FHI 360 Project Director (Chief of Party) and Monitoring, Evaluation & Research Specialist Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. 

Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology – creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. 

FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. 

FHI 360 is seeking qualified candidates for the below positions.

Project Director (Chief of Party)

 

 

Location: Nairobi

Job / Requisition ID: 16843

Project Description: We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Project Director/Chief of Party (COP) and Monitoring, Evaluation and Research Specialist for a USAID funded reproductive, maternal, new born, adolescent and child health (RMNCAH) project which focuses on supporting the Government of Kenya to end the preventable deaths of mothers and their children.

Position Summary: The COP will provide strategic and operational leadership to develop and implement a successful and integrated multisectorial program that builds upon existing USAID and Government of Kenya investments and that will achieve lasting outcomes. 

The COP will be responsible for the overall management and operations of the project and report directly to the designated USAID AOR. 

S/he will supervise project implementation and ensure the project meets stated goals and reporting requirements. 

The COP will take a leadership role in coordination among USAID and key stakeholders and other implementing partners. 

The position will be based in Kenya and will report to the FHI 360 Kenya Country Director. 

Recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project and the selection of the final applicant is subject to USAID approval.

Minimum Requirements Standards:

• At least a Master’s Degree in health, social services, management, or business administration, or related field.


• At least 10 years’ experience in managing complex public health programs or programs of similar scope and size.


• At least 10 years of demonstrated technical experience as senior staff in at least two of the following areas: maternal, newborn and child health. family planning/reproductive health. nutrition. quality improvement/quality assurance health systems strengthening. M&E. and operations research.


• At least 7 years’ experience in development, managing, overseeing, or evaluating public health programs in Africa of similar size and complexity and equivalent in experience in program management and administration, financial management, award contractual compliance, subaward management, and tracking project performance and costs via specific funding streams.


• Professional-level proficiency/fluency in both oral and written English language.


• Demonstrated ability to create synergies and work effectively with government representatives, for-profit private sector entities, local community organizations, donors and other stakeholders, particularly at the sub-national level.


• Strong management skills, strategic vision, leadership qualities, interpersonal skills, as well as written and oral presentation skills to fulfill the diverse technical and managerial requirements of the project description.


• Demonstrated political and diplomatic acumen, ability to interact with numerous GOK institutions and senior-level county and sub county-level government officials.


• Experience living and working in Kenya preferred. Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply.


• Ability to work independently and manage a high volume work flow.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Research Specialist
 

Location: Nairobi
 

Job / Requisition ID: 16825
 

Position Summary: The Monitoring, Evaluation and Research Specialist will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of the program monitoring and evaluation framework and information system to track delivery against outputs, outcomes and impacts for the anticipated USAID-funded: Enhanced Access to and Utilization of Quality FP/RMNCAH Services, Kenya (AFYA FP/RMNCAH) project. 

The ME&R Specialist will lead analysis of data collected for assessment of progress and areas of improvement. 

S/he will guide reporting processes amongst technical staff and consolidate program reports, promote learning and knowledge sharing of best practices and lessons learnt. 

The position will report to the Chief of Party. Recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project and the selection of final applicant is subject to USAID approval.

Minimum Requirements Standards:

• Master’s Degree or higher in monitoring and evaluation, public health, demography, health management, epidemiology, biostatistics, statistics, or a related field required.


• At least seven years’ experience in designing and imple menting monitoring, evaluation and research activities for complex public health programs in developing countries.


• Demonstrated experience in setting up and managing M&E systems that track performance in reproductive health, family planning, maternal, newborn and child health.


• Strong quantitative or mixed-method and analytical skills and ability to articulate technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.


• Strong skills using MS Excel Word, PowerPoint and Access, and at least one data management software program (SAS, SPSS) and experience training others in its use is highly desirable.


• Experience with a USG cooperative agreement preferred.


• Demonstrated ability to create and maintain effective working relations with host country government personnel, stakeholders, NGO partners, and international donor agencies.


• Excellent report writing, analytical, and communication skills, including oral presentation skills.


• 2+ years’ experience working in a developing country. Kenyan experience is preferred.


• Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply.


• Ability to work independently and manage a high volume work flow.

FHI 360 offers a competitive compensation package and is an equal opportunity employer. 

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online at https://jobs-fhi360.icims.com as soon as possible and not later than May 9, 2016.

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.