CHIEF OF PARTY, MALAWI
Engility Corporation, building on IRG’s legacy in international development, seeks an experienced Chief of Party (COP) for an anticipated USAID funded project in Malawi. The goal of the project is to support the efficient, equitable, and sustainable management of forest and soil resources.
Chief of Party (COP) Responsibilities:
The Chief of Party will provide overall technical, administrative, and financial management leadership; prepare, review and monitor contract reporting and deliverables; oversee the recruitment and engagement of technical staff; liaise with the Engility-IRG home office, relevant USAID personnel, and project partners; and provide technical implementation expertise as necessary to project components.
MINIMUM TANGIBLE QUALIFICATIONS:
•Must have at least five years of progressively more responsible supervisory work experience that involved direct leadership of professional and support staff, oversight and evaluation of staff performance and deliverables, and contract management. •Demonstrated technical competencies in the following areas: understanding of REDD+ readiness at the national scale; REDD+ demonstration pilots (including community safeguards, requirements for robust baselines, strategies to address drivers, and MRV); forest management and land conservation more broadly; greenhouse gas inventories and reporting; and analysis of low-emission development opportunities. •Demonstrated ability to provide oversight of local capacity development efforts, including working with local partners. •Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred (in relevant field). •Team player, willing to work closely with and under the direction of USAID •Strong interpersonal and intercultural communication skills •Fluency in English required; knowledge of local languages highly desirable
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Prior work experience in the Sub-Saharan Africa
How to apply:
To apply online visit: https://careers-engility.icims.com/jobs/6488/chief-of-party%2c-malawi-pe...
