Position Title: Chief of Party/Project Director
Requisition Number: 14-0146
Location: Antananarivo, Madagascar
Position Purpose:
Pact is seeking a Project Director / Chief of Party (COP) for an anticipated biodiversity and natural resource management program in Madagascar. Pact seeks a candidate with strong community development experience and expertise to lead a multi-disciplinary team of partners in delivering an integrated program that supports improved environmental governance, private sector engagement, reduced deforestation, protection/conservation of biodiverse areas and community livelihoods.
Reporting to the Madagascar Country Director, the Project Director/COP will be responsible for meeting the project’s technical objectives, managing financial resources, managing program staff, managing partnering agreements, maintaining good working relationships with host government officials and local partners, managing donor reporting and ensuring a high-quality delivery of services.
Key Responsibilities:
The Project Director/COP will:
• Provide technical leadership and oversight of program activities
• Manage all project planning responsibilities, including the production of annual workplans; guide and oversee the alignment of the budget to expected results, and review and approve annual budgets and quarterly reports
• Supervise field office activities including hiring and management of field staff, subcontractors and consultants, detailed workplan development, technical training and mentoring of staff as required, and other standard implementation activities
• Oversee financial management and procurement
• Planning, quality assurance and supervision of program monitoring, evaluating, and reporting;
• Oversee delivery, management, and monitoring of sub-grants
• Serve as Pact liaison to the donor, partners and the Government of Madagascar
• Coordinate with appropriate stakeholders in all aspects of project planning, monitoring, and implementation
• Ensure compliance with HQ and donor requirements, policies and regulations
• Ensure the cost-effective use of Pact resources
Basic Requirements:
• Master’s degree or higher in Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy or related field
• A proven and successful track record that features at least 10 years of relevant technical experience and 5 years of relevant management experience
• Expertise in community engagement approaches, with significant experience in building community capacity on issues related to land tenure, water, forestry, wildlife conservation, alternative livelihoods or other NRM related disciplines
• Demonstrated ability to manage an interdisciplinary team of organizations and/or individuals to achieve integrated results.
• Demonstrated experience delivering programs to tight deadlines
• Demonstrated ability for rapid analysis of very complex issues, strong decision-making, and translation of programmatic learning and priorities into operational strategies
• Experience managing large donor-funded programs with multiple implementation sites, multiple partners and diverse beneficiaries
• In depth knowledge of USAID regulations, systems and procedures
• Diplomacy and negotiation skills that demonstrate ability to collaborate and coordinate with a range of stakeholders and complex priorities
• Very strong computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Fluent English and French language skills, both written and spoken
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience working in challenging and complex environments, with experience in Madagascar strongly preferred
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. We are also an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this positon, please visit our website at www.pactworld.org