Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. In times of acute crisis, we mobilize rapid assistance to help children recover from the effects of war, conflict and natural disasters.
We are currently recruiting for a Chief of Party for the upcoming Mozambique program based in Chimoio who will provide overall technical and management leadership to support and engage the core components of this five-year cooperative agreement funded by USAID valued at $15.8M. This Girls Education Program is focused on reducing the socio-economic impact of HIV/AIDS on Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) as well as their caregivers, with an objective to enhance the capacity of families and communities to support, protect and care for OVC. Using existing community-level structures, activities will be implemented to foster ownership and shared responsibility through essential services including education, food and nutrition services, health care, psychosocial support and economic strengthening opportunities.
Responsibilities
The Chief of Party (COP) will provide overall programmatic and technical leadership, ensure that the program is technically sound, evidence-based, and responsive to country and USAID priorities. Overall, the COP will be responsible for the overall quality and impact of the Girls Education program. S/he will lead the development of program strategies, design of program approaches, advocacy and fundraising, networking with key stakeholders including government, NGOs, national and regional forums and representation of the country office at various levels. S/he will play a key role in designing partnership strategies, building diversified collaborations and networking with key players at the community and national levels. The COP will also be responsible for planning and monitoring of the financial budget and its expenditures for effective and efficient programming in Mozambique.
Requirements
Master’s degree in social work, public health international development or community development is required
Minimum of 10 years of senior-level management experience designing, managing and implementing large and complex care/support programs with at least eight years of experience working and living within a developing country
Advanced knowledge and demonstrated international credibility as a leader on subject matters of children development, education and social work or on other relevant areas within developing countries
Knowledge and proven experience in setting strategy, staff oversight, program administration, contractual compliance, and financial management is essential; able to communicate strategy and vision to both partners and colleagues is key
Demonstrated expertise at management, leadership, decision-making and interpersonal skills
Proven ability to ensure gender integration in project design, implementation and M&E
Technical skills of program design, supervision, monitoring, evaluation and research is required ideally in a complex, challenging environment
Able to navigate politically sensitive terrain and maintain constructive relationships with a diverse set of key stakeholders as well as with USAID/Mozambique
Excellent communication skills (both in Oral and Written) in English and Portuguese is required as well as the ability to interact professionally in both languages
Familiarity with the political, social, and cultural context of Mozambique and the region is ideal
Minimum of 10 years of senior-level management experience designing, managing and implementing large and complex care/support programs with at least eight years of experience working and living within a developing country
Advanced knowledge and demonstrated international credibility as a leader on subject matters of children development, education and social work or on other relevant areas within developing countries
Knowledge and proven experience in setting strategy, staff oversight, program administration, contractual compliance, and financial management is essential; able to communicate strategy and vision to both partners and colleagues is key
Demonstrated expertise at management, leadership, decision-making and interpersonal skills
Proven ability to ensure gender integration in project design, implementation and M&E
Technical skills of program design, supervision, monitoring, evaluation and research is required ideally in a complex, challenging environment
Able to navigate politically sensitive terrain and maintain constructive relationships with a diverse set of key stakeholders as well as with USAID/Mozambique
Excellent communication skills (both in Oral and Written) in English and Portuguese is required as well as the ability to interact professionally in both languages
Familiarity with the political, social, and cultural context of Mozambique and the region is ideal
How to apply:
To apply, please visit our website at: www.savethechildren.org under the Careers page and search under "US Jobs" and location is: Mozambique. EOE
