Chief of Party HIV / AIDS Education Program

World Education, Inc. is seeking candidates for the following positions based in Kenya for an anticipated multi-year, donor funded HIV/AIDS education program in primary and secondary schools project subject to award.

The project is designed to improve students’ HIV/AIDS knowledge, attitudes and practices through peer-to-peer, school, and community-based interventions.

Chief of Party HIV / AIDS Education Program

The COP will have overall responsibility for coordination of all project activities and staff.

S/he will have primary responsibility for representation of the project to USG, local government and authorities, partners and other key stakeholders.

S/he will have the leadership qualities, technical expertise and experience, management experience, interpersonal skills and relationships to fulfill the requirements of the program description.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide overall technical leadership for the cooperative agreement;
• Serve as the lead technical advisor in HIV/AIDS prevention education and community involvement;
• Provide overall leadership and direction for the cooperative agreement; define and implement activities in a way that achieves the greatest coverage and impact possible;
• Lead and facilitate an effective partnership with public and private sectors, and other stakeholders working in Kenya;
• Serve as the primary contact and principal WEI representative for Donor and the Government of Kenya; keep up-to-date on developments within Donor and Government development strategies in HIV and AIDS, education, and comprehensive community-based services;
• Supervise staff to ensure timely achievement of program results;
• Manage subcontract partners; ensure coordinated inputs and technical/managerial quality from all partners and collaborators;
• Manage, oversee and coordinate all project planning and implementation, including timely deployment of project staff.
• Monitor progress of project activities, report to Donor and partners on programmatic progress and results, ensure that project deliverables are met within the agreed-upon timeframe;
• Delineate internal lines of communication for effective management;
• Oversee cooperative agreement negotiations, performance-based subcontracting and results monitoring;
• Coordinate with other Donor-funded Implementing Partners;
• Organize and manage external communications, and arrange for dissemination of information;
• Supervise program staff to ensure timely delivery of products and regular reporting;
• Advocate and promote scale-up of best practices.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience implementing and managing a complex program in/for a developing country;
  
• Master’s Degree or higher in Education, Public Health, Public Administration, Social Work, or related field;
  
• Technical expertise in HIV/AIDS prevention education, behavior change, community mobilization, youth friendly services, and community-based service provision;
  
• Familiarity with Government HIV/AIDS, education, and OVC policies, strategies, plans and current/past programming;
  
• Demonstrated ability to engage government and to represent vulnerable children priorities and issues;
  
• Demonstrated experience in financial and technical management;
  
• Knowledge of gender issues and links with HIV/AIDS and education;
  
• Strong leadership, management and interpersonal skills;
• Strong writing and oral presentation skills;
  
• Familiarity with international donors (at least 8 years of US Government and other experience preferred); and prior experience serving as a Chief of Party or Deputy Chief of Party highly preferred.

To apply for these positions, please submit CV/resume and cover letter either online at:

http://worlded.org/WEIInternet/workforus/index.cfm

or send by email to Elizabeth Hendrix at WorldEdKenya@gmail.com with the name of the position in the subject line (Please note that applications submitted without the proper subject line may not be considered.)

Applications will be accepted through close of business June 10, 2011.

WEI is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer committed to workplace diversity. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. M/F/H/V/D