CARE is seeking experienced Chief of Party candidates to provide technical and managerial leadership for anticipated USAID funded projects in a variety of sectors including, but not limited to, Health, Agriculture, Education, Climate Change, Water, Gender, Economic Development and Livelihoods Democracy and Governance, Conflict, etc.
CARE is a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty. Women are at the heart of CARE's community-based efforts to improve basic education, prevent the spread of HIV, increase access to clean water and sanitation, expand economic opportunity and protect natural resources. CARE also delivers emergency aid to survivors of war and natural disasters, and helps people rebuild their lives.
Responsibilities:
- The COP has overall responsibility for high quality program implementation, achievement of project deliverables, timely reporting, management of staff, donor and host country relationships, fiduciary oversight etc.
- The COP will also provide technical oversight in his/her relevant areas of expertise, and lead and/or coordinate all planning efforts for same
- The CoP serves as CARE's key liaison to USAID, government counterparts, local organizations, other stakeholders and program partners. Ensures a high level of communication and close working relationships with USAID and national-level institutions.
- Required:
- Masters degree or higher in a relevant field, PhD preferred
- Minimum of 15 years overseas, senior leadership experience as COP, Country Director or other comparable position in the field of international development.
- At least 5 years' experience managing large USG budgets
- Familiarity with USAID's reporting, procurement, and project management policies and procedures.
- Professional experience in working with USAID-supported cooperating agencies, donors, USAID missions, and international counterpart organizations; as well as other USG agencies a plus
- Demonstrated experience working in partnership with international donors and agencies
- Multiple language skills are a plus.
- Excellent interpersonal and cross cultural skills.
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