Deputy Chief of Party
Why Choose IntraHealth
Would you like to be a part of purposeful work that saves lives?
For 35 years, in 100 countries, IntraHealth International has empowered health workers to better serve
communities in need. IntraHealth fosters local solutions to health care challenges by improving health worker
performance, strengthening health systems, harnessing technology, and leveraging partnerships.
As a global champion for health workers, IntraHealth International advocates for the role of the health worker as critical in saving lives and helping the world to achieve the Millennium Development Goals. We partner with governments, NGOs, the private sector, and other organizations to foster policies that empower health workers to better serve communities in need.
SUMMARY OF ROLE
IntraHealth International, Inc. is currently accepting expressions of interest from potential candidates interested in serving as the Chief of Party as part of IntraHealth’s submission for an upcoming social services protection tender in Kenya funded by the United States Agency of International Development (USAID).
The Chief of Party (COP) provides overall leadership and management of the above anticipated USAID Kenya funded Social Services Protection procurement. S/he provides strategic guidance, vision and leadership to all partners and project staff. The COP works closely with and supervises senior project staff and ensures the strategic and functional integration of all technical areas. S/he ensures that there is strong collaboration and effective communication with donors, implementing partners, and local counterparts. The COP is responsible for meeting contractual obligations, producing deliverables and targets, and achieving project results as specified by USAID/Kenya, in full compliance with IntraHealth policies and procedures and USAID rules and regulations. The COP is the principle liaison with USAID/Kenya, partner organizations, Government of Kenya (GOK) ministries, United Nations (UN) agencies and other key stakeholders.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
· Provides overall program vision and strategic leadership to achieve financial and contractual accountability
and program results.
· Represents the program and IntraHealth with USAID Kenya, the GOK, implementing partners, and key
donors and stakeholders.
· Negotiates social services protection advocacy and policy level discussions with national and County
Government stakeholders including ministries and State departments of labor and social welfare, health,
planning and devolution, public service , education and youth; local organizations; UN agencies; and other
donors and stakeholders.
· Directs the launch and implementation of the project, supervising a team of technical professionals.
· Ensures high quality results through effective teamwork and routine program reviews leading the
implementation of work plan strategy development.
· Ensures program activities comply with USAID and IntraHealth rules and regulations overseeing budget
development, prudent financial management including the execution and monitoring of partner subagreements.
· Leads the submission of program reports and other deliverables with USAID Kenya Mission, in coordination with IntraHealth headquarters, as well as the external dissemination of program results.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education & Experience
· A Master’s degree in Social Work, Public Administration, International Development, or related discipline
· At least 12 years of professional experience and senior level, with a minimum of five years managing and
implementing international programs with related focus on OVC policy/advocacy and/or social services
strengthening.
· Broad-based knowledge of OVC programming and social services/child protection systems in sub-Saharan
Africa.
· Prior experience managing USG OVC or health-related programs in Africa, preferably in Kenya or any East African country.
· Demonstrated ability in leading and managing complex multi-sectorial projects applying strong diplomacy
and consensus building skills.
Other Requirements
· Ability to negotiate and advocate with donors, governments, partners, and multiple stakeholders
· Ability to analyze, interpret and solve difficult problems in culturally diverse environments
· Strong oral and written communication skills in English required.
Competencies
· Accountability - Holds self and others accountable for all work activities, research and personal
actions and decisions; follows through on commitments and focuses on those activities that have
the greatest impact on meeting measurable high quality results for IntraHealth's success. Exercises
ethical practices, respectful words and behaviors, and equitable treatment of others in all
activities.
· Innovation - Develops new, better or significantly different ideas, methods, solutions or initiatives
that result in improvement of IntraHealth's performance and meeting objectives, results and
global commitments.
· Service Excellence - Knowledge of and ability to put into action customer service concepts,
processes and techniques to access internal and/or external client needs and expectations and
meet or exceed those needs and expectations through providing excellent service directly or
indirectly.
· Organizational Stewardship – Approaches role and duties as a primary caretaker and steward of
the organization, encourages a cooperative environment that focuses on placing the
organization’s interests and success first before his/her’s, another individual, department or team.
· Client Relationship Management – Knowledge and ability to determine and satisfy current client
needs and maintain a partnering relationship during engagements; includes influencing,
communicating, presenting, facilitating; build and manage new relationships and collaborative
alliances.
· Strategic Thinking – Applies organizational knowledge to identify and maintain focus on key
success factors for IntraHealth while recognizing, anticipating and resolving organizational
challenges. Ability to develop organization- and industry-specific expertise and apply sound
decision making processes to reach productive resolutions that translates strategy into actionable
business plans.
· Business Acumen - Knowledge, insight, and application of business concepts, tools, and processes
that are required for making sound decisions in the context of IntraHealth’s business; ability to
apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations; including supporting, identifying,
assessing, and/or securing new business for the organization.
· Effective Communication - Understands effective communication concepts, tools and techniques;
ability to effectively transmit, explain complex technical concepts in simple, clear language
(English and other required languages) appropriate to the audience; and receive, and accurately
interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate professional
communication behaviors.
Summary of Benefits
IntraHealth International, Inc. is a great place to work and prides itself on its comprehensive benefits package. We offer competitive salaries and a dynamic inclusive work environment which supports health workers so they can improve the lives of people throughout the world.
IntraHealth International is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status,
protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
To apply and learn more about IntraHealth Careers @: http://www.intrahealth.org/section/careers
Learn more about “Who We Are” @: http://www.intrahealth.org/section/about-us1
Apply online, including CV and biodata, at https://rew22.ultipro.com/INT1028/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=591
or via email at jobs@intrahealth.org.
Would you like to be a part of purposeful work that saves lives?
For 35 years, in 100 countries, IntraHealth International has empowered health workers to better serve
communities in need. IntraHealth fosters local solutions to health care challenges by improving health worker
performance, strengthening health systems, harnessing technology, and leveraging partnerships.
As a global champion for health workers, IntraHealth International advocates for the role of the health worker as critical in saving lives and helping the world to achieve the Millennium Development Goals. We partner with governments, NGOs, the private sector, and other organizations to foster policies that empower health workers to better serve communities in need.
SUMMARY OF ROLE
IntraHealth International, Inc. is currently accepting expressions of interest from potential candidates interested in serving as the Chief of Party as part of IntraHealth’s submission for an upcoming social services protection tender in Kenya funded by the United States Agency of International Development (USAID).
The Chief of Party (COP) provides overall leadership and management of the above anticipated USAID Kenya funded Social Services Protection procurement. S/he provides strategic guidance, vision and leadership to all partners and project staff. The COP works closely with and supervises senior project staff and ensures the strategic and functional integration of all technical areas. S/he ensures that there is strong collaboration and effective communication with donors, implementing partners, and local counterparts. The COP is responsible for meeting contractual obligations, producing deliverables and targets, and achieving project results as specified by USAID/Kenya, in full compliance with IntraHealth policies and procedures and USAID rules and regulations. The COP is the principle liaison with USAID/Kenya, partner organizations, Government of Kenya (GOK) ministries, United Nations (UN) agencies and other key stakeholders.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
· Provides overall program vision and strategic leadership to achieve financial and contractual accountability
and program results.
· Represents the program and IntraHealth with USAID Kenya, the GOK, implementing partners, and key
donors and stakeholders.
· Negotiates social services protection advocacy and policy level discussions with national and County
Government stakeholders including ministries and State departments of labor and social welfare, health,
planning and devolution, public service , education and youth; local organizations; UN agencies; and other
donors and stakeholders.
· Directs the launch and implementation of the project, supervising a team of technical professionals.
· Ensures high quality results through effective teamwork and routine program reviews leading the
implementation of work plan strategy development.
· Ensures program activities comply with USAID and IntraHealth rules and regulations overseeing budget
development, prudent financial management including the execution and monitoring of partner subagreements.
· Leads the submission of program reports and other deliverables with USAID Kenya Mission, in coordination with IntraHealth headquarters, as well as the external dissemination of program results.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education & Experience
· A Master’s degree in Social Work, Public Administration, International Development, or related discipline
· At least 12 years of professional experience and senior level, with a minimum of five years managing and
implementing international programs with related focus on OVC policy/advocacy and/or social services
strengthening.
· Broad-based knowledge of OVC programming and social services/child protection systems in sub-Saharan
Africa.
· Prior experience managing USG OVC or health-related programs in Africa, preferably in Kenya or any East African country.
· Demonstrated ability in leading and managing complex multi-sectorial projects applying strong diplomacy
and consensus building skills.
Other Requirements
· Ability to negotiate and advocate with donors, governments, partners, and multiple stakeholders
· Ability to analyze, interpret and solve difficult problems in culturally diverse environments
· Strong oral and written communication skills in English required.
Competencies
· Accountability - Holds self and others accountable for all work activities, research and personal
actions and decisions; follows through on commitments and focuses on those activities that have
the greatest impact on meeting measurable high quality results for IntraHealth's success. Exercises
ethical practices, respectful words and behaviors, and equitable treatment of others in all
activities.
· Innovation - Develops new, better or significantly different ideas, methods, solutions or initiatives
that result in improvement of IntraHealth's performance and meeting objectives, results and
global commitments.
· Service Excellence - Knowledge of and ability to put into action customer service concepts,
processes and techniques to access internal and/or external client needs and expectations and
meet or exceed those needs and expectations through providing excellent service directly or
indirectly.
· Organizational Stewardship – Approaches role and duties as a primary caretaker and steward of
the organization, encourages a cooperative environment that focuses on placing the
organization’s interests and success first before his/her’s, another individual, department or team.
· Client Relationship Management – Knowledge and ability to determine and satisfy current client
needs and maintain a partnering relationship during engagements; includes influencing,
communicating, presenting, facilitating; build and manage new relationships and collaborative
alliances.
· Strategic Thinking – Applies organizational knowledge to identify and maintain focus on key
success factors for IntraHealth while recognizing, anticipating and resolving organizational
challenges. Ability to develop organization- and industry-specific expertise and apply sound
decision making processes to reach productive resolutions that translates strategy into actionable
business plans.
· Business Acumen - Knowledge, insight, and application of business concepts, tools, and processes
that are required for making sound decisions in the context of IntraHealth’s business; ability to
apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations; including supporting, identifying,
assessing, and/or securing new business for the organization.
· Effective Communication - Understands effective communication concepts, tools and techniques;
ability to effectively transmit, explain complex technical concepts in simple, clear language
(English and other required languages) appropriate to the audience; and receive, and accurately
interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate professional
communication behaviors.
Summary of Benefits
IntraHealth International, Inc. is a great place to work and prides itself on its comprehensive benefits package. We offer competitive salaries and a dynamic inclusive work environment which supports health workers so they can improve the lives of people throughout the world.
IntraHealth International is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status,
protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
To apply and learn more about IntraHealth Careers @: http://www.intrahealth.org/section/careers
Learn more about “Who We Are” @: http://www.intrahealth.org/section/about-us1
Apply online, including CV and biodata, at https://rew22.ultipro.com/INT1028/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=591
or via email at jobs@intrahealth.org.
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