Closing Date: Monday, 28 February 2011
Chief of Party
Pact, Inc. (Pact)
INGO
Closing date: 28 Feb 2011
Location: Uganda
Chief of Party, OVC Program
Position Summary: The Chief of Party is responsible for the overall coordination and management of a large USAID/PEPFAR program serving orphans and vulnerable children (OVC). The COP will be responsible for: meeting the project's objectives; managing program staff; maintaining good working relationships with host government officials and local partners; donor reporting and management of funds to ensure high-quality delivery of services to OVCs and their caretakers. The COP will manage and provide technical support in OVC, HIV, and livelihoods programming and coordinate with relevant stakeholders including the Government of Uganda and relevant ministries, the donor, and local partners.
Note: This position is for inclusion in an upcoming proposal submission and is contingent on award of funding.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
Ensure high-quality programming through technical guidance and support that is
grounded in the program's strategic objectives and adheres to expected technical quality
and reporting requirements;
Planning responsibilities, including the production of annual workplans, etc.;
Act as liaison to donor and government;
Directly supervise the necessary technical, financial, grants and contracts and M&E staff;
Guide and oversee the alignment of the budget to expected results, and review and
approve annual budgets and quarterly reports;
Ensure compliance with HQ and donor requirements, policies and regulations.
Qualifications:
Experience in a management role for a complex or national program involving
multiple actors;
A strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a
high profile, fast paced environment;
Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks...
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