Position Description: Project Concern International (PCI) is currently seeking a Chief of Party for a P.L. 480 Title II USAID Development Food Assistance Program (DFAP) proposal in Malawi. The Chief of Party’s primary responsibility will be to reduce chronic malnutrition and food insecurity among vulnerable populations in Malawi through technical leadership, coordination and collaboration with implementing partners, and strategic oversight of all activities to cost-effectively achieve project objectives.
Primary Responsibilities: • Oversee all technical staff, project implementation staff and sub-grantees to ensure optimal programmatic quality, providing overall vision and leadership • Ensure successful start-up, implementation and close-out of all project activities • Assure good financial management of the project (e.g. budget execution, monitoring and reporting processes) and adhere to PCI and USAID financial policies and procedures • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with donors, partners and local stakeholders • Develop and carry out a plan to increase the capacity of local partners for the implementation of program activities. • Assure financial controls, budget execution, and timely and adequate monitoring and reporting processes. • Define the project management structure and communication mechanisms with partners • Recruit, hire, and supervise new staff, as needed • Manage overall project and project deliverables, including compliance with PCI and USAID rules and regulations • Oversee food commodity management and related logistics • Oversee and ensure timeliness of monitoring and evaluation activities
Qualifications: • Minimum of 10 years of overseas experience in international development, including 5 years in a similar role and significant experience implementing food security projects, preferably in Malawi • Experience managing a DFAP or Multi-Year Assistance Program (MYAP) in a similar context • Excellent understanding and familiarity with US Government donor regulations, ideally USAID Title II experience • Post-graduate degree in a related field (e.g. MPH, MSc) • Demonstrated abilities in NGO reporting, budgeting, procurement, and project management • Familiarity and sensitivity to gender issues • Project performance management, including monitoring and evaluation • Demonstrated ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with local ministries, NGO partners, international agencies, and U.S. government agencies • Development philosophy in keeping with PCI’s mission, vision, core values and approach to integrated, community-driven programming • Excellent analytical and self-motivation skills; excellent advocacy and persuasion skills; able to think critically • Excellent capacity building, team building/management, and coordination skills • Excellent facilitation, analytical and organizational skills • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English • Strong financial management abilities
About PCI: Founded in 1961, PCI is an international non-profit organization dedicated to promoting community health and integrated development worldwide. PCI is headquartered in San Diego, CA, and currently operates in 16 countries in Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Sectoral focus areas include health and nutrition; water and sanitation; food and livelihood security; humanitarian assistance and disaster risk management; and disease prevention and mitigation.
How to apply:
For information on how to apply, please visit https://pcicareers.silkroad.com/. Only finalists will be contacted. PCI is an equal opportunity employer.
