professionals with experience in East Africa and South Sudan

PROJECT DIRECTOR
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SUMMARY: Counterpart International is seeking development
professionals with experience in East Africa and South Sudan to manage
anticipated new programs. Candidates should be proven, effective
project managers able to work well in complex environments with
relevant knowledge / experience in areas of agriculture, livelihoods,
community development, rural development and / or natural resource
management.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Counterpart International is seeking a Project Director for
anticipated agriculture, livelihoods, community development, rural
development and natural resource management programming in South
Sudan. The Director will assume responsibility for overall program
management and provide leadership, oversight and support to all
aspects of anticipated programs. The Director will also be responsible
for establishing and maintaining strong relationships with the USAID
mission, the government of South Sudan and other local and
international partners and stakeholders. This individual will also be
responsible for timely reporting of programmatic and financial
activities and compliance with all applicable USAID and local
policies.

Additionally the Director will:
-Provide overall technical program leadership.
-Oversee accounting of project finances with support of finance and
administrative staff; work with headquarters staff on development of
budgets, pipeline analyses, reporting, grant administration and other
USAID requirements.
-Develop necessary reports for donor and headquarters; manage mid-
term, annual and final evaluation process.
-Oversee recruiting and development of local personnel
-Undertake representation to donors, partners and other key in-country
stakeholders

Qualifications:
-Minimum of 5 years overseas experience in international development
with a particular focus on South Sudan and Sub-Saharan East Africa.
-Relevant advanced degree required
-Experience developing and managing programs in challenging
international environments
-Skills in new program development, strategy and representation;
-Strong written and verbal communication skills, writing sample
required.
-Strong inter-personal skills.
-Intimate knowledge of, and prior experience with, USAID projects,
procedures, policies and reporting requirements is required
-Fluency in English is required; familiarity with local languages
would be an asset
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Counterpart International is a global development organization that
empowers people and communities to implement innovative and enduring
solutions to social, economic, and environmental challenges. For
nearly 50 years, Counterpart has been forging partnerships with
communities in need to address complex problems related to economic
development, food security and nutrition, and building effective
governance and institutions.

Counterpart is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities,
veterans and the physically challenged are encouraged to apply.

For more information visit www.Counterpart.org