Location: Uganda
Organization: Global Communities
Job Level: Senior-level
Description
Deputy Chief of Party for Anticipated Uganda OVC Program
The mission of Global Communities (formerly CHF
International) is to create long-lasting, positive and community-led
change that improves the lives and livelihoods of vulnerable people across the
globe.
Global Communities is seeking a Deputy Chief of
Party (DCOP) for an anticipated Uganda OVC program.
The DCOP will work
with the Chief of Party to manage the anticipated program’s implementation and
oversee its performance, management and operations. The DCOPwill assist with high-quality, timely and complete submission of work plans, financial reports, performance reports, etc. The DCOP is expected to assist the Chief of Party in interacting with key implementation actors and other development partners.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
- Help
manage program implementation, supervise program staff and manage
consortium partners in coordination with the Chief of Party;
- Provide
guidance and technical assistance on activities, coordinate with
consultants and local implementing partners, and provide strategic
assistance on all program components;
- Solve
problems under tight deadlines while ensuring operational and program integrity;
- Assist
with timely, high-quality and complete submission of work plans and
performance and financial reports;
- Coordinate
project implementation with other Global Communities programs to ensure
synergy and maximize impact;
- Bring
key developments and problem areas to the attention of the Chief of Party
for resolution;
- Represent
the project at high level meetings with government officials, USAID, and
other donor agencies;
- Help
provide oversight of contract activities.
Qualifications:
- Master's
degree in a relevant field such as international development or health.
- At
least eight years of senior-level management experience in the
development sector, preferably with orphans and vulnerable children.
- Knowledge
and prior application of participatory methodologies;
- Proven
success helping manage multi-million dollar development budgets;
- Three
to five years of experience managing and/or implementing USAID-funded
programs in Africa. Thorough understanding of USAID rules and regulations
for grants and contracts;
- Demonstrated
experience coordinating with a broad set of diverse stakeholders including
communities, local and national governments, donors, INGOs and other local
partners;
- Proven
strategic planning and communication skills;
- Fluency
in written and spoken English.
Ugandan nationals are encouraged to apply. Interested
applicants should apply with their CV and cover letter.
