Chief of Party

Job title: Chief of Party
Overview:

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) in Uganda is seeking highly qualified senior candidates with 8+ years professional experience and at least 3 years experience managing large USAID funded development programs for the following positions in response to the recently released RFA “Sustainable Responses for Improving the Lives of Vulnerable Children and their Households Program (SCORE):

Roles

Will lead a multi-disciplinary team responsible for identifying and addressing the socio-economic needs of vulnerable households.

Core areas of activities will include income generation, food security, nutritional improvement, child protection and facilitating linkages for relevant support services.

* Proven track record in managing highly successful development projects;
* Masters degree in Management, International Development, or related field;
* Significant experience in development programs aimed at empowering vulnerable populations, preferably orphans and vulnerable children; and
* Knowledge of key USG regulations including, but not limited to USAID 22 CFR Part 226 as well as OMB Circulars A-122 and A-133 should apply.

How to Apply
These positions are contingent upon CRS being awarded the contract and acceptance of candidate by donor.

Please submit cover letter, CV, as well as three work references (names and contact information only) to jobs@ug.earo.crs.org by January 24, 2011

Only selected candidates that meet the requirements will be notified.