Chief of Party, Support for Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Nairobi and Coast Counties of Kenya

Plan International is a global organization that works side by side with communities in 50 developing countries to end the cycle of poverty for children and their families. Plan works at the community level to develop customized solutions and ensure long-term sustainability. Our solutions are designed up-front to be owned by communities for generations to come and range from clean water and healthcare programs to education projects and child protection initiatives. Across program areas, Plan’s activities are guided by a Child-Centered Community Development (CCCD) approach, which is rights-based, holistic, gender-sensitive, and inclusive.****Project and Position Description****Plan International is seeking Chief of Party (COP) candidates for the $42 million USAID funded project to Support for Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Nairobi and Coast Counties of Kenya.The Chief of Party (COP) will be responsible for the overall management and operations of the project and report directly to the designated USAID Agreement Officer’s Representative (AOR). She/he will supervise project implementation and ensure the project meets stated goals and reporting requirements. The COP will take a leadership role in coordination among USAID and key stakeholders and other implementing partners. The COP position requires political savvy, as she/he will interact with numerous GOK institutions and senior-level national and county-level government officials.At least seven years’ experience in managing complex orphans and other vulnerable children (OVC) programs, social services programs, and/or public health programs of similar scope and sizeThe candidate shall have at a minimum a Master’s Degree in social sciences, public health, management, business administration, or a related field.At least seven years demonstrated state-of-the-art experience as senior staff in at least three of the following areas: child protection, economic strengthening, social protection, education, health and nutrition including HIV/AIDS care and support; social service systems strengthening; quality improvement/quality assurance; M&E; and operations research.At least five years international experience in development, managing, overseeing, or evaluating comprehensive social services programs of similar size and complexity.At least five years demonstrated skills and experience in partnership building, especially with the GOK, donors, private sector, NGO and local community organizations.At least seven years of experience in program management and administration, financial management, award cooperative agreement compliance, subaward management, and tracking project performance and costs.Professional level of oral and written fluency in English language.Strong management and communication skills, strategic vision, leadership qualities, professional reputation, ability to create synergies where applicable, interpersonal skills, and written and oral presentation skills to fulfill the diverse technical and managerial requirements of the project description.****Plan is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.********Further, Qualified Kenya nationals, including those living in the diaspora, are additionally highly encouraged to apply.****
To apply please visit our website plan-international.org/about-plan/jobs and click on “job vacancies at Plant International” The deadline for applications is Sunday December 7th, 2014. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.