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SoCha, LLC Tanzania |
💥Chief of Party
Chief of Party at SoCha LLC Tanzania September 2024
Job type: Full-time
Background
SoCha
LLC is seeking a full-time, qualified individual to fill the role of
Chief of Party (COP) for the anticipated USAID/Tanzania Strengthening
the Capacity of Local Organizations Activity. This multi-year activity
is aimed at enhancing the capacity of local organizations in Tanzania,
including local USAID partners, to strengthen their ability to implement
and manage services effectively and sustainably for development
initiatives.
The COP position will be full-time, based in Dar es Salaam and is contingent upon award.
Scope of Work
The
COP will serve as the leader of the project team. S/he will be
responsible for the overall implementation and management of the
project. S/he will:
- Provide strategic direction and managerial oversight of the project.
- Provide
overall responsibility for all project technical activities including
report generation, learning and dissemination activities, and other
related tasks.
- Manage and supervise the work of project staff, project subcontractors, and grantees.
- Serve as the primary point of contact to USAID, implementing partners, host country officials, and other relevant stakeholders.
- Develop
and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including USAID
representatives, local partners, government counterparts, and community
members.
- Ensure quality control and the overall responsiveness of all contract deliverables.
- Responsible for making key decisions and solving problems in short time frames while ensuring operational and program integrity.
- Ensure cost effective management, identifying issues and risks related to contract management in a timely manner.
- Manage the activity’s financial resources in accordance with the project budget as well as USAID policies and regulations.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- Advanced
degree in a relevant field such as international development,
statistics, economics or another relevant field is preferred.
- A
minimum of ten (10) years of demonstrated relevant and progressively
responsible project management experience for donor-funded projects,
preferably in the East Africa region.
- At least five (5) years of
COP or equivalent project leadership experience on capacity
strengthening related donor-funded projects, preferably USAID-funded.
- Demonstrated
experience in designing and implementing capacity strengthening
activities for civil society organizations and/or local government
counterparts.
- Previous experience with transition awards and/or supporting local partners to receive direct donor funding is preferred.
- Experience
working with a diverse group of stakeholders, including
donor/development organizations, government officials, civil society
leaders, community leaders, and project beneficiaries.
- Demonstrated experience in supervising project teams with diverse backgrounds and skills.
- Knowledge of USAID rules and regulations.
- Strong interpersonal and oral presentation skills.
- Professional proficiency in spoken and written English is required.
- Working experience in Tanzania preferred.
- Proficiency in Swahili preferred.
*** This position is open to local nationals and expatriates ***
Location
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania with travel in the country at times.
How to Apply:
This is Full-time Job, To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.
Background
SoCha
LLC is seeking a full-time, qualified individual to fill the role of
Chief of Party (COP) for the anticipated USAID/Tanzania Strengthening
the Capacity of Local Organizations Activity. This multi-year activity
is aimed at enhancing the capacity of local organizations in Tanzania,
including local USAID partners, to strengthen their ability to implement
and manage services effectively and sustainably for development
initiatives.
Scope of Work
The
COP will serve as the leader of the project team. S/he will be
responsible for the overall implementation and management of the
project. S/he will:
overall responsibility for all project technical activities including
report generation, learning and dissemination activities, and other
related tasks.
and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including USAID
representatives, local partners, government counterparts, and community
members.
degree in a relevant field such as international development,
statistics, economics or another relevant field is preferred.
minimum of ten (10) years of demonstrated relevant and progressively
responsible project management experience for donor-funded projects,
preferably in the East Africa region.
COP or equivalent project leadership experience on capacity
strengthening related donor-funded projects, preferably USAID-funded.
experience in designing and implementing capacity strengthening
activities for civil society organizations and/or local government
counterparts.
working with a diverse group of stakeholders, including
donor/development organizations, government officials, civil society
leaders, community leaders, and project beneficiaries.
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania with travel in the country at times.
How to Apply:
This is Full-time Job, To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.