Location: Uganda
Organization: Global Communities
Job Level: Senior-level
Description
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 an experienced Deputy Chief
of Party (COP) for an anticipated water, sanitation and hygiene
program in Uganda.
The DCOP will work with the Chief of Party to manage the
anticipated program’s implementation and oversee its performance, management
and operations. The DCOP will 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,
environmental studies, engineering and/or public health;
- At
least eight years of senior-level management experience in the development
sector, preferably in water, sanitation and hygiene;
- Knowledge
and prior application of participatory methodologies;
- Experience
in water supply, sanitation, and/or hygiene program design and
implementation;
- Proven
success helping manage multi-million dollar development budgets;
- Three
to five years of experience managing and/or implementing USAID-funded
programs in Africa or conflict environments. Thorough understanding of
USAID rules and regulations for grants and contracts;
- Demonstrated
experience leading coalitions, coordinating with a broad set of diverse
stakeholders including communities, local and national governments,
donors, INGOs and other local partners;
- Proven
strategic planning and proposal development skills;
- Fluency
in written and spoken English.
Ugandan nationals are encouraged to apply. Interested
applicants should apply with their CV and cover letter.
