Kenya: Chief of Party, Regional Intergovernmental Organization Systems Strengthening Activity, Kenya

Chief of Party, Regional Intergovernmental Organization Systems

Strengthening Activity, Kenya

Company Profile: MSI, a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, DC metro area international development firm with a 35-year history of delivering development results across the world. Our core expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation (M&E), institutional development, public sector management, governance and anti-corruption. MSI implements nearly 100 projects in 90 countries around the world such as Jordan, Morocco, Lebanon, Syria, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Colombia, and Mexico. As one of the leading companies in our field, MSI has partnered with more than 80 organizations across all sectors of international development with clients ranging from large bilateral and multilateral donors such as USAID, the World Bank and the UNDP to national and local governments, NGOs, think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

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Project Summary: **
The goal of the Regional Intergovernmental Organization (RIGO) System Strengthening Activity is to actualize a demonstrable, evidence based improvement in the institutional capacity of each RIGO and a significant, measurable increase in each RIGO's efficient, effective and sustainable organizational performance. RIGO System Strengthening will provide organizational strengthening assistance to the East African Community (EAC), the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), and selected sub-entities of those RIGOs.

Position Summary:
This position will provide technical and managerial oversight to all institutional strengthening activities in support of (RIGO). The ideal candidate is envisioned to have a solid track-record in leading projects related to international development. The candidate will be a development professional with at least 15 years of international development programming and management experience, with the ability to recruit and supervise short-term U.S., third country and local experts and strong experience in monitoring & evaluation, preferably of USAID projects. The Chief of Party will be MSI's primary representative in the field and must be capable of representing MSI effectively to USAID, the Government of Kenya and other stakeholders. This position will be situated in Nairobi. Kenya.

**This position is contingent upon continued donor funding

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for day-to-day management and oversight of the economic growth and institutional strengthening activities.
• Oversee performance analyses.
• Provide overall leadership for the implementation of the project while ensuring compliance with USAID requirements and regulations and MSI policies and procedures.
• Oversee fulfillment of all contract delivery requirements including reports.
• Manage and supervise the work of project personnel and subcontractors to achieve project objectives and targets, and ensure timely implementation.
• Oversee internal management of the project including budget, procurement and security serve as principal liaison with USAID, counterparts, and stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 15 years of international experience.
• Master's degree in public administration, international relations, economics, business administration, law or a related field.
• Substantial technical experience, working within public sector institutions is strongly preferred.
• Prior experience as Chief of party, or equivalent for USAID projects is preferred.
• Demonstrated strong leadership, management, resourcefulness, and integrity.
• Knowledge of relevant federal regulations and procedures is preferred.
• English fluency required.
• Experience working on donor-funded activities preferred.
• Experience working with senior level government officials is required.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.

To apply: Please visit our website, www.msiworldwide.com

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