CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: International Executive Service Corps
Country: Liberia
Closing date: 01 Apr 2015

IESC – the International Executive Service Corps – is a US based not-for-profit with a focus on supporting private enterprise in developing countries. We have worked in 130 countries – mainly with the generous support of USAID – designing, implementing, managing and evaluating a wide range of market-driven solutions.

IESC is seeking a Chief of Party (COP) for the anticipated USAID-funded Building Liberia’s Value Chains (BLiV) Project in Liberia. BLiV aims to expand access and use of agricultural inputs, and post-harvest handling, processing, packaging and marketing services, broadly applicable to raising incomes for Liberian smallholder farmers (SHF). BLiV is expected to provide broad support to agriculture development and food security initiatives at the community and national levels, forging innovative partnerships with the private sector and other non-traditional partners. This position is full-time and based in Monrovia.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Act as primary liaison to USAID and Liberian stakeholders, and partners;
• Provide leadership, management, and technical oversight for all project activities and deliverables;
• Lead and manage the work of project personnel and subcontractors;
• Ensure that project assistance is technically sound and appropriate for each component;
• Work collaboratively with partners, in both the public and private sector, and stakeholders to implement program mission and strategy;
• Oversee project work planning, performance management, and strategic communications.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 15 years of experience in international development, preferably in agriculture, private enterprise development, food security, and rural market development;
• Advanced degree in economics, business, international development, public policy, agricultural economics, or other relevant field required;
• Experience working on in value chain development, input-supply, post-harvest handling, market access, and facilitating private sector investment in agribusiness sector;
• Previous COP experience required;
• Demonstrated familiarity and experience working with smallholder farmers, cooperatives and entrepreneurs;
• USAID or other donor experience preferred;
• Experience working in West Africa preferred;
• English fluency required.

How to apply:

How to apply:

Please forward a letter of interest and current resume to jobs@iesc.org with “BLiV COP” in the subject line. IESC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Organization: International Executive Service Corps
Country: Mali
Closing date: 28 Feb 2015

IESC – the International Executive Service Corps – is a US based not-for-profit with a focus on supporting private enterprise in developing countries. We have worked in partnership with local people in 130 countries - mainly with the generous support of USAID - designing, implementing, managing and evaluating a wide range of market driven solutions along the entire value chain of a company or industry.

IESC is seeking a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for a Financial Services Program in Mali. The anticipated USAID-funded activity will be a multi-year effort to promote access to finance and increase investment in Mali, with the ultimate objective to promote sustainable, private sector-led economic growth. Potential areas of focus could include loan guarantee mechanisms; agriculture finance; small and medium enterprise (SME) finance; and/or microfinance. This position is full-time and based in Mali.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as the acting Chief of Party (COP) in the absence of the COP;
• Support the COP to coordinate and provide leadership to all technical and managerial activities;
• Oversee general office operations, financial management, administration, monitoring and evaluation, communications, logistics, and information technology support;
• Provide oversight to budgets, grants, operational plans, reporting, and procedural and financial compliance;
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with key stakeholders, including government counterparts.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably with a focus on finance, business, agricultural economics or other relevant subject; advanced degree preferred;
• Minimum of 10 years total professional experience, preferably in financial services or economic development;
• Previous DCOP and/or Team Leader experience;
• Knowledge of loan guarantee mechanisms; agriculture finance; small and medium enterprise (SME) finance; and/or microfinance;
• USAID or other donor experience preferred;
• Experience working in West Africa and in particular strong familiarity with Malian culture and banking environment;
• Fluency in both English and French.

How to apply:

How to apply: Please forward a letter of interest and current resume to jobs@iesc.org with “Deputy Chief of Party-Mali” in the subject line. IESC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

IESC encourages all interested applicants, volunteers, and consultants to register with the IESC Skills Bank. To register, please visit http://www.iesc.org/register-with-iesc.aspx.

Organization: Catholic Relief Services
Country: Rwanda
Closing date: 31 Jan 2015

Position Title:Chief of Party II – Rwanda Multi-Sectoral Nutrition Program

Location:Kigali, Rwanda

Band:D

FLSA:Exempt
Reports To:Rwanda Country Manager
Length of Assignment:3-5 years

Note: This position is contingent upon grant and candidate approvals by the donor

**CRS offers competitive salaries and benefits, commensurate with other INGOs and private sector development organizations priming highly technical development programs

About CRS:

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and as partners people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.

Background:

Catholic Relief Services (CRS)/Rwanda will be submitting a proposal in response to an anticipated USAID Request for Applications (RFA) focused on nutrition. CRS/Rwanda will serve as the prime on the application and will develop the proposal in consortium with other international non-governmental organizations, local implementing partners and international/national research institutions. The proposed program will involve a multi-sectoral response to addressing stunting across multiple districts in Rwanda. It will likely include a significant WASH component. The estimated timeframe for this program is 2015-2020.

Job Summary:

CRS/Rwanda seeks a qualified candidate for a Chief of Party (CoP) II position to lead implementation of the CRS/Rwanda multi-sectoral nutrition program. The CoP will be responsible for ensuring high quality, result-oriented program implementation and timely achievement of project milestones and objectives. The CoP will represent the program to the donor, key government officials, research institutions and other international/local partners, ensuring high levels of visibility and strong collaboration with relevant key stakeholders. The CoP will also ensure effective consortium management, building on the strengths of each partner to promote strong program integration and holistic service provision and capacity building for vulnerable households and local government.

The overall goal of the proposed program will be to measurably reduce stunting in multiple chronically food insecure districts in Rwanda. CRS/Rwanda will identify vulnerable households and target support using CRS’ Integral Human Development Framework, with a focus on enhancing household/community assets and reducing unequal structures and systems. The proposed program will take a mult-sectoral approach to reducing chronic malnutrition, with a particular focus on enhancing resiliency and increasing household and community capacities to manage and mitigate risk.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Leads and supports consortium partners to achieve program targets.
• Manages all resources assigned to the project, and serves as the primary liaison among stakeholders including the donor, consortium members, implementing partners, Country Representative and relevant government ministries, raising decisions and issues as needed.
• Coordinates program implementation and finance management according to the policies and procedures of USG and CRS.

Specific Job Responsibilities:

Program Quality:

• With key program staff and stakeholders, ensure program’s strategic objectives and results are fully accomplished and meet expected technical quality standards.
• Ensure that vision and plans for the program are innovative and are in line with CRS agency and country program strategies.
• Ensure appropriate program quality support to consortium members through technical leads
• Promote alignment of program’s strategies and activities with the priorities outlined in relevant national strategies and policies related to agriculture, nutrition and health, particularly the Rwanda National Food and Nutrition Strategic Plan.
• Oversee periodic technical reviews and manage changes in program direction and focus, where necessary. Lead the process of annual results reporting and analysis.
• In collaboration with program staff, provide guidance and technical oversight to partners and other collaborating agencies to ensure that lessons of sound practice are documented and disseminated.
• Promote synergy between various technical sectors and ensure that this is contributing to achieving program targets
• Oversee program’s monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) systems, using data analysis as the basis for measuring performance. Ensure that MEAL is incorporated into evolving program plans.
• Lead the development of annual results reports and other required donor reports and ensure the integration of program innovation and learning.
• Lead the development and dissemination of learning materials that contribute to national policies/approaches and inform industry best practices.
• Ensure integration of program interventions with other CRS and consortium programs.
• With program staff, ensure the delivery of quality training, technical assistance and administrative and financial support to all partner agencies, including the selection and coordination of consultants.
• Put in place and enforce quality control mechanisms across all partners

Management and Administration:

• [Ensure strong coordination/collaboration among consortium members through regular coordination meetings/program reviews, joint field visits and action planning.
• Develop and manage annual program budgets, including tracking of financial and material resources for CRS, consortium members and implementing partners.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting to donors and senior management. Review actual financial performance against the budget and identify/address variances on a regular basis.
• Ensure staff compliance with all CRS administrative and operational procedures and policies, as well as applicable donor regulations.
• Coordinate regular programmatic and financial progress reviews with consortium members and lead budget harmonization processes, where necessary.

Representation and Advocacy:

• In collaboration with the Country Manager, act as primary program contact to donor and other local and international stakeholders, responsible for addressing all program matters. Serve as the primary representative for the consortium.
• In collaboration with the Country Manager, strengthen linkages with existing and potential partner agencies.
• In collaboration with the Country Manager, oversee program communication strategies, including compliance with donor’s branding and marketing requirements as well as CRS marketing and communication procedures.

Human Resource Management:

• Lead, manage and supervise a team of consortium staff to meet program objectives.
• Conduct periodic reviews of staff performance in keeping with CRS’ performance management system and mentor staff to ensure high levels of motivation, commitment, capacity, and teamwork.
• Manage the recruitment portfolio for the program, in collaboration with Human Resources and CRS country program management, to ensure optimum service delivery through recruitment of competent and qualified staff.
• Develop terms of reference for all program consultants and ensure that they are fulfilling their tasks.

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS staff):

These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

• Serves with Integrity
• Models Stewardship
• Cultivates Constructive Relationships
• Promotes Learning

Direct Supervisory Responsibilities*:*4-6 positions to be determined

Key Working Relationships:

Internal- CRS/Rwanda: Country Representative – Rwanda & Burundi, Rwanda Country Manager, Operations Manager, Team Leaders, Program Staff

CRS/HQ/Region: Central Africa Regional Office Staff (RTAs/ DRDs) and CRS/HQ departments.

External: Catholic Bishops and the Episcopal Conference, Government Officials, USAID, UN Agencies, Consortium Member and Implementing Partner Staff, etc.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum Master’s Degree in Economic Development, Public Health, Nutrition or related field required. Ph.D. preferred.
• At least 10 years of progressively increasing management responsibility in developing countries. Previous experience as a Chief of Party a plus.
• At least 7 years of experience managing nutrition and food security projects.
• Prior management of significant USAID funding required; knowledge of USG regulations applicable to USAID cooperative agreements.
• Proven leadership and inter-personal skills and ability to build and motivate diverse and talented teams.
• Proven experience in managing complex consortium or partnership relationships required.
• Understanding of and experience with faith-based organizations, local church structures, and accompaniment and capacity-building principles in local partnerships highly desired.
• Experience working with Ministries of Health required.
• Strategic vision and capacity to oversee a vast and complex program required.
• Experience with participatory methods and partnerships required.
• Public relations skills required.
• Proven ability to think strategically.
• Flexibility to work both in a team and independently.
• Cultural sensitivity, patience and flexibility.
• Demonstrated personal accountability and driven to serve others.
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally as required.
• Excellent English and French language oral and written communication skills required.
• Experience working in a variety of developing environments required; knowledge of the Rwandan context desired.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook required.

Major Responsibilities of Position:

Project Management; Budget Management; Staff Supervision; Monitoring/ Evaluation; Mentoring/Training; Report Writing.

Disclaimer Clause:

This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skills, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

EOE/M/F/D/V

How to apply:

Apply on our website: Click HERE.

Organization: International Executive Service Corps
Country: Egypt
Closing date: 28 Feb 2015

IESC – the International Executive Service Corps – is a US based not-for-profit with a focus on supporting private enterprise in developing countries. We have worked in 130 countries – mainly with the generous support of USAID – designing, implementing, managing and evaluating a wide range of market-driven solutions.

IESC is seeking a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for the anticipated USAID-funded Supporting Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development (SEED) Program in Egypt. SEED aims to promote inclusive economic growth and improve the competitiveness of the private sector in Egypt through the development of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and stimulating entrepreneurship. It is expected to create new jobs and generate additional income for Egyptian small business owners, laborers, and entrepreneurs, with a focus on women and youth. This position is full-time and based in Cairo.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as the acting Chief of Party (COP) in the absence of the COP;
• Support the COP to coordinate and provide leadership to all technical and managerial activities;
• Oversee general office operations, financial management, administration, monitoring and evaluation, communications, logistics, and information technology support;
• Provide oversight to budgets, grants, operational plans, reporting, and procedural and financial compliance;
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with key stakeholders, including government counterparts.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in business, economics, international development, or a related field required;
• Minimum 10 years of experience implementing and managing similar economic growth programs;
• Previous DCOP and/or Team Leader experience required;
• Demonstrated familiarity and experience working with MSMEs and entrepreneurs;
• Experience working with USAID;
• Experience working in Middle East or North Africa preferred;
• English fluency required; proficient Arabic desirable.

How to apply:

How to apply:

Please submit a letter of interest and current resume to jobs@iesc.org with “Egypt SEED DCOP” in the subject line. IESC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

IESC encourages all interested applicants, volunteers, and consultants to register with the IESC Skills Bank. To register, please visit http://www.iesc.org/register-with iesc.aspx.

Organization: Save the Children
Country: Uganda
Closing date: 12 Dec 2014

EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organization for children and has program presence in over 120 countries in the world. Save the Children envisions a Uganda in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. We strive to create impact for children by delivering our Programmes through partnerships, by being innovative, by acting as the voice for and of children, and by achieving results at scale. In Uganda, we implement programmes in six thematic programme areas of Child Protection, Child Rights Governance, Education, Livelihoods & Food Security, Health, Nutrition and HIV/AIDS in development and emergency contexts. Save the Children delivers programs in over 36 districts in the North, Rwenzori, North-Eastern and Central regions of Uganda, Currently, Save the Children has a staff complement of over 200 persons. We save children’s lives. We fight for their rights. We help them fulfil their potential. In 2013, we reached over 143 million children through our work around 52m directly and 91 million indirectly around the world.

Save the Children seeks to fill the following vacant positions and applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Persons for the operations.

Deputy Chief of Party - (1) position) - Karamoja

Job Purpose:

The Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) will work with Save the Children’s existing country office in Uganda, and will work closely with the COP to support the management of the USAID Cooperative Agreement for the anticipated five-year $20M Health and HIV/AIDS Integrated Program. S/he will assist with the design, implementation and monitoring of this project which will link with previous USAID-funded and other actors’ socio-economic development efforts to address HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis (TB), family planning (FP), malaria, nutrition and maternal, neonatal and child health (MNCH) challenges within Karamoja. The DCOP for this key program will maintain close liaison with USAID, Save the Children offices, the local government, and partners as needed and will also be accountable for the timely submission of all deliverables to USAID. The DCOP will also have to serve as the COP during absences of the incumbent and represent the project in key technical working and advisory groups. This is a senior leadership role and will serve as a key member of the project team. The DCOP will be instrumental in providing overall technical leadership to the project and transforming the quality and delivery of decentralized health and HIV/AIDS service delivery interventions. S/he will also be responsible for developing and ensuring that the organizational, personnel, and management systems are of the highest caliber and are aligned to support capacity building initiatives that are consistent and encompass all of these critical components of the project.

Academic back ground and Experience;

• Master’s degree or higher in public health, social services or related field preferred.
• Minimum of eight years of field-based experience managing large and complex development assistance programs for HIV/AIDS and health, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa and working with local governments, civil society and communities.
• Experience managing large scale USAID funded project(s) at a senior level, with at least several years working with USG-funded programs.
• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of decentralized health and HIV/AIDS service delivery programs within Africa, as well as high impact HIV/AIDS and health services in the Uganda context or similar setting.
• Demonstrated team player with management skills at various levels including host country institutions and international organizations, as well as mentoring/coaching skills.
• Extensive experience in understanding the complexities of post-conflict health projects and services, and the ability to apply gender integration to those needs.
• Proven experience building capacity of programs with local NGOs and government bodies in-country and working collaboratively with partners and/or key stakeholders.Experience in developing project work plans, budgets and managing the implementation, program staff and all short-term technical assistance.

General specifications applicable to all positions;

• Experience of working with local partners and District Local Government in Child Rights Governance, Health, Nutrition, Education, HIV/AIDS or Child Protection is an added advantage.
• Strong analytical skills and strategic planning abilities.
• Ability to establish and maintain conducive collegial relations and perform effectively as a member of a team.
• Willingness to travel and work in hard-to-reach areas, occasionally under strenuous conditions.
• Computer literacy and excellent documentation skills are a must.
• Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.
• Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Ability to intervene with crisis management or troubleshooting as necessary.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.
• Excellent time management and planning capacity.
• Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.

How to apply:

Application information;

Please refer to the detailed description of the jobs and the key selection criteria by visiting our website:www.savethechildren.ug

Application letters with detailed CVs indicating 3 referees, two of whom should have been direct supervisors should be submitted to:

The Director of Human Resources & Administration

Save the Children

Plot68/70, Kira Road

P O Box 12018

Kampala

Or on email:**uganda.recruitment@savethechildren.org**

Important to note:

• Testimonials/certificates should not be attached to applications that are submitted online.
• The closing date for receiving applications is 12^th December 2014. Candidates are therefore encouraged to apply at the earliest opportunity.

Organization: Pact
Country: Kenya, Malawi, Swaziland, United Republic of Tanzania
Closing date: 25 Dec 2014

Position Title: Chief of Party, Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC)

Requisition Number: 14-0148

Location: Multiple Locations, TBD

Department Overview:

Pact seeks multiple Chiefs of Party for several proposed USAID-funded five-year programs focusing on Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC), their households, and communities in Kenya, Malawi, Swaziland, and Tanzania. These positions will be contingent upon award.

Position Purpose:

Reporting to the Senior Vice President for Africa, the Chief of Party is responsible for the overall coordination and management of the proposed OVC program. The Chief of Party will have primary responsibility for coordination of all project activities and staff. S/he will be responsible for technical leadership and administrative oversight of the program and will serve as the principal institutional liaison to USAID. S/he will manage a team of senior staff and sub-partners and ensure quality, timeliness, and efficiency of all products and activities generated under the project.

Key Responsibilities:

Specific Duties:

• Ensure high-quality technical programming through hands-on guidance and support grounded in the program’s strategic objectives and adhering to expected technical quality and reporting requirements.

• Participate in the technical and programmatic design of award and partner programs.

• Represent Pact with donors and partners.

• Manage all project planning responsibilities, including the production of annual work plans; guide and oversee the alignment of the budget to expected results; and review and approve annual budgets and quarterly reports.

• Ensure the cost-effective use of Pact resources.

• Ensure compliance with HQ and USAID requirements, policies and regulations.

• Liaise with relevant donors and the local government.

• As relevant, manage all local grant making mechanisms, ensuring compliance with donor regulations and Pact policy; coordinate and/or conduct monitoring visits to grantee programs.

• Provide training and mentoring to partners to strengthen capacity for technical service delivery and compliance with donor rules and regulations.

• Recruit and directly supervise local project staff in line with Pact HR policies.

• Oversee the management and development of project office human resources to ensure a diverse, skilled and productive workforce, an effective leadership team, and an organizational culture where Pact’s values are practiced.

Basic Requirements:

• A Master’s degree or higher training in management, international development, international public health, economics, social sciences, or in a closely related field is required.

• Five years of experience as a Chief of Party/Director and/or Deputy Chief of Party or Deputy Director of a development program of equivalent size and scope, of which experience in Africa is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience leading HIV/AIDS-related programs targeting orphans and vulnerable children and PLHIV is desired.

• Experience with child welfare and protection programs, systems strengthening, capacity building, service delivery, quality improvement or policy development is desired.

• Experience interacting with developing country government, international organizations, other bilateral donors and civil society representatives and senior-level government officials.

• Five years of demonstrated experience successfully implementing international development activities.

• Five years of relevant and diverse experience managing and coordinating complex development programs, preferably in Kenya, Malawi, Swaziland, Tanzania or Africa.

• Experience managing a USG cooperative agreement or contract, at least five years of which in senior program management including direct supervision of professional and support staff.

• Demonstrated ability to establish and sustain professional relationships with civil society organizations and host country government counterparts.

• Excellent communication skills with demonstrated experience in communicating complex processes to diverse stakeholders, including government officials at the national, provincial and district levels, service orientated NGOs, civil society organizations, donors, etc.

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 position, please visit our website at www.pactworld.org

Organization: Plan USA
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 05 Dec 2014

****Background****

Plan International is a global organization that works side by side with communities in 50 developing countries to end the cycle of poverty for children and their families. Plan works at the community level to develop customized solutions and ensure long-term sustainability. Our solutions are designed up-front to be owned by communities and range from clean water and healthcare programs to education projects, economic empowerment, child protection initiatives and youth civic engagement. Across program areas, Plan’s activities are guided by a Child-Centered Community Development (CCCD) approach, which is rights-based, holistic, gender-sensitive, and inclusive.

****Project and Position Description****

Plan International is seeking a Deputy Chief of Party for an anticipated multi-sectorial, USAID funded orphans and vulnerable children project in Kenya.

The Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) will support the Chief of Party in the management of the project. S/he will be in charge of providing technical and managerial leadership including technical oversight, financial management and administration and grants management. S/he oversees coordination of field operations, provide support in the management of sub-grantees, and ensure that activities meeting USAID and Plan standards. The position is contingent upon award of the project by the donor.

****Responsibilities:****

• Provides day-to-day leadership and high quality delivery of the project: field operations, administration, logistics and procurement.
• Manages, in coordination with the COP, relationships and work with implementing partner organizations
• Manages donor relationships and serves, along with the COP, as the primary project representative.
• Oversees the development of project reports, annual work plans, and other documents as required by USAID and the Government of Kenya.
• Facilitates knowledge management, communications, and information flow for the project.
• Maintains a working knowledge of project budgets and expenditure, and assists the Finance and Operations Director to set up and implement appropriate systems for project financials.
• Supervises Technical and Operations Specialists
• Serves as Acting Chief of Party when the Chief of Party is unavailable.
• Ensures compliance in reporting to USAID, Plan International, Plan US National Office (USNO) and Government of Bangladesh counterparts.

****Requirements:****

• Minimum Master’s degree in International Development, Public Health, Social Sciences, or related field;
• Strong knowledge of OVC related programming in Kenya or the region.
• Experience managing a large child focused program for an international NGO.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in managing large programs focused on OVC, community-based development, with significant experience in managing USAID-funded programs (minimum 5 years).
• Demonstrated knowledge of USAID project management including USAID rules and regulation and reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated knowledge about gender and development, and demonstrated experience and proficiency in managing programs that mainstream gender.
• Demonstrated ability to implement projects with rigorous timelines and deliverables and to track program quality through donor approved monitoring and evaluation systems.
• Experience working and collaborating with diverse sets of stakeholders, such as local NGOs, government officials, donor representatives, local and international staff.
• Ability to respond on short notice and plan and execute several activities at once.
• Ability to work under pressure, as part of a team or independently, and meet deadlines consistently.
• Proven experience hiring, training, and supervising teams of international and local staff.
• Proven leadership, inter-personal and cross-cultural skills, and ability to build and motivate diverse teams.
• Work experience in Kenya .
• Excellent English oral and written communication skills; knowledge of Swahili preferred.

****Plan is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.****Further, Qualified Kenya nationals, including those living in the diaspora, are additionally highly encouraged to apply.

How to apply:

To apply please send a cover letter, USAID 1420 biodata form, and resume in English through our recruitment portal (http://plan-international-kenya.org/jobs/). The biodata form can be downloaded separately from the recruitment portal alongside the job descriptions under the title USAID1420 Biodata Form. Applicants who fail to meet the application criteria may be disqualified. The deadline for applications is 5^th December 2014. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Organization: World Vision
Country: Uganda
Closing date: 31 Jan 2015

This is your opportunity to use your experience in international project management, preferably in administering USAID programs, to help improve the lives and futures of some of the world's most vulnerable children.

You can do this by joining World Vision (WV)–a global network of people committed to enhance the well-being and protection of children everywhere by empowering them, their families and communities to overcome the challenges of poverty and injustice.

The Chief of Party (COP) will provide overall leadership and direction to the USAID/WASH grant, ensuring the achievement of program objectives according to schedule and within budget. The Chief of Party will coordinate the implementation of all aspects of the program to ensure program quality and timely reporting to donors. The COP will operate within the organizational structure of WV while coordinating the roles and activities of staff from other consortium member organizations in the implementation of the program interventions. The successful candidate will also be responsible for representing the WASH project to major stakeholders, especially USAID and key relevant ministries within the country. The COP should embrace the shared USG/WV aspiration for the project and effectively manage available financial and human resources to make that vision a reality.

We believe that every child is a precious gift to the entire world and that their well-being concerns us all. We will not rest while children suffer in situations that can be changed. We are looking for people who share our beliefs and our passion.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Ensure program strategic objectives and results are fully accomplished and meet expected technical quality standards.
• Supervise a team of senior level national and international staff with skills across a diverse set of technical WASH program areas.
• Lead the development of financial and administrative policies and procedures to ensure smooth running of the grant and compliance to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, WV International finance policies, and government and other donor regulations.
• Participate in the National Office senior management/ leadership team meetings and represent WASH grant interests

REQUIRED SKILLS INCLUDE:

• Master’s Degree in Administrative and/or Business Management or Engineering with strong project management and leadership capabilities, technical knowledge and experience. Strong knowledge and experience in water and sanitation is a plus.
• A minimum of ten or more years of progressively increasing responsibility in international project management, preferably in administering USAID programs.
• Proven ability to manage complex consortia or partnership relationships, including effectively coordinating with host country governments.
• Familiarity with U.S. Government (USG) grant regulations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of USG Water Strategy and programming
• Excellent computer and internet skills are required.
• Effective and fluent in written and verbal communication in English
• 15% Domestic/international travel is required.

If you believe you have the skills and experience to fulfil this vital and challenging role that will enhance the lives of vulnerable children in the Uganda, we'd love to hear from you.

How to apply:

Find the full description and apply online by the closing date 31 Jan 2015. For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website: www.wvi.org.

Organization: World Vision
Country: Uganda
Closing date: 31 Jan 2015

This is your opportunity to use your experience in international project management, preferably in administering USAID programs, to help improve the lives and futures of some of the world's most vulnerable children.

You can do this by joining World Vision (WV)–a global network of people committed to enhance the well-being and protection of children everywhere by empowering them, their families and communities to overcome the challenges of poverty and injustice.

The Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) will assist the Chief of Party (COP) in ensuring overall coordination, implementation, and supervision of all WV USAID/WASH resources and operations. S/he will have day-to-day responsibility for the management of all program activities and staff, including long-term and short-term personnel. Key areas of focus will include staff capacity building, monitoring technical soundness, oversight of program activities and reporting.

The DCOP is charged with supervising a professional team in the accomplishment of the program strategic objectives and intermediate results, in a complex implementation context. S/he must have a broad vision/strategy linked with a sound ability to get things done. The DCOP has overall responsibility for managing WASH activity planning and implementation, and monitoring & evaluation (M&E) efforts. S/he is also responsible for working with the COP to provide strategic leadership and supervision of sub-grantees and sub-contractors while ensuring the security, feasibility, and sustainability of the program. The DCOP supports the COP in representing the program to local USAID Mission and other in-country cooperating sponsors, international and national program/consortium partners, and the Government of Uganda and its relevant line ministries, UN Agencies, and other stakeholders.

We believe that every child is a precious gift to the entire world and that their well-being concerns us all. We will not rest while children suffer in situations that can be changed. We are looking for people who share our beliefs and our passion.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Providing technical oversight, strategic direction and ensure appropriate support for the implementation of program activities
• Provide leadership and oversight of quality improvement and quality assurance activities implemented by the program
• Directly provide supervision, training and evaluate performance of technical staff
• Manage grant/project budget within approved spending levels and ensure accurate and timely financial reports to donors and World Vision.

REQUIRED SKILLS INCLUDE:

• Master’s degree in Civil and/or Environmental Engineering or related engineering field, Public Health, Hydrology, Management or Business Administration in water and sanitation utility management, or a related advanced degree relevant to the field of WASH.
• A minimum of 7 years or more of progressively increasing responsibility in international project management experience, preferably in administering USAID programs.
• Proven ability to manage complex consortia or partnership relationships, including effectively coordinating with host country governments.
• Familiarity with U.S. Government (USG) grant regulations.
• Prior experience and demonstrated knowledge of USG and Government of Uganda water strategy and programming
• Excellent computer and internet skills are required.
• Effective and fluent in written and verbal communication in English
• 15% Domestic/international travel is required.

If you believe you have the skills and experience to fulfil this vital and challenging role that will enhance the lives of vulnerable children in the Uganda, we'd love to hear from you.

How to apply:

Find the full description**and apply online by the closing date 31 Jan 2015**. For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website: www.wvi.org.

Organization: RTI International
Country: Morocco
Closing date: 05 Dec 2014

Position Summary

RTI's International Education Division is supporting education development around the world by strengthening education policy, management and practice in order to achieve measurable improvement in teaching and learning. From our well-established reputation in education system strengthening, to innovative work in early grade assessment and learning, RTI is improving education quality, relevance and efficiency through implementation of projects funded by USAID, DFID, Australian Aid and other donors and clients.

The International Education Division is currently accepting applications for**Chief of Party**for the anticipated US$25 million USAID-funded five-year project to improve early grade reading in Morocco. This is a full-time position with residency in Morocco..

The Chief of Party will provide strategic leadership and technical and managerial direction for the successful implementation of the project. The COP will direct, coordinate, and oversee project management and operations on a day-to-day basis, serving as the primary person responsible for field operations, personnel and financial management, cost control, partner management, project planning, performance monitoring, financial reporting, and client relations.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as RTI’s representative to USAID, Ministry of Education and other host government counterparts, donors, multinational organizations, and other program partners.
• Interface regularly with USAID on management and decision-making. Ensure that project activities are meeting client and stakeholder expectations and that project results are proactively disseminated.
• Responsible for managing overall project performance and results, including providing oversight and direction to the program’s technical, operational, and administrative staff.
• Ensure the timely and quality completion of all quarterly and annual technical and financial deliverables and reports.
• Develop and implement annual program work and performance milestone plans and negotiates an agreement of those plans with USAID.
• Responsible for addressing contract-related issues, including ensuring that project financial controls and systems comply with generally accepted accounting practices that meet USAID standards, and that all activity-procured materials and equipment are safeguarded and prudently and responsibly used.**Qualifications:**
• Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Education or related field plus 12 years of experience designing, implementing, and/or managing education improvement projects.
• At least 5 years of experience managing large-scale, complex, USAID- funded education projects.
• Demonstrated experience working in the education sector in Morocco and/or countries in the Middle East or North Africa.Demonstrated ability to work with Ministries of Education in the design and implementation of programs to support literacy and numeracy improvement. Strong capacity building skills preferred.
• Strong technical experience in early grade reading/literacy education; curriculum development and instruction; teaching and learning; teacher training; and student assessment.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills and a reputation for strong personnel and program management.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken English, Arabic, and French required.

How to apply:

To Apply: Interested applicants should submit a current CV with contact information to internationaledu@rti.org and indicate “Morocco Chief of Party” in the subject title. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Only short listed applicants will be contacted. RTI is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

Organization: International Executive Service Corps
Country: Mali
Closing date: 28 Feb 2015

IESC – the International Executive Service Corps – is a US based not-for-profit with a focus on supporting private enterprise in developing countries. We have worked in partnership with local people in 130 countries - mainly with the generous support of USAID - designing, implementing, managing and evaluating a wide range of market driven solutions along the entire value chain of a company or industry.

IESC is seeking an experienced Chief of Party (COP) for a Financial Services Program in Mali. The anticipated USAID-funded activity will be a multi-year effort to promote access to finance and increase investment in Mali, with the ultimate objective to promote sustainable, private sector-led economic growth. Potential areas of focus could include loan guarantee mechanisms; agriculture finance; small and medium enterprise (SME) finance; and/or microfinance. This position is full-time and is based in Mali.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Overall direction of the program, including directing all program staff and consultants to ensure programmatic objectives are met;
• If applicable, assist in establishing and/or implementing USAID’s Development Credit Authority (DCA) program, and assist with relevant credit assessments for loans applied for under the DCA program;
• Undertake efforts to raise awareness of the need to strengthen SME lending, including development of regional bodies to support SME lending such as local training centers, credit bureaus and others;
• Provide technical assistance to participating banks on how to conduct transnational lending; and
• Liaise with key policy makers, including Malian Government and banking officials.

Qualifications:

Required

• Fluency in both English and French;
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably with a focus on finance, business, agricultural economics or other relevant subject;
• Minimum of 12 years total professional experience, preferably in financial services or economic development;
• Demonstrable experience in improving access to finance/financial inclusion, particularly agriculture finance;
• Management experience of at least five to seven years in progressive responsibility of managing staff, budgets, and results;
• Strong leadership and communication skills; a capacity to plan strategically and flexibly;

Preferred

• Advanced degree, preferably with a focus on finance, business, agricultural economics or other relevant subject;
• USAID or other donor experience;
• Experience managing the implementation of similar financial services programs;
• Familiarity with Value Chain Development and Value Chain Finance;
• Experience working in West Africa and in particular strong familiarity with Malian culture and banking environment.

How to apply:

To apply, please visit http://iesc.org/chief-of-party-mali.aspx

IESC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.IESC encourages all interested applicants, volunteers, and consultants to register with the IESC Skills Bank. To register, please visit http://www.iesc.org/register-with iesc.aspx.

Organization: Counterpart International
Country: Côte d'Ivoire
Closing date: 18 Feb 2015

Counterpart International is seeking a Chief of Party for an anticipated five-year Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program in Cote d’Ivoire, which aims to increase school enrollment, attendance and the health and nutritional status of children. With the support of the local and headquarters staff, the Chief of Party will provide vision, technical leadership, financial and administrative oversight of the program and will serve as the principal institutional liaison to USDA, local African organizations, and host government agencies. The Chief of Party should have competence and extensive past experience relevant to leadership, management, project implementation and training of staff. The Chief of Party will also provide staff management and development, and ensure the highest quality of project monitoring, evaluation, reporting and communications.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Through close collaboration with the Counterpart Headquarters Team, the Chief of Party will:
• Provide technical and managerial leadership on issues of childhood nutrition and development, education, food security, commodity management, gender equality and capacity building.
• Lead design and implementation of all program components and activities.
• Overall leadership, recruitment, training and supervision of office staff and partner organization.
• Serve as primary liaison to USDA, local and national governmental authorities, local NGOs, community organizations, and other donor organizations.
• Facilitate learning and integration of Counterpart’s regional best practices on food security and nutrition initiatives and the program’s technical areas.
• Provide mentoring and professional development support to project staff, with emphasis on building capacity of national staff.
• Oversee field budget preparation, and overall financial oversight to ensure strict fiscal accountability.
• Ensure the highest quality of program monitoring, evaluation, reporting and communications.
• Ensure compliance with Counterpart and USDA rules and regulations, particularly with respect to financial and grant management.

Requirements/QUALIFICATIONS:
• Minimum of eight (8) years’ experience in food security and nutrition, with a specific focus on school feeding, formal education, literacy training.
• Bachelor Degree in Education, Nutrition, Public Health, Agricultural Economics, International Development, International Relations, or a relevant field, Master’s Degree highly preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of the special requirements necessary to manage programs in sometimes harsh environmental areas.
• Track record implementing US Government-funded projects; good financial management skills including preparing and managing budgets, banking activities, contracts and negotiations; and developing and managing procurement and logistical procedures and policies.
• Excellent commodity management skills including supervising inventories, stock management and commodity reporting.
• Experience and skills in training and managing office staff.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, oral and written communications skills.
• Demonstrated supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Recent work experience in Cote d’Ivoire and a thorough understanding of the challenges and opportunities in the region.
• Excellent public speaking and writing skills in English and French, as well as a local language.
• Good command of Microsoft Office, particularly word, Excel and PowerPoint.

How to apply:

https://rew12.ultipro.com/COU1004/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=\*DB9B61A41BA069DE

Organization: Population Services Intl.
Country: Uganda
Closing date: 18 Dec 2014

PSI seeks qualified, dynamic candidates for the position of Chief of Party for Uganda. The COP will be responsible for ensuring successful implementation of the anticipated Social Marketing Project aimed at improving the utilization of health related social marketing products and services in Uganda. The candidate will provide leadership and strategic guidance to large scale social marketing program and will have technical, managerial, and interpersonal skills and experience. Experience in effectively interacting with the host country agencies, including the private sector, central and local government, development partners, civil society is essential. This full-time position is based in Kampala, Uganda and reports to the Executive Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the strategic and technical implementation of the Social Marketing project
• Responsible for the overall financial and programmatic management of the project, including all donor deliverables, reporting and work plan development
• Develop annual marketing, communication and research plans for all relevant socially marketed health products and services
• Lead intensive efforts to increase local technical capacity in social marketing and the total market approach through training and mentoring
• Expand, monitor, and identify opportunities for increased efficiencies of distribution channels through public and private sector
• Assist in design, implementation and oversight of research and evaluation activities, working closely with research and marketing departments to assure research is driving an ‘evidence to action’ approach to social marketing activities
• Ensure project implementation follows all USAID grant terms and conditions
• Share findings and evidence with relevant stakeholders to re-direct interventions as appropriate based on M&E evidence
• Lead collaboration with partners to develop annual work plans, donor reporting, and monitoring and evaluation
• Establish networks of information collection and sharing of communication materials, and strengthen overall communication capacity of all partners
• Identify staff, develop job descriptions and recruit personnel as needed
• Support Executive Director in other tasks as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Master’s Degree or higher in Public Health, MBA (preferably specialization in marketing), or other related degree within the Social Sciences
• A minimum of ten years of progressively increasing responsibility in managing large international development assistance HIV/AIDS and health programs in sub-Saharan Africa;
• Demonstrated management and supervisory capability in leading projects of similar scope in private sector and social marketing field;
• Proven leadership skills in working collaboratively with other donors, host country institutions, and international organizations
• Working knowledge of and experience with USG funded activity management, policies and procedures
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and oral and written communication skills (in English)
• Excellent past performance references

***Note that this position is contingent upon funding.**

STATUS:

• Exempt
• Level 6

Please apply online at www.psi.org. No calls or emails please.

PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individualsregardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.

Apply Here

PI87419589

How to apply:

Apply Here

Organization: Counterpart International
Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Closing date: 16 Feb 2015

Counterpart International is seeking a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for the anticipated USAID-funded Congo Demokrasia program in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Congo Demokrasia will promote Congolese citizens’ informed voting and active and peaceful participation in the 2015-16 elections. The program will support civil society organizations (CSOs) to conduct voter education activities and strengthen their ability to conduct oversight and advocacy to protect citizens’ electoral rights in the upcoming elections. As DCOP, this position will assist the Chief of Party (COP) in representing Counterpart to USAID, local and national partners, and other relevant donor organizations in the DRC. The DCOP will assist the COP in program management, monitoring, and reporting; developing and maintaining partnerships to meet activity objectives; providing technical expertise; and handling administrative and supervisory responsibilities as specified by the COP. In addition to working closely with local partner organizations and government stakeholders, the successful candidate will provide vision and technical leadership on issues of voter education and elections, organizational capacity development (OCD), and CSO advocacy and oversight. S/he will provide financial and administrative oversight and day-to-day management of the program. Local and regional candidates are encouraged to apply.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Support the COP in the overall management of the program.
* Provide technical and managerial leadership in the areas of voter education and elections, political participation, organizational capacity development, advocacy and oversight, youth engagement and gender integration.
* Ensure program implementation is in compliance with Counterpart’s policies/procedures, the Government of the DRC and USAID rules/regulations, particularly with respect to financial and grant management.
* Ensure program quality assurance and impact assessment through regular project monitoring & evaluation, and sustained knowledge capture and sharing through periodic assessments.
* Build relations and coordinate with key stakeholders, including USAID, the Government of the DRC, provincial governments and local non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and CSOs.
* Participate in developing program reports including quarterly reports, annual results reports, pipeline and resource estimates.
* Provide mentoring and professional development support to project staff, with emphasis on building capacity of national staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in law, public policy, public administration, or related area; master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum eight (8) years of experience working in civil society development in the DRC.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience administering donor-funded programs in the areas of voter education and elections, political participation, organizational capacity development, or advocacy and oversight.
• Demonstrated success developing and operationalizing civil society development work in the DRC.
• Leadership in engaging civil society as well as government institutions to collaborate on informed voting and active and peaceful voter participation in elections.
• Demonstrated human resource management.
• Excellent knowledge of the socio-political environment in the DRC.
• Strong relationships with key civil society and government stakeholders in the DRC.
• Demonstrated ability to give effective presentations and write quality technical reports.
• Excellent ability to amiably collaborate and coordinate activities with multiple stakeholders, including government, civil society, and individuals.
• Experience working on USAID programs strongly preferred.
• Commitment and demonstrated experience to gender integration and youth engagement.
• Excellent public speaking and writing skills in French; advanced professional level English; knowledge of Swahili, Kikongo, Lingala or Tshiluba preferred.

How to apply:

https://rew12.ultipro.com/COU1004/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=\*14CD808A102C41DF

Organization: Counterpart International
Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Closing date: 16 Feb 2015

SUMMARY:

Counterpart International is seeking a Chief of Party (COP) for the anticipated USAID-funded Congo Demokrasia program in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The program will support civil society organizations (CSOs) to conduct voter education activities and strengthen their ability to conduct oversight and advocacy to protect citizens’ electoral rights in the upcoming 2015-16 elections. Responsible for leading and managing the overall program, the COP will work closely with USAID/DRC, the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), and CSOs to promote Congolese citizens’ informed voting and active and peaceful participation in the upcoming elections. The COP will represent Counterpart to USAID, local and national partners, and other relevant donor organizations in the DRC. The COP will provide vision and technical leadership on issues of voter education and CSO advocacy and oversight. The COP will also oversee staff management and development and ensure the highest quality of project monitoring, evaluation, reporting and communications.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide vision, leadership, strategic management and oversight of donor-funded programs.
• Provide line management to the field staff in accordance with the donor policies, procedures and requirements.
• Provide mentoring and professional development support to project staff, with emphasis on building capacity of national staff.
• Oversee all administrative, contracting, hiring, recruitment, financial and logistical aspects of the program.
• Coordinate activities between the field office and Counterpart Headquarters.
• Ensure the highest quality of project monitoring, evaluation, reporting and communications.
• Assume financial accountability and ensure successful implementation of the program.
• Ensure compliance with Counterpart and USAID rules and regulations, particularly with respect to financial and grant management.
• Serve as primary liaison to USAID, local and national governmental authorities, local nongovernmental organizations, community organizations, and other donor organizations.

Requirements

• A Master’s degree in a related field, such as international development, political science, law or public policy.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of civil society development field experience, preferably in the DRC or Southern and Central Africa.
• Six to eight years of progressively responsible management experience, with significant experience administering donor-funded programs in the areas of organizational capacity development, voter educations, elections, public policy, or advocacy.
• Demonstrated success with developing and operationalizing civil society development and voter education and political participation work.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, training, and team-building.
• Good knowledge of DRC’s socio-political context highly preferred.
• Strong multicultural, interpersonal, and supervision skills.
• Demonstrated ability to give effective presentations and write high quality technical reports.
• Excellent ability to amiably collaborate and coordinate activities with multiple stakeholders including government, civil society, and individuals.
• Sensitivity towards inclusion issues, such as gender analysis and integration of activities to close gender gaps.
• Previous experience in managing complex USG or bilateral donor-funded projects with large sub-grants portfolio.
• Knowledge of USAID development approaches, as well as understanding of USAID rules and regulations and mandatory reporting requirements.
• Professional written and oral fluency in English and French is required. Fluency in local languages preferred.

How to apply:

https://rew12.ultipro.com/COU1004/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=\*B197CC3D058387A1

Organization: Mildmay Uganda
Country: Uganda
Closing date: 17 Nov 2014

Mildmay Uganda

Mildmay Uganda is a national Non-Government Organization operating in Uganda since 1998 specialising in delivery of comprehensive health care delivery including HIV prevention, care and treatment; health systems strengthening; programming for vulnerable children, orphans, youth and households; health training and education; and research. Currently, Mildmay Uganda concentrates its efforts in 16 districts of Central Uganda with additional strategic interventions in other regions across Uganda. The organization is gradually expanding its program reach in other areas of Uganda.

Mildmay Uganda is leading a consortium of five national, regional and international organizations to apply for an anticipated USAID Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) project in Uganda. We seek a competent person to fill a high-caliber executive-level position of Chief of Party (COP) with a record of accomplishment of leading and managing complex international development projects in the Eastern and Southern African Region. The COP will provide overall leadership, mentorship and technical direction for the project, ensuring achievement of all project deliverables. The COP will be the primary liaison with USAID and will be responsible for overall project leadership and management to ensure effective execution, reporting, accountability and compliance. The COP will coordinate with government and other stakeholders to ensure that activities complement ongoing initiatives and adhere to local, national and global standards and practices.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the overall planning, implementation and management of the project as well as the achievement of the goals and objectives of the project in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Serve as the team lead for the project and ensure strong communication and coordination with and between all team members as a means to effectively achieve program objectives. Encourage transparency among and between members to promote coordination and effectiveness.
• Design and implement a clear leadership and mentorship strategy to build local staff capacity to lead and manage future programs of similar or related scale and complexity
• Lead the planning of project activities and set high quality performance targets ensuring adherence to technical standards, best practices and donor guidelines.
• Design strategies, partnerships and interventions that enlist and ensure inclusive and meaningful participation of all marginalized sections of the target populations with specific focus on youth, women, and children with disability.
• Serve as the primary point of contact and collaboration for the team and in-country stakeholders, including USAID, implementation partners, government partners and other key stakeholders.
• Ensure timely, high-quality and complete submission of work plans, quarterly and annual reports, financial reports, and any other reports required by the donor.
• Promote sustainability of project activities with effective networking, linkages to other programs, capacity building of project staff, and institutional strengthening of implementing partners and community-based organizations.
• Responsible for creating networks and forums for the dissemination of project results and impact and working with stakeholders to ensure these inform future OVC programming and policy.

Minimum Qualifications:

· Master's Degree or higher in international development, business administration, social sciences, public health, or a closely related field is required.

· The CoP must have strong leadership qualities and depth and breadth of technical and management expertise, as demonstrated by a minimum of ten years of progressively increasing experience in designing, implementing and managing large, complex projects involving multiple partners, in/for developing countries, five years of which must have been in a Chief of Party/Director role of a large development program of comparable size and scope.

· Management experience with a USG cooperative agreement preferred.

· Experience with child welfare and protection programs, systems strengthening, capacity building, economic strengthening, service delivery, quality improvement or policy development is required.

· S/he must also have demonstrated international credibility as a leader on matters of the social service sector in developing countries. Experience working in Eastern or Southern Africa will be an added advantage.

· S/he must have experience interacting with government agencies, host country governments and counterparts, and international donor agencies.

· Strong interpersonal, writing and oral presentation skills in English are also required.

How to apply:

Please send a detailed CV with a covering letter, including 2 referees, Certified Academic Transcripts to: Executive Director, Mildmay Uganda, Entebbe Road, Lweza, P.O. Box 24985, Kampala or by Email:hr@mildmay.or.ug not later than 17th November 2014. Indicate current salary and benefits

Organization: Pact
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 06 Dec 2014

Position Title: Chief of Party, Kenya Integrated Water Sanitation and Hygiene (KIWASH) Program

Requisition Number: 14-0138

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Department Overview:

Pact seeks a Chief of Party for the proposed USAID-funded five-year Kenya Integrated WASH program. The goal of this program is to achieve at-scale adoption of sustainable models of WASH service deliver for a healthy, productive and resilient Kenya. This position is contingent upon award.

Position Purpose:

Reporting to the Kenya Country Director, the KIWASH Chief of Party is responsible for leading an anticipated Kenya Integrated Water Sanitation and Hygiene (KIWASH) program, focused on strengthening governance for resilient and sustainable management of WASH services and water resources and institutionalizing catalytic models of sustainable service delivery. The program consists of five components: 1.) Scaled-up market-based WASH service delivery models; 2.) Increased access to sustainable financing/credit for WASH services; 3.) Improved access to integrated WASH and nutrition services; 4.) Increased environmental sustainability of WASH services; and 5.) Strengthened WASH services and water resources institutions. The COP will be responsible for overall management, leadership and administrative oversight of the program and will serve as the principal institutional liaison to USAID implementation issues.

Key Responsibilities:

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee planning, quality assurance and supervision of program monitoring, evaluating, and reporting, ensuring rapid roll-out and supervision of activities.

• Coordinate with appropriate stakeholders in all aspects of project planning, monitoring, and implementation.

• Ensure compliance with and implementation of all donor-related, Pact, and project specific policies.

• Negotiate Pact annual budgets and revisions to the scope of work as required.

• Effectively work with other consortium members to assure a coordinated and timely execution of workplans.

Provide oversight of financial management and procurement, including delivery, management, and monitoring of subgrants.

Basic Requirements:

Qualifications:

• At least 10 years of senior-level management experience of projects and programs in WASH or integrated health, with at least 3 years of experience in a senior-management position for a USAID-funded project. Previous COP experience preferred.

• Demonstrated experience with similarly complex projects involving coordination with multiple programs and partner institutions. Strong preference for experience in East Africa.

• Applicants should have experience with one or more of the following: 1.) market-based WASH service delivery models; 2.) Sustainable financing/credit for WASH services; 3.) Integrated WASH and nutrition services; 4.) Environmental sustainability of WASH services; and 5.) Water resources institutions.

• Demonstrated experience with coordination and project planning, including establishing systems during program start-up and overseeing and close out.

• Good understanding of USAID procurement processes, procedures and grants management.

• Demonstrated experience in coordination and collaboration with a broad set of stakeholders, including the private sector, government, local and international NGOs.

• Commitment to local capacity building and the ability to engage local stakeholders in project design and implementation.

• Excellent English written and oral communications skills.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• University degree required; Masters Degree preferred, in Public Health, Sustainable Development, Water Resources, Environmental Sustainability, or related degree.

• At least 10 years of senior-level management experience of projects and programs in WASH or integrated health, with at least 3 years of experience in a senior-management position for a USG-funded project. Previous COP experience preferred.

• Experience implementing development programs, preferably in East Africa.

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.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.

How to apply:

To apply for this position, please visit our website at www.pactworld.org

Organization: Mildmay Uganda
Country: Uganda
Closing date: 17 Nov 2014

Mildmay Uganda is a national Non-Government Organization operating in Uganda since 1998 specialising in delivery of comprehensive health care delivery including HIV prevention, care and treatment; health systems strengthening; programming for vulnerable children, orphans, youth and households; health training and education; and research. Currently, Mildmay Uganda concentrates its efforts in 16 districts of Central Uganda with additional strategic interventions in other regions across Uganda. The organization is gradually expanding its program reach in other areas of Uganda.

Mildmay Uganda is leading a consortium of five national, regional and international organizations to apply for an anticipated 5 year USAID Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) project in Uganda. We seek a competent person to fill a high-caliber executive-level position of Deputy Chief of Party (DCoP). The DCoP will form part of the project leadership team and will specifically will exercise technical leadership of the program; lead a team of senior staff and sub-partners; and ensure quality, timely and efficient program execution.

Please note that the DCoP deputizes the COP and responsibilities are similar to that of the CoP.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in Development, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Public Health or related field; strong leadership qualities;
• Strong depth and breadth of technical and management expertise;
• At least 5 years’ experience in designing and implementing large projects; experience of multi-stakeholder environment.
• The successful candidate will also possess: a good track-record in executing programs that address OVC protection and care; expanding access to essential services for OVC; increasing access to protection and legal services for OVC; and strengthening institutional, policy, legal and other mechanisms supporting OVC.

Ugandan nationals and those from East African Region are encouraged to apply.

How to apply:

Please send a detailed CV with a covering letter, including 2 referees, Certified Academic Transcripts to: Executive Director, Mildmay Uganda, Entebbe Road, Lweza, P.O. Box 24985, Kampala or by Email:hr@mildmay.or.ug**not later than 17th November 2014. Indicate current salary and benefits**

Country: Zambia
Closing date: 24 Nov 2014

Plan International is seeking Chief of Party (COP) candidates for the anticipated Traditional and Community Leadership Response to HIV/AIDS Activity in Zambia. The project will concentrate on strengthening traditional, religious, community, ministries, and parliamentarian's leadership role in the HIV/AIDS response in their communities. Focus will be put on building the capacity of leaders to transmit accurate messages and to engage and mobilize their communities to participate in HIV/AIDS activities.

This position is contingent on securing donor funds and the contract duration and start-date are yet to be confirmed.

The COP will have authority and oversight over the project, including managing all activities of sub-recipients, coordinating all program-focused strategic planning and decision making, and staff management. Serving as key liaison with USAID, the Government of Zambia, implementing partners, and other stakeholders, primary responsibilities include providing overall leadership, management, and general technical direction of the program, assuring an integrated vision among different components and actors, and ensuring program performance, achievement of program requirements and adherence to donor regulations.

You will be a health professional with knowledge and a clear understanding of community centred development in Zambia or a similar social context. Having demonstrable experience in USAID project management and administration policies, procedures and reporting requirements you will be adept at meeting rigorous timelines and tracking project results. A clear leader you will be able to demonstrate the necessary skills to effectively manage staff and multi-stakeholder relationships with the ability to influence decision-making at the local and national level to create positive change.

Type of Role:Fixed-term contract role

Location: Based from the Country Office in Lusaka with regular travel to the field

Reports to:Country Director

Salary:Competitive salary and international benefits package

Closing Date:24^th November 2014 – We will be interviewing as we receive applications

Please note that only applications and CVs written in English will be accepted.

References will be taken and background and anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plans Child Protection Policy.

Plan operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all areas of the international community.

How to apply:

Please click on the below link to review the detailed personal specifications before submitting your online application:

https://career012.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=3681&company=PlanInt&username=

Organization: ACDI/VOCA
Country: Rwanda
Closing date: 03 Dec 2014

For over 50 years and in 145 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 46 projects in 31 countries and revenues of $173 million.

Chief of Party, Rwanda

We are currently seeking a Chief of Party for the anticipated USDA-funded Food for Education project in Rwanda. The project’s primary focus will be to improve the literacy and health and dietary practice of school aged children. This will be achieved through improved literacy of school aged children and increased use of health and dietary practices. The Chief of Party will provide principal leadership and technical inputs for all project objectives. This key position is subject to ACDI/VOCA being awarded the program.

Responsibilities:

• Provide major oversight for the proposed project activities
• Lead the overall planning, implementation, and management of the project
• Establish administrative framework to monitor and assure progress toward the goals and objectives of the project
• Manage relationships with counterparts at various levels of government, NGOs, private sector associations, and stakeholders from international assistance projects
• Ensure quality control and timeliness of all deliverables
• Preparation or supervision of work plans, financial, logistical, and other documents
• Serve as principal liaison with USDA staff, institutions, and client country partners to exchange information and develop professional relationships
• Develop and facilitate verbal or written presentations as requested by the USDA contact

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Literacy Education or Food Science and Human Nutrition or related field
• At least 10 years of work experience in managing and implementing education/literacy and /or health projects, with demonstrated management skills
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively and collaboratively with a broad range of public and private sector counterparts and other key stakeholders
• Strong understanding of the literacy and the importance of nutrition in the regional context
• Proven record of achieving project objectives in a context of similar scope and challenges
• Fluency in English required; French preferred

How to apply:

Please apply online at http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E5556C361D43515B7E59192F7757186E04627B4D. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.