Chief of Party At Social Impact

Social Impact is a global development management consulting firm. We provide monitoring, evaluation, strategic planning, and capacity building services to advance development effectiveness. We work across all development sectors including democracy and governance, health and education, the environment, and economic growth. Since 1997 we have worked in over 100 countries for clients such as US government agencies, bilateral donors, multilateral development banks, foundations, and nonprofits.

Proposal Objective:

The USAID/Kenya and East Africa (USAID/KEA) Mission’s Localization, Inclusion and Sustainability (LIS) Activity aims to support USAID/KEA’s staff and stakeholders to be more efficient, effective, transparent, inclusive and skilled in achieving development outcomes. This activity will ensure that the Mission’s Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS) is implemented with a heightened focus on working with local partners, elevating local voices, and co-creating programs with local partners, including marginalized populations, girls and women, and youth.

Position Description:

SI is seeking a Chief of Party (COP) for the upcoming USAID/KEA LIS Activity. The COP will be responsible for coordinating closely with USAID/KEA, implementing partners, and other stakeholders to ensure that the Activity reaches its goals. This is a full-time position for the duration of the five-year project, and is anticipated to be based in Nairobi.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a master’s degree in a field relevant to international development, such as economics, statistics, public health, etc.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience managing high-performing, interdisciplinary teams in international development settings.
• Experience using monitoring, evaluation, verification and data utilization concepts to improve development results.
• Experience providing capacity building services to local actors and stakeholders.
• Experience working with third party monitoring platforms and/or support mechanisms.
• Demonstrated leadership, strategic thinking/planning, management, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to establish relationships of trust with clients, including those at the level of a USAID Mission Director.
• Fluency in English, written and spoken. Fluency in Kiswahili strongly preferred.
• A commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive work and learning environment.

Come join our energetic and innovative team! We offer you the opportunity to play a leading role in the growth of our company, work as part of a creative and committed team, and make a difference in the well-being of our world.

To learn more about Social Impact, please visit our website: http://www.socialimpact.com

SI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please, no phone calls.