Location: South Sudan
Organization: Democracy International
Reference Number: None given
Job Level: Senior-level
Contact Email: ecornfeld@democracyinternational.com
Description
Democracy International, Inc. (DI) seeks a
Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for its election and political processes program
in South Sudan, Systems to Uphold the Credibility and Constitutionality of
Elections in South Sudan (SUCCESS) project. Through SUCCESS, DI is working to
promote effective, inclusive, and accountable governance to inform an
increasingly stable South Sudan. DI seeks a DCOP to contribute to the
implementation of the program’s various components. In addition to programmatic
duties, the DCOP will provide top-level oversight of all program support
functions including, but not limited to, administration, procurement, human
resources, financial management, and regulatory compliance.
The position is based in Juba, South Sudan.
The position is based in Juba, South Sudan.
Responsibilities:
The Deputy Chief of Party’s major responsibilities are as
follows:
- Provide
guidance and coordinate support to the programmatic teams and
sub-grantees, including identifying and promoting clear communications on
issues of programmatic and budget management activities, compliance,
monitoring and evaluation, and documentation;
- Manage
day-to-day activities in the area of operations (including the project’s
facilities such as office space, equipment and project vehicles) and act
as the Chief of Party when s/he is absent from the project;
- Coordinate
with consortium partners at headquarters and in South Sudan to ensure
effective oversight of program activities in Juba and each of the ten
states;
- In
coordination with the COP, oversee the development and monitoring of
project budgets to ensure all expenditures are in compliance with DI and
donor policies and regulations as well as within the scope of the
program’s long-term budget;
- Ensure
that timely cash flow analyses and projections are provided and accurate
for internal management purposes and to the donor, as needed;
- Review
and oversee administrative, procurement, and financial management
procedures and recommend a improvements as needed;
- Directly
supervise administrative, human resources, and financial staff, both
expatriate and South Sudanese. Oversee staff capacity-building across the
program and provide evaluation and workforce management to ensure their
continued growth;
- Represent
DI at meetings, workshops, and other events;
- Contribute
to the development of reports for the donor.
- Act as
the consortium liaison with ministry, GOSS, and USAID offices in South
Sudan and Washington, DC in the areas of oversight, reporting, and
compliance;
Qualifications:
Candidates should possess the following qualifications:
- 8+
years of experience managing programs related to elections or governance,
with extensive experience in, or understanding of, the areas of election
assistance, election observation, civil society, civic education, and
political party development;
- 5+
years of experience with USAID compliance and reporting requirements as
well as a thorough understanding of the USAID regulatory environment ;
- Professional
fluency in English;
- Qualified
candidates should possess a degree in public administration, international
relations, public policy, political science, or a related field;
- Applicants
should have demonstrated success in developing collaborative working
relationships with counterparts, including other implementers and
international donors; and
- Demonstrated
proficiency in the field of people and project management, as well as
strategic planning, and building long-term program sustainability.
Interested candidates should submit their CV, along with
three references, at jobs.democracyinternational.com. Position expected to
begin as soon as a qualified candidate is identified.
