Chief of Party – Kenya 251 views0 applications


CAMRIS International is an international development and research firm that realizes innovative solutions to health and development challenges through high-quality, cost-effective program and research management services. With experience working in more than 80 countries, we combine our proven systems with today’s most effective, evidence-based best practices to improve the lives of people around the world. We apply a customized, customer-centric, cost-effective business approach to offer greater value to our clients and challenge the way things have always been done in our field.

CAMRIS clients include U.S. government agencies and multilateral and private organizations. Our core practice areas include monitoring, evaluation and learning, public health, agriculture and food security, economic development, education, environment, humanitarian assistance, democracy and governance, and medical research.

CAMRIS seeks a Chief of Party for the upcoming USAID/Kenya and East Africa (USAID/KEA) Evaluations, Assessments, and Analyses program. The USAID/KEA is seeking support in three areas: designing and implementing both quantitative and/or qualitative evaluation studies; developing and delivering evaluation and assessment training to USAID, its implementing partners, and local institutions to support USAID EAA needs; and build the capacity of local monitoring and evaluation (M&E) specialists to lead future activities.

*This position is contingent upon contract award.

The Chief of Party (COP) will serve as the individual bearing primary responsibility for technical aspects of contract performance, including design and advice on methods and procedures, providing central oversight, and maintaining acceptable standards of quality for tasks assigned. Illustrative responsibilities may include the following:

  • Report regularly to headquarters, providing timely updates of all situational and project developments.
  • Manage the field office, including supervision of East Africa-based expatriate and East African staff.
  • Work with home office staff to identify and nominate technical specialists/consultants for short-term technical assistance to meet the objectives of the project.
  • Coordinate, as requested by USAID/KEA, with USAID partner organizations, in conducting performance management support tasks in accordance with the work plan.
  • Advise and educate other partners/USAID teams/other Contractors on policies and services as directed by the Mission.
  • Supervise the development, implementation and reporting of performance management support activities tasks in accordance with the work plan.
  • Assure compliance with contract provisions, including Annual Work Plans and other reports.
  • A Master’s or higher degree is preferred in management, organizational development, international development, economics, social science research, or a related field.
  • At least fifteen (15) years of experience is preferred in the following areas: public or private sector management, administration, and planning; international development, preferably in developing countries;
  • At least five (5) years of experience serving as a COP or DCOP under a USAID funded contract.
  • Must have a strong background in project management and organizational development, and monitoring and evaluation to provide comprehensive monitoring and evaluation support.
  • Considerable academic credentials and experience in organizational capacity development, knowledge management as well as managing group dynamics and high performing teams.
  • Must possess experience managing similar multifaceted projects in the past. In addition, it is essential for the COP to have the capacity to manage large complex projects/activities (including subcontracts and satellite offices) in a multi-cultural environment and in providing consulting services in helping clients analyze problems, devise and adopt solutions.
  • Must possess demonstrated leadership, strategic thinking/planning, management, and presentation skills.
  • Must have at least eight (8) years of supervisory experience.
  • Fluency in English required.
  • Fluency in French and Swahili preferred.
  • Experience working in East Africa is desired.

More Information

  • Job City Nairobi
  • This job has expired!
Share this job


CAMRIS International is an international development and research firm that realizes innovative solutions to health and development challenges through high-quality, cost-effective program and research management services. With experience working in more than 80 countries, we combine our proven systems with today’s most effective, evidence-based best practices to improve the lives of people around the world. We apply a customized, customer-centric, cost-effective business approach to offer greater value to our clients and challenge the way things have always been done in our field.

CAMRIS is a growing international development and research firm with experience working in more than 80 countries. We combine our proven systems with today’s most effective, evidence-based best practices to improve the lives of people around the world. CAMRIS applies a customized, customer-centric, cost-effective business approach to offer greater value to our clients. At CAMRIS, “finding a better way” is our constant mantra. We know that the people we work with face ever-increasing demands and oft en feel relentless pressure to do more with less. We’re deliberately structured to help our customers find smarter, faster, more flexible ways to adapt. Our lean, nimble structure means we can cost-effectively customize solutions based on what our customers really need instead of relying on what’s already on the shelf. And we can be more agile and responsive to changing requirements because our business approach and philosophy are never mired in one way of doing things.

Connect with us
0 USD Nairobi CF 3201 Abc road Full Time , 40 hours per week CAMRIS International
CAMRIS International is an international development and research firm that realizes innovative solutions to health and development challenges through high-quality, cost-effective program and research management services. With experience working in more than 80 countries, we combine our proven systems with today's most effective, evidence-based best practices to improve the lives of people around the world. We apply a customized, customer-centric, cost-effective business approach to offer greater value to our clients and challenge the way things have always been done in our field.CAMRIS clients include U.S. government agencies and multilateral and private organizations. Our core practice areas include monitoring, evaluation and learning, public health, agriculture and food security, economic development, education, environment, humanitarian assistance, democracy and governance, and medical research.CAMRIS seeks a Chief of Party for the upcoming USAID/Kenya and East Africa (USAID/KEA) Evaluations, Assessments, and Analyses program. The USAID/KEA is seeking support in three areas: designing and implementing both quantitative and/or qualitative evaluation studies; developing and delivering evaluation and assessment training to USAID, its implementing partners, and local institutions to support USAID EAA needs; and build the capacity of local monitoring and evaluation (M&E) specialists to lead future activities.*This position is contingent upon contract award.The Chief of Party (COP) will serve as the individual bearing primary responsibility for technical aspects of contract performance, including design and advice on methods and procedures, providing central oversight, and maintaining acceptable standards of quality for tasks assigned. Illustrative responsibilities may include the following:
  • Report regularly to headquarters, providing timely updates of all situational and project developments.
  • Manage the field office, including supervision of East Africa-based expatriate and East African staff.
  • Work with home office staff to identify and nominate technical specialists/consultants for short-term technical assistance to meet the objectives of the project.
  • Coordinate, as requested by USAID/KEA, with USAID partner organizations, in conducting performance management support tasks in accordance with the work plan.
  • Advise and educate other partners/USAID teams/other Contractors on policies and services as directed by the Mission.
  • Supervise the development, implementation and reporting of performance management support activities tasks in accordance with the work plan.
  • Assure compliance with contract provisions, including Annual Work Plans and other reports.
  • A Master's or higher degree is preferred in management, organizational development, international development, economics, social science research, or a related field.
  • At least fifteen (15) years of experience is preferred in the following areas: public or private sector management, administration, and planning; international development, preferably in developing countries;
  • At least five (5) years of experience serving as a COP or DCOP under a USAID funded contract.
  • Must have a strong background in project management and organizational development, and monitoring and evaluation to provide comprehensive monitoring and evaluation support.
  • Considerable academic credentials and experience in organizational capacity development, knowledge management as well as managing group dynamics and high performing teams.
  • Must possess experience managing similar multifaceted projects in the past. In addition, it is essential for the COP to have the capacity to manage large complex projects/activities (including subcontracts and satellite offices) in a multi-cultural environment and in providing consulting services in helping clients analyze problems, devise and adopt solutions.
  • Must possess demonstrated leadership, strategic thinking/planning, management, and presentation skills.
  • Must have at least eight (8) years of supervisory experience.
  • Fluency in English required.
  • Fluency in French and Swahili preferred.
  • Experience working in East Africa is desired.
2018-11-01

NGO Jobs in Africa | NGO Jobs

Ngojobsinafrica.com is Africa’s largest Job site that focuses only on Non-Government Organization job Opportunities across Africa. We publish latest jobs and career information for Africans who intends to build a career in the NGO Sector. We ensure that we provide you with all Non-governmental Jobs in Africa on a consistent basis. We aggregate all NGO Jobs in Africa and ensure authenticity of all jobs available on our site. We are your one stop site for all NGO Jobs in Africa. Stay with us for authenticity & consistency.

Stay up to date

Subscribe for email updates

March 2024
MTWTFSS
« Jan  
 123
45678910
11121314151617
18192021222324
25262728293031
RSS Feed by country: