General Information
Location: MalawiDivision: Media, Technology and Civil SocietyReports To: Director Date Posted:12/12/2013Application Deadline:1/31/2014
Position Summary
IREX seeks a Chief of Party to lead an anticipated USAID-funded program to build the capacity of civil society organizations in Malawi. The Chief of Party will provide strategic vision for the program, with responsibility for ensuring all objectives are met, as well as delivering direct technical assistance.
The position is contingent on funding.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide leadership, vision and direction for the implementation of all program components to ensure that objectives and targets are achieved
- Provide overall program management and direct technical assistance
- Manage effective monitoring, evaluation and reporting of program activities
- Interact regularly with civil society groups, opinion leaders, government officials, members of the international community and other program stakeholders
- Develop and maintain effective collaborations with program partners and serve as principal liaison with USAID
- Manage and develop staff and maintain close communication with IREX headquarters teams
- Oversee financial and administrative management of the program, ensuring budget discipline
- Represent IREX and support its organizational development
Qualifications
- Master's degree in international development, public administration, management, political science, and/or another relevant field is preferred
- 7-10 years of experience in promotion of civil society capacity development, citizen participation and/or related fields
- 7-10 years of experience in leading professional and administrative staff for USAID or other donor-funded program
- Previous work experience in Malawi or Southern Africa is strongly preferred
- Expertise in designing and conducting long-term civil society development programs and in delivering technical assistance and capacity building as a trainer or advisor
- Demonstrated success in maintaining excellent collaborations with donor representatives and partner civil society organizations, and ability to establish productive relationships with government officials, opinion leaders and media at national and local levels
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate dialogue and work constructively with a diverse range of actors and to accommodate divergent interests and agendas in a multi-cultural environment
- Excellent communications skills, including ability to make public presentations and write and speak authoritatively
- Fluency in English is required
