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Proposal Summary:
MSI is seeking a Deputy Chief of Party – Programs (DCOP-P) for the anticipated USAID-funded Northern Economic Livelihoods for Youth (NELY) Activity in Benin. The anticipated goal of this multi-year program is to improve economic livelihoods for young men and women in northern Benin vulnerable to recruitment by violent extremist organizations.
Position Summary:
The Deputy Chief of Party-Programs (DCOP-P), under the overall direction of the Chief of Party (COP), will guide the program and technical aspects of the project, including technical development of grant and procurement activities. The DCOP-P will also represent the activity as a seasoned networker with an outward facing role championing thought leadership and positioning the project with relevant local community groups, associations, civil society organizations (CSOs), municipalities, and other government agencies. The ideal candidate will support the COP and the technical teams to ensure that project activities are responsive to the Benin context and to USAID’s purpose for the project. This will be a full-time position based in Cotonou, Benin. This position is contingent upon award.
**Please note: Beninese citizens are highly encouraged to apply**
Responsibilities:
- Oversee Contractor technical staff involved in the design, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of program activities.
- Work with the COP and other relevant parties to improve implementation processes throughout the program.
- Serve as the COP and USAID’s primary point of contract for our current information about the status of activity implementation.
- Oversee in the identification of communities and other areas where program plans can be met, and work with local staff in-country to identify program opportunities and potential local partners.
- Maintain working relationships and liaise with project counterparts as well as international organizations, USAID IPs, UN Agencies, and local and national authorities as appropriate with the COP.
- Under the guidance of the USAID and COP, contribute to the design and implementation of the M&E system at the activity level and ensuring that all activities are monitored and evaluated.
- Act as COP, when the COP is absent from the Program.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the COP.
- Support in the review and submission of USAID deliverables.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in international development, peacebuilding, conflict mitigation or management, public administration, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
- A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible relevant work experience. Relevant experience entails working on donor-funded projects in a related role.
- Experience in developing and administering grants or small grant programs, preferably with a donor, contractor or international NGO managing an office or program.
- Prior experience in countering and preventing violent extremism through economic livelihoods, public-private sector engagement, youth economic empowerment or related field.
- Experience working directly with host country grantees on activity development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of programs related to the project plans.
- Experience in program planning and implementation in a fast-paced environment and under ad-hoc basis.
- Prior experience in West Africa; Benin experience preferred.
- Fluency in written and spoken English and French required.
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