Chemonics International Jobs in Kenya August 2012

Chemonics International Kenyan Jobs and Vacancies:

Chemonics International Inc., a leading international consulting firm based in Washington, D.C., seeks experienced professionals for an anticipated three-year USAID-funded Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) Project in Kenya. 

The project will support the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) in reducing the burden of malaria in Kenya by implementing a high quality IRS program in identified districts, conducting comprehensive monitoring and evaluation of the program, and developing capacity of the Division of Malaria Control (DOMC) and public sector to conduct IRS. 

Chemonics seeks the following competitive candidates:
 

Chief of Party:
 

Minimum 10 years of senior-level experience designing, implementing, and managing malaria and health projects, preferably in Africa; USAID experience preferred
 

Minimum five years of experience planning, implementing, and managing IRS programs
 

Familiarity with supply chain and/or logistics management strongly preferred
 

Operations Manager:
 

Minimum five years of experience designing and implementing IRS programs
 

Demonstrated experience interacting with country-level Ministries of Health
 

Strong knowledge of USG environmental regulations and appropriate use of insecticides
 

Finance Manager:
 

Minimum ten years of experience in financial management of large international projects
 

At least three years of experience with USAID- or other donor-funded health, logistics, and/or supply chain management projects in Africa
 

Familiarity with compliance to USG Cost Accounting Standards
 

Capacity Building Officer:
 

Minimum seven years of experience building the capacity of local organizations, government ministries, and the public sector in Kenya
 

Capacity building experience on donor-funded projects strongly preferred; USAID experience preferred
 

District Coordinator:
 

At least five years of experience planning, implementing, and managing public health programs at the district or regional level; experience with IRS programs strongly preferred
 

Experience conducting qualitative research at the local level and facilitating community awareness campaigns
 

All candidates should have a minimum of a Master’s degree in a relevant field, or Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with additional 7 years of experience. 

Fluency in English and strong communication skills are required. 

Previous experience working in Kenya or East Africa is preferred.

Experience in the following areas is also preferred: supply chain and logistics management, USG environmental regulations, monitoring and evaluation, IEC/BCC, epidemiology, and capacity building of government and public sector organizations.

Application Instructions for the above Careers in Kenya: 

Qualified applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter, resume, and list of three professional references to ChemonicsKenyaIRS@gmail.com with the name of the position in the subject line by August 31, 2012. 

No telephone inquiries, please. 

Finalists will be contacted.