The QED Group seeks qualified candidates to lead an
upcoming, anticipated multi-year program to strengthen USAID / Uganda’s M&E
capacity and to improve staff and organizational learning. The program will
also aim to expand and deepen coordination, collaboration and synergy within the
USAID Mission and between the Mission , donors and Ugandan and regional key
stakeholders on program interventions, M&E and lessons learned for improved
overall program success.
upcoming, anticipated multi-year program to strengthen USAID / Uganda’s M&E
capacity and to improve staff and organizational learning. The program will
also aim to expand and deepen coordination, collaboration and synergy within the
USAID Mission and between the Mission , donors and Ugandan and regional key
stakeholders on program interventions, M&E and lessons learned for improved
overall program success.
Based in Kampala, with likely start-up early in
2013, this program will begin with an organizational learning and M&E
assessment, with provided technical assistance ranging from assessments,
training, evaluations, studies and research and outreach to capacity building,
facilitation, and documentation and dissemination of key lessons learned,
practices and recommendations.
2013, this program will begin with an organizational learning and M&E
assessment, with provided technical assistance ranging from assessments,
training, evaluations, studies and research and outreach to capacity building,
facilitation, and documentation and dissemination of key lessons learned,
practices and recommendations.
Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- The Chief of Party (COP) will provide overall
project vision, technical leadership and management with ultimate
responsibility for achieving program results efficiently, timely and in
compliance with USAID / USG and QED policies and procedures; - Serve as the main point of contact for the
contract with the USAID Mission, other donors, the host government and the
QED home office; - Lead the work planning process and overseeing
its implementation by working through motivated, mentored expatriate and
local staff and helping to set up project management systems for finance
and admin, logistics, HR, security, etc; - Ensure the completion of timely reports and
deliverables that meet USAID and QED’s acceptable quality control and
assurance standards; - Ensure compliance with the terms and
conditions of the contract agreement, QED’s project and financial
management systems, and USAID’s rules and regulations;
Key
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
- Masters degree required in the social
sciences, international development, organizational development, etc.; - A minimum of 15 years experience in
organizational learning or development, monitoring and evaluation and
knowledge management; - A minimum of two years serving as a COP, DCOP
, Team Leader or Country Director managing resources, staff and budgets
for a development program. USAID project management experience preferred
but not required; - Recent Africa project management experience
preferred, particularly in East Africa and Uganda; - English required; knowledge of Swahili
preferred; - Strong proficiency in MS Office suite (Word,
Excel, Outlook, Power Point); - Success factors for the COP will be strong
skills in strategic thinking, problem solving, consensus building,
organizational improvement, and change management.
How to apply:
To apply to this position, please submit an updated
resume and cover letter to http://qed.devhire.devex.com/jobs/326280. Follow
the application instructions. Applications submitted by other means will not be
considered. Please note only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls
please.
resume and cover letter to http://qed.devhire.devex.com/jobs/326280. Follow
the application instructions. Applications submitted by other means will not be
considered. Please note only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls
please.
For those unable to submit online, please send your
résumé and cover letter by e-mail to Recruitment@QEDGroupLLC.com
with “name of position” on the subject line.”
résumé and cover letter by e-mail to Recruitment@QEDGroupLLC.com
with “name of position” on the subject line.”
The QED Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
M/F/D/V
M/F/D/V
Closing Date: Thursday, 20 December 2012
