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2. World Vision Deputy Chief of Party Jobs in Kenya

Purpose of the position:

To provide leadership and oversee project implementation, directly assist the CoP in activity implementation and management and take over leadership and oversight of program in the absence of the CoP.

The Deputy Chief of Party (DCoP) is responsible for the management of the project, including grant implementation, financial accountability, staffing, planning and reporting as assigned by Chief of Party/Programme Director.


The DCoP has responsibility for overall project operations. The DCoP ensures that grants operations and sub-grantee management activities are in full compliance with USAID regulations and aligned with NO operations.

The DCoP will be responsible for provision of expert advice, analysis and technical leadership on policies and operational strategies to enhance access to and utilization of quality family planning/reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health (FP/RMNCAH) Services.

Major Responsibilities:

Planning, Implementation and Management

Providing technical oversight and lead the (FP/RMNCAH) interventions implemented by the project.

Lead in preparation of work plans and ensure that performance schedules are observed and outputs are completed.

Ensure daily operations of overall (FP/RMNCAH) project implementation activities are on schedule and that reports, new plans and budgets are prepared with sufficient lead time to secure the necessary approvals.

Ensure project strategic objectives and results are fully accomplished and meet expected technical quality standards

Coordinate project work, ensuring all project goals are met through proper design and implementation.

Provide administrative support in all aspects of the project

Provide supervision, training and evaluate performance of Technical Specialists.

Provide technical support to technical specialists from implementing partners.

Demonstrate strong staff management practices, consistent with WV policies, donor requirements and local laws

Ensure proper technical capacity of staff is available

Monitoring Evaluation and Budget Control

Provide leadership and oversight of quality improvement and quality assurance activities.

Ensure timely and accurate reports that meet donor requirements.

Manage grant budget within approved spending levels and ensure accurate and timely financial reports to donors and SO IPGs.

Ensure grant/project expenses are reasonable, allocable, and prudent and spent in accordance with donor rules and regulations to ensure clean audits.

Establish and maintain effective reporting, evaluation, and internal communication.

Oversee supply and equipment acquisition, disposition, and management in compliance with WV internal and donor requirements.

Steer documentation and sharing of knowledge.

Networking and collaborations

Under the direction of the CoP represents the

project and WV to USAID, local USAID Mission and other in-country cooperating partners, international and national project/consortium partners, UN Agencies, and other stakeholders.

Promote effective networking, linkages to other programs and institutional strengthening on implementing partners and Community based organizations.

Liaise with Ministry officials; coordinate and collaborate with top-management officials of Government of Kenya and its relevant line ministries and other agencies related to the project.

Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

A Master's degree in related field or equivalent experience in grant management in developing countries

Over 6 years of extensive international development experience managing large (FP/RMNCAH) grants, working with local governments, civil societies and communities.

Experience as a Director or Deputy Director in the implementation and management of a large-scale grant is preferred

Strong experience in sub-grantee management, including building the capacity of local organizations and sub-grantees in U.S. government (USG) - supported grants.

Familiarity with USAID programs, their history and their development; mastery of USAID regulations governing such programs

Experience in developing program work-plans, budgets, managing implementation, staff and short-term technical assistance

Excellent managerial and operational experience, preferably in managing large donor projects involving coordination with multiple program partners or institutions in Kenya or the region.

Past experience of working with USG supported projects and knowledge of financial rules and regulations at a senior level.

Excellent representational and communication skills, written and oral proficiency in English, and verbal communication skills in one or more local Kenyan languages (i.e. Swahili and other local languages).

Excellent past performance references (Three contacts should be provided with e- mail address, phone, title, name)

Working Environment:

Work environment: Office based

Travel Required: 40% Domestic/international travel is required.

On call: As required

For more information and job application details, see; World Vision Deputy Chief of Party Jobs in Kenya


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