Deputy Chief of Party, USAID Countering Violent Extremism Project, Kenya
Company Profile:
MSI is a Washington, DC metro area international development firm with a 35-year history of delivering development results across the world. In 2008, we became the America's operation of the international development arm of Coffey International Limited. Since that time, we have greatly expanded our ability to respond seamlessly and flexibly to client needs with our sister offices in the UK and Australia. We operate in some of the most challenging political and economic climates in the world, including Pakistan, Afghanistan, South Sudan and Iraq. MSI currently employs 800 development experts in the fields of public sector management, monitoring and evaluation, governance and anti-corruption. For more information on MSI, please visit our website atwww.msiworldwide.com.
**
Proposal Summary: **
**
Proposal Summary: **
The anticipated USAID-Kenya Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) project is a five-year program expected to strengthen targeted communities' resilience to violent extremism and radicalization by working with Kenyan government actors, civil society, community leaders, and youth to address key drivers of violent extremism.
Only Kenyan citizens are eligible for this position.
Position Summary:
The Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) will oversee the effective and efficient operation of finance, office administration, human resource, security and logistics and procurement functions, ensuring these functions are fully aligned with programmatic priorities and objectives.
Responsibilities:
- Provide oversight to administrative aspects of project including procurement, human resources, accounting, and IT systems.
- Oversee the procurement of commodities, lease office space in line with USAID, contractor and U.S security regulations. Oversee grants and sub-contracts in compliance with MSI and USAID policies and regulations.
- Track budgets and monitor expenditures, including travel expenditures.
- Contribute to the overall program planning, monitoring, and reporting. Coordinate communication with project partners.
- Work with the M&E officer to review and refine M&E plans and data collection tools and contributing to periodic reports.
- Serve as Acting Chief of Party in his/her absence.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in a relevant subject such as development studies, business administration or a social science.
- Minimum of eight (8) years professional experience in international development with at least four years of experience in leadership positions managing development project operations.
- At least three years of experience managing operations and financial administration of USAID-funded projects.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.
To apply: Please visit our website, www.msiworldwide.com
PI93367305
Apply Here
Apply Here
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply Here:http://www.Click2apply.net/cjdvwqvhc3