Abt Associates Deputy Chief of Party Jobs 2023 – Kenya NGO Jobs.
Abt Associates Kenya looking for “Deputy Chief of Party”.
Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree may apply on or before 31 December 2023.
Abt Associates is an engine for social impact, fueled by caring, curiosity and cutting-edge research that moves people from vulnerability to security. Whether it’s welfare or weather disasters, the environment or economics, agriculture or HIV and AIDS, we address the world’s most pressing issues. Our work is diverse and so is our bold workforce. We never fail to ask “What if?” We identify patterns, we search for the best way.
Abt Associates Deputy Chief of Party Jobs 2023
The Abt Associates has published a job vacancy announcement on 10 November 2023 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of Deputy Chief of Party to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | Abt Associates |
| Position | Deputy Chief of Party |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s degree |
| Experience Required | At least 5 years |
| Application Deadline | 31 December 2023 |
Abt Associates Job Vacancy 2023
The Opportunity: Abt Associates seeks a qualified Deputy Chief of Party for the upcoming USAID-funded Kenya Feed the Future Private Sector Activity. The overall goals of the Activity are to create jobs, particularly for women and youth, increase incomes, and accelerate inclusive, climate-resilient, and sustainable economic growth through private sector partnerships. The Activity will focus on increasing investment into targeted sectors in Kenya through partnerships with growth-oriented, formal private sector firms. The Activity will support partnerships in the agriculture sector (with processors, off-takers, input and logistics providers, and other market actors) and in the health sector.
Core Responsibilities:
- Lead strategy development and implementation of investment and transaction activities that will generate interest and partnerships in the agriculture and health sectors.
- Develop and manage the Activity’s team of transaction and investment focused staff and partners.
- Work with partners to design innovative and scalable investment tools and facilities.
- Engage with governments and financial institutions (lending banks, MFIs, private equity, investment funds, development finance, and foundations) to facilitate greater access to financing and catalogue the innovations in risk sharing and blended finance that can be replicated with partners in the region.
- Manage the coordination and technical aspects of subcontractor and grantee activities related to investment opportunities.
Qualification & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, mathematics, accounting, or a related field and at least 15 years of experience OR MBA/Master’s and at least 12 years of relevant experience.
- At least 5 years of experience in a managerial or leadership role.
- Investment experience, such as working in capital investment, trade, agriculture development, health financing, blended finance, and impact investment.
- Demonstrated experience in private sector development and working with private sector companies, financial institutions, SMEs, and public sector stakeholders to create win-win solutions.
- Experience successfully supporting business expansion and capital mobilization.
- Experience working in Kenya and strong understanding of the Kenyan financial landscape required.
- Experience working with USAID-funded projects preferred.
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills, including writing and editing. Fluency in Swahili required.
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply Abt Associates Deputy Chief of Party Jobs 2023
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to this link Click Here
The Closing Date: 31 December 2023
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.abtassociates.com |
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