The Strengthening Health
Outcomes through the Private Sector (SHOPS) project is USAID's flagship project
in private sector health.
It works to involve
nongovernmental organizations and for-profit entities in addressing the many
health needs of people in developing countries.
Abt Associates is seeking
to hire a Technical Specialist (Chief of
Party) to manage and lead its activities for
SHOPS/Kenya.
The TS has an expert role
and the technical input is crucial to the project.
This is a supervisory
position.
General Job Description:
As a recognized expert in the professional field, performs important and complex analytical, evaluative, and consultative work.
- Development
and implementation of the project/project component’s technical aspects.
- Management,
and ongoing assessment of the project/project component’s technical
aspects. Advises changes and improvements to Project Director and takes
responsibility for implementation.
- Can serve as
a Technical Advisor to the Project Director and other Technical
Specialists to provide research, analysis, and advisory services on
project planning, implementation, training, monitoring and/or evaluation.
- Supervisory
responsibility over a unit consisting of two or more staff members in
situations where the role is operational. But if the main role is an
advisory role the supervisory role is not necessary.
- If the main
role is primarily an advisory role, the incumbent collaborates at the
highest levels of the government and serves as principal project advisor
in identifying and networking with key stakeholders. Nationally
recognized expert in the field and the use of the expertise is crucial to
project success.
Specific Job Responsibilities:
- Provide
management and budgetary oversight on project implementation to ensure all
activities are completed within the agreed to timeframe and budget. Track
progress of activities against workplan in accordance with available
funding. As additional funding becomes available, continue to revise and
add activities in consultation with SHOPS Team and USAID/Kenya.
- Lead
technical assistance (TA) to support a variety of activities including but
not limited to: engaging the private sector in policy discussions,
implementing innovative financing mechanisms, and piloting and scaling-up
private sector initiatives, all to support the expansion of private sector
provision of health services in Kenya.
- Track
progress of project results and ensure proper documentation of workplan
status to home office and USAID/Kenya (quarterly, semi-annually and
annually)
- Lead
communication with USAID/Kenya regarding workplan, activity updates,
reporting, budget and deliverables.
- Serve as the
main point of contact with key government stakeholders as well as other
donors and implementers engaged in private sector activities.
- Oversee and
manage all technical components of the workplan
- Manage any
consultants or subcontractors to carry out project activities
- Oversee and
ensure proper documentation of all project expenditures and submit
financial reports and back-up documentation to the home office for audit
and reimbursement.
- Lead
business development efforts in Kenya as appropriate, by providing
technical input into new proposals for USAID and other donors.
- Ensure all
processes and procedures for project implementation are in accordance with
USAID guidelines and protocols.
- Report to
and liaise with the SHOPS Africa Regional Manager based in Bethesda to
ensure proper coordination and communication to help ensure successful
project implementation.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 10+ years of
experience OR the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Email your application and CV to Bernadette_lee@abtassoc.com
