a high performing team internally and across organizations.
• Proven ability to ensure gender integration in project design, implementation and M&E.
• Demonstrated knowledge of USAID regulations and policies.
• Proven experience building capacity of local NGOs and government bodies and collaborating closely with multi-level stakeholders.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Fluency in English required.
• Extensive experience working in Sub-Saharan Africa; work experience in Kenya highly desirable.
• Qualified national applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to apply:

Qualified candidates should apply directly through our website at: www.savethechildren.org under the Careers page, and select "U.S. Jobs" and then location is Kenya. EOE