Chemonics International Chief of Party, Institutional Capacity Building Specialist and MIS / M&E Specialist Jobs in Kenya

Chief of Party

Chemonics seeks a chief of party for the anticipated, three-year USAID-funded African Institutions Innovation Mechanism Assist project.

Based in Nairobi, Kenya, the project will provide technical assistance to the African Institutions Innovation Mechanism project and play an important role in USAID's Feed the Future initiative.

More specifically, it will mobilize capacity building providers, technical experts, and consultants to help USAID/East Africa build strong partnerships with local organizations; assist USAID with the management and tracking of an annual program statement; and provide technical assistance to African partners and USAID missions in Feed the Future-focus countries.

We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities include:

Provide overall project leadership, management, and technical direction Liaise with USAID, government counterparts, and local partners Manage and supervise project personnel and subcontractors Ensure project assistance is technically sound and appropriate Oversee project work planning, performance management, and strategic communicationsAdvanced degree in a relevant field Minimum 10 years of overseas experience, including at least five years in Africa Strong background in agriculture and food security and familiarity with programs in related fields, including trade, finance, and nutrition Experience with grants management, environmental impact assessments, and capacity building with a variety of organizations Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity Knowledge of East African organizations working in agriculture and food security Experience managing and implementing USAID projectsApplication Instructions:

Send electronic submissions to chemonics.kfie.recruit@gmail.com by March 24, 2012. No telephone inquiries, please.

Finalists will be contacted. Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, or genetic information.

Institutional Capacity Building Specialist

Chemonics seeks an institutional capacity building specialist for the anticipated, three-year USAID-funded African Institutions Innovation Mechanism Assist project.

Based in Nairobi, Kenya, the project will provide technical assistance to the African Institutions Innovation Mechanism project and play an important role in USAID's Feed the Future initiative.

More specifically, it will mobilize capacity building providers, technical experts, and consultants to help USAID/East Africa build strong partnerships with local organizations; assist USAID with the management and tracking of an annual program statement; and provide technical assistance to African partners and USAID missions in Feed the Future-focus countries.

We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities include providing support in the following areas:

Capacity building of African Institutions Innovation Mechanism Assist grantees Strategic and sustainable implementation Preparation of technical and financial reports Financial management and record-keeping Monitoring and evaluation Organizational governance Human resource managementAdvanced degree in a relevant field Minimum 10 years of practical, hands-on experience with training and management systems in the public and private sectors experience working with projects funded by USAID preferred Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity Demonstrated successful experience in capacity building activities with regional organizationsApplication Instructions:

Send electronic submissions to chemonics.kfie.recruit@gmail.com by March 24, 2012. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted. Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, or genetic information.

Management Information Systems / Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

Chemonics seeks a management information systems/monitoring and evaluation specialist for the anticipated, three-year USAID-funded African Institutions Innovation Mechanism Assist project.

Based in Nairobi, Kenya, the project will provide technical assistance to the African Institutions Innovation Mechanism project and play an important role in USAID's Feed the Future initiative.

More specifically, it will mobilize capacity building providers, technical experts, and consultants to help USAID/East Africa build strong partnerships with local organizations; assist USAID with the management and tracking of an annual program statement; and provide technical assistance to African partners and USAID missions in Feed the Future-focus countries.

We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities include providing support in the following areas:

Management and tracking of the African Institutions Innovation Mechanism annual program statement Management of a database of applicants Management of a calendar tracking all deadlines Organization of monitoring visits to project areas Tracking of performance indicators Capacity building support for African Institutions Innovation Mechanism grantees Monitoring and evaluation Management information systemsBachelor's degree Minimum 5 years of experience in a relative field Expertise managing monitoring and evaluation and management information systems with a variety of partner organizations Familiarity with Feed the Future impact indicators and sampling and data collection methods Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity Application Instructions:

Send electronic submissions to chemonics.kfie.recruit@gmail.com by March 24, 2012. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, or genetic information.