FHI 360 is a
nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in
lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions.
Our staff
includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic
Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology – creating a
unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development
challenges.
We seek
qualified candidates for the following positions to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Chief of Party
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Requisition ID: FHI360-COP-071
Position Description:
The Chief of
Party (COP) shall be responsible for the overall management and implementation
of the project and report directly to the designated USAID Contracting
Officer’s Representative (COR).
S/he shall
supervise project implementation and ensure the project meets stated goals and
reporting requirements.
The COP will
take a leadership role in coordination among USAID and key stakeholders
including other implementing partners, and will work together with USAID and
national and county level government officials.
Minimum Requirements:
The COP shall
have a doctorate-level degree in a relevant field from an accredited
university, and at least ten years of experience in managing and implementing
education programs in developing countries, preferably in the implementation of
a national scale-up and active coordination of such activities with Ministries
of Education and other educational institutions.
Fifteen years of
leadership and management experience is accepted in lieu of the doctorate
degree.
Previous
experience in Kenya or East Africa with knowledge of the Kenyan education
system is highly desired.
Previous
experience in implementing national scale-ups is also highly desired.
The COP will
have demonstrated exemplary management, communication, and interpersonal skills
to ensure internal coherence among diverse team members, as well as relations
with the Government of Kenya, donors and the international community.
Deputy Chief of Party, Programs
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Requisition ID: FHI360-DCPP-072
Position Description:
The Deputy Chief
of Party, Programs (DCOP Programs) shall work under the leadership of the COP
and will support the organization in appropriate technical and coordination
aspects of the project.
Minimum Requirements:
The Deputy Chief
of Party, Programs (DCOP Programs) shall have an advanced degree in education
or social sciences (Master’s degree) from an accredited university.
The DCOP Programs
shall have at least ten years of relevant technical experience in program
management in developing countries, preferably in the implementation of a
national scale-up and coordination of such activities.
Additional
experience in similar type of programs may be considered in lieu of an advanced
degree.
Previous
experience in Kenya or East Africa with knowledge of the Kenyan education
system is highly desired.
S/he shall have
demonstrated exemplary management, communication, and interpersonal skills to
ensure internal coherence among diverse team members, as well as relations with
the GOK, donors and the international community.
Deputy Chief of Party,
Operations
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Requisition ID: FHI360-PO-073
Position Description:
The Deputy Chief
of Party (DCOP Operations) shall work under the leadership of the COP and will
be responsible for all aspects of operations, including administration,
finance, procurement, human resources, and grants administration, if relevant.
Minimum Requirements:
The Deputy Chief
of Party, Operations shall have an advanced management or financial degree
(Master’s degree) from an accredited university.
The DCOP
Operations shall have at least ten years of experience in managing and
implementing projects in developing countries, specifically in the areas
mentioned above, and active coordination of such activities with Ministries of
Education and other educational institutions.
Previous
experience in Kenya or East Africa with knowledge of the Kenyan education
system is highly desired.
S/he shall have
demonstrated exemplary management, communication, and interpersonal skills to
ensure internal coherence among diverse team members, as well as relations with
the GOK, donors and the international community.
Project Manager I, Private
Sector Development Specialist
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Requisition ID: FHI360-PO-074
Position Description:
The Project
Manager will be responsible for the private sector development fund (consisting
of a minimum $2 million) and utilize it to leverage private sector support for
quality education, in particular improved reading skills, and inculcating a
reading culture within Kenya.
Minimum Requirements:
- Advanced degree in business administration, economics, political science, or another related field from an accredited university.
- Five years of relevant experience will be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.
- The Private Sector Development Specialist shall have a proven ability to identify high-potential business ideas,
- demonstrated experience working collaboratively with institutional and private partners and stakeholders in Kenya, and experience implementing activities designed to leverage private sector investments to support development goals.
- S/he shall have demonstrated exemplary communication and interpersonal skills.
FHI360 has a
competitive compensation package and is an equal opportunity employer.
Interested
candidates are encouraged to register online through FHI 360’s Career Center at
www.fhi360.org/careercenter where a detailed Job description will be availed.
Alternatively
you can apply via email to: Kenya-HR@fhi360.org
Please specify
source in your application and quote the Requisition ID provided on the subject
line while sending your application.
CV/resume
including salary requirements, to be received not later than September 11,
2013.
Kindly note that
only shortlisted persons will be contacted.
Offers are
contingent upon receipt of award and funder key personnel approval.
