Deputy Chief of Party/ Senior Technical Advisor Job Vacancy in Kigali

DAI, a global development consulting firm headquartered in Washington, DC, seeks a Deputy Chief of Party/Senior Technical Advisor for an anticipated international development program focused on reduction of land-related conflict in Rwanda. The program aims to support Rwanda’s long-term sustainability by strengthening the resilience of its citizens, communities, and institutions and their ability to adapt to land-related economic, social and environmental changes. The position will be based in Kigali, Rwanda with occasional travel required.

• This position is for submission in an anticipated proposal and contingent upon successful award of funding.

Responsibilities:
The Deputy Chief of Party will be expected to play a lead role in the design and implementation of technical program activities related to land-related research and land justice-related activities.
S/he will provide technical leadership for and overall supervision of field staff directly contracted by the program or from partner organizations assigned to the program.
S/he will also be expected to interact with senior government officials, donors, and other key stakeholders.

Qualifications Required:
• Rwandan citizens are strongly encouraged to apply
• Advanced degree in technical area related to agriculture, geography, land/natural resource management, anthropology, environment or related field required
• Subject matter expertise in land tenure policy and reform; resource rights, governance, and planning; access for women, youth and other vulnerable groups; institutional strengthening or capacity building; conflict resolution and justice strongly preferred
• Proven experience leading the design and implementation of program management tasks related to land-related research and/or justice-related activities
• Demonstrated experience supervising field staff, leading technical program implementation, and liaising with senior government officials, donors and other key stakeholders
• Minimum of 10 years technical implementation and management experience on donor-funded programs
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

How to apply:
Please send your CV and letter of interest to rla@dai.com with “Deputy Chief of Party/Senior Technical Advisor” in the subject line by December 10, 2011. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Closing Date: Saturday, 10 December 2011