Job Title: Chief of Party (CoP)
Organisation: USAID Nigeria
Recruiter: Deloitte Consulting, LLP
Description:
• In Nigeria, Deloitte is currently looking for a Chief of Party (CoP) for an anticipated USAID project in trade and transport.
• The CoP will help ensure the project's success and serve as the primary liaison with USAID/Nigeria as well as Government of Nigeria and other partners.
• This position will be responsible for the program achieving target results, and will identify issues and risks related to program implementation in a timely manner and suggest appropriate technical program adjustments.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide overall management, strategic direction, and financial oversight for project, and represent the project and Deloitte Consulting, LLP to all key stakeholders
• Provide technical expertise and leadership in organizational development.
• Supervise and support the development of technical and administrative staff, and oversee sub-contractor relationships
• Monitor progress towards project objectives, prepare annual work plans and other deliverables to USAID as required, and ensure overall project compliance with USAID and Deloitte regulations
Qualifications:
• A Masters Degree in economics, marketing, or trade
• Minimum of 15 years experience working on trade issues in developing countries, of which at least 5 years should be in Africa
• Excellent communication skills, overseas development experience and a thorough understanding of trade issues in West Africa and particular in Nigeria
• Prior Chief of Party experience is desirable
• Previous USAID experience mandatory
• Required English language fluency
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Deadline: 31 January 2012.
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