Chief of Party - World Vision Jobs in Addis Ababa Ethiopia

Chief of Party - World Vision Jobs in Addis Ababa Ethiopia

Position Summary

The Chief of Party (COP) will have overall responsibility for the management of all project activities and staff. S/he will have principal responsibility for representation for the projects to the United States Government (USG).

The COP will serve as representative of the project and will be responsible for the activities and all long-term and short-term personnel under this grant. The COP shall have a keen understanding of the unique political dynamics and will work carefully and collaboratively to support the various political entities in (country of the grant).

The COP should embrace the shared USG vision for the project and effectively manage available financial and human resources to make that vision a reality.

The COP is charged with leading a professional team in the accomplishment of the objectives and sub-objectives, in a complex post-conflict environment.

S/he must have a broad vision linked with a clear understanding of how to get things done amid the constraints of the country context.

Key Responsibilities

    * Direct and oversee World Vision's work in an assigned program, ensuring that all program goals are met through proper design, staffing, and implementation.
    * Research new funding opportunities and develop and write funding proposals for assigned program.
    * Organize and direct the work of local staff and short-term advisors. Provide supervision, training and performance appraisals.
    * Establish and maintain effective project reporting, evaluation, and communication systems.
    * Submit timely accurate and professional program reports that meet donor requirements to appropriate World Vision Partnership staff.
    * Establish leadership and personal credibility and implement and maintain clearly understood chain of authority and accountability.
    * Develop and maintain an adequate human resource plan consistent with WV policies, donor requirements (such as A-110, A-122, A-133, 22 CFR 211, etc.) and local laws.
    * Ensure proper technical capacity of staff to manage complex government funded projects.
    * Manage grant/project budget within approved spending levels and ensure accurate and timely financial repots to donors and WVUS IPG headquarters staff.
    * Ensure grant/project expenses are reasonable, allocable, prudent and spent in accordance with donor rules and regulations to ensure clean A-133 audits.
    * Oversee property and equipment acquisition, disposition, and management in compliance with WV internal and donor requirements.
    * Liaise with host government officials, local communities, farmers, and other organizations as appropriate.
    * Evaluate program effectiveness and determine corrective action needed to improve goal achievement by participating and conducting agricultural assistance surveys and rapid appraisal design.
    * Perform other duties as required
    * Carry out additional responsibilities and projects as assigned, including administrative and planning functions.
    * Attend and participate in weekly chapel services and daily devotional meetings.
    * The Project Director will have ultimate responsibility for a large staff spread across the country. S/he will have direct supervision over project key personnel (the Deputy Project Director, the Finance Director etc.).
    * The Project Director is responsible for all Technical and Administrative aspects of the project, including financial management.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job.

Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    * A Bachelor's degree in related field required.
    * Master's degree preferred, or equivalent experience in program management in developing countries.
    * 5+ years of extensive international development experience managing large projects requirements.
    * Experience in managing inter-agency consortiums preferred.
    * Experience in leading and managing large programs.
    * Experience with OVC populations is a plus.
    * Proven ability in the management of large integrated programs in developing countries; familiarity with USG programs, their history and their development
    * Mastery of USAID regulations governing such programs;
    * Ability to integrate teams of professionals around common goals
    * Demonstrated accomplishment in working with host-country professionals, ministries and with donor colleagues in country
    * Leadership of large and diverse teams; diplomacy, strong presentation skills, speaking and writing.
    * English speaker preferred.
    * Master's degree preferred

How to Apply

All application letters and detailed CVs together with names of three referees, one of whom must be a church leader/priest/pastor should reach the undersigned not later than October 13, 2010. (Only short-listed candidates will be contacted).

Director
People and Culture
World Vision Kenya
P.O. Box 50816 - 00200 Nairobi, Kenya

Email: recruit_kenya@wvi.org

World Vision is a child focused organization and upholds the rights and wellbeing of children. Our recruitment and selection procedures include screening and background checking for child abuse offenses. World Vision is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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