Mercy Corps Chief of Party Jobs 2023 – Kenya NGO Jobs. Mercy Corps Kenya looking for “Chief of Party”. Applicants with a BA/S in agriculture may apply on or before 06 March 2023.
Mercy Corps has been working in Kenya for over 30 years. With the formation of the independent Republic of Kenya in July 2011, Mercy Corps established a Country Office and has staff working all over the country to help build government institutions. Mercy Corps has maintained its presence in Kenya despite significant challenges in the operating environment by adopting a flexible approach to its work with the Government of Kenya.
Mercy Corps Chief of Party Jobs 2023
The Mercy Corps has published a job vacancy announcement on 23 February 2023 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of Chief of Party to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | Mercy Corps |
| Position | Chief of Party |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | BA/S in agriculture |
| Experience Required | A minimum of 10 years |
| Application Deadline | 06 March 2023 |
Mercy Corps Job Vacancy 2023
General Position Summary: The CoP will provide overall leadership, management and strategic vision to the implementation of the anticipated activity, to ensure that the program meets its targets and deliverables on-time and within budget. The CoP will supervise program staff and ensure accountability to Mercy Corps policies and donor rules and regulations. S/he will be the primary program representative to donors, relevant government entities, partners, other implementers and stakeholders.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Provide overall technical and administrative leadership and expertise. Responsible for administering and managing the implementation of the activity and has the overall responsibility for assuring that all assistance provided is technically sound and appropriate to meet activity objectives.
- Lead the development of a vision and strategy for the program by prioritizing and organizing actions and resources to achieve objectives.
- Play an active role in identifying and developing new initiatives that foster and/or improve strategic objectives of the program and the country office.
- Recognize opportunities for innovative action, create an environment where alternative viewpoints are welcomed and foster a safe, diverse and inclusive workplace.
- Oversee program start-up, management and administration. Ensure program implementation is on time, scope and budget, using effective M&E systems to reach desired impact.
- Lead the development of detailed implementation plans, flowing from strategic annual work plans and ensure delivery of the interventions.
Qualification & Experience:
- BA/S in agriculture, business, economics, public policy, international development or other relevant field, MA/S is strongly preferred.
- Experience leading large, complex programs required, with previous experience as COP or Deputy COP highly beneficial.
- A minimum of 10 years experience, including 5 years in a senior management position.
- Strong skills and a track record in strategic visioning, leadership, and inspiring teams.
- Effective personnel management, coordination, and decision-making skills, with proven ability to be accountable for all components of the program.
- Competent in building networks, strong problem-solving skills, and ability to influence with effective listening, persuasion, negotiation and other techniques.
- Prior management experience within USAID funded programs is critical.
- Internationally recognized qualification in project or program management, or a commitment to obtain the qualification in the early months of work.
- Persuasive written and oral communication in English, including report writing; competency in a relevant local language beneficial.
- Demonstrated technical expertise in food systems, market systems development and/or agricultural sector preferred.
- Experience in Kenya preferred, with prior experience in the Arid and Semi-Arid lands is an added advantage.
- Experience managing locally-led, innovative and evidence-driven programming is critical
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply Mercy Corps 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: 06 March 2023
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.mercycorps.org |
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