Chief of Party
Quick answer
Catholic Relief Services is hiring a Chief of Party in Kenya to lead and manage a large-scale USDA-funded emergency food assistance program.
- Role
- Chief of Party
- Organization
- Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
- Location
- Kenya
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Leadership & Executive
The role
The Chief of Party will provide strategic leadership and overall management for the USDA Food for Peace emergency food assistance program in Kenya. This role focuses on delivering high-quality programming for food-insecure populations in arid and semi-arid lands while ensuring compliance with USG funding requirements. The incumbent will oversee commodity management, stakeholder engagement, and team development while mitigating security risks. Success in this position requires a commitment to agency standards, donor expectations, and operational excellence.
What you'll do
- Lead program development and implementation aligned with USDA requirements.
- Serve as the primary liaison to USDA/FAS, the U.S. Embassy, and national stakeholders.
- Provide strategic technical leadership for commodity management and supply chain logistics.
- Manage senior programming and operations staff, including coaching and performance assessment.
- Ensure strict compliance with financial tracking and USDA grant regulations.
What it takes
- Proven experience in managing large-scale USG-funded emergency programs.
- Strong expertise in commodity management systems and supply chain logistics.
- Demonstrated ability to manage security risks in volatile or complex environments.
- Leadership experience in coordinating multi-partner consortiums.
- Advanced skills in budget oversight and institutional donor reporting.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is this position located?
This position is located in Kenya and requires the incumbent to manage emergency food assistance programs on-site.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation is not specified in the job description.
Is this position permanent?
Please note that this position is contingent upon donor funding.
What is the primary focus of the Chief of Party?
The primary focus is providing strategic leadership for USDA Food for Peace programs, including commodity management, stakeholder coordination, and staff oversight.
How to apply
Apply directly on Catholic Relief Services (CRS)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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