Rwanda: Chief of Party, Monitoring and Evaluation Support, Rwanda
Country: Rwanda
Closing date: 30 Nov 2013
Background:
Social Impact (SI) is a Washington, DC-area international development management consulting firm. We provide a full range of innovative program evaluation, management consulting, technical assistance, and training services to strengthen international development programs, organizations and policies. Our global services are in the areas of democracy and governance, health and education, agriculture, the environment, and economic growth.
Objective:
USAID is planning a new five-year M&E project in Rwanda to support the USAID mission with integrated M&E services for its entire project portfolio. The project is an essential M&E Office for USAID and will serve as an extension of the USAID mission.
The proposed opportunity provides USAID/Rwanda with technical and advisory services for evaluation activities at the mission (operating unit) level. This may include designing and implementing both quantitative and qualitative evaluation studies and assessments as well as providing evaluation technical assistance for USAID/Rwanda development programs. These efforts will facilitate informed program management decisions, shape the longer-term strategic direction of programs and decision-making within the Mission, and enable USAID/Rwanda to comply with USAID's Evaluation Policy. SI is looking for a Chief of Party to head up this effort and manage the project.
Responsibilities and Tasks:
The Chief of Party will be responsible for the following:
- Serve as the Contractor Representative in Rwanda and will be responsible for the activities of all long and short-term personnel;
- The Chief of Party shall receive technical direction from the USAID/Rwanda’s Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR);
- Meet with USAID on a regular basis and represent the project before USAID/Rwanda, Government of Rwanda, implementing partners and other stakeholders;
- Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, NGOs and community groups for smooth implementation;
- Mentor, support and supervise project staff and directly manage the key technical team;
- Facilitate the development of annual project work plans and budgets and ensure the timely submission and quality of all project reports, materials, and publications, compliant with the contract agreement;
- Ensure necessary program planning, development, resource availability and management activities function smoothly and efficiently.
Qualifications:
- A Master’s degree or higher in international development or related field, preferably with a focus on monitoring and evaluation, organizational development or related foci;
- At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience managing programs of similar size and scope in developing countries, ideally with a monitoring and evaluation focus;
- At least 10 years of experience working with USAID, preferably with evaluation projects or assessments;
- Previous experience as a Chief of Party on other USAID projects, ideally with an M&E focus;
- Demonstrated experience to manage complex, multi-year, cross-sectoral development programs, preferably in Rwanda or East Africa.
- Must have appropriately related work experience in developing countries, addressing organizational development needs in complex environments;
- Prior work experience in Rwanda or region preferred;
- Strong communication, writing and interpersonal skills are required;
- Fluency in written and spoken English and French required.
How to apply:
To apply please select the following link:http://socialimpact.devhire.devex.com/jobs/328312
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