CHIEF OF PARTY

Work Location:                     Malawi - Lilongwe

Other Possible Locations:             BURUNDI, MADAGASCAR

Expected Travel:                  up to 30%

Language Requirement:   Depends on country of assignment

Employee Duration:           Regular Full time

Type of Post:                         Accompanied - Spouse only

Funding:                                  THIS POSITION IS PENDING DONOR APPROVAL

 Our diversity is our strength; we encourage people from all 
backgrounds and experiences, particularly women, to apply.

                                                  

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DESCRIPTION

CARE USA is actively seeking experienced Chief of Party candidates to provide technical and managerial leadership for future anticipated Title II Development Food Assistance Programs (DFAP).  The DFAP is likely to be a health/nutrition, agriculture, and resilience focused food security program.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Chief of Party has overall responsibility for high quality program implementation, achievement of project deliverables, timely reporting, management of staff, donor and host country relationships, fiduciary oversight etc. The COP will also provide technical oversight in his/her relevant areas of expertise, and lead and/or coordinate all planning efforts in one or more of the following program areas: The COP has overall responsibility for managing DFAP activity planning and implementation, monitoring & evaluation (M&E) efforts, and commodities.

S/he is also responsible for:

• Providing strategic leadership and supervision of sub-grantees and sub-contractors while ensuring the security, feasibility, and sustainability of the program.
• Representing the program to local USAID Missions and other in-country partners, international and national program/consortium partners, and the host country Government and its relevant line ministries, UN Agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Developing a comprehensive work plans in coordination with the key program staff, ensuring coordination, implementation and supervision of all program activities.
• Develop resource materials, and coordinating meetings with partners and donor, active participation in the overall management of the program
• Ensuring that key staff receive regular formal and informal updates on activities and that written reports are comprehensive and provided in a timely manner
• Providing effective financial management of project funds including budget development and efficient utilization of program staff and resources in complete compliance with USAID and CARE USA policies and regulations.
• Providing oversight to central offices and regions where the DFAP is being implemented.
• Identifying opportunities for synergy and integration across DFAP program activities, with other FFP/USAID programs and/or with local service providers 
• Developing staff capacity through trainings or other development opportunities to adjust to changing program needs.
• Supervising sub-grantees and contractors, contributing to their capacity building as needed, and ensuring the quality of their work and their compliance with CARE and Donor requirements.

REQUIRED

• Masters degree or higher in a relevant field, PhD preferred
• A minimum of ten years of overseas international management experience, preferably in administering USAID and/or Food for Peace programs
• Experience overseeing USG Title II programs
• At least 7 years’ experience managing USG budgets
• Familiarity with U.S. Government (USG) food aid legislation and regulations
• Professional experience in working with USAID-supported cooperating agencies, donors, USAID missions, and international counterpart organizations; as well as other USG agencies a plus
• Demonstrated experience working in partnership with international donors and agencies
• Appropriate language skills   
• Excellent interpersonal and cross cultural skills.
• Technical proficiency in nutrition, agriculture, food security, commodity management, disaster risk management, and gender program design, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation.
• Demonstrated experience managing similarly complex projects in various countries, especially involving multi-million dollar budgets, coordination with multiple programs, operations research, and managing partner institutions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the cross-sectoral application of strategies to improve food security, health, livelihoods and nutrition.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of state-of-the-art practices and approaches.
• Knowledge and prior application of participatory methodologies.
• Strong leadership, analytical and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated skills in quickly assessing priorities and opportunities and managing a variety of activities with attention to detail.
• Proven ability to convene/chair high profile meetings. Understanding of USAID procurement processes, procedures, and grants management.
• Strong MS Office skills, including Word and Excel.
• Strong written and oral presentation skills in English.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Number of Positions: 1 (Accompanied)
• Contract type and duration: fixed term contract for 5 years.
• Deadline for applications: Until suitable applicant is found.

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