Chief of Party

Chief of Party

in PACT Nigeria in Abuja Full-Time

Industry NGO

Specialization Administration & Office Support and NGO/Community Services & Dev

Minimum Qualification MBA / MSc

Required Experience 10 - 15 years

Application Deadline 4 days from now
Job Description
Pact's mission consists of our values, purpose, goals and vision; reflecting our strategic approach and the change we hope to see in the world.

Responsibilities:
Ensure high-quality technical programming through hands-on guidance and support grounded in the program’s strategic objectives and adhering to expected technical quality and reporting requirements.
Participate in the technical and programmatic design of award and partner programs; represent Pact in negotiating with donors and partners.
Manage all project planning responsibilities, including the production of annual workplans; guide and oversee the alignment of the budget to expected results, and review and approve annual budgets and quarterly reports.
Ensure the cost-effective use of Pact resources.
Ensure compliance with HQ and donor requirements, policies and regulations.
Act as liaison to relevant donors and the local government.
Manage all local grantmaking mechanisms, ensuring compliance with donor regulations and Pact policy; coordinate and/or conduct monitoring visits to grantee programs.
Provide training and mentoring to partners to strengthen capacity for technical service delivery and compliance with donor rules and regulations.
Recruit and directly supervise local project staff in line with Pact HR policies; Oversee the management and development of project office human resources to ensure a diverse, skilled and productive workforce, an effective leadership team, and an organizational culture where Pact’s values are practised.

Qualification/Experience:
Advanced degree in a relevant field such as social sciences, law, and development studies etc.
Ten years demonstrated experience in the successful implementation of international development activities, with preference given to democracy and governance activities.
Management of a USG contract instrument—five years of which shall have been in senior program management including direct supervision of professional and support staff.
In-depth understanding of the role of civil society in development and experience in building capacity for civil society organizations and networks/coalition strengthening.
Prior experience in awarding and managing grants to local organizations to promote democracy and governance goals.
Must be tolerant, respectful and sensitive to Nigeria’s culture.
Specialized Knowledge/Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication
Proven experience navigating complex and high pressure operating environments;
Experience developing and managing multi-sectorial, multi-donor funded program portfolios preferred.
Nigeria experience highly desirable, Africa experience essential.
Demonstrated ability to establish and sustain interpersonal and professional relationships with different donors, civil society organizations and host country government counterparts.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should apply within.

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