Deputy Chief of Party
Job Description
Title: Deputy Chief of Party
Company Name: International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Vacancy: Not specific
Job Location: Cox's Bazar
Employment Status: Contractual
Educational Requirements:
∎ Advanced degree from an accredited university in international development, finance, economics or any field related to any of the above-mentioned sectors.
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 7 year(s)
Job Context:
∎ Country: Bangladesh
∎ Job Title: Deputy Chief of Party
∎ Department: Program Administration
∎ Contract length: 1 year (with possibility of extension subject to funding, program needs and performance of incumbent) Work Location: Cox`s Bazar, Bangladesh
∎ Reporting to: Chief of Party
∎ Expected Start Date: At Earliest
∎ Purpose
∎ The IRC is seeking a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) 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 DCOP with guidance from the COP will lead implementation of all aspects of the project, providing overall administrative, operational, and logistical management, with a focus on achieving the project`s objectives/results. The position will be responsible for acquisition and supervision of the activity`s financial and human resources. The DCOP will be responsible for ensuring the quality and timeliness of all deliverables. The DCOP will oversee effective coordination of activities with those of relevant Government of Bangladesh ministries, international organizations, and other USAID-funded activities in the region. This role will ensure implementation is in accordance with IRC and USAID regulations, liaising regularly with USAID agreement officers, technical support staff, sub-grantees, and implementers of other USAID-funded initiatives as required.
∎ This position will report to the COP and is contingent on the IRC being awarded funding. It is anticipated to begin in Nov 2023.
Job Responsibilities:
∎ Support the COP in providing strategic and technical leadership and direction, defining and implementing activities to achieve the greatest impact toward project goals and objectives; serve as Acting COP in COP's absence.
∎ Provide financial, operational, procurement and MEL management that optimizes resources through sound budgets, consistent financial tracking, and timely submission of reports to the donor.
∎ Ensure project delivery meets all standard operational policies and procedures.
∎ Manage consortium partnerships and maintain collaborative partner relations.
∎ Support reporting to USAID through both formal and informal debriefings, annual and semi-annual reports.
∎ Assist COP in maintaining active and cooperative relationships with all key stakeholders, including government officials, project partners, other implementing agencies, and related institutions.
∎ 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.
Additional Requirements:
∎ Advanced degree from an accredited university in international development, finance, economics or any field related to any of the above-mentioned sectors.
∎ At least seven years of experience in managerial roles on similar programs in developing countries, including substantial supervisory experience. Experience with projects designed to address any of the social, economic and environmental challenges in the mentioned sectors.
∎ Experience overseeing projects aiming to strengthen micro- and small business in both farm and non-farm sectors through improved access to finance; value chains; and business enabling environment for private sector investment.
∎ Experience working in the Asia and/or Bangladesh required.
∎ Previous experience as DCOP of USAID-funded programs preferred;
∎ Substantial experience managing subgrantees required; Knowledge of donor rules and regulations and CFR 200 highly desirable.
∎ Strong negotiation skills and the ability to develop relations with local counterparts, donors, and other stakeholders.
∎ Demonstrated innovation and success in staff capacity-building and in participatory, flexible, and gender-sensitive programming and implementation.
∎ Strong communication skills, both oral and written
∎ Fluency in English required; proficiency in Bengali strongly preferred.
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Competitive Base Pay with Fringe Benefits (As per IRC National Pay Scale in Bangladesh)
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 15 Jun 2023
Company Information:
∎ 10 Jun 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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