ICAP
at Columbia University (CU) seeks a Chief of Party (COP) to lead a health
program in Kenya.
Chief of Party
Location: Nairobi, Kenya – Full-Time
To provide leadership and direction to ensure the strategic, programmatic, technical, and financial integrity of the project-specific program and is responsible for achieving the planned results set out for the program.
The
COP will be the primary point of contact with the funder, local government
counterparts, and partner institutions and is responsible for overall program
management and guidance to team members
Key Responsibilities
- Work with
technical and programmatic leads to ensure effective implementation and
coordination of program activities and monitor progress toward the
achievement of the project-specific program goals and objectives
- Harness human,
material, and financial resources appropriate for the program
- Work with
finance and program staff to develop and track program budgets
- Ensure timely
and accurate reporting of program activities and results to USAID
- Present
progress, achievements, and lessons learned to key stakeholders, including
funder, government, and other implementing partners
- Supervise and
manage a team of highly qualified staff and align their efforts with
program goals
- Lead the annual
work planning process associated with the project
- Provide
technical leadership in the design, analysis, and synthesis of
interventions
- Assure the
quality of technical interventions at national and provincial level
- Assure the
sustainability of interventions, particularly in the area of capacity
building
- Advise
regional/provincial counterparts on technical issues and participate in
relevant technical advisory groups with counterparts and partner
institutions
- Troubleshoot to
prevent and resolve potential problems and review outputs for quality
control
- Represent the
program in all matters pertaining to the execution of program-related
activities before the Kenyan Government, USAID, and other partners,
including interactions with the most senior levels representatives of
these institutions
- Cultivate
relationships with the Ministry of Public Health and Medical Services at
all levels and across various departments
- Cultivate
strategic relationships and alliances with the other USG partners and
funders, including private sector partnerships
- Serve as the
primary advocate for the program with the Kenyan Government and other
national/international partners
- Increase the
visibility of the program through representation at high-level visits with
USAID, PEPFAR, and the Ministry of Health
- Prepare briefing
documents on the program at the request of USAID and/or the Ministry of
Health
Education
- Advanced degree
in public health or relevant field
Experience,
Skills & Minimum Required Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years
of senior level experience in program development, implementation, and
management of health programs
- Minimum 10 years
of senior level experience working with the Kenya Ministry of Health,
preferably at the National and Provincial level
- Demonstrated
experience managing USAID or other donor-financed projects
- Strong
familiarity and command of USAID regulations and compliance
- Proven track
record of directing, motivating, and managing project teams composed of
technical experts, program managers, and administrative staff
- Strong
communication and advocacy skills
- Previous
experience of successfully managing relationships with governments,
donors, and other partners in a complex political environment
- Background and
expertise in HIV, malaria, TB, and maternal and newborn health
- Extensive field
experience in Kenya
- Fluency in
written and spoken English; fluency in Kiswahili
- Requirement to
travel throughout Kenya and internationally
Application
Instructions
Note:
This
is a local hire position and the successful candidate will be an employee of
ICAP in Kenya and subject to the local terms and conditions of employment which
includes a competitive salary and benefits package.
The
position is contingent upon project award and funding.
Do not attach any certificates when submitting on line.
Please send an application letter and CV by email with a subject title “Chief of Party” to icap.vacancies@gmail.com before 24th May 2013.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Columbia University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.