Chief of Party, USAID Organizational Development Project (ODP), Ethiopia 164 views0 applications


Social Impact (SI) is a global development management consulting firm. We provide monitoring, evaluation, strategic planning, and capacity building services to advance development effectiveness. We work across all development sectors, including democracy and governance, health and education, the environment, and economic growth. Since 1997 we have worked in over 100 countries for clients such as US government agencies, bilateral donors, multilateral development banks, foundations, and nonprofits.

Proposal Objective

SI is pursuing a bid for an upcoming multi year Organizational Development Project (ODP) in Ethiopia. The project aims to provide continued support of the Mission’s Organizational Objectives of creating Mission of Leaders and support the Leadership Behavior Charter established by the Mission to include design and facilitation of both Mission-wide and team-centric events and activities; data collection and analysis of leadership values, behaviors, and goals; and individual, team, and executive coaching services.

Position Summary

SI seeks a full-time Chief of Party who will have principal responsibility for the management of all aspects of the contract; this includes but is not limited to providing strategic vision and overall leadership; ensuring the provision of timely, relevant, high quality services from both in-Ethiopia long-term staff and incoming short-term consultants.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary point of contract with USAID/Ethiopia on a day-to-day basis for contract implementation and management
  • Supervise the work of all personnel assigned to tasks under the contract; ensuring timely information on the progress and status of all activities, including but not limited to the timely delivery of required reports in forms agreed to with USAID/Ethiopia.
  • Ensure the USAID- compliance, and integrity of contract operations.
  • Responsible for conceptualizing, delivering, and arranging for the delivery of high-quality leadership and organizational development interventions for USAID/Ethiopia and its implementing partners and;
  • Ensure contract operations model SI’s philosophies, approaches and behaviors through the iterative, flexible, adaptive management way of doing business that USAID/Ethiopia seeks to achieve itself and promote among its IPs, counterparts and other stakeholders.
  • Provide and arrange for the provision of organizational development support that will facilitate collaborative and productive relationships among USAID/Ethiopia’s suite of direct service providers.

Required Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree or higher in organizational development, adult learning or a related field; and five years of experience in a management position; or a bachelor’s degree or higher in organizational development, adult learning or a related field; and seven years of experience in a management position.
  • Prior experience working and living in a developing country environment, preferably sub- Saharan Africa.
  • Demonstrated leadership in the management of similar size international donor-supported programs.
  • Skills in organizational development; adult education, coaching and/or counseling; oral and written communication; facilitation; and management skills, particularly skills in adaptive management.
  • Prior experience managing USG-issued contracts or otherwise demonstrated knowledge of USG Federal Acquisition Requirements.

Desired Qualifications

  • ·Demonstrated skills in building, mobilizing, and leading multidisciplinary teams.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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Social Impact is a global development management consulting firm. We provide monitoring, evaluation, strategic planning, and capacity building services to advance development effectiveness. Our mission is to help global development organizations and programs be more effective at improving people’s lives. We provide consulting, technical assistance, and training services to public and private aid agencies, non-governmental organizations, and governments. SI works across sectors to reduce poverty, improve health and education, promote peace and democratic governance, foster economic growth, and protect the environment.
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0 USD Ethiopia CF 3201 Abc road Full Time , 40 hours per week Social Impact

Social Impact (SI) is a global development management consulting firm. We provide monitoring, evaluation, strategic planning, and capacity building services to advance development effectiveness. We work across all development sectors, including democracy and governance, health and education, the environment, and economic growth. Since 1997 we have worked in over 100 countries for clients such as US government agencies, bilateral donors, multilateral development banks, foundations, and nonprofits.

Proposal Objective

SI is pursuing a bid for an upcoming multi year Organizational Development Project (ODP) in Ethiopia. The project aims to provide continued support of the Mission’s Organizational Objectives of creating Mission of Leaders and support the Leadership Behavior Charter established by the Mission to include design and facilitation of both Mission-wide and team-centric events and activities; data collection and analysis of leadership values, behaviors, and goals; and individual, team, and executive coaching services.

Position Summary

SI seeks a full-time Chief of Party who will have principal responsibility for the management of all aspects of the contract; this includes but is not limited to providing strategic vision and overall leadership; ensuring the provision of timely, relevant, high quality services from both in-Ethiopia long-term staff and incoming short-term consultants.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary point of contract with USAID/Ethiopia on a day-to-day basis for contract implementation and management
  • Supervise the work of all personnel assigned to tasks under the contract; ensuring timely information on the progress and status of all activities, including but not limited to the timely delivery of required reports in forms agreed to with USAID/Ethiopia.
  • Ensure the USAID- compliance, and integrity of contract operations.
  • Responsible for conceptualizing, delivering, and arranging for the delivery of high-quality leadership and organizational development interventions for USAID/Ethiopia and its implementing partners and;
  • Ensure contract operations model SI’s philosophies, approaches and behaviors through the iterative, flexible, adaptive management way of doing business that USAID/Ethiopia seeks to achieve itself and promote among its IPs, counterparts and other stakeholders.
  • Provide and arrange for the provision of organizational development support that will facilitate collaborative and productive relationships among USAID/Ethiopia’s suite of direct service providers.

Required Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree or higher in organizational development, adult learning or a related field; and five years of experience in a management position; or a bachelor’s degree or higher in organizational development, adult learning or a related field; and seven years of experience in a management position.
  • Prior experience working and living in a developing country environment, preferably sub- Saharan Africa.
  • Demonstrated leadership in the management of similar size international donor-supported programs.
  • Skills in organizational development; adult education, coaching and/or counseling; oral and written communication; facilitation; and management skills, particularly skills in adaptive management.
  • Prior experience managing USG-issued contracts or otherwise demonstrated knowledge of USG Federal Acquisition Requirements.

Desired Qualifications

  • ·Demonstrated skills in building, mobilizing, and leading multidisciplinary teams.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
2019-07-31

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