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Chief of Party

2 months ago


Washington, United States Pact Full time
Chief of Party (General)

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PACT Overview


Pact is an international nonprofit that works in nearly 40 countries building solutions for human development that are evidence-based, data-driven and owned by the communities we serve.

Founded in 1971, Pact works with partners to build resilience, improve accountability, and strengthen knowledge and skills for sustainable social impact.

Department

General Job Description - This portfolio is listed under Integrated Program Advancement (IPA) and Program Delivery.

IPA is a multi-disciplinary unit based at Pact's headquarters that leverages the organization's global expertise to catalyze innovation and technical excellence throughout and across Pact's programs, proposals, and thought leadership.

IPA serves as Pact's repository of technical expertise in the areas of capacity development, data analytics, governance, health, livelihoods and economic opportunities, natural resource management, results and measurement, technology, and technical writing and editing.

In addition, Program Delivery provides cross-cutting program management, operations support, project design, and knowledge sharing and learning.

In collaboration with other management units, we work together to resolve all aspects of a project including client relations, project reporting, budgeting, supporting financial management and reporting, project start-ups and close-outs, etc.

We connect global departments, country offices, and subsidiaries, enabling Pact to achieve its Global Strategy.

Position Overview

The Chief of Party reports to the Regional Director for the region based on the location of the project.
The COP will be responsible for overall technical leadership, management, and operations of the activity.

They will ensure that the project's goals, objectives, and strategy are achieved and that contractual requirements are met on time and within budget.

The COP will take a leadership role in coordination of all activities across all relevant parties, including the donor and partners for the project.

They will also oversee all project staff and sub-partners to results-oriented planning, leadership, and coordination of project activities and products.

This is a general job requisition for Chief of Party related positions offered at Pact.

We are looking to gather resumes from qualified candidates with an interest/background in being a Chief of Party or Deputy Chief of Party that are interested in working at Pact.

All positions are contingent upon award.

Key Responsibilities

Countries Pact currently works in:
East & West Africa
Southern and Francophone Africa
Asia & Eurasia
Latin America
Nigeria

Tanzania
Uganda
Ethiopia
Liberia
Kenya
Malawi
South Africa
Eswatini
Lesotho
Zambia
Mozambique
Madagascar
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
Zimbabwe
Myanmar
Nepal
Indonesia
Ukraine
Cambodia
Thailand
Dominican Republic
Colombia
Pact currently has two Global Projects, ACHIEVE and Linkages, based in various countries above.
Donors Pact works with on current projects:

USAID, DFID, DOL, PEPFAR, etc.

Basic Key Responsibilities:


Ensure high-quality, results-oriented technical programming through hands-on guidance and support grounded in the program's strategic objectives and approved annual workplans and adhering to expected technical quality and reporting requirements.

Provide overall management, strategic direction, and leadership to the project to achieve expected project goals and results within budget and timeframe.

Ensure that Pact provides high-quality technical assistance to local partners; conduct regular monitoring and mentoring visits to local partners.

Serve as the principal liaison with stakeholders, responsible for reporting program results to stakeholders and cultivating and maintaining a positive relationship with stakeholders and local staff.

Ensure compliance with Pact policies and procedures, donors, USG, and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Manage project budget to meet expected results, ensuring cost-effective use of donor and Pact resources.

Oversee project staff and help partners establish reporting and tracking systems to provide key information in an efficient and timely manner.

Hire, supervise, and mentor project staff.
For current Chief of Party opportunities please click here.

Basic Requirements

Qualifications based on years of experience for International Staff (e.g.

Expatriate and Third Country National candidates):


Typically has a Bachelor's degree and 13 or more years of experience, including 8 years of management experience; Master's degree with 11 or more years of experience; PhD with 9 or more years of experience, or equivalent relevant work experience.


Please note that general qualifications based on years of experience for Local Candidates may vary by country office and/or donor guidelines

What to include in your CV:

What countries you have worked in? International experience working in countries and/or regions we currently have projects in is a plus.

What area is your expertise in, e.g. Capacity Development, Health, Governance, etc.
Languages spoken - proficiency in languages from countries and/or regions we work in is a plus.
How many projects you have managed?
Donors you have worked with or currently work with.

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