Position Description
The QED Group is seeking a Chief of Party for an upcoming mission-wide Monitoring and Evaluation (ME) support program for USAID/West Bank and Gaza. The COP will ensure the effective and efficient performance for all aspects of this contract, by overseeing all quality control and reporting. The COP will interact professionally with Senior Mission, Embassy and Government Officials. This position is contingent on QED being awarded this project.
About QED
The QED Group, LLC, is a full-service international consulting firm committed to solving complex global challenges through innovative solutions. We are determined to provide all our clients with best-value services so they increase their efficiency, learning capacity, and accountability to the public in an ever more complex and interconnected world. Through Monitoring and Evaluation and Knowledge Management practice areas, QED is working to maximize our clients’ return on investment through accountability, continuous learning, and sound management.
Responsibilities
- Provide overall project vision, technical leadership and management;
- Achieve program results efficiently, in a timely fashion and in compliance with USAID, US Government policies and procedures;
- Serve as the main point of contact for the contract with USAID/West Bank and Gaza, implementing partners, and other donors;
- Lead work planning, including contingency planning if necessary, and oversee the operations of the contract to achieve successful implementation of activities;
- Mentor local staff to enhance capacity and actively contribute expertise to the Contract overall and provide strategic and operational direction;
- Oversee project management systems for finance and administration, logistics, human resources and strategic operation;
- Ensure the completion of timely reports, evaluations, analyses, assessments, and deliverables that meet USAID quality control/assurance standards; and
- Ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of the Contract.
Qualifications
- The Chief of Party (COP) must have at least ten years of professional experience working with issues related to planning, design, and performance management of international development assistance programs, preferably those funded by the USG;
- At least 5 years of experience (out of 10 years) should be as a COP or senior field management experience such as Project Director, Regional Director or Country Director roles, demonstrating professional interaction with senior U.S. and foreign government officials;
- Advanced degree in a field relevant to development assistance, international affairs, political science, sociology, economics, statistics, business, public administration, organizational development, communications, or a closely related field;
- The COP must be able to efficiently manage a complex program, including the recruitment and supervision of long and short-term staff and consultants for work required under this contract, and to interact professionally with senior Mission, Embassy, government officials, and other stakeholders and development actors;
- Prior experience working with previous U.S. government-funded programs would be preferred but is not a requirement;
- Highly developed interpersonal communication, presentation, and negotiating skills;
- Strong understanding of multi-sectoral development theory and thorough working knowledge of USG operations, regulations, policies, procedures and programs desirable;
- Familiarity with the West Bank and Gaza (culture, society and development context) is preferred;
- Should have strong leadership skills and experience in managing large interdisciplinary teams, as well as working in politically sensitive contexts.
How to Apply
Application Process
To apply for this position please follow these steps:
1 Complete the online application
2 Attached your resume
3 Click on the link Biodata AID1420-17 complete and attached to your application.
4 Submit your application, resume and biodata.
Please note that applications submitted by other means; or without resume and/or biodata will not be considered.
Only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls please.
Reasonable accommodation requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The QED Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. AA//V/D.