Chief of Party and Deputy Chief of Party Jobs


Resilience and Economic Growth in the Arid Lands - Improving Resilience Project (Two positions)

Background
 
CRS/Kenya is seeking Kenyan National candidates for a USAID program designed to reduce hunger and poverty, increase social stability and build strong foundations for economic growth by strengthening social, economic, and environmental resilience in pastoral and transitioning communities in Kenya’s arid land. 

Primary components of this program include: 
  • Strengthened and Diversified Livelihood Opportunities, 
  • Inclusive Livestock Value Chain,
  • Improved Management and Productivity of Natural Resources, 
  • Improved Conflict Management, Improved Drought Management and Improved Consumption of Nutritious Foods Both successful candidates will be based in a project office to be located within the program areas. 
  • Should the award be granted and the position funded, the project would begin in September 2012.
Chief of Party (COP)

Ref. 2012/38

Chief of Party (COP) will provide overall direction and leadership 

The CoP will be responsible for the achievement of strategic objectives, intermediate results, and performance expectations through adherence to high standards of programmatic and management quality.
 
The COP duties include providing leadership and oversight to the consortium and ensuring that sub-grantees adhere to their assigned scopes of work and sub-award terms, act as primary project contact to donor, strengthen linkages with existing and potential partner agencies and manage relationships with the Government of Kenya as well as oversee program communication strategies. 

S/he will also ensure program quality, management of program budget and reporting, representation and advocacy and management of program staff
 
Specific Qualifications:
  • Minimum MS with a focus on Agribusiness and value chains or other related fields mentioned above. PhD desired.
  • Minimum 10 years of progressively increasing management responsibility in developing countries. 
  • Experience working in the arid lands of Kenya, Kenyan preferred.
  • Prior management of significant USAID funding required, ideally in CoP position.
  • Familiarity with and commitment to addressing gender equality in programming.
  • Proven experience in managing complex consortium or partnership relationships in a participatory way required.
  • Understanding of and experience with faith-based organizations, local church structures, and accompaniment and capacity-building principles in local partnerships desired.
  • Excellent English oral and written communication skills
  • A professional with high personal integrity, commitment & good stewardship
  • Ability to cultivate constructive relationships and cope with people from diverse backgrounds
Deputy Chief of Party (DCoP)
 
Ref.2012/39
 
Deputy Chief of Party (DCoP) will primarily be responsible for the smooth running of Finance and Administration aspects of the project and serve as Acting Chief of Party in the Chief of Party’s (CoP) absence. 

The DCoP shall assure compliance and management quality with all USAID regulations and reporting requirements pertinent to the Cooperative Agreement governing USAID-funded Resilience and Economic Growth in the Arid Lands Improving Resilience (REGAL-IR) program in Kenya.
 
Duties include providing support to project staff on budget reviews, analysis and level of project expenditures; ensure compliance with donor regulations; oversee contract and grant agreements, jointly
with the CoP represent REGAL-IR program in donor meetings and other fora, and ensure that program responds to the needs of the donor.
 
Specific Qualifications
  • Master’s degree with demonstrated financial management or related field
  • Five years of overseas development experience
  • Senior management experience
  • Kenyan arid lands experience desired
  • Understanding of applicable USG regulations
  • Strong resource management, representation and networking skills
  • Strong writing and researching skills
  • Experience training or providing technical assistance preferred
  • A professional with high personal integrity, commitment & good stewardship
  • Ability to cultivate constructive relationships and cope with people from diverse backgrounds
Written applications indicating the reference number of position applied for and CV including day-time contact phone numbers, as well as names and contact information of three references should reach the below-mentioned by Close of Business May 23, 2012.
 
Human Resources Manager
Catholic Relief Services – Kenya Program
E-mail: hr@ke.earo.crs.org
 
Note: Please indicate the Reference Number of the position you are applying for on the ‘email subject’ . 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.