Job Title: Chief of Party
Project: USAID/Kosovo Community Cooperation Activity
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technologyโ creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories.
We are currently seeking qualified Chief of Party candidates to be proposed on an anticipated new activity in Kosovo to address attitudes and behaviors of individuals and institutions to build consensus around a shared future in a multiethnic state.
Availability of position is contingent upon award to FHI 360. Selection of final applicant is subject to USAID approval.
Job Summary:
The Chief of Party (COP) will provide overall vision, leadership, management, and technical direction for the entire program, to ensure an integrated vision among different components and actors and achieve programmatic results. S/he will serve as the projectโs main point of contact for USAID/Kosovo, local partners, and other program stakeholders. Further, the COP is expected to identify issues and risks related to program implementation in a timely manner, recommend appropriate program adjustment, and ensure smooth functioning among and between donor, grantees, partners, and other key stakeholders. S/he will supervise activity implementation and ensure that program activities meet the stated goals, objectives, and reporting requirements. The COP position requires strong and positive communication skills and political savviness, as s/he will interact with numerous institutions, local influencers and decision-makers, including those inside and outside of government structures. The COP must demonstrate his/her ability to work in complex environments and manage diverse teams to deliver impact within agreed timelines.
Essential Job Functions: Duties and Responsibilities
Lead FHI 360โs project team and serve as the primary point of contact with USAID regarding the day-to-day activity implementation and management matters relating to the award.
Oversee technical implementation and ensure project activities are of high technical quality and delivered on time and on budget.
Manage and supervise the work of personnel provided under the award including direct supervision of other members of the projectโs Senior Management Team.
Serve as the primary point of contact for information on the progress and current status of all activities under the award.
Establish appropriate monitoring mechanisms to ensure that activity progress and specific implementation concerns are regularly and promptly reported and that project objectives are met.
Manage the preparation and presentation of work plans, M&E plans, and all reports, ensuring the quality of all deliverables.
Facilitate ongoing project learning and adaptive management.
Ensure that solid relationships are built and maintained between and among FHI 360 and sub-awardee project staff, USAID, and key local stakeholders and partners.
Qualifications and Requirements
Requires a masterโs degree in a directly relevant field from an accredited university;
At least 10 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years of successfully managing complex international programs (implementation, logistics, budgeting, staffing), preferably those funded by USAID and conducted in Kosovo or other similar contexts, including the Western Balkan countries;
Prior experience as a Chief of Party or Deputy Chief of Party preferred;
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