Deputy Chief of Party – USAID Mozambique STEP UP Activity

Overview

Creative Associates International, Inc. (Creative) is seeking a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for the anticipated USAID-funded Mozambique Step Up Activity which seeks to increase empowerment of local communities to drive their own social and economic development. The DCOP will be responsible for supporting the Chief-of-Party (COP) in the day-to-day management of the program, namely the coordination of project technical personnel and operational functions, including ensuring that financial reporting requirements are met and adherence to the operations of the project.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with COP and contribute to the design and implementation of overarching program goals and strategies, and implementation of tools or processes necessary in reaching determined goals and strategies;
• Supervise the technical and operational elements of program implementation, supporting improved delivery, new activity development, stakeholder relationships and program strategy development;
• Supervise and provide program management support to select implementation staff to ensure effective and timely management of all activities and initiatives;
• Liaise with governments officials, maintaining professional relationships and forming new ones that support program implementation and a contextual understanding of the operational environment;
• Ensure the timeliness, cost and quality implementation of activities performed under the project;
• Contribute to the development of that annual work plans, work plan budget and other program management tools that identify key objectives, responsible staff, deliverables and potential roadblocks;
• Explore and suggest additional opportunities for activities and grants;
• Suggest innovative approaches in program development both in terms of approach and delivery;
• Perform other duties as assigned by the COP.

Qualifications– Master’s degree from an accredited university in a relevant field or equivalent years of experience;

• A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience with Master’s degree or ten (10) years of experience with Bachelor’s degree working in governance programs, including experience with a contractor or international NGO with demonstrated supervisory experience;
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge establishing systems and overseeing start-up under limited time constraints and program close-out;
• Strong operational and financial management, and leadership skills, and the ability to mentor staff;
• Experience with activity design, development, and implementation;
• Past representational experience with host governments, other donors, and civil society and demonstrated success with inter-agency coordination and joint programming
• Demonstrated experience managing grants activities for an international development company or NGO;
• Familiarity with and experience in Ethiopia is preferred, but not required;
• Fluency in English and Portuguese required

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