Abt Associates, a
mission-driven, global leader in research and program implementation in the
fields of health, social and environmental policy, and international
development, seeks qualified candidates for a potential Indoor Residual
Spraying (IRS) project to achieve the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI)
targets in Kenya.
All positions are
contingent on program award.
To be considered for any position, an applicant must submit his/her CV and an application letter that provides details of the applicant’s specific qualifications for the desired position to:
Kenya_IRSjobs@abtassoc.com
In the subject line of the email, write the title of the position for which you are applying.
To be considered for any position, an applicant must submit his/her CV and an application letter that provides details of the applicant’s specific qualifications for the desired position to:
Kenya_IRSjobs@abtassoc.com
In the subject line of the email, write the title of the position for which you are applying.
If you wish to apply
for more than one position, please submit separate applications for each
position.
Applications that do
not follow these instructions, or that do not meet the stated minimum
qualification requirements, will not be considered.
All applications
should be submitted by 24 August 2012; later applications may not be
considered.
Chief of Party (COP)
Chief of Party (COP)
Manages and supervises
the successful implementation of the IRS project in Kenya, and acts as the
primary liaison between the project and USAID and the Government of
Kenya.
The COP has
responsibility for the strategic direction, and technical leadership to produce
project results, as well as overall management of the operational, financial
and administrative aspects of the project to assure that the full potential of
the contract is realized in Kenya through the promotion of high quality work
and internal control.
Qualification
requirements:
Master’s degree in public
health or other related field or Bachelor’s degree with at least 10 years of
additional relevant experience;
extensive experience
in the management of malaria and health related programs in developing
countries, preferably in Africa for more than 10 years;
at least 5 years of
demonstrated experience in the leadership and management of a complex national
project and USAID experience.
Must be fluent in
English.
Operations Manager
Operations Manager
Provides
organizational and logistical management for the project’s IRS operations. as
well as capacity building and local skills transfer activities.
Oversees management of
warehouses and stores, community mobilization activities, and tracks progress
against spray campaign targets and timelines.
Qualification requirements:
A Master’s degree in
public health, entomology, tropical diseases, or other related areas or a
Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years of additional relevant
experience;
at least 5 years of
demonstrated experience in designing and implementing IRS activities and
partnering at the country-level with Ministries of Health.
Demonstrated
familiarity with USG environmental regulations and the appropriate use of
insecticides.
Finance & Administration Manager
Finance & Administration Manager
Directs and oversees
all aspects of administrative support for the project.
Develops, manages, and
monitors project budgets, accurate financial reports, and projection of funding
needs in close coordination with senior project staff and in compliance with
all USAID and Abt policies and procedures.
Manage the financial
operations and financial reporting of the country program, providing guidance
and technical assistance to financial management personnel.
Qualification
requirements:
Masters Degree in
business administration, finance or other relevant field.
At least 8 years of
professional experience managing financial and contractual aspects of large
international development projects, preferably USAID funded.
Demonstrated
supervisory skills and proficient in relevant computer applications and
databases.
Familiarity with US
Government Cost Accounting Standards required.
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Interested individuals can learn more about Abt Associates’ multi-disciplinary group of dedicated professionals who provide technical assistance, research, analysis, and systems strengthening services in more than 100 countries at: www.abtassociates.com
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Interested individuals can learn more about Abt Associates’ multi-disciplinary group of dedicated professionals who provide technical assistance, research, analysis, and systems strengthening services in more than 100 countries at: www.abtassociates.com