About FHI 360
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: Deputy Chief of Party, Operations
Project Description
The Deputy Chief of Party, Operations will be assisting the Chief of Party in coordinating and managing the implementation of the Programs and to ensure the individual strategic and local implementing partner activities cohere in a well-coordinated and unified strategy.
Job Summary / Responsibilities:
- Provides leadership in the development of a Public health program work plans and budgets, including periodic review and revision.
- Assist in the design of subproject activities (including the preparation of budgets, implementation schedules, and evaluation criteria) and assists in the identification of appropriate consultants and staff to provide technical and management assistance for projects in Kenya.
- Manages regional project staff in satellite offices and will be responsible for interviewing, selecting, and training new staff, as well as establishing performance expectations and conducting performance assessments.
- Ensuring satellite office staff execute workplans, budgets according to plans.
- Experience managing and implementing diverse USAID contracting mechanism including Contracts.
- In-charge of pipeline analysis of projects and financial tracking.
- Interpreting the strategic and work plan to implementing partners and ensuring that activities cohere to this plan.
- Represent projects at national and international forums.
- Monitor compliance of projects with country implementation plans.
- Identify technical assistance needs of the projects and liaise with the Chief of Party to ensure the technical assistance is provided in a timely manner.
- Review monthly and quarterly and half yearly activity reports from the projects.
- Provide support supervision to the senior technical team.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in social sciences or public health with 7-9 years of experience or a related advanced degree relevant to the field of HIV/AIDS and on other health field: FP/RH, Maternal and Child Health, or Infectious Diseases with 9-11 years relevant experience.
- Must have experience in managing budgets, project planning, monitoring and evaluation and excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
- Fluency in English language and working knowledge of Kiswahili is crucial.
- S/he must have at least 8 years' experience in project management.
- Excellent computer skills in MS Office Suite.
We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefit package. Please visit FHI 360's Career Center at https://jobs-fhi360.icims.com/jobs for a list of all open positions.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran with respect to policies, programs, or activities.
