Chemonics seeks a chief of party for the anticipated USAID/Mali Peace and Security/Countering Violent Extremism activity. Subject to dynamics on the ground, this five-year program will build on USAID/OTI Mali Transition Initiative's activities that supported broad-based, inclusive, and participatory democratic processes. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Responsibilities include:
- Provide vision and strategy for the implementation and direction of all project activities
- Serve as the project's primary liaison with USAID, international and regional partners, and host-country government officials
- Act as primary liaison with Chemonics' Washington, D.C. office in technical and managerial matters
- Supervise project technical and administrative staff, including the deputy chief of party and technical leads, ensuring staff are successfully managing project activities and operations
- Work with government counterparts in defining project activities and targets, and ensure close collaboration
- Oversee annual project work planning and establish procedures to measure the project's progress against the work plan
- Ensure compliance with the goals set in the contract and with USAID regulations and Chemonics policies and systems
- Conduct monthly and quarterly meetings and workshops with the technical teams and participating organizations for coordination purposes
- Participate in regular project evaluations to assess progress and recommend solutions
- Represent the project at periodic meetings with stakeholders to report on planned activities and actions, including implementation status
Qualifications:
- Relevant work experience, including experience with a donor, contractor or international NGO managing an office or program with demonstrated supervisory experience
- University degree in relevant field highly desired
- A minimum of eight years of experience with complex, fast paced, and challenging field operations in developing countries
- A least two years of experience working on a program countering violent extremism is highly desirable but not required
- Demonstrated experience with activity design, development, and implementation in a post-conflict and/or transition setting
- Experience working in developing countries is required, preferably in a fragile or transitional state environment or security-challenged environments
- Experience in hiring and supervising host country local personnel, and ensuring, when the need arises, that they secure necessary training required to meet program needs
- Experience in financial management, including budgeting; financial management (tracking, reporting and accounting); and procurement
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
- Fluency in written and oral English and French is required
Application Instructions:
Send electronic submissions to malipeacecve@chemonics.com by July 15, 2015. Please include "Chief of Party" in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
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