Introducing Integrity
Integrity is an ethical consultancy and service provider working in challenging and complex environments around the globe. We help our clients succeed in fragile and challenging environments while building trust and understanding as the basis for transformative change. We deliver seven complementary services: project management / monitoring, evaluation and learning / research, evidence and analysis / stakeholder engagement / capacity development / risk management / data and knowledge management.
Our services are underpinned by the principles on which we were founded, a commitment to providing reliable information and evidence, and expert and high-quality delivery. Integrity has offices in the US, UK, Jordan, Kenya and Pakistan. Our multi-national team of over 50 specialists deliver complex programs in fragile geographies.
Vision: Integrity sets the international standard for ethically delivered, expert services in conflict, postconflict and fragile contexts. We transform conflict and build stability, accountability and prosperity.
Mission: We help clients and communities to build trust and understanding as the basis for transformative change. We do not advocate: we listen, comprehend and recommend.
Commitment: We uphold the highest ethical standards in our service delivery, our employment of staff and our interaction with people. This ensures not only that our clients receive the best possible service but that we benefit the individuals and communities amongst whom we work.
Further information about Integrity can be found at www.integrityglobal.com
Scope of Work
Integrity is looking for a dynamic and ambitious Chief of Party (COP) for the anticipated USAID/Somalia Evaluation, Learning, and Monitoring Initiative (ELMI). The program will provide support for programrelated services to program and technical teams in the USAID/KEA/Somalia Office in Nairobi, Kenya. The contract will comprise multiple, simultaneous Task Orders including: Program Design and Learning (PD&L) Activities; implementing an ongoing monitoring system for funded activities; conducting data quality assessments; supporting performance management; providing logistical, administrative, and facilitation support for technical team meetings with partners or other stakeholders for the purposes of planning, monitoring, evaluating and/or learning; and fielding technical assistance.
The COP will lead and manage the overall ELMI IDIQ and ensure that quality standards and schedules are met. S/he will provide vision and overall leadership to program operations and serve as the primary point of contact with USAID on day-to-day activity implementation and management issues. The COP will supervise the work of all personnel assigned to tasks under the program and provide cost and quality assurance of all tasks and assignments undertaken to achieve the objectives of the IDIQ and associated TO.
This is a Nairobi-based, full-time position with travel to Somalia, as necessary. The expected period of performance is an estimate five years to cover the duration of the program. Please be advised that the position is dependent on contract award.
Terms of Reference
• Drive the achievement of program results by ensuring the provision of timely, relevant, high qualityservices.
• Ensure timely, accurate and user-friendly reporting on the progress and status of all services provided under the program.
• Ensure the USAID-compliance and integrity of program operations.
• Interact directly with senior Mission, Embassy, and government officials.
• Provide direct management and supervision to the Nairobi-based MV&R team and oversee Field Supervisors.
Experience
The COP will have:
• At least 10 years’ of experience in international development, including experience managing multimillion dollar development projects.
• Prior experience in a high threat environment with strong multi-cultural, inter-personal and supervision skills.
• At least three years of experience as a COP, demonstrating professional interaction with senior U.S. and foreign government officials.
• Prior experience in supervising long-term field staff and short-term experts of diverse backgrounds.
• A graduate degree in the field of management, international development or a related technical field, or a bachelor’s degree and five years’ experience.
• Demonstrated leadership, strategic thinking/planning, management, and presentation skills.
Languages
• Written and oral fluency in English, with the ability to write clear and compelling narrative.
How to apply
If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete the application form at www.integrityglobal.com/apply and attach a CV and Cover Letter at the bottom of your application.
The closing date for applications is 27 April 2020. However, we will review candidates on a rolling basis and the vacancy may be filled before this deadline. We encourage early applications. Please be advised that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Integrity is an equal opportunities employer. And positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We will respect your confidentiality and abide by UK data protection laws.
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