Chief of Party
Job Description
Title: Chief of Party
Company Name: International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Vacancy: Not specific
Job Location: Cox's Bazar
Employment Status: Contractual
Educational Requirements:
∎ Master's degree or higher in a relevant field and have technical skills which complement those of the activity's key technical specialists
∎ Hold a master's degree or higher in a relevant field and have technical skills which complement those of the activity's key technical specialists
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 10 year(s)
Job Context:
∎ Country: Bangladesh
∎ Work Location : IRC-Bangladesh, Cox`s Bazar Office
∎ Reporting to : Country Director
∎ Department : USAID Host & Impacted Community Response Activity (HICRA)
∎ Expected Start Date: At Earliest
∎ Contract length: 5 years (with possibility of extension subject to funding, program needs and performance of incumbent)
∎ Purpose:
∎ The IRC is seeking a Chief of Party (COP) for the five-year, $50 million USAID-funded HICRA. This project will encompass a set of innovative interventions, with an overall goal of addressing the social and economic and environmental challenges in the southeastern districts of Cox`s Bazar and Bandarban. The challenges are most acute in the communities directly responsible for hosting the refugee camps. The overall development assistance is expected to be delivered in the following sectors: WASH, nutrition, economic growth (inclusive finance, private sector engagement, microfinance etc.), natural resource management, and agriculture.
∎ The COP will lead a consortium of NGOs and other partners in managing and implementing all aspects of the project, providing overall technical, administrative, operational, and logistical management, with a focus on achieving the project`s objectives/results. This role will be the primary liaison for the project with USAID, relevant Government of Bangladesh Ministries, other donors and institutions, implementing partners, technical agencies and other stakeholders.
∎ This position will report to the IRC Country Director and is contingent on the IRC being awarded funding. It is anticipated to begin in May 2023
Job Responsibilities:
∎ Responsible for managing and implementing all aspects of the project, providing overall technical, strategic and administrative management, with a focus on achieving the project's objectives/results.
∎ Responsible for ensuring quality and timeliness of all deliverables.
∎ Provide overall leadership, strategic oversight and guidance to the consortium members in order to achieve overall objectives of the project
∎ Represent the IRC, the project team and the consortium of partners in donor meetings and events.
∎ A critical part of the COP's responsibilities will include ensuring effective coordination of activities with those of relevant Government of Bangladesh ministries, international organizations, and other USAID-funded activities in the region.
∎ Manage consortium partnerships and maintain collaborative partner relations;
∎ Represent the project and the organization in public, as assigned, and support the distribution of information about project achievements and lesson learned;
∎ Support project staff by creating and maintaining a work environment that promotes teamwork, trust, mutual respect, and empowers staff to take responsibility.
∎ Ensure project delivery meets all IRC standard operational policies and procedures;
∎ Ensure implementation is in accordance with USAID regulations, liaising regularly with USAID agreement officers, technical support staff, sub-grantees, and implementers of other USAID-funded initiatives as required.
Additional Requirements:
∎ Have at least 10 years of successful experience as Project Director/COP of large donor-funded technical assistance.
∎ Demonstrated experience managing similar projects in Bangladesh or Asia region, involving management of multi-million-dollar budgets/portfolios and coordination with multiple programs and partner institutions.
∎ Demonstrated experience engaging with the private sector as well as private sector institutions such as Chamber of Commerce, Business Associations and Financial Institutions will be preferred.
∎ Demonstrated experience working with governmental institutions, particularly local government divisions, departments of forest and livestock & fishery. Prior experience engaging with the Hilltract Authorities is a plus.
∎ Be adept in strategic planning, budget review, adaptive management, and supervision
∎ Strong leadership, analytical and organizational skills.
∎ Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact professionally with donor, project stakeholders, in-country collaborators and staff at all levels of the organization.
∎ Understanding of USAID procurement processes and procedures.
∎ Strong MS Office skills, including Word and Excel.
Salary:
∎ Competitive Base Pay with Fringe Benefits (As per IRC National Pay Scale in Bangladesh)
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 24 Jan 2023
Company Information:
∎ 15 Jan 2023
∎ International Rescue Committee (IRC)
∎ Business : The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and gain control of their future. In more than 40 countries and in 26 U.S. cities, our dedicated teams provide clean water, shelter, health care, education, protection and empowerment support to refugees and displaced people. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) Founded in 1933. David Miliband, President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee, is a former Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom.
Category: NGO/Development
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