Deputy Chief of Party, Programs in Nairobi, Kenya

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, Programs in Nairobi, Kenya.

 

Program Description

 

The anticipated project is a five-year basic education initiative to improve early grade reading skills in Kenya.  The project will improve reading by strengthening instruction, bolstering reading delivery systems and fostering meaningful engagement in literacy activities by communities, the private sector and the general Kenyan public.  The project will also provide technical and policy level support to the Government of Kenya in the reviewing, revising and implementing reading-related policies.

 

Position Description:

 

The Deputy Chief of Party, Programs (DCOP Programs) shall work under the leadership of the COP and will support the organization in appropriate technical and coordination aspects of the project.

 

In addition, the Deputy Chief of Party, Programs shall be responsible for the following:

• Collaborate with the Chief of Party to provide leadership to the development and maintenance of a comprehensive strategy for programming.
• Work with in-country Technical Advisors and headquarter-based Technical staff to ensure programs are designed according to FHI 360 and industry best practices, program framework and regulations.
• Collaborate with Technical and Program staff to ensure that program implementation is managed closely through the development and use of structured work plans and work plan management tools, indicator tracking sheets and approved monitoring plans.
• Provide guidance and supervision to Technical and Program staff, who are charged with implementing programs within assigned areas of expertise.

 

Minimum Requirements:

The Deputy Chief of Party, Programs (DCOP Programs) shall have an advance degree in education or social sciences (Master’s degree) from an accredited university. The DCOP Programs shall have at least ten years of relevant technical experience in program management in developing countries, preferably in the implementation of a national scale-up and coordination of such activities. Additional experience in similar type of programs may be considered in lieu of an advanced degree. Previous experience in Kenya or East Africa with knowledge of the Kenyan education system is highly desired. S/he shall have demonstrated exemplary management, communication, and interpersonal skills to ensure internal coherence among diverse team members, as well as relations with the GOK, donors and the international community.

 

FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates may register online through FHI 360’s Career Center at www.fhi360.org/careers or through the Employment section at www.fhi360.org. Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please specify source in your application.