Deputy Chief of Party I - STAWI (Kenya)

Job Summary:

As Deputy Chief of Party I you will work as part of a team on a large project and provide oversight of a key function of the Enhancing WASH Activity to serve the poor and vulnerable. Your management and technical knowledge will ensure the delivery of high-quality programming. As a senior leader you will proactively manage security and mitigate security risks.
Please note that this position is contingent upon award of the funding opportunity and the USAID’s approval of *candidacy.*

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Very good strategic, analytical, systems thinking, and problem-solving skills, with capacity to see the big picture and ability to make sound judgment and decisions.


• Very good relations management abilities. Ability to relate to people at all levels internally and externally. Strategic in how you approach each relationship.


• Team leadership abilities with diverse/multi-disciplinary teams.


• Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented.


• Demonstrated commitment to respect, equity, diversity and inclusion including gender equality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience implementing and managing USAID contract mechanisms including, but not limited to, Cost-Plus Fixed Fee and Firm Fixed Price, and grants under contract type agreements.


• Recognized technical experience and qualifications in sector


• Demonstrated experience of successful management, including management of functions of complex, multi-activity projects.



• Staff management experience and abilities that are conducive to a learning environment.




• Experience engaging partners and strengthening partnerships. Knowledge of CRS partnership strategy a plus.




• Experience in MS Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), Web Conferencing Applications, and information and budget management systems.

Required Languages – English Fluency, Knowledge of a main national language.
Travel – Must be willing and able to travel up to 25 %.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Program staff
Key Working Relationships:
Internal: Chief of Party, Country Representative, Head of Programming, Programming staff, Finance Manager, Deputy Regional Director for Program Quality, Regional Technical Advisors, HQ based Public Donor Liaison.
External: Donor, government agencies, partner INGOs and local NGOs, peer agencies, community representatives, private sector actors, including financial institutions.
Basic Qualifications

• Master’s degree in International Development, International Relations or a relevant technical area.


• 5+ years managing WASH programs, preferably USAID.


• 5 years’ relevant management and technical experience.


• 3 years’ experience managing donor funds. Knowledge and experience in budget management.


• Good knowledge of gender responsive and/or transformative WASH system strengthening and governance principles, methods, and monitoring tools.


• Knowledge/experience in working with finance and business development agencies to improve WASH services.


• Knowledge/experience in market-based approaches to develop WASH services.


• Knowledge/experience in behavior change strategy development.


• Local partner capacity building.


• Experience of working in the Kenyan context.


• Understanding of contracting mechanisms, preferred previous contracts experience.

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)

These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

· Integrity

· Continuous Improvement & Innovation

· Builds Relationships

· Develops Talent

· Strategic Mindset

· Accountability & Stewardship
*Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.

*Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.*** Note: All positions requiring residence or frequent travel outside their home country must undergo and clear a pre-employment medical examination. CRS' talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding the rights and dignity of all people - especially children and vulnerable adults - to live free from abuse and harm. CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer**

Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and as partners people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.

How to apply

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