Chief of Party

Chief of Party
Search for Common Ground, Congo

Experience
1 Year
Salary
0 - 0
Job Type
Job Shift
Job Category
Traveling
No
Career Level
Telecommute
No
Qualification
As mentioned in job details
Total Vacancies
1 Job
Posted on
Sep 14, 2021
Last Date
Oct 14, 2021
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Job Description

Search is implementing a 36-month peacebuilding project, entitled Tuishi Kwa Umoja (Let’s Live United) Activity, funded by the Human Rights Support Mechanism (HRSM) of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The project, launched in April 2021, aims to rebuild community cohesion and address awareness and commitment of different stakeholders towards conflict resolution and prevention of human rights violations, targeting specifically the Banyamulenge and Bantu farming communities in Minembwe and Itombwe Health Zones (Fizi territory, South Kivu)
To lead this effort Search seeks an experienced and dynamic Chief of Party with strong coordination, communication, peacebuilding, analytical, and project and budget management skills to oversee the Minembwe suboffice and to guide the effective and high quality implementation of the project's programmatic vision. The Chief of Party will have experience in managing projects in complex security and operational contexts. S/he will moreover have solid technical knowledge in the areas of peacebuilding, conflict transformation, protection, including GBV and mining sector governance. Experience in advocacy and the area of livelihoods is a plus. S/he moreover should have proven experience in managing USAID grants.
Based in Bukavu, with frequent travel to Uvira, Minembwe and project intervention sites (Moyen and Haut Plateaux), the Chief of Party will assume overall management responsibility for all aspects of project implementation, as well as operations of the Minembwe sub-base. The Chief of Party reports to the Head of Office, and works closely with the Program Director, Finance Director, the Operations Director and their technical teams, the Regional Team, other project leads operating in the same area, as well as external partners and stakeholders, to ensure the effective implementation of project activities.Project management quality assurance
  • In close collaboration and consultation with all relevant departments of the organization, ensure the effective use, updating and joint analyses and monthly review of key program management tools (BVA, activity, spending, procurement recruitment and Monitoring and Evaluation plans and reports) to guide decision making and ensure realistic budget projections and activity planning ,
  • Ensure necessary programmatic flexibility in response to contextual dynamics, by using lessons learned, empirical evidence, data and research findings to inform decision making and, in close collaboration with Search’s technical team, identify and develop context appropriate programmatic and advocacy approaches to achieve greatest impact, as well as suggest alternative means of achieving the project objectives when appropriate.
  • Collaborate closely with the Monitoring and Evaluation, Learning and Research department in the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the quality and impact of activities, to ensure that lessons and analyses are integrated into decision-making and determinings the project’s strategic direction;
  • Ensure that the implementation of activities is consistent with Search's vision and contribute to the implementation of the Common Ground Approach.
  • Coordinate the necessary support and guidance as required within the project with the various departments involved.
Budget tracking and compliance
  • Ensure daily budget monitoring and compliance with budget planning, and coordinate with the different departments of Search to introduce any necessary corrections.
  • Ensure that the funds allocated to the project are used in accordance with the forecasts and that their accounting allocation is in line with the budget. In case adaptations are required in response to changes in the security context, proactively engage all internal stakeholders to determine needs for budget realignment.
  • Ensure the follow-up and review of all purchase requisitions (status of need) before validation or submission to the hierarchy for approval.
  • Ensure that all expenditures are made in compliance with and in accordance with Search and the donor's administrative, financial and operational procedures, including approval of expenditures and documentation.
  • Ensure that funds are made available to the project and its partners in a timely manner and in accordance with internal procedures.
External Coordination and Strategic Partnerships
  • Ensure the presentation of the project to stakeholders in all provinces of intervention.
  • Accompany the project team to ensure close collaboration with the political-administrative and security authorities of the area for the definition, adaptation and implementation of the activities planned by the project.
  • Participate in and proactively contribute to existing coordination mechanisms (clusters, working groups, etc.) conflict transformation, livelihoods, protection to ensure complementarity of appr

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