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. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Chief of Party (Project Director), in Nairobi, Kenya .
Position Description:
The Project Director / Chief of Party (COP) will be the project's senior supervisor and will oversee all aspects of performance for a public health project in Kenya. Under the supervision of the Country Director, the COP will serve as the project's principal contact point for funder, government, civil society, and implementing partners. The COP will supervise and oversee project staff and consultants. S/he will have overall responsibility for ensuring that procedures are established and adhered to for activity development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, procurement, budgeting, and financial accounting. S/he will provide overall supervision of implementing partners and ensure timely progress against schedules, achievement of deliverables, and quality of results.
This position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya and is contingent upon receipt of award and funder approval of key personnel.
The Project Director will:
- Lead and provide day-to-day management oversight and technical guidance to the project, including general financial oversight and programmatic monitoring, ensuring quality and timeliness of all activities.
- Oversee project technical and strategic planning including Country Operational Plan and annual work plan, budget, progress reports, and financial reports, and ensure timeliness and quality of project deliverables.
- Ensure programming complies with priorities and systems of the Government of Kenya, the funder, and FHI 360/global rules and regulations, and that systems are in place so that local implementing agencies fully comply with programming, implementation, reporting and evaluation procedures.
- Serve as the primary liaison for the project with the funder, government counterparts, other stakeholders, and FHI 360 headquarters, playing a coordination role as needed.
- Provide ongoing programming/technical support and guidance to build the capacity of the government counterparts and civil society in coordinating, managing and implementing relevant public health services.
- Conduct appropriate monitoring of subprojects to achieve financial, administrative, and programmatic goals.
- Manage the selection, development, supervision and evaluation of assigned staff and budgets including recruitment, establishment of performance expectations, performance assessments, recommended action based on performance (e.g., recognition, disciplinary action).
- Provide leadership and team building at the project level and supervise project staff.
- Represent the project and FHI 360 with external audiences as needed.
- Participate in country office strategic planning and resource development efforts, if necessary.
- Participate and contribute to the overall mission of FHI 360.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelors degree or its international equivalent in international development, public health or related field with minimum 10 years of relevant experience with at least 5-7 years of senior-level project management experience in coordinating development efforts in public health, preferably in Kenya or East Africa .
- Experience managing US government funded projects with sub awards to local partners highly preferred.
- Experience living and working in Kenya preferred; Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply.
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically, lead teams, make high-level decisions, and navigate politically-sensitive terrain. Familiarity with US government programming, rules and regulations
- Experience working with an international non-governmental organization (NGO) preferred. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
Interested candidates may register online through FHI 360's Career Center at http://www.fhi360.org/careers or through the Employment section at www.fhi360.org . Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please specify source in your application. AA/EOE/M/F/V/D
