FHI 360 seeks qualified candidates for the position of Chief of Party (COP), to be based in the Beni Mellal-Khenifra Region of Morocco, supporting an anticipated USAID-funded project aimed to promote socio-economic inclusion within marginalized areas of Morocco through the improvement and institutionalization of participatory governance and enhancement of business and livelihood opportunities.
The COP will provide overall management, coordination, and oversight and ensure that activities and sub-partners are coordinated and achieve intended results. This individual will be the key liaison with USAID, key stakeholders, and other implementing partners. Her/his primary responsibilities will be aimed at providing overall leadership management and general technical direction of the entire program, ensuring an integrated vision among different components and actors, and a focus on achieving the results defined in the contract. This individual will be expected to identify issues and risks related to program implementation in a timely manner and suggest appropriate program adjustments. S/he will supervise activity implementation and ensure the activity meets stated goals and reporting requirements. The COP position requires political savviness, as s/he will interact with numerous institutions and senior-level national and regional-level government officials. The COP will have demonstrated ability to work in complex environments and manage diverse teams to deliver impact within agreed timelines.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in relevant management, supervisory, technical experience working with programs that are of a similar scope and scale to this program
- Demonstrated experience in governance and/or business and livelihoods, with some experience in Morocco preferred
- Experience in managing large scale activities, strategic planning, and implementation of related activities
- Demonstrated experience in adaptive management
- Proven track record in developing and maintaining relationships with government officials, the private sector, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), donors, international NGOs, and professional institutions, and in assisting multi-stakeholder consultations, negotiations, and consensus building
- Demonstrated knowledge of USAID rules, regulations, policies, and procedures as they relate to project and program compliance and reporting
- Demonstrated experience working alongside project stakeholders to deliver impact within agreed upon timelines
- Fluency in French required; also in English and Arabic is preferred
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