Proposal Summary:
The anticipated three-year USAID-funded Monitoring and
Evaluation Mission M&E Project will provide on-the-ground support on
performance monitoring, data verification, evaluation of the impact, output and
outcome results and environmental compliance of the USAID/Tanzania program
portfolio, covering the following technical areas:
• Health
• Education
• Economic Growth
• Democracy and Governance
• Agriculture
• Natural Resources
• Partnership for Growth Initiative
Position Summary:
MSI is recruiting for a Chief of Party to oversee the
technical, staffing and financial management aspects of the upcoming MESPs, and
serve as the points of contact with USAID officials, and MSI leadership in
Washington, D.C. The Chief of Party position will require experience in both
management and technical fields, with a proven track record of programmatic
accomplishment, professional achievement, management competence, and
interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities:
• Responsible for managing and supervising all project
activities, staff, and partners, and have overall responsibility for the
successful performance of the project.
• Coordinate and be ultimately responsible for all data
collection, monitoring, report generation, evaluation and related tasks.
• Serve as primary liaison with USAID COR and Contracting
Officer.
• Ensure quality control and the overall responsiveness of
technical assistance provided under the contract, including necessary
adjustments to operations to fit the requirements of USAID.
• Supervise assessments to assist in program design,
development and implementation.
• Provision of short term technical and program assistance
to support project development and implementation.
• Provide M&E technical assistance and training as
needed across the project portfolio.
• Support the production and dissemination of public
information about USAID activities such as success stories, presentations, and
videos, press releases, etc. to build awareness, appreciation and support for
USAID’s programs.
• Oversee logistical and material support for in-country
monitoring, planning, and other program travel.
Qualifications:
• A Master’s degree in the field of management, and/or
international development.
• At least ten years of experience in International
Development, including experience and technical knowledge in designing,
managing and evaluating multi-million dollar development projects.
• At least five years of experience (out of 10 years) should be as a COP or senior field management
experience such as Project Director, Regional Director or Country Director
roles, demonstrating professional interaction with senior U.S. and foreign
government officials.
• Prior experience in supervising and quickly assembling
long-term field staff and short-term U.S., third country, and local experts.
• Technical expertise in any of the sectors USAID Tanzania
is working on will be an added advantage.
• Ability to interact with and lead a broad range of
governmental and non-governmental actors and institutions across sectors.
• A proven record of excellent management, leadership,
decision-making, and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with database development beneficial.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will
be contacted. No phone calls, please.
