Chief of Party
About the Job
The Chief of Party (COP) will lead the direction and future strategy of the program. He/ She plays a pivotal role in driving the efficient and effective operations of the program and will serve as the principal liaison to the funders and all strategic stakeholders. The COP will manage all high-level strategic decisions, as well as managing the programs implementation and delivery of established program goals.
Qualifications and Experience
- Grant management qualification highly recommended
- 15 Years senior level experience leading similar programs
- Demonstrated professional experience and working knowledge in inclusive education, disaster risk reduction, climate resilience
- Demonstrated experience and working knowledge of the Sub- Saharan Africa landscape.
- Experience integrating disability and social inclusion in programming to ensure access for all.
- Ability to establish professional relationships and work collaboratively with government agencies, donors, civil society, and community-based organizations.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate a common vision and foster collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
- Prior experience managing USAID-funded or similar donor-funded agreements with a focus on education, climate resilience, or disaster preparedness
SAICRIO is an equal opportunity employer. Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination due to disability, ethnicity, race, religion, or gender. We strongly encourage people with disabilities who have the relevant skills and experience to apply.
For the detailed job description, visit our website at https://saicrio.org/ or send an email request to recruitment@criozm.org. Candidates are invited to submit a one-page cover letter indicating current and expected remuneration, together with maximum three-page CV to recruitment@criozn.org. by close of business23 October 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.