Deputy Chief of Party

Core responsibilities:

• Assist the Chief of Party with program leadership, strategic planning, management, and quality assurance
• Deputize for the Chief of Party during absences
• Potentially handle day-to-day management issues depending on staffing structure
• Support implementation of the USAID-supported Clap 4 Devolution project on closing gaps in devolved health service delivery

This role contributes to closing gaps in devolved health service delivery in select counties in Kenya, improving healthcare access and outcomes through evidence-based policy work and capacity strengthening.

Required qualifications:

• 8 years' experience in project management
• Bachelor's degree in International Affairs, Economic Development, Public Management, Sociology, Community Development or related field
• Minimum 5 years working in designing and implementation of development projects with emphasis on accountable governance, inclusion and participation
• Prior experience supervising staff and short-term experts/consultants
• Experience in implementing USAID supported projects and knowledge of USAID rules and regulations is an added advantage

No specific benefits mentioned in the job posting. Candidates are asked to indicate expected remuneration in their application letter.

The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA-Kenya) is an independent think tank established in 1994 that utilizes evidence to shape decisions on public affairs through policy analysis, public education, capacity strengthening, and advocacy.