Nigeria: Chief of Party, Electoral Empowerment of Civil Society Project
Country: Nigeria
Closing date: 22 Feb 2014
Chief of Party, Electoral Empowerment of Civil Society ProjectRequisition Number 14-0006Post Date 1/17/2014City Abuja
Description Position Summary: Pact seeks a Chief of Party (COP) for an anticipated USAID program in Nigeria to strengthen the capacity of civil society organizations (CSOs) to become integral parts of election activities. This position will represent the Project to USAID, local civil society CSOs, and relevant Nigerian authorities. The position will be responsible for providing leadership, management and administrative oversight; supervising senior technical and administrative staff; and ensuring the project is progressing and meeting objectives.
This position is contingent upon funding.
RESPONSIBILITIES/JOB DESCRIPTION: BE AS SPECIFIC AS POSSIBLE• Ensure high-quality technical programming through hands-on guidance and support grounded in the program’s strategic objectives and adhering to expected technical quality and reporting requirements• Participate in the technical and programmatic design of award and partner programs; represent Pact in negotiating with donors and partners• Manage all project planning responsibilities, including the production of annual work plans; guide and oversee the alignment of the budget to expected results, and review and approve annual budgets and quarterly reports • Ensure the cost-effective use of Pact resources• Ensure compliance with HQ and donor requirements, policies and regulations.• Act as liaison in coordination efforts with relevant donors and Nigerian authorities • Manage all local grant making mechanisms, ensuring compliance with donor regulations and Pact policy; coordinate and/or conduct monitoring visits to grantee programs. • Provide training and mentoring to partners to strengthen capacity for technical service delivery and compliance with donor rules and regulations• Recruit and directly supervise local project staff in line with Pact HR policies; Oversee the management and development of project office human resources to ensure a diverse, skilled and productive workforce, an effective leadership team, and an organizational culture where Pact's values are practiced
QUALIFICATIONS:• Have a minimum Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree or PhD preferred) in political science, international affairs, development studies or related field. • Minimum Ten (10) years relevant work experience in the democracy and governance field; minimum of five (5) years of experience with institutional capacity building • Have experience in election administration and experience in developing the capacity of host country organization, voter education/observation and electoral legal framework development.• Have a proven track record with democracy and governance programming in developing countries; and strong work experience in Africa, preferably Nigeria • In-depth understanding of the role of civil society in development and experience in building capacity for civil society organizations and networks/coalition strengthening.• Have demonstrated experience with monitoring and evaluation methodology• Prior experience in awarding and managing grants to local organizations to promote democracy and governance goals.• Experience with USG regulations and implementation of USG funded project activities• Proven experience navigating complex and high pressure operating environments;• Demonstrated ability to establish and sustain interpersonal and professional relationships with different donors, civil society organizations and host country government counterparts.• Be fluent in English (both written and spoken English); and excellent verbal and written communication
How to apply:
To apply for this position, please visit our website at www.pactworld.org
