USAID Jobs Kenya Director - Partnership Fund Director

Responsibilities include:

Work to provide a mix of grants, subcontracts, and purchase orders to local associations and firms and select international organizations to implement elements of the program’s activities

Build relationships and award grants

Solicit and analyze grantee and subcontractor proposals according to USAID guidelines
Qualifications:

Master’s degree or equivalent in management, business administration, or related field

Minimum 10 years of relevant experience, five of which should be in Africa or other developing countries

Minimum five years of experience managing and directing funds or facilities comparable to the partnership fund

Experience managing a partnership fund under a large, complex development program

Ability to prepare guidelines, carry out advertising campaigns, and manage fund operations

Ability to conceptualize, articulate, and explain the vision and purposes of the partnership fund

Ability to work collaboratively with institutional and private sector partners and stakeholders in a multi-country setting

Excellent writing and communications skills

Ability to use the latest ICT and computer software programs, including but not limited to, tracking and reporting on grants and subcontracts under the fund

Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity

Fluent English required
Application Instructions:
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to EastAfricaTrade [at] chemonics.com by December 1, 2013.
Please note the position title in the subject of the email.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
No telephone inquiries please.
Finalists will be contacted.
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