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 Programs - Pact strives for a world where all people are heard, capable, and vibrant. The Programs Team helps realize this objective by bridging program management, technical support, and business development, enabling Pact to achieve its global strategy. We ensure program excellence through continuous learning, monitoring and evaluation and provide organizational and industry-wide thought leadership by leveraging a complementary set of cross-functional, multi-disciplinary skills, expertise, and experiences. The Programs team: influences progressive change through the development and implementation of global and regional strategies and business plans; supports advancement of innovative solutions; pursues new business opportunities; and drives effective internal and external engagement to maximize Pactโs impact across the globe. Across all aspects of its role, the Programs Department adheres to and promotes a culture of inclusion, accountability, and respect.
Position Overview
Pact is seeking a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for the USAID-funded Sudan Strengthening Youth and Womenโs Civic Participation Program. The Program aims to increase collaboration, sustainability, and resilience of civil society and independent media to advance the inclusion, participation and leadership of youth and women in Sudan. The activity will apply locally led, problem-driven, adaptive approaches. This program will be starting Y2 of an anticipated five-year activity, with a dramatic shift in the operating context since the program startup in Khartoum in October 2o22. This position will support Sudan programming from a program office in Nairobi, Kenya with regular travel in the East Africa region.
The DCOP will function as the deputy to the Chief of Party (COP) with a primary focus on oversight of and support to the technical components of the program, which include civil society strengthening, media development, youth and womenโs leadership, capacity development, psychosocial support, and MEL, among other areas. Together with the COP, s/he will oversee a large portfolio of sub-grants and sub-contracts with Sudanese, regional and international organizations. S/he will contribute to training and mentoring staff on Pact policies and procedures, donor regulations, and financial best practices, as well as working closely with the COP and US-based personnel to ensure compliance with all donor regulations and effective and proactive management. S/he will be the primary point of contact with USAID in the absence of the COP with regard to day-to-day implementation and management matters related to the agreement.
Key Responsibilities
Work closely with COP to ensure effective day-to-day management of activity, to ensure deliverables are met and support the program team to adhere to plans and deadlineContribute significant leadership to the effective development, management, and oversight of a large sub-award portfolio to support Sudanese local partners working in a range of technical areaAlong with the COP, manage a team of flexible and adaptive employees in multiple locations in East Africa. Specifically: recruit, mentor and supervise Sudan technical and program team members across a variety of thematic areas, including capacity development staff, who are engaged in the activities under the DCOPโs scope of responsibility.Support engagement with and oversight of technical consultants, including development of appropriate SOWs, recruitment and monitoring of field work and reporting Oversee the timely and effective monitoring, evaluation, work planning and reporting of program activities Support regular reporting requirements, including bi-weekly, quarterly and annual reports and other technical deliverables as per the contractual requirements with USAIDEnsure compliance with donor, organizational, legal, and other requirements, policies, and/or procedures in collaboration with operational staff with a focus on the grants portfolio and partnership developmentSupport the management and monitoring of the programโs budget, particularly the budget allocations to grant making and technical assistance, including supporting timely revisions and adoption to the budget in line with shifts in the program Employee complies with all company policies and procedures, including completing all compliance training topics by the deadline to satisfy each and receiving the corresponding acknowledgment statement that the training has been completedAll other duties as assigned
Basic Requirements
Masterโs degree in a relevant field such as international development, political science, economics, or public policy9+ years relevant experience in the successful management of USAID cooperative agreements with large sub-award components; strong preference given to experience with democracy and governance activitiesAt least five yearsโ of demonstrated management experience, with focus on high quality technical democracy & governance program delivery and grant makingKnowledge of political, economic, and social context of SudanExperience working with civil society organizations or media actors in Sudan and/or in the East Africa or Horn of Africa regionsAbility to develop and maintain strong relationships with civil society partners, government institutions and private sector partners Demonstrated experience implementing highly adaptive programs, including developing strategies in complex and evolving operating environments, in close coordination with multiple stakeholders, including implementing partners, CSOs, and fundersProven program leadership, adaptive management, project planning, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills to manage a team successfullyProfessional fluency in English (oral, writing and reading)
Preferred Qualifications
Fluency in Arabic Strong understanding of the role of civil society and media in Sudan, as well as organizational and technical challenges they face in implementing international programsExperience in a leadership role withing a consortium of implementing partnersFamiliarity with conflict sensitivity and gender inclusiveness approaches in programming Experience in working in and on countries affected by violent conflict Sudanese nationals are strongly encouraged to apply
