Pact Chief of Party, SIPED II Jobs in Ethiopia

Pact Chief of Party, SIPED II Jobs in Ethiopia

Closing date: 31 Oct 2019]

At the heart of Pact is the promise of a better tomorrow. A nonprofit international development organization founded in 1971, Pact works on the ground in nearly 40 countries to improve the lives of those who are challenged by poverty and marginalization.

We serve these communities because we envision a world where everyone owns their future. To do this, we build systemic solutions in partnership with local organizations, businesses, and governments that create sustainable and resilient communities where those we serve are heard, capable, and vibrant.

Pact is a recognized global leader in international development. Our staff have a range of expertise in areas including public health, capacity development, governance and civil society, natural resource management, poverty, fragile states, monitoring and evaluation, small-scale and artisanal mining, microfinance and more.

This expertise is combined in Pact’s unique integrated approach, which focuses on systemic changes needed to improve people’s lives.

Department

Program Delivery (PDEL) - Pact exists to help create a world where those who are poor and marginalized exercise their voice, build their own solutions, and take ownership of their future.

The Program Delivery Team, contributes to realizing this purpose by: Forging smart partnerships and treating all people with dignity and respect; Applying organizational policies and regulatory compliance appropriately and consistently; Facilitating team spirit among colleagues and promoting the organization through communications; Influencing decision makers through focused, relevant communications; Continually striving to learn and share knowledge and find small ways to make the workplace more enjoyable for all; Cultivating and harvesting innovation; Contributing to the organization’s ability to think and act strategically at all times; Inspiring and spreading our desired organizational culture across the global enterprise.

Position Overview

Pact is recruiting a Chief of Party (COP) to provide technical leadership, strategic planning and operational oversight for implementation of the Strengthening Institutions for Peace and Development II (SIPED II) project in Ethiopia.

SIPED II is a USAID/ Ethiopia-funded project that seeks to increase the resiliency of communities to deal with conflict.

The premise of SIPED II is that resilient states – constituted by resilient communities – are capable of absorbing shocks, transforming and channeling radical change or challenges while maintaining political stability and preventing or minimizing violence.

The program establishes and strengthens partnerships between government officials and local communities to address the issues that may lead to violent conflict and ensure that interventions are conflict sensitive.

The COP will serve as the primary liaison with USAID, project partners, government agencies and other relevant project stakeholders.

S/he is will have primary responsibility for achieving and executing the project’s vision and strategy, managing critical relationships with key partners to maximize synergy and collaboration, and ensuring that all deliverables are met on time and within budget.

S/he will oversee project personnel and work closely with administration, financial and agreement management teams to ensure compliance with donor requirements.

S/he will coordinate efficient program implementation, maximize synergy and collaboration, and ensure that all deliverables are met on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

Program Management and Leadership

Provide strategic program leadership, including management of relationships with key stakeholders, management of project staff, coordination with technical advisors and consultants, ensuring program implementation on time and

on budget.

Coordinate and ensure the development, implementation of and reporting on work plans.

Develop and carry out activity planning, development and implementation processes for rapid response activities, in line with Office of Transition Initiatives (OTI) approaches.

Provide, coordinate or arrange all technical support activities under the project.

Ensure that all project deliverables are met in a high quality and timely fashion.

Liaising and Coordination

Serve as primary point of contact with USAID, working closely with and coordinating with donor representatives to ensure that program objectives are achieved.

Serve as liaison and represent the project with key stakeholders, including donor community, government entities, key partners (current and potential), non-governmental organizations and other relevant stakeholders.

Financial, Administrative and Personnel Oversight and Compliance

Supervise subcontract/ subgrant management process, from pre-award to close-out, in line with donor requirements and Pact’s policies and processes.

Ensure compliance with all donor-related, Pact, and project-specific requirements, including for subcontracts and subgrants.

Ensure compliance with financial expenditure and reporting requirements.

Coordinate with Pact Ethiopia finance and HR/Administration staff to ensure that policies and procedures are clearly communicated to project staff and are respected.

Supervise and mentor technical and administrative staff.

Other

Monitor the project’s operating environment and maintain a safe working environment for project staff.

Coordinate with Pact Ethiopia and HQ teams to ensure strong collaboration to meet project objectives.

Perform other duties, as assigned.

Basic Requirements

At least 8 years of experience in senior management role for projects or programs focused on conflict prevention, conflict mitigation, mediation, rapid response and flexible programming in conflict contexts, early warning and response, civil society capacity development, and advocacy

Demonstrated experience in OTI/ OTI-light approaches (Office of Transition Initiatives) to rapidly respond to emerging conflicts and expand the reach of the project.

Advanced degree in relevant field, such as international development, law, political science, public policy, management, conflict management or related field

Practical experience in establishing and operating programs (experience with USAID-funded programs preferable)

Experience designing, developing and leading workshops, technical assistance and training programs for government, civil society and private sector organizations

Experience working at both national and regional state levels

Experience with managing subcontract or sub-grant programs

Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with governments and civil society partners, especially in complex or sensitive political environments

Demonstrated experience in and understanding of context in eastern Africa (or similar environment)

Ability to perform at a high level and apply diplomacy skills with a wide range of stakeholders

Strong leadership, administrative, management, presentation, reporting, and communication skills, and the ability to implement projects with diverse subject matters

Demonstrated experience in management and mentorship of teams

Excellent written, oral and communication skills, at minimum in English

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated experience of working in Ethiopia

Experience leading USAID-funded programs, preferably contracts

Excellent written, oral and communication skills in Amharic

Pact provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Pact Chief of Party, SIPED II Jobs in Ethiopia