Chief of Party

Job Description

Chemonics International Inc. is a US-based international development consulting, operating in over 80 countries, that anticipates a USAID funded early grade reading project in Kenya. At Chemonics, we promote meaningful change around the world, helping people live healthier, more productive, and more independent lives. From our founding in 1975, we have worked in more than 140 countries to help our clients, partners, and beneficiaries face difficult challenges, from political instability to limited healthcare to a lack of market infrastructure. We have helped them overcome those challenges by working together to find and implement innovative projects that achieve development impact. We are committed to living our values of caring, excellence, innovation, integrity, and opportunity to implement efficient and effective programs that build a better future for those we serve.

Chemonics seeks a Chief of Party for the anticipated, USAID-funded Tusome Education Reading Activity Follow-On in Kenya. The Chief of Party will supervise all activities related to this program and have overall responsibility for the successful performance of the technical assistance team. The COP shall provide strategic leadership and bear primary responsibility for all administrative requirements of the contract, ensuring that the quarterly key performance indicators, objectives, and deliverables for the project are met. They will be responsible for ensuring the project follows USAID regulations, the contract, and Chemonics policies. The COP will be the official representative of the contractor and be primarily responsible for liaising with high-level USAID and government officials, and forging alliances with a myriad of businesses, organizations and stakeholders and managing multiple offices. This position will be based in Kenya. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall direction, oversight, and implementation of activities in compliance with USAID regulations and Chemonics policies and procedures
• Serve as the primary liaison with USAID on strategic, managerial, and technical matters
• Identify issues and risks related to program implementation in a timely manner, suggest appropriate program adjustments, and offer solutions in a complex development environment
• Ensure quality control and overall responsiveness of technical assistance provided under the contract, including targeted results and deliverables
• Represent Chemonics to USAID, host government counterparts, private sector associations, civil society organizations, and other key stakeholders
• Lead efforts to collaborate and coordinate with other USAID projects in county, local organizations, national and local government entities, and other key stakeholders
• Ensure that relevant, productive, and complementary activities are coordinated and leveraged effectively
• Supervise and provide guidance to senior technical staff
• Oversee work planning, performance management, and strategic communications

Qualifications:   

• PhD or equivalent experience in education, public policy, management and administration, social science or related and relevant field; a focus on education policy, program/project management, curriculum and bilingual education
• Minimum ten years of progressively responsible experience in senior program management implementing and leading donor-funded international development activities
• Minimum five years of experience in the education sector in Kenya or Southern Africa region
• Proven experience as a chief of party or in a leadership position involving the administration of USAID program with skills in strategic planning, management, supervision, and budgeting is required
• Demonstrated ability to interact professionally with a wide range of stakeholders (i.e., host government counterparts, local governments, private sector, NGOs, and other donors) to promote and leverage technical assistance efforts
• Evidence of strong communication skills, both oral and written, to fulfill the diverse technical and managerial requirements
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Proficiency in written and spoken English required

Application Instructions:

Please apply by using this link. Early applications encouraged. No telephone inquiries, please. Submit applications by September 18th, 2022

EEO Statement

Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.

Covid-19 Recruitment Information

Chemonics International is monitoring COVID-19 activity around the world. The health and wellbeing of our staff is of the utmost importance to us, and we continue to hire for all open roles with interviewing and on-boarding done virtually.

About the Organization

Founded in 1975, Chemonics is an international development consulting firm. In more than 70 countries around the globe, our network of 5,000 specialists share a simple belief: that the challenges we face today are best solved through the right partnerships — sharing knowledge, expertise, and experience to deliver results. As part of our culture and values, Chemonics is proud to be named a “Best Place to Work” in the Human Rights campaign Foundation’s 2021 Corporate Equality Index. Where Chemonics works, development works. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter or visit us at www.chemonics.com.