Jobs at Social Impact

Position Description:

SI is seeking a Chief of Party (COP) for the upcoming USAID/KEA LIS Activity. The COP will be responsible for coordinating closely with USAID/KEA, implementing partners, and other stakeholders to ensure that the Activity reaches its goals. This is a full-time position for the duration of the five-year project, and is anticipated to be based in Nairobi.

Qualifications:

1. A minimum of a master’s degree in a field relevant to international development, such as economics, statistics, public health, etc.
2. A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience managing high-performing, interdisciplinary teams in international development settings.
3. Experience using monitoring, evaluation, verification and data utilization concepts to improve development results.
4. Experience providing capacity building services to local actors and stakeholders.
5. Experience working with third party monitoring platforms and/or support mechanisms.
6. Demonstrated leadership, strategic thinking/planning, management, and presentation skills.
7. Demonstrated ability to establish relationships of trust with clients, including those at the level of a USAID Mission Director.
8. Fluency in English, written and spoken. Fluency in Kiswahili strongly preferred.
9. A commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive work and learning environment.

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Position Description:

SI is seeking Senior Technical Experts for the upcoming USAID/KEA LIS Activity. These will be senior technical positions on the project, reporting to the Chief of Party (COP), and will be responsible for overseeing and managing technical workstreams related to the objectives of the Activity. These positions will be full-time for the duration of the five-year project, and will be based in Nairobi.

Responsibilities:

1. Lead the design and development of services and activities under project components.
2. Develop scope/budget/timelines for assigned activities.
3. Provide technical assistance and support to addressing USAID’s gender and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion objectives.
4. Manage teams including full-time staff and consultants.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or related field.
2. At least eight years of management experience in one or more of the following technical areas: OD, strategy, capacity building, MEL, verification, and reporting.
3. Experience working on USAID projects strongly preferred.
4. Fluency in written and spoken English required; fluency in Kiswahili strongly preferred.