Chemonics International, a U.S. based international development consulting firm, it recruiting for a Deputy Chief of Party for an anticipated local capacity strengthening program in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Responsibilities:
- Supports chief of party in day-to-day team management, guidance, direction, and administrative and technical support;
- Provides programmatic and compliance oversight to the project’s grants and subcontracts portfolio, including capacity strengthening for sub-awardees, and technical procurements;
- Provides oversight to the project’s monitoring and evaluation activities, as well as communications and reporting;
- Build partnerships with key stakeholders, including local implementing partners, government officials, and civil society organizations;
- Ensure all program activities are technically sound and appropriate for the local context and integrate innovative practices, emerging knowledge, and international best practices into program activities;
- Serve as acting Chief of Party, as needed; and
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.
Experience:
- Advanced degree (Master’s level or equivalent) in business management, public management, international affairs, social/behavioral/biological sciences, public health, and/or related fields; at least seven years of international development work experience
- Previous experience managing international and local staff as well as experience coordinating with developing country governments, international organizations, other bilateral donors and civil society representatives, and senior-level government official
- Previous experience managing international development projects of this scope and complexity for at least three years
- Experience working with local partners, particularly in areas related to organizational capacity development, financial management and audits, business development, and transition and sustainability;
- Proven ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with a broad range of partners, and strong facilitation and negotiation skills;
- Field experience working with humanitarian response, development, and health programming is preferred;
- Fluency in spoken and written English and French required; and
- Experience working in complex environments in the DRC or sub-Saharan Africa is preferred
How to apply
Please send an email with your CV and cover letter attached and “DRC DCOP Recruit” in the subject line to drc-dcop-recruit@chemonics.com by January 31, 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. No telephone inquiries, please. Chemonics will contact finalists.
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