Deputy Chief of Party, Human and Institutional Capacity Development, Rwanda

Management Systems International (MSI) is an international development firm based in Washington, D.C. providing specialized short- and long-term technical assistance. MSI is part of Coffey International Development, a global consulting firm. Together with Coffey ID, MSI now has more than 1,500 development professionals worldwide, a corporate presence in 11 countries and manages more than 200 projects worldwide. It currently manages more than 20 long-term projects in countries, including Iraq, Sudan, Colombia and Russia. Broadly, MSI implements a range of analytical and field projects in its core technical areas, including democracy and governance, strategic management and performance improvement, organizational capacity building, human development and natural resource management. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.


Project/Proposal Summary:
MSI is currently seeking a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) as part of a five-year project to support a USAID/Rwanda-funded Human and Institutional Capacity Building project. The purpose of this project is to strengthen institutional and human capacity in targeted Government of Rwanda (GOR) institutions, as well as in targeted civil society organizations, that work closely with, or support the objectives of, USAID/Rwanda.


Position Summary:
A resident local Deputy Chief of Party/Senior Technical Advisor will be provided for the full period of the contract. This person is expected to play a lead role in the design and implementation of program management tasks related to HICD activities as well as technical program implementation. He/she will provide technical leadership for and overall supervision of field staff directly contracted by the program or from partner organizations assigned to the program. He/she will also interact with senior government officials, donors, and other key stakeholders in HICD management or associated sectors.


** Please note that this is a local position. Only citizens of Rwanda are eligible to apply. **


Responsibilities:
• Assist Chief of Party to ensure that designated project results are being met;
• Lead internal (and as necessary) external planning processes;
• Provide management and guidance to project staff and local partners;
• Work closely with project finance staff to oversee grant fund programs;
• Work closely with finance staff to ensure effective tracking of project budgets;
• Build relationships with public sector and civil society partners;
• Facilitate the capacity among project staff and local partners


Qualifications:
• Advanced degree in relevant field required (organizational development, international development, A minimum of three years of overseas experience living and working in a developing-country context, preferably in Africa;
• A minimum of eight years of experience in applying organizational development methods and theories in government or other institutions, including relevant experience in a developing country context;
• CPT-designated or HPI-certified or, alternately, a strong background in relevant organizational development theory and practice in a developing country context;
• Demonstrated record of developing and implementing innovative approaches to solve a range of complex organizational issues and fostering buy-in at all levels;
• Extensive experience in working effectively with a wide range of people, from ministers to secretaries;
• Highly developed political acumen and ability to navigate through complex political situations;
• Strong and nuanced awareness of Rwandan history and culture; and
• Ability to speak, read, and write Kinyarwanda and/or French, while not essential for all field positions, is highly desirable.


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.