Deputy Chief of Party-Programs (DCOP-P) 48 views0 applications

Chemonics seeks a deputy chief of party-programs (DCOP-P) for the Transition to New Sudan (TNS) project funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Office of Transition Initiatives (OTI). As a member of the senior leadership team, the DCOP-P will lead the project team responsible for analyzing problem sets, identifying interventions, developing a wide range of small and medium-size grant and technical assistance activities, and then ensuring quick and effective implementation of these activities.

The DCOP-P will be expected to work closely with the OTI country team, project leadership, and a diverse and accomplished team of Sudanese professionals. Successful candidates will have a combination of USAID programming and grant-making experience drawn from previous work on high-paced and dynamic stabilization and transition projects. They will also be a proven leader and mentor for host-country staff. This position will be based in Khartoum, Sudan, and the successful candidate will be expected to make a minimum commitment of 18 months in the position. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities:

• Lead program development team, and lead/support the implementation team (including grants, and procurement staff) in the identification, development, and implementation of a wide range of grants-under-contract, direct distribution of goods and services, and technical assistance activities
• The DCOP-P will provide day-to-day guidance, mentoring, and problem-solving skills, working in full partnership with the chief of party (COP) and OTI country team, and others Implementation flexibility and speed are essential elements of the project, and the DCOP-P will be expected to lead their team to accomplish multiple tasks in a very short period of time
• In partnership with the OTI field team, COP, and other members of the TNS field team, work with key government and non-governmental counterparts to identify priorities and resolve development and implementation challenges in a fast and effective way
• Work collaboratively and effectively with the project operations team, as well as with Chemonics home-office support teams, to both ensure compliance with USAID and other regulations on complex tasks and resolve issues and challenges in a timely and effective manner
• Train, mentor, and oversee the work of supervisees, fostering their professional development and ensuring accountability
• Serve as a member of the TNS senior management team, contributing to high-level decisions, providing expertise on program and grant-making strategy, and serving as acting COP when asked

Qualifications:

• A minimum of six years of relevant work experience, with eight years preferred. A minimum of two years of field experience on an OTI or similar project, including supervisory experience leading and mentoring host-country teams
• Demonstrated experience leading the development of small grants to achieve larger stabilization and transition goals, with a preference for developing and implementing grants under the OTI model
• Demonstrated experience contributing to development, assessment, and adaptation of dynamic transition strategies, objectives, and specific interventions in a fast-paced and flexible manner
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with clients, project leadership, and host-country counterparts at senior levels in government and in non-governmental organizations.
• Demonstrated experience leading donor-funded efforts in complex and politically sensitive transition or stabilization contexts, with a preference for Sudan, the Arabic-speaking world, and/or East and Southern Africa
• B.A. in international development, peace studies, or related field required, with a relevant M.A. preferred
• Fluent written and spoken English required
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Ability to work professionally in Arabic strongly preferred

Application instructions:

Please attach your CV and completely fill out the form by December 15, 2022. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. No telephone inquiries, please. Chemonics will contact finalists.

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