NGO Jobs in Kenya - Chemonics

Chemonics International Inc. is a leading international consulting firm based in Washington, D.C. that has been implementing USAID programs in Kenya for 20 years.

Chemonics seeks experienced professionals for the anticipated Tusome - Early Grade Reading Program in Kenya funded by USAID and DFID.

This 4-year program aims to create a national reading program in the 28,000 formal and non-formal public and private primary schools across Kenya.

We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world and demonstrate leadership, versatility, and integrity in their work.

All candidates must possess a degree in a relevant field and English fluency is required.

Experience in Kenya or East Africa is preferred.

Chief of Party
  • Minimum 15 years experience in managing education programs in developing countries, preferably in the implementation of a national scale-up and coordination of such activities
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively with host-country officials, donors, and other key stakeholders
  • Master’s level degree in relevant field required

Deputy Chief of Party, Programs
  • Minimum 10 years relevant technical experience and program management in developing countries, preferably in the implementation of a national scale-up and coordination of such activities
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively with host-country officials, donors, and other key stakeholders
  • Master’s level degree in education or social sciences required

Deputy Chief of Party, Operations
  • Minimum 10 years experience managing projects in developing countries in the areas of operations, including administration, finance, procurement, human resources, and grants administration
  • Master’s level degree in management, finance, or related field required

Funds Manager
  • Minimum 5 years experience brokering partnerships and implementing activities designed to leverage private investments to support development goals
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively with youth and institutional and private stakeholders in Kenya
  • In-depth understanding of the Kenyan private sector institutional environment
  • Demonstrated grants management experience, preferably in Kenya or East Africa

Chemonics seeks additional specialists in the following areas:
  1. Education Policy (focused on language)
  2. Instructional Materials Design (for English)
  3. Instructional Materials Design (for Kiswahili)
  4. Teacher Professional Development
  5. Teacher Supervision and Support
  6. Teacher Training
  7. Human Institutional Capacity Development (HICD)
  8. PRESET and INSET Training
  9. Youth Involvement
  10. Gender and Disabilities
  11. Monitoring and Evaluation
  12. Institutional Strengthening
  13. Curriculum Design
  14. ICT for Education
  15. Regional Program Managers
  16. INSET Tutors for Non-Formal Schools

Application Instructions:

Please submit cover letter, resume, and three professional references to chemonicsreadingrecruit@gmail.com by November 15, 2013.

Please note the position title in the subject of the email.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

No telephone inquiries please.


Finalists will be contacted.