Chief of Party, Kenya

Chief of Party, Kenya Integrated Pharmaceutical and SupplyChain Technical Assistance (KIPS) 

About Palladium:

Palladium is a global leader in the design, development, and delivery ofPositive Impact - the intentional creation of enduring social and economicvalue. We work with foundations, investors, governments, corporations, communities,and civil society to formulate strategies and implement solutions that generatelasting social, environmental and financial benefits.

For the past 50 years, we have been making Positive Impact possible. With ateam of more than 2, employees operating in 90 plus countries and a globalnetwork of more than 35, technical experts, Palladium has improved - and iscommitted to continuing to improve - economies, societies and most importantly,people's lives.

This Opportunity:

Palladium is seeking aCOP for a potential 5-year USAID Kenya Integrated Pharmaceutical and SupplyChain Technical Assistance (KIPS) project. The Chief of Party (COP) will lead the Palladium teamin achieving all project objectives. TheCOP will be the principle point of contact for the USAID Contracting Officerand will have the authority to make decisions on behalf of Palladium and willhave primary accountability for project requirements. S/He will coordinate andliaise with other stakeholders, including government agencies, otherdonor-funded projects, implementing partners, and USAID and other donors. The COP will supporttimely implementation and reporting across all activities by working withtechnical leads and operations staff to maintain a general organizational orderof all ongoing activities. This role requires strong project management andorganizational skills and an understanding of how to translate theories ofchange and project workplans into day-to-day activities to achieve desiredoutcomes to ensure project success. The COP will also manage in-country projectstaff by providing direct supervision to senior project leadership.

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Primary Roles and Responsibilities:

Serve as key point of contact for day-to-day program management. Oversee and manage country team to ensure project implementation runs smoothly.
Lead the development and execution of high-quality country strategic plan relevant to the local context and reflecting the global priorities.
Lead and ensure the quality of technical deliverables related to supply chain and pharmaceuticals
Oversee the recruitment, orientation, and performance of senior staff and development of middle management staff.
Collaborate with technical leaders to ensure all workplan activities are not only taking place as planned but are also of high quality.
Liaise between technical and operations teams to ensure activity plans are translated into contracts, consultancies, travel, etc., and support financial management by ensuring case forecasts and spending reports reflect planned/completed technical activities.
Oversee project work planning, budgeting, and progress/financial reporting, in collaboration with country team, technical, and HQ staff.
Interface with clients and other project stakeholders, to plan, implement, review, and report on projects and deliverables or products as needed.
Ensure staff compliance with project guidelines and SOPs; and
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Key Competencies Required: 

Experience in international development working with donors (including USAID) is required.
Experience as a Chief of Party or in a senior leadership position of a project that is implemented at the country level that required the assembling, managing, and supervising complex teams.
Experience with global health or health supply chain programs with significant experience in one of the following areas: supply chain management, procurement, warehousing, or logistics.
Demonstrated knowledge of supply chain, 4PL, and 3PL logistics, including experience with LMIS, WMIS, TMIS, and control tower software.
Demonstrated experience coordinating and collaborating with stakeholders including government agencies, host country governments and counterparts, and international donor agencies.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Experience in monitoring and documenting project activities and outcomes.
Ability to exercise leadership, build teams, maintain effective communication, motivate, and generate commitment within a team.
Knowledge of USG procurement regulations.
Excellent written and spoken English and ability to communicate across technical disciplines and non-technical audience required. Master’s degree in global public health, business, supply chain management, public administration, healthcare administration, or a related field.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion  - Palladium is committed to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. These include: (but are not limited to) socio-economic background, age, race, gender identity and expression, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenous status.