Chief of Party, Systems Strengthening Project - Tanzania

Pact seeks a Chief of Party (COP) for an anticipated USAID program in Tanzania aimed at system strengthening through programming focused on policy and advocacy, child protection, capacity development, and providing human resources support to the Department of Social Welfare and/or the Prime Minister’s Office. This position will represent Pact to USAID, local civil society organizations (CSOs), and other relevant donor organizations. The position will be responsible for providing leadership, management and administrative oversight; ensuring the project is progressing and meeting objectives; and managing staff.

This position is contingent upon funding.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure high-quality technical programming through hands-on guidance and support grounded in the program’s strategic objectives and adhering to expected technical quality and reporting requirements;

• Participate in the technical and programmatic design of award and partner programs;

• Represent Pact in negotiating with donors and partners;

• Manage all project planning responsibilities, including the production of annual work plans; guide and oversee the alignment of the budget to expected results, and review and approve annual budgets and quarterly reports;

• Ensure the cost-effective use of Pact resources;

• Ensure compliance with HQ and donor requirements, policies and regulations;

• Act as liaison to relevant donors and the appropriate Tanzanian governmental authorities;

• Manage all local grant-making mechanisms, ensuring compliance with donor regulations and Pact policy;

• Coordinate and/or conduct monitoring visits to grantee programs;

• Provide training and mentoring to partners to strengthen capacity for technical service delivery and compliance with donor rules and regulations;

• Recruit and directly supervise local project staff in line with Pact HR policies;

• Oversee the management and development of project office human resources to ensure a diverse, skilled and productive workforce, an effective leadership team, and an organizational culture where Pact's values are practiced.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in a relevant field such as public health, social sciences, development studies, business, law, or other relevant field;

• Ten years demonstrated experience in the successful implementation of international development activities, with preference given to systems strengthening activities;

• Previous experience building the capacity of local organizations and knowledge of capacity development methodologies is preferred;

• Management of a USG cooperative agreement or contract – at least five years of which shall have been in senior program management including direct supervision of professional and support staff;

• In-depth understanding of the role of civil society in development and experience in building capacity for civil society organizations and networks/coalition strengthening;

• Proven experience navigating complex and high pressure operating environments;

• Experience developing and managing multi-sectorial, multi-donor funded program portfolios preferred;

• Demonstrated ability to establish and sustain interpersonal and professional relationships with different donors, civil society organizations and host country government counterparts;

• Tanzania experience highly desirable, Africa experience essential;

• Must be tolerant, respectful and sensitive to Tanzanian culture;

• Excellent verbal and written communication in English;

• Local candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply for this position, please visit our website at www.pactworld.org