CHIEF OF PARTY

Work Location:	Ethiopia - Addis Ababa
Other Possible Locations:
Expected Travel:	up to 30%
Language Requirement:	English
Employee Duration:	Full Time
Type of Post:	Accompanied - Family
Funding:	THIS POSITION IS PENDING DONOR APPROVAL
*For U.S.-based positions, applicants who are not currently employed by CARE must be U.S. citizens or authorized to work in the United States.
Our diversity is our strength; we encourage people from all  backgrounds and experiences, particularly women, to apply.
DESCRIPTION
CARE seeks a Chief of Party (COP) for an upcoming, three (3) year program in Ethopia.  The project is designed to build community resilience to climate-related shocks and disasters while improving long-term climate change adaptive capacity in drought-prone areas of East Hararghe, West Hararghe, and Bale Zones in Oromia region. SUMMARY Chief of Party (CoP) will oversee the overall management of the project, including strategic planning and representation. The COP will lead the planning and implementation of the project, overseeing all aspects (programmatic, financial, administrative, personnel). S/He will ensure that all project interventions are of a high quality and lead to measurable impact.  This includes, but is not limited to, overseeing the annual work-plans preparation, identifying external technical support needs, ensuring that appropriate management practices are being used in project implementation and the Monitoring and Evaluation systems are being used to provide timely management information.  S/he will work in close coordination and collaboration with relevant Ethiopian government structures, other donors, USAID/DRC implementing partners, local partners, and other relevant stakeholders. This will entail, among other relationships, coordination with provincial authorities in control of provincial development plans and budgets. S/he will facilitate multi‐organization partnerships or consortiums to be able to bring the diverse expertise and experience needed to design and implement the described activities. QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE: Advanced degree in Social Sciences, such as international development, social work, public policy or other areas directly related to providing services to vulnerable populations or equivalent experience. At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in international development project management with at least 6 years of experience with climate change, adaptation, and risk reduction. Previous COP/DCOP experience in financial services and/or livelihoods related project. In-depth knowledge of USAID regulations, systems and procedures for managing complex grants programs with many partners and customers is mandatory. Strong people management skills with the ability to provide guidance and support. Strong communication, both oral and written, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to develop excellent relations with donor officials and key local stakeholders. Experience in designing, managing and implementing programs in an emergency setting. Fluency in spoken and written English at the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) 4/4 level. Computer literacy ability. POSITION SPECIFICS: Anticipated start date: TBD Contract type and duration: fixed term contract for 3 years Deadline for applications: Until suitable applicant is found *CARE encourages Nationals to apply.

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