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Location: Nairobi
URL: http://www.abtassociates.com

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Chief of Party (COP) at Abt Associates in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies

Abt Associates, a mission-driven, global leader in research and program implementation in the fields of health, social and environmental policy, and international development, seeks qualified candidates for a potential Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) project to achieve the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) targets in Kenya.

Brief descriptions and qualification requirements for key positions are listed below.

All positions are contingent on program award.

To be considered for any position, an applicant must submit his/her CV and an application letter that provides details of the applicant’s specific qualifications for the desired position to:

Kenya_IRSjobs@abtassoc.com

In the subject line of the email, write the title of the position for which you are applying.

If you wish to apply for more than one position, please submit separate applications for each position.

Applications that do not follow these instructions, or that do not meet the stated minimum qualification requirements, will not be considered.

All applications should be submitted by 24 August 2012; later applications may not be considered.

CHIEF OF PARTY (COP)

Manages and supervises the successful implementation of the IRS project in Kenya, and acts as the primary liaison between the project and USAID and the Government of Kenya.

The COP has responsibility for the strategic direction, and technical leadership to produce project results, as well as overall management of the operational, financial and administrative aspects of the project to assure that the full potential of the contract is realized in Kenya through the promotion of high quality work and internal control.

Qualification requirements:

Master’s degree in public health or other related field or Bachelor’s degree with at least 10 years of additional relevant experience;

extensive experience in the management of malaria and health related programs in developing countries, preferably in Africa for more than 10 years;

at least 5 years of demonstrated experience in the leadership and management of a complex national project and USAID experience.

Must be fluent in English.

Interested individuals can learn more about Abt Associates’ multi-disciplinary group of dedicated professionals who provide technical assistance, research, analysis, and systems strengthening services in more than 100 countries at: www.abtassociates.com

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