CHF International's mission is to be a catalyst for long-lasting positive change in low- and moderate-income communities around the world, helping them to improve their social, economic and environmental conditions.
Closing date: 30 Apr 2010
Location: Kenya
CHF International's mission is to be a catalyst for long-lasting positive change in low- and moderate-income communities around the world, helping them to improve their social, economic and environmental conditions.
CHF International seeks a Chief of Party with strong skills in
managing complex, multi-partner, development programs, preferably Kenya for anticipated donor funded, youth development program.Closing date: 30 Apr 2010
Location: Kenya
CHF International's mission is to be a catalyst for long-lasting positive change in low- and moderate-income communities around the world, helping them to improve their social, economic and environmental conditions.
CHF International seeks a Chief of Party with strong skills in
The Chief of Party will be responsible for overseeing the management of the program and having substantial authority for program-level decision-making for program activities.
Duties will include: Overall supervision of and responsibility for program implementation; budget execution; compliance with donor agreements; monitoring and evaluation; liaise with CHF HQ; staff oversight and supervision; technical direction to program staff; effective communication with the donor, host government and other stakeholders; and responsibility for security protocols.
Qualifications:
- Five or more years of experience managing multi-year development programs in at least one of the following areas: workforce development, job creation, livelihoods, local economic development; experience with youth enterprise, education and/or workforce development preferred.
- Substantial senior-level experience representing a USAID implementing partner.
- Masters degree, and/or Bachelor’s degree and commensurate experience in international development, economic development, education or other relevant field.
- Excellent diplomatic, communication and interpersonal skills; fluency in written and spoken English.
- Experience in Kenya or East Africa preferred.
- Ability to work with to donors, the host government and community stakeholders.
- Proven experience managing budgets and achieving work-plan deliverables.
How to apply
For more information or to apply please visit www.chfinternational.org/jobs
For more information or to apply please visit www.chfinternational.org/jobs
