Adeso – African Development Solutions is seeking a Chief of Party for the Resilience and Economic Growth – Improving Resilience (REGAL-IR) project, a USAID-funded initiative in Kenya.
The Chief of Party will provide overall strategic leadership, management, and oversight to the project, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of project results. The successful candidate will coordinate partners, project planning and review, stakeholder engagement, financial and people management, and donor reporting.
Key Responsibilities ¶
- Provide overall strategic and programmatic leadership and oversight of the project and within a consortium of project partners;
- Ensure that project activities meet client and stakeholder expectations and that project results are pro-actively disseminated;
- Provide oversight of all project operations and reporting, ensuring compliance with USAID requirements and regulations;
- Work closely with the USAID, Government of Kenya, and other critical counterparts, to ensure the project effectively complies with the USAID and GOK objectives, rules and regulations;
Requirements ¶
- A minimum of Master’s Degree in Agribusiness, Value Chains, business or related field. A Doctoral Degree is desirable.
- Knowledge and experience in resilience-focused business development and/or agriculture development in an Africa context preferred.
- Sound knowledge of the Agriculture sector, business development, pastoralism, and capacity building, especially in Kenya and/or Africa.
- A minimum of ten years of experience, preferably at Chief of Party level or higher, working with United States Government (USG) supported projects and knowledge of the emergency plan goals and USG project financial rules and regulations at a senior level.
Application Process ¶
To apply, please submit your application to [email protected], quoting the position title in the email subject matter. Each application should include an updated CV and an application letter with cover letter, remuneration requirements, and contact information for three work-related referees.
