Rucruitment of Chief of Party, OVC at International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Job Title: Chief of Party, OVC

Company:International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Closing date: 20 Mar 2011

Location: Uganda

The International Rescue Committee is seeking a Chief of Party (COP) for a USAID RFA. Candidates must be able to demonstrate experience in implementing and managing multi-partner, multi-year OVC projects in sectors such as HIV/AIDS, child survival, primary health care, reproductive health, child protection, livelihoods strengthening, non-formal education, civil society development, local government strengthening and/or advocacy.

SCOPE OF WORK:

The COP will be responsible for ensuring that the OVC project is implemented in accordance with the USAID cooperative agreement. The COP will be the primary representational link with USAID staff, working closely with the USAID Mission in-country to provide project updates, discuss strategies, obstacles, performance plans and indicator success. The COP will work with sub-grantees and liaise with USAID contracting officers, technical support staff and outside contractors. The COP will represent the project to all key stakeholders, government officials and donors at coordination fora and other related seminars and meetings. The COP will ensure that project initiatives adequately address the needs of the beneficiary populations in the most cost-effective manner.

*Position contingent upon final award.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide leadership for all IRC and partners activities to ensure that they achieve the greatest coverage and impact possible;
• Prepare, in coordination with key project staff, strategic work-plans with clear objectives and achievement benchmarks, long-term and short-term priorities, implementation plans, financial projections and tools for evaluation;
• Manage the OVC project by planning, monitoring and evaluating project activities in accordance with the cooperative agreement;
• Identify technical assistance needs and arrange for the provision of needed assistance;
• Manage sub-agreements with partners and ensure coordinated inputs and technical/managerial quality from all partners/collaborators;
• Provide financial and technical management to ensure the best use of resources by preparing sound budgets, monitoring project expenses, and ensuring timely submission of financial reports to the donor;
• Ensure that the OVC project is implemented in accordance with the cooperative agreement, donor regulations, and internationally recognized quality standards;
• Report to USAID through both formal and informal debriefings, annual and semi-annual reports;
• Maintain an on-going dialogue with the USAID CTO and timely respond to CTO's inquiries;
• Forge and maintain solid cooperation with partner organizations and government officials;
• Manage external relations by representing the OVC project and the organization in the public and ensuring the distribution of information about project achievements and lesson learned;
• Manage OVC project properties according to IRC and USAID regulations.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Masters degree in related field;
• Minimum of 10 years of international management experience, with at least five years specifically within field of OVC support;
• Demonstrated budget planning and management ability;
• Previous experience as USAID Chief of Party or Deputy Chief of Party highly desirable;
• Experience managing large, geographically dispersed teams and working in tandem with local and international partners;
• Effective and persuasive English writing and public speaking;
• Proven sound judgment and decision-making skills;
• Previous experience in east Africa would be an advantage.

Specific Security Situation/Housing: The security situation in Kampala, where the position is based, is calm with petty street crime being the most significant threat.

This is a three to five year accompanied position, based in Kampala, Uganda with frequent travel to field sites. Start Date is April 1, 2011.

How to apply
Please apply online: www.ircjob.org or http://tbe.taleo.net/NA2/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&rid=6558 .