Cardno Emerging Markets USA, Ltd. (Cardno)is seeking an experienced Chief of Party in Workforce Development.
The Chief of Party (COP) shall be responsible for assuring that all assistance provided is technically sound and appropriate for the needs to be addressed and for adequately managing and supervising the work of all organizations and individuals engaged under the project while in country. Additionally, the COP will be expected to play a leading and substantive role in developing and implementing all activities; s/he shall be the lead person for Cardno Emerging Markets, USA Ltd. in liaising with the donor staff, institutions, and client country partners to exchange information and develop professional relationships. The COP should have strategic vision, leadership qualities, technical expertise, professional reputation, management experience, and interpersonal skills to fulfill the diverse managerial requirements of the project. The COP will manage the technical teams, ensuring coordination of goals and efforts across the entire project effort.
Qualifications:
· 10+ years of experience implementing and managing donor-funded projects (such as USAID and DFID) in Workforce Development or any related field.
· Master’s degree is required.
· Solid background in assessing training needs, technical skills gaps, developing and overseeing training/educational programs, initiating public-private partnerships for setting up workshops and practicum labs, supporting and overseeing entrepreneurial initiatives, youth and women capacity building etc…
· Experience is required in one (or more) of the following geographical regions: Sub-Saharan Africa, Middle East, North Africa, Latin American and the Caribbean.
· Demonstrated ability to build and manage a diverse team of employees.
· COP/ Team Leader experience managing and overseeing the technical implementation of USAID and other donor supported programs related to Workforce Development, Education, Capacity Building or any other related field.
· Ability to establish successful collaborative working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, including private sector, government, local organization, other donors and the media.
· Excellent written and oral communications skills required.
· Fluency in English is required. Additional fluency in one of the following languages is a plus: Arabic, French or Spanish.
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