DAI seeks a Chief of Party (COP) for an anticipated USAID-funded youth and workforce development program that aims to enhance the employability of Kenyan youth for increased wage and self-employment. The program will utilize a market-driven approach to improve and refine vocational and workforce readiness training, improve mentoring and job readiness, and increase youth awareness and utilization of financial services. The program will result in increased workforce competitiveness in the sectors targeted by this program, thereby increasing private sector employment.
Core Responsibilities:
The COP is the leader of the project team and will be responsible for overall implementation, results, and contract management. S/he will guide technical strategy development and implementation, annual workplanning and program implementation, and ensure a robust and adaptive knowledge management and M&E system. The COP is the team’s interlocutor with USAID and is responsible for establishing and maintaining constructive relations with local partners and program stakeholders across Kenya. The position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Required Qualifications:
- A Master’s degree or PhD preferred in business, education, youth, workforce development or related field
- At least fifteen years of relevant experience. Relevant experience must be in planning and managing workforce development-related projects in Sub-Saharan African countries.
- Demonstrated ability to lead a culturally diverse team.
- Strong technical expertise in vocational training, workforce development, and proven ability to facilitate and establish private sector partnerships.
- Demonstrated excellent writing and oral presentation skills in English are required; the same skills in Kiswahili are desirable.
This is a fast-moving opportunity. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by August 17, 2015.
HOW TO APPLY:
Candidates are asked to apply to DAI directly at:http://chc.tbe.taleo.net/chc06/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=DAINC&cws....