Working closely with the Project Chief of Party, the Project Deputy Chief of Party provides strategic planning, management guidance and oversight to the project and is responsible for achieving the planned results. Supervises and manages a team of highly qualified technical and administrative staff and align their efforts with program goals. Provides technical assistance to ensure effective implementation and coordination of program activities. Ensures timely and accurate reporting of program activities and results to USAID. Presents progress, achievements, and lessons learned to key stakeholders. Assists the annual work planning process associated with the project. Provides technical assistance to regional/county counterparts on technical issues and participates in relevant technical advisory groups. Troubleshoots to prevent and resolves potential problems and review outputs for quality control. Develops strategic relationships and alliances with the Ministry of Health, other USG partners and donors. Increases the visibility of the program through representation at high-level visits with USAID, PEPFAR and the Ministry of Health. Prepares briefing documents on the program.
Education
- Medical degree, or Advanced degree in public health or other relevant field
Experience, Skills & Minimum Required Qualifications
- Minimum five (5) years of managing a large complex HIV or related program
- Minimum five (5) years of senior level experience working with the Kenya Ministry of Health, preferably at the National and County level
- Demonstrated experience managing USAID or other donor-financed projects
- Strong familiarity and command of USAID regulations and compliance
- Proven track record of directing, motivating, and managing project teams composed of technical experts, program managers, and administrative staff
- Demonstrated and successful experience in managing projects, setting realistic priorities and timelines and following through appropriately
- Demonstrated experience of successfully managing relationships with governments, donors, and other partners in a complex political environment
- Expertise in HIV, malaria, TB, and maternal and newborn health
- Extensive field experience in Kenya
- Exceptional communication skills
How to apply:
Please note: This position is contingent upon project award and funding.
Note: This is a local hire position and the successful candidate will be an employee of ICAPin Kenya and subject to the local terms and conditions of employment which includes a competitive salary and benefits package.
Please do not attach any certificates when submitting on line. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.
All applications including a current CV, telephone number and 3 professional referees (current or previous supervisors with their telephone numbers and email addresses) with a subject title “Project Deputy Chief of Party” should be sent to the HR and Administration Manager, ICAP at icap.vacancies@gmail.com on or before 17th October 2014.
