Chemonics seeks a chief of party for the anticipated USAID-funded Kenya Nutrition and Health Plus Project, which will support management of malnutrition and nutrition and health risks among people living with HIV. The project aims to improve access and demand for quality nutrition interventions at the community and facility levels, strengthen nutrition commodity management, and improve food and nutrition security. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Responsibilities include:
- Coordinate and ultimately be responsible for all contract management and implementation issues
- Supervise project technical and administrative staff and collaboratively create and implement a strategic, long-term programmatic vision
- Ensure achievement of project results and oversee project work planning, performance management, and risk forecasting and mitigation
- Serve as the project's key liaison with USAID/Kenya
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in relevant field required; degrees in public health, business administration, economics, and education and training preferred
- Chief of party experience
- Minimum seven years of experience in managing and implementing USAID or other donor-funded health projects, with experience in HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and treatment and/or HIV/AIDS nutrition intervention
- Experience in interacting with host-country local governments, USAID partners, and international donors
- Experience with monitoring and evaluation and knowledge sharing activities
- Kenya or regional experience preferred
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and English language fluency (minimum 3/4 required)
Send electronic submissions to chemonicsnhprecruit@gmail.com by January 27, 2014. Please include the name of the position in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
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