ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
Adeso is an expanding and vibrant African based international development and humanitarian organization. At Adeso, we work with African communities who are yet to realize their full potential; working inside these communities to create environments in which Africans can thrive. Our belief that economic, social and environmental security is the bedrock of a healthy community drives the nature and intent of our programming. We work to prevent and overcome situations that adversely affect community well-being by: reinvigorating the economy, developing skills for life and work, providing humanitarian aid, and influencing policy.
For the past 20 years we have strengthened rural livelihoods through environmental awareness, training, technology transfer and innovative humanitarian projects in pursuit of a peaceful, self-reliant, and greener future. Currently, Adeso has programs in Somalia, Kenya and South Sudan.
Adeso is an exciting and dynamic organization experiencing managed rapid growth. It offers sound employment conditions with opportunities for personal growth and development.
POSITION SUMMARY
Adeso is seeking to fill the above position for Resilience and Economic Growth – Improving Resilience (REGAL-IR), a USAID-funded project in Kenya. REGAL-IR aims 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 five counties within Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands. Qualified international applicants and Kenyan Nationals will be considered. The duty station is Nairobi with frequent travel to project sites.
POSITION PURPOSE
The Chief of Party will be responsible for overall strategic leadership, management and oversight to the project. S/he will ensure timely and efficient delivery of project’s results. S/he will be responsible for coordinating partners, project planning and review, stakeholder engagement, financial and people management, and donor reporting.
SPECIFIC ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Provide overall strategic and programmatic leadership and oversight of the project and within a consortium of project partners;
· Ensure that project activities are meeting client and stakeholder expectations and that project results are pro-actively disseminated;
· Provide oversight of all project operations and reporting, ensuring compliance with USAID requirements and regulations;
· Work closely with the USAID, Government of Kenya, and other critical counterparts, to ensure the project effectively complies with the USAID and GOK objectives, rules and regulations;
· Ensure compliance with the policy and legislative requirements of USAID as stipulated under the Agreement;
· Supervise and provide strategic and technical guidance to project technical staff in a range of livelihood, value chain, natural resource management, drought disaster reduction, conflict management, and nutrition interventions, ensure synchrony and collaboration between technical staff from the various partner organizations and work with them to bring ideas, findings, and lessons learned to project leadership and the donor agency;
· Responsible for timely preparation of annual work plans and reports to the donor;
· Supervise, mentor, manage and motivate staff for optimal performance of the project;
· Responsible for co-ordination and collaboration with partner and key stakeholders;
· Document and disseminate project achievements and lessons on a timely basis;
· Manage project resources including staff, finances and assets.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
· The ideal candidate should have a minimum of Masters Degree in Agribusiness, Value Chains, business or related field. A Doctoral Degree is desirable.
· Knowledge and experience in resilience-focused business development and/or agriculture development in an Africa context preferred.
· Sound knowledge of the Agriculture sector, business development, pastoralism, and capacity building, especially in Kenya and/or Africa.
· Exceptional managerial and operational experience, and preferably in managing large complex activities involving coordination with multiple program partner institutions in developing countries/sub Saharan Africa.
· A minimum of ten years of experience, preferably at Chief of Party level or higher, working with United States Government (USG) supported projects and knowledge of the emergency plan goals and USG project financial rules and regulations at a senior level.
· Experience in developing program work-plans, developing program budgets, managing program implementation, managing staff, and field and managing short-term technical assistance.
· Excellent representational and communication skills, written and oral proficiency in English, and verbal communication skills in one or more local languages.
· A team player with visionary leadership.
How to apply:
This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional. If you would like to join this dynamic team, and help bring better resilience and economic growth for Africa, please quote the position in the email subject matter, please submit your application to jobs@adesoafrica.org, quoting the position title in the email subject matter, by 22nd September 2014.
Each application should be addressed to the Regional Human Resources Manager and include the following:
· An updated CV; and
· An application letter which should include cover letter, remuneration requirements and contact information for three work-related referees.
Applications not including all of the above information will not be reviewed. We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Adeso is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based onone's background, beliefs, gender or sexual orientation.
