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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
 

This position will be based in Nairobi, with travel to Western Province expected

Malaria Technical 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
 

This position may be based in the Western Province

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
 

This position will be based in Nairobi, with travel to Western Province expected

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
 

This position may be based in the Western Province

Environmental Compliance Specialist:
 

Familiarity with Kenyan and United States Government environmental regulations, relating to all aspects of IRS activities
 

Experience monitoring IRS activities for compliance during purchase, implementation, and disposal of pesticide
 

This position may be based in the Western Province

Malaria/IRS Epidemiology and Entomology M&E Specialist:
 

Minimum five years of experience in monitoring epidemiological and entomological qualities of health projects, IRS preferred 
 

At least five years of M&E experience for USAID- or other donor- funded health projects
 

Experience in building and maintaining client relationships
 

Excellent leadership, analytical, and data gathering skills
 

This position may be based in the Western Province

Office Manager:
 

Minimum five years of experience in project administration- a supervisory role of administrative staff with a focus on staff coordination
 

Familiarity with international organizations and USAID rules and regulations
 

Familiarity with Kenyan labor laws and a background in human resources management
 

Ability to interact with a range of staff and project related officials
 

Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, attentive to detail and quality conscious
 

Two Office Manager positions available, one in Nairobi and one may be based in the Western Province

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: 

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.