Pact is a non-profit, mission-driven organization delivering support to
those most in need while building the technical skills and capacity of
those people to help themselves.
We are a different organization and I encourage you to spend some time on our Web site to understand why.
Pact believes that the best assistance leaves behind knowledge,
expertise, and a framework for people to pull themselves out of poverty.
We deliver top-level technical assistance in multiple fields such as
HIV/AIDS, economic opportunity, the environment, democracy/governance,
and peace building.
The following Job vacancy exists
JOB TITLE: CHIEF OF PARTY, CIVIL SOCIETY STRENGTHENING, NIGERIA
This position is contingent upon funding. Position Summary: Pact seeks a
Chief of Party (COP) for an anticipated USAID program in Nigeria to
strengthen civil society’s ability to influence the development and
implementation of key democratic reforms at the national, state, and
local levels. This position will represent Pact to USAID, local civil
society organizations (CSOs), and other relevant donor organizations.
The position will be responsible for providing leadership, management and administrative oversight; ensuring the project is progressing and meeting objectives; and managing staff.
RESPONSIBILITIES/ JOB DESCRIPTION:
• 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 in negotiating with donors and
partners.
• Ensure compliance with HQ and donor requirements, policies and regulations.
• Act as liaison to relevant donors and the local government
• Manage all local grantmaking 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
• Manage all project planning responsibilities, including the
production of annual workplans; 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
• 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
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
• Advanced degree in a relevant field such as social sciences, law, and development studies etc.
• Ten years demonstrated experience in the successful implementation of
international development activities, with preference given to
democracy and governance activities
• Management of a USG contract instrument—five years of which shall have
been in senior program management including direct supervision of
professional and support staff.
• Specialized Knowledge/Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication
• Proven experience navigating complex and high pressure operating environments;
• Experience developing and managing multi-sectorial, multi-donor funded program portfolios preferred.
• Nigeria experience highly desirable, Africa experience essential.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and sustain interpersonal and
professional relationships with different donors, civil society
organizations and host country government counterparts.
• In-depth understanding of the role of civil society in development
and experience in building capacity for civil society organizations and
networks/coalition strengthening.
• Prior experience in awarding and managing grants to local organizations to promote democracy and governance goals.
• Must be tolerant, respectful and sensitive to Nigeria’s culture.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this position, please visit our website at www.pactworld.org
Or Our Career Page at https://www5.ultirecruit.com/PAC1005/JobBoard/ListJobs.aspx?__vt=ExtCan
Application closes 11 July 2012.
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