Job Title: Chief of Party
Job Code: SI061512
Location: Nigeria
Organisation: Futures Group Nigeria
Sector: NGO
Position Summary:
We are recruiting for a Chief of Party (COP) for an anticipated USAID funded civil society strengthening program in Nigeria. The program will strengthen civil society's ability to influence the development and implementation of key democratic reforms at the national, state, and local levels and will work with the Government of Nigeria, USAID, civil society organizations (CSOs) and other local organizations and other donor agencies. The Chief of Party will have overall strategic, programmatic, financial, and management responsibility for the project. Working closely with and managing a core staff of technical and administrative program professionals, s/he will ensure that project objectives, outcomes, and deliverables are met and that financial, operational, and reporting requirements of the donor are adhered to. The COP will be the primary liaison with the client as well as with other donors, partners, and stakeholders, including the Nigerian Government.
Key Responsibilities:
• Ensure high-quality technical programming to support the project's objectives while adhering to all quality and reporting requirements.
• Participate in the technical and programmatic design of award and partner programs; represent GRM in negotiating with other donors and partners.
• Manage all project planning responsibilities, including oversight of the production of required work plans, budgets, and regular reports.
• Ensure compliance with home office and client requirements, policies and regulations;
• Act as liaison to other relevant donors, local government, and local organizations.
• Manage all local grant making mechanisms, ensuring compliance with USAID regulations and GRM policy; coordinate and/or conduct monitoring visits to grantee programs.
• Provide training and mentoring to local partners to strengthen capacity for technical service delivery and compliance with USAID rules and regulations.
• Directly supervise recruitment of local project staff in line with GRM HR policies and USAID regulations; Oversee the management and development of project office human resources.
Qualifications:
• Advanced degree in a relevant field i.e. social sciences, law, development studies, etc.
• Ten years demonstrated experience in the successful implementation of international development activities, with preference given to democracy and governance activities under a USG contract instrument—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.
• Prior experience in awarding and managing grants to local organizations to promote democracy and governance goals.
• Must be tolerant, respectful and sensitive to Nigeria's culture.
• Previous USAID project management experience strongly preferred
• Nigerian nationals strongly encouraged to apply.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in working with the organisation and your skills and capabilities match the job profile, submit your application now.
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