Project Chief of Party (Kenya)

Please note: This position is contingent upon project award and funding.ICAP at Columbia University (CU) seeks a Project Chief of Party (COP) to lead a health program in Kenya. The Project Chief of Party is expected to provide leadership and direction to ensure the strategic, programmatic, technical, and financial integrity of the project-specific program and is responsible for achieving the planned results set out for the program. The COP will be the primary point of contact with the funder, local government counterparts, and partner institutions and is responsible for overall program management and guidance to team members.Work with technical and programmatic leads to ensure effective implementation and coordination of program activities and monitor progress toward the achievement of the project-specific program goals and objectivesHarness human, material, and financial resources appropriate for the programWork with finance and program staff to develop and track program budgetsEnsure timely and accurate reporting of program activities and results to USAIDPresent progress, achievements, and lessons learned to key stakeholders, including funder, government, and other implementing partnersSupervise and manage a team of highly qualified staff and align their efforts with program goalsLead the annual work planning process associated with the projectProvide technical leadership in the design, analysis, and synthesis of interventionsAssure the quality of technical interventions at national and provincial levelAssure the sustainability of interventions, particularly in the area of capacity buildingAdvise regional/provincial counterparts on technical issues and participate in relevant technical advisory groups with counterparts and partner institutionsTroubleshoot to prevent and resolve potential problems and review outputs for quality controlRepresent the program in all matters pertaining to the execution of program-related activities before the Kenyan Government, USAID, and other partners, including interactions with the most senior levels representatives of these institutionsCultivate relationships with the Ministry of Public Health and Medical Services at all levels and across various departmentsCultivate strategic relationships and alliances with the other USG partners and funders, including private sector partnershipsServe as the primary advocate for the program with the Kenyan Government and other national/international partnersIncrease the visibility of the program through representation at high-level visits withUSAID, PEPFAR, and the Ministry of HealthPrepare briefing documents on the program at the request of USAID and/or the Ministry of HealthAdvanced degree in public health or relevant fieldMinimum ten (10) years of senior level experience in program development, implementation, and management of health programsMinimum ten (10) years of senior level experience working with the Kenya Ministry of Health, preferably at the National and Provincial levelDemonstrated experience managing USAID or other donor-financed projectsStrong familiarity and command of USAID regulations and complianceProven track record of directing, motivating, and managing project teams composed of technical experts, program managers, and administrative staffStrong communication and advocacy skillsPrevious experience of successfully managing relationships with governments, donors, and other partners in a complex political environmentBackground and expertise in HIV, malaria, TB, and maternal and newborn healthExtensive field experience in KenyaFluency in written and spoken English; fluency in KiswahiliRequirement to travel throughout Kenya and internationally
NOTE: This is a local hire position and the successful candidate will be an employee ofICAP in Kenya and subject to the local terms and conditions of employment which includes a competitive salary and benefits package.Please do not attach any certificates when submitting on line. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.