Kenya: Chief of Party, Kenya Integrated Water Sanitation and Hygiene (KIWASH) Program

Position Title: Chief of Party, Kenya Integrated Water Sanitation and Hygiene (KIWASH) Program

Requisition Number: 14-0138

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Department Overview:

Pact seeks a Chief of Party for the proposed USAID-funded five-year Kenya Integrated WASH program. The goal of this program is to achieve at-scale adoption of sustainable models of WASH service deliver for a healthy, productive and resilient Kenya. This position is contingent upon award.

Position Purpose:

Reporting to the Kenya Country Director, the KIWASH Chief of Party is responsible for leading an anticipated Kenya Integrated Water Sanitation and Hygiene (KIWASH) program, focused on strengthening governance for resilient and sustainable management of WASH services and water resources and institutionalizing catalytic models of sustainable service delivery. The program consists of five components: 1.) Scaled-up market-based WASH service delivery models; 2.) Increased access to sustainable financing/credit for WASH services; 3.) Improved access to integrated WASH and nutrition services; 4.) Increased environmental sustainability of WASH services; and 5.) Strengthened WASH services and water resources institutions. The COP will be responsible for overall management, leadership and administrative oversight of the program and will serve as the principal institutional liaison to USAID implementation issues.

Key Responsibilities:

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee planning, quality assurance and supervision of program monitoring, evaluating, and reporting, ensuring rapid roll-out and supervision of activities.

• Coordinate with appropriate stakeholders in all aspects of project planning, monitoring, and implementation.

• Ensure compliance with and implementation of all donor-related, Pact, and project specific policies.

• Negotiate Pact annual budgets and revisions to the scope of work as required.

• Effectively work with other consortium members to assure a coordinated and timely execution of workplans.

Provide oversight of financial management and procurement, including delivery, management, and monitoring of subgrants.

Basic Requirements:

Qualifications:

• At least 10 years of senior-level management experience of projects and programs in WASH or integrated health, with at least 3 years of experience in a senior-management position for a USAID-funded project. Previous COP experience preferred.

• Demonstrated experience with similarly complex projects involving coordination with multiple programs and partner institutions. Strong preference for experience in East Africa.

• Applicants should have experience with one or more of the following: 1.) market-based WASH service delivery models; 2.) Sustainable financing/credit for WASH services; 3.) Integrated WASH and nutrition services; 4.) Environmental sustainability of WASH services; and 5.) Water resources institutions.

• Demonstrated experience with coordination and project planning, including establishing systems during program start-up and overseeing and close out.

• Good understanding of USAID procurement processes, procedures and grants management.

• Demonstrated experience in coordination and collaboration with a broad set of stakeholders, including the private sector, government, local and international NGOs.

• Commitment to local capacity building and the ability to engage local stakeholders in project design and implementation.

• Excellent English written and oral communications skills.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• University degree required; Masters Degree preferred, in Public Health, Sustainable Development, Water Resources, Environmental Sustainability, or related degree.

• At least 10 years of senior-level management experience of projects and programs in WASH or integrated health, with at least 3 years of experience in a senior-management position for a USG-funded project. Previous COP experience preferred.

• Experience implementing development programs, preferably in East Africa.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. We are also an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

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