RESET Team Leader

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing all strategic and technical aspects of the Programme and leading or participating, as required, in assessment, analysis, and training.
• Representing the Programme on behalf of Chemonics and FCDO to government officials, community leaders and partner organisations.
• Leading a team of technical experts to ensure the main elements of the programme are delivered accurately, timely and to budget.
• Ensuring contractual deliverables are met, and to anticipate any delays that may occur in a timely manner, identifying risks and providing solutions.
• Providing timely and accurate reporting to FCDO on all programme areas and regular drafting and compilation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
• Managing, leading and overseeing long and short-term staff and partner organisation(s) in achieving Programme results.
• Overseeing the development and implementation of the MREL framework.
• Accountable for security and duty of care across all Programme locations.
• Ensuring good, frequent, and direct communications with the Chemonics Head Office.

Experience, Skills And Qualifications

• High level strategic visioning and project management, preferably with experience in managing complex activities involving coordination with multiple partner institutions in Kenya or East Africa.
• Proven leadership in the design, management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of FCDO programs. Prior experience as a Team Leader, Chief of Party, Country Director or similar, specifically with the FCDO or any of its predecessors, is preferred.
• Extensive experience working with government officials and/or community-led organisations in Kenya or similar contexts.
• Technical expertise in local governance and institutional capacity building, and demonstrated leadership skills necessary to develop, articulate and carry out a vision for the Programme.
• A post-graduate degree or relevant professional experience in local governance, international relations, conflict/post-conflict studies, peacebuilding or similar.
• Culturally sensitive and aware of East African countries, customs and ways of working.
• Fluent written and spoken English required, Swahili or other local languages would be advantageous.
• Please be advised that this role is contingent on award***