*Position is contigent upon funding and donor approval.
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
World Vision seeks a Chief of Party (CoP) for the proposed USAID/Food For Peace -funded Development Food Security Activity (DFSA) in Niger.
The Chief of Party (CoP) will have overall responsibility for coordination of all project activities and staff. S/he will be responsible for technical leadership and administrative oversight of the program and will serve as the principal institutional liaison to the donor and local government entities.
The CoP shall have a keen understanding of the unique political dynamics and work collaboratively to support the various entities in Niger.
S/he will manage a team of senior staff, sub-recipients, and engagement with stakeholders to ensure quality, timeliness, and efficiency of all products and activities generated under the grant. The CoP is expected to have strong leadership qualities and management expertise.
S/he also provides strategic leadership and supervision of sub-grantees and sub-contractors while ensuring the security, feasibility, and sustainability of the program and contribution to Child wellbeing outcomes.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Direct and oversee grant implementation, ensuring that all strategic objectives are met through proper design, staffing, implementation and quality assurance.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- A Master's degree in related field or equivalent qualifications in grant management and work history in developing countries.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
- Experience in managing inter-agency consortiums is preferred.
Work Environment:
- Mandatory travels to implementation sites and regional, global meetings as required.