Deputy Chief of Party - Anticipated WASH Program (South Sudan)

Location: South Sudan

Organization: Global Communities

Job Level: Senior-level

Description

The mission of Global Communities (formerly CHF International) is to create long-lasting, positive and community-led change that improves the lives and livelihoods of vulnerable people across the globe.

Global Communities is seeking a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for an anticipated five-year water, sanitation and hygiene program in South Sudan that will focus on increasing access to water and sanitation in rural areas of Western, Central and Eastern Equatoria.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Help manage program implementation, supervise program staff and manage consortium partners in coordination with the Chief of Party;
• Provide guidance and technical assistance on activities, coordinate with consultants and local implementing partners, and provide strategic assistance on all program components;
• Solve problems under tight deadlines while ensuring operational and program integrity;
• Assist with timely, high-quality and complete submission of work plans and performance and financial reports;
• Coordinate project implementation with other Global Communities programs to ensure synergy and maximize impact;
• Bring key developments and problem areas to the attention of the Chief of Party for resolution;
• Represent the project at high level meetings with government officials, USAID, other donor agencies;
• Help provide oversight of contract activities.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a relevant field such as international development, environmental studies, engineering and/or public health;
• At least eight years of senior-level management experience in the development sector, preferably in water, sanitation and hygiene;
• Demonstrated knowledge of relief to development continuum and the cross-sectoral application of water, sanitation and hygiene strategies to improve health, livelihoods and nutrition;
• Knowledge and prior application of participatory methodologies;
• Experience in water supply, sanitation, and/or hygiene program design and implementation;
• Proven success helping manage multi-million dollar development budgets;
• Three to five years of experience managing and/or implementing USAID-funded programs in Africa or conflict environments. Thorough understanding of USAID rules and regulations for grants and contracts;
• Demonstrated experience leading coalitions, coordinating with a broad set of diverse stakeholders including communities, local and national governments, donors, INGOs and other local partners;
• Proven strategic planning skills;
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Interested applicants should apply with their CV and cover letter.

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