Project/Proposal Summary:
MSI is looking for a Chief of Party (COP) for an upcoming governance program in Uganda. The program will work at both the national and local level to improve efficiency, transparency and accountability in government.
Position Summary: This is a full time position for a project likely to be from 4-5 years. The person selected will serve as the primary point of contact with the donor, national government counterpart agencies and local government authorities, providing support for effective local capacity building.
Responsibilities: • Overall management of the project including supervision of technical and administrative functions; • Supervision of staff performance; • Recruitment and supervision of staff or consultants; • Coordination with USAID; • Preparation of required reports; • Monitoring program performance, and • Overseeing project expenditures and budget.
Qualifications: • Prior experience as Chief of Party on USAID funded projects; • Demonstrated technical expertise in local government or related governance issues such as financial management, service delivery and local government administration; • Experience working in Sub-Saharan Africa, preferably East Africa; • A bachelors’ degree in a field related to governance; masters’ degree preferred; • In depth knowledge of USAID rules and regulations; • Fluency in English required, knowledge of local languages (Swahili, Luganda, Bantu) preferred.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
To apply, please visit our website: www.msiworldwide.com.
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