Chief of Party II, Kenya

• Lead the design, implementation, and consolidation of the assigned USDA Non-Emergency Food for Peace project.
• Serve as the main contact with donors and stakeholders including public, private, and non-governmental organizations.
• Ensure the project meets donor expectations on results, budget, and sustainability.
• Manage senior program and operations staff, including coaching, mentoring, and performance assessments.
• Monitor and mitigate security risks affecting staff and programming.
• Ensure compliance with donor grants, financial tracking, and partner budget oversight.
• Represent CRS in international forums and oversee communication strategies and materials.
• Manage relationships and coordination with consortium partner organizations.
• Create a learning environment and identify training needs for CRS and partner staff.

• Bachelor's degree in international development, International Relations, or a relevant technical area.
• At least 8 years of relevant management and technical experience.
• Minimum of 7 years managing donor funds including multi-country grants with strong budget management skills.
• At least 5 years of staff management experience with abilities to foster a learning environment.
• Experience coaching and mentoring senior program staff.
• Proven success managing complex, high-value, multi-activity projects with complicated logistics.
• Established sector leader demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications or conference presentations.
• Fluency in English is required; fluency in a local language is a plus.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 35%.

Salary and benefits depend on the country of employment. CRS offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, vision, and a retirement savings plan for U.S.-based staff. The work culture is collaborative and mission-driven.

Apply through the employer's official contact. The closing date for applications is Saturday, 14 November 2026.