Project Director/ Chief of Party - jobs in Kenya

Closing Date: Wednesday, 30 November 2011

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) is one of the world's largest organizations working in the prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS and is the leading organization in the prevention and treatment of pediatric HIV/AIDS. In Kenya, EGPAF works with international donors, national stakeholders, and non-governmental organizations to deliver high quality health services to populations most in need. EGPAF is seeking a Chief of Party (COP) / Project Director for anticipated released of a USAID-funded National Level Service Delivery Project. The position is contingent upon award of the proposal.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities The COP will provide management, programmatic, and technical leadership for project implementation . The COP will be responsible for the overall strategic and programmatic direction of the project, including financial, administrative, operational support, and management. The COP will report to EGPAF- Kenya's Country Director, and will be responsible for the oversight of project activities driving the delivery of results for the donor.

Required Qualifications

·        MPH, MD, MBA, or similar degree/education level.

·        Experience managing large donor-funded projects, delivering results against a complex set of programmatic activities, experience in Kenya is a plus

·        At least ten years successful experience managing US government grants or cooperative agreements with particular experience with PEPFAR and GHI an asset.

·        Demonstrated experience in managing a team of professional project staff.

·        Fluency in English.

EGPAF will also be seeking qualified candidates to fill additional anticipated project positions, including Operations Manager, Finance Manager, and Technical Advisors in HIV/AIDS, Maternal and Child Health, Nutrition, heath system Strengthening and other areas.

Candidates: Interested candidates should send a CV and cover letter to kenyarecruitment@pedaids.org