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Save the Children is a leading international humanitarian and development organization dedicated to improving the lives of children around the world. With operations in over 120 countries, Save the Children provides emergency aid, health care, education, and protection for children in need. The organization upholds the highest standards of integrity, accountability, and innovation, and is committed to child rights and creating sustainable change.
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Nairobi, Kenya
Save the Children Fund is a leading international non-governmental organization committed to improving the lives of children around the world through access to education, healthcare, protection, and emergency relief, with a mission to ensure that every child has a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn, and protection from harm. Founded in 1919 in the UK, the organization has earned a global reputation for its evidence-based advocacy, transparency, and long-standing impact in humanitarian and development contexts.
With a people-first culture, Save the Children fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion, and offers dynamic career paths, capacity-building programs, and flexible work arrangements that empower staff to thrive professionally while driving meaningful change. Its innovative, rights-based approach leverages technology, partnerships, and community engagement to deliver sustainable solutions tailored to local contexts.
Operating in over 100 countries, the organization has a vast reach, impacting millions of lives annually, and upholds strong core values including accountability, ambition, collaboration, creativity, and integrity. Save the Children’s extensive CSR portfolio reflects its deep commitment to social justice, environmental stewardship, and child rights, influencing global policies and mobilizing resources for underserved populations. For more information, visit www.savethechildren.net.
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Full Time
Deadline:
31 May 2025
Job Title
Chief of Party (USDA / Food for Progress) job at Save the Children
Save the Children
Job Description
The Chief of Party will lead the design, execution, and management of the anticipated Food for Progress project, aimed at strengthening Kenya’s agricultural sector through modernization and capacity building. The COP will oversee a multidisciplinary team, ensuring that project goals are met in compliance with USDA and Save the Children policies. The role involves close coordination with government agencies, external partners, and the USDA, as well as internal teams, to deliver impactful results. Responsibilities include program planning and implementation, financial and operational management, staff recruitment and development, stakeholder engagement, and risk/security management.
This position is contingent upon award and funding and is subject to USDA approval as a key personnel role.
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
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Provide overall strategic leadership and direction for the project
Lead the program planning and implementation in line with USDA guidelines
Coordinate partnerships within the consortium and with external stakeholders
Represent the program to donors, government officials, and partners
Oversee budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance with regulations
Ensure quality and timely deliverables and reports
Lead recruitment, supervision, and capacity building of project staff
Ensure effective communication with all stakeholders including USDA and the host government
Monitor security dynamics and manage risk in project areas
Promote Save the Children’s values and child protection principles
Contribute to country-level strategic planning and leadership
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Master's degree in Development Studies, Agriculture, Nutrition, Public Health, or related field
At least 7 years of progressively responsible experience in international development
Proven leadership in managing large-scale, multi-sectoral projects in developing contexts
Strong financial management, operations oversight, and staff supervision skills
In-depth knowledge of USDA’s Food for Progress program and regulations
Demonstrated success in partnerships with host governments, donors, and private sectors
Experience with Theory of Change in program design and implementation
Professional proficiency in English (spoken and written)
Commitment to child rights and Save the Children’s values
