Engility Corporation,building on IRG’s legacy in international development,seeks an experienced Chief of Party (COP) for an anticipated USAID funded project in West Africa. The goal of the project is improve conservation and climate-resilient, low emission growth across West Africa. Although regional in scope and design this project will be focused in targeted geographical areas within the region to improve governance and policy over critical natural and human systems. By working through regional partners, and with targeted national and sub-national institutions, the project will increase the capacity of institutions at all levels in order to reduce wildlife trafficking and deforestation and forest degradation, as well as promote climate-resilient growth in coastal areas.
Chief of Party (COP) Responsibilities:
The Chief of Party will provide overall technical, administrative, and financial management leadership; prepare, review and monitor contract reporting and deliverables; oversee the recruitment and engagement of technical staff; liaise with the Engility-IRG home office, relevant USAID personnel, and project partners; and provide technical implementation expertise as necessary to project components.
MINIMUM TANGIBLE QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have at least ten years of progressively responsible supervisory work experience that involved direct leadership of professional and support staff, oversight and evaluation of staff performance and deliverables, and contract management.
- Demonstrated technical competencies in the following areas: wildlife trafficking, coastal resilience, deforestation, degradation, biodiversity conservation, and climate change.
- Demonstrated ability to provide oversight of local capacity development efforts, including working with key regional West African Partners, such as ECOWAS.
- Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred (in relevant field).
- Team player, willing to work closely with and under the direction of USAID
- Strong interpersonal and intercultural communication skills
- Demonstrated regional experience in Senegal, Ghana, Nigeria,
- Fluency in English required; proficiency in French highly desirable
HOW TO APPLY:
Please email your CV with the job title in the subject line to idsg.recruitment@engilitycorp.com
