Deadline: Ongoing
The Pact is currently accepting applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Chief of Party/Project Director based in Antananarivo, Madagascar.
The Chief of Party/Project Director will be responsible for meeting the project’s technical objectives, managing financial resources, managing program staff, managing partnering agreements, maintaining good working relationships with host government officials and local partners, managing donor reporting and ensuring a high-quality delivery of services.
Pact envisions a world where those who are poor and marginalized exercise their voice, build their own solutions, and take ownership of their future.
Key Job Responsibilities
The Chief of Party/Project Director will perform the following functions-
- Provide technical leadership and oversight of program activities
- Manage all project planning responsibilities, including the production of annual workplans; guide and oversee the alignment of the budget to expected results, and review and approve annual budgets and quarterly reports
- Supervise field office activities including hiring and management of field staff, subcontractors and consultants, detailed workplan development, technical training and mentoring of staff as required, and other standard implementation activities
- Oversee financial management and procurement
- Planning, quality assurance and supervision of program monitoring, evaluating, and reporting;
- Oversee delivery, management, and monitoring of sub-grants
- Serve as Pact liaison to the donor, partners and the Government of Madagascar
- Coordinate with appropriate stakeholders in all aspects of project planning, monitoring, and implementation
- Ensure compliance with HQ and donor requirements, policies and regulations
- Ensure the cost-effective use of Pact resources
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Master’s degree or higher in Environmental Science, Natural A proven and successful track record that features at least 10 years of relevant technical experience and 5 years of relevant management experience
- Expertise in community engagement approaches, with significant experience in building community capacity on issues related to land tenure, water, forestry, wildlife conservation, alternative livelihoods or other NRM related disciplines
- Demonstrated ability to manage an interdisciplinary team of organizations and/or individuals to achieve integrated results.
- Demonstrated experience delivering programs to tight deadlines
- Demonstrated ability for rapid analysis of very complex issues, strong decision-making, and translation of programmatic learning and priorities into operational strategies
- Experience managing large donor-funded programs with multiple implementation sites, multiple partners and diverse beneficiaries
- In depth knowledge of USAID regulations, systems and procedures
- Diplomacy and negotiation skills that demonstrate ability to collaborate and coordinate with a range of stakeholders and complex priorities
- Very strong computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
- Fluent English and French language skills, both written and spoken
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through online process.
For more information, please visit Pact.
