Africare is an independent, non-profit organization working to improve the quality of life of the people in Africa. Since 1970, Africare has worked in partnership with African nations to build sustainable, healthy and productive lives and communities. Headquartered in Washington, DC with 1,400 international staff working across 21 countries, Africare is the largest non-governmental organization working exclusively in Africa.
Chief of Party, Zambia
Africare seeks an experienced and highly qualified candidate for the position of Chief of Party (COP), based in Lusaka, Zambia to oversee an upcoming multi-year USAID-funded program. The COP will oversee all aspects of programmatic, financial, administrative, and personnel responsibilities related to the proposed food and nutrition security program. S/He will ensure that all project interventions lead to measurable impact and sustainable outcomes for targeted beneficiaries. Responsibilities of the COP include, but are not limited to, close monitoring of the annual/quarterly work plan, identifying technical, financial and administrative support needs, and ensuring compliance with appropriate USAID guidance and regulations. The COP will work closely with the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) team, as well as local partners to ensure adherence to both the M&E framework and Performance Management Plan (PMP). The COP will be expected to demonstrate professionalism, provide effective operational guidance and support, and effectively manage an extensive program staff. Additionally, the COP will maintain communication with all implementing partners, technical partners and sub-grantees and will coordinate all project activities with relevant institutions, the Government of Zambia, CSOs and private sector partners.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Serve as a primary contact point with USAID and bear responsibility for timely reporting;
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with implementing partners, technical partners, key Zambian ministries, USAID and private sector partners;
- Oversee proper financial management and adherence to budget parameters;
- Ensure overall program compliance with applicable with USAID rules and regulations;
- Oversee project M&E, reporting, and progress of implementing partners and sub-grantees;
- Provide guidance and support to staff and project partners;
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree required, international development, economics, non-profit management, agronomy, natural resources, environmental science, plant science, food science or related field;
- At least 10 years senior management level experience;
- At least 5 years field experience working in Africa;
- Previous CoP/DCoP experience in large USAID funded programs;
- Mandatory in-depth knowledge of USAID regulations regarding procurement, appropriate monitoring systems and procedures for managing complex grants with multiple partners;
- Ability to plan strategically to meet project objectives, manage budgets, M&E, oversee the work of implementing partners;
- Superior writing skills;
- Strong interpersonal communication and management skills, with the ability to provide guidance and support;
- Proficiency in English; knowledge of Chichewa, Nsenga and Tumbuka is a considerable advantage;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office: especially MS Powerpoint, MS Excel and MS Access;
To Apply:
Send CV and cover letter to zambiajobs@africare.org attention of the Director of Human Resources. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, but must be received no later than June 30th 2011 for consideration.
Africare is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer committed to workplace diversity.
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