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African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP)

The African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP) is an African-led,
regional non-profit research and policy institute established in 2010 to help
bridge the gaps between research, policy and practice in development efforts
in Africa. We are registered as a Non-Governmental Organisation in both Kenya
and Malawi and in the USA as a 501(c)3 non-profit. See [ www.afidep.org
](http://www.afidep.org) for more about AFIDEP.

AFIDEP seeks to recruit experienced and highly motivated individuals for an
upcoming USAID funded Policy, Advocacy, and Communication Enhanced for
Population and Reproductive Health (PACE) – Population Environment Development
(PED) – PACE 2 PED programme. The programme has two primary focus areas: (1)
strengthening individual and institutional capacity in advocacy, and policy
communications and negotiations; and (2) increasing commitment for
crosssectoral approaches to integrated population, health, environment,
climate change, natural resources (biodiversity conservation,
fisheries, forests, etc.), resilience, food security, livelihoods and security
programs.

Chief of Party (CoP)*>
The Chief of Party (CoP) will provide overall technical oversight and
strategic leadership for PACE 2 – PED programme. Specifically, the candidate
will provide strategic direction on project management to ensure that the
programme targets and deliverables are technically sound and align with
USAID’s priorities, ensure compliance, and lead review of progress. He/she
will have a minimum 10 year experience leading implementation of similar
programmes, preferably in population dynamics, health (reproductive health
(RH)/family planning(FP)), environment, climate change, natural resources, and
security, including developing programme workplans, budgets, and managing
staff and consultants

Job Purpose

The successful candidate will have exceptional technical, leadership and
interpersonal skills and experience needed to successfully implement this
multi-region, multi-country, multi-partner programme. The candidate will:

> Provide strategic direction on project management to ensure that the programme targets and deliverables are technically sound and align with USAID’s priorities, ensure compliance, and lead review of progress
> Lead and motivate the project team to effectively and efficiently deliver a high quality programme on time and cost effectively by creating and sustaining a positive organisational culture that strives for excellence
> Ensure compliance with the USAID and Partner regulations
> Represent AFIDEP with key stakeholders including USAID, other development partners, government ministries and departments, civil society, and private sector, among others
> Project a positive image of AFIDEP and the programme by cultivating and curating tangible relationship to ensure the project goals are achieved
> Mobilise resources from other funding sources to extend programme activities for sustainability
> Lead development of knowledge, evidence uptake, advocacy, and communications products to showcase impact and promote the programme
> Support implementing partners in designing and operationalising their project work plans and budgets
> Support the monitoring, evaluation and learning lead to develop and deploy a robust MEL system that effectively monitors, evaluates, and supports decision making
> Support the finance, grants, and operations lead develop a robust system to manage the financial aspects including performance management to ensure accountability, accuracy and timely reporting
> Support contracting and management of partners at national and community levels
> Establish seamless communication and coordination among all the key stakeholders for effective implementation of interventions
> Represent AFIDEP in key and influential government, development partners and other technical working groups, taskforces etc
> Lead development, implementation and monitoring of security protocols and procedures to ensure staff and partners’ safety

Minimum requirements

> Over 10-year experience leading implementation of similar programmes, preferably in population dynamics, health (reproductive health/family planning), environment, climate change, natural resources, and security, including developing programme work plans, budgets, and managing staff and consultants
> Understanding of USAID and PACE 2’s objectives for an integrated programme
> Experience cultivating and nurturing strategic partnerships with development, state and non-state actors (including civil society, religious/traditional leaders and private sector), implementing organisations at regional, national and in-country levels
> Demonstrable experience managing complex, cross-country, cross-regional, multicultural teams to achieve results. Ability to understand and support the needs of diverse projects across organisations
> Experience working in a senior management position for USAID-funded programmes
> Demonstrable relevant technical expertise in reproductive health/family planning, population, health and environment (PHE), and population, environment and development (PED)
> Excellent interpersonal skills
> Familiarity with the United States government policies, regulations, and legislative requirements
> Excellent communication skills – written and oral proficiency in English. Proficiency in French will be an added advantage
> Excellent planning, organisational, multi-tasking and decision-making skills
> Ability to travel in Africa, Asia, and the United States

Academic qualification

> Advanced degree in public health, environment, social sciences, international development, natural resource management or related field with over 10 years of experience in a related field of study

For more information about the roles, please visit [
https://www.afidep.org/about/work-with-us/
](https://www.afidep.org/about/work-with-us/)

Additional information:*>
The above position will be for a period of 2 years, with a possibility of
extension. A competitive remuneration package will be offered commensurate
with qualifications and experience.

To apply:*>
Please send (1) one-page cover letter, (2) CV (including three relevant
referees), (3) two page statement detailing career goals and interests; not
later than 17 June 2020 to [ hr@afidep.org ](mailto:hr@afidep.org) .
Application should have the title of the position as the subject. Only
applicants shortlisted for interviews shall be contacted.
This position is contingent on the Funder approval and funding.

AFIDEP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not charge a fee at any stage
of the recruitment process.

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