FHI 360, Deputy Chief of Party Jobs Vacancy

VACANCY
ANNOUNCEMENT

FHI
360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives
in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff
includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic
development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology — creating a
unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated developmen

t
challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and
territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of:
Deputy Chief of Party

Description:

FHI360
seeks a Deputy Chief of Party for aUSAID/Rwanda Activity that seeks to
increase off-farm employment opportunities through enhanced access to finance,
increased private investment, expanded reach of entrepreneurship support
organizations, increased capacity of firms to attract and use finance, and
deepened finance sector capacity to assess risk and increase return. The Deputy
Chief of Party (DCOP) will be responsible for the overall technical oversight
of the project and is responsible for project implementation in the field. The
DCOP reports directly to the COP and will take a leadership role in ensuring
technical implementation of high impact, proven interventions and ensure the
project meets stated goals and reporting requirements.

Recruitment
is contingent upon successful award of the project and the selection of the
final applicant is subject to USAID approval.

Key
Responsibilities:

Plans
and directs schedules and monitors budget/spending;
Monitors
the project/program from initiation through delivery;
Organizes
the interdepartmental activities ensuring completion of the project/program
on schedule and within budget constraints;
Assumes
the responsibilities of the COP in the absence of the COP;
Coordinates
among USAID and key stakeholders and other implementing partners and will
interact with formal and informal financial institutions, the relevant
Government of Rwanda institutions and representatives, particularly at the
provincial level;
Takes
a technical leadership role in coordination with other senior team members
Builds
capacity of staff, implementing partners, government counterparts, and
other stakeholders working with the project;
Contributes
to work plans, quarterly and annual reports, financial reports, and other
reports and papers summarizing project results and evidence;
Represents
project both internally and externally to other donors, stakeholders,
implementing partners and government counterparts;
Promotes
sustainability of project activities with effective networking, linkages
to other programs, capacity building of project staff, and institutional
strengthening of service providers and financial institutions;
Works
closely with the Chief of Party, field-based staff and HQ to ensure the
project is technically sound.

Minimum
Qualifications:

Minimum
5-7 years’ experience of designing, implementation, reporting and
management of evidence-based economic/livelihood and entrepreneurship
projects;
An
advanced degree in commerce, economics, finance or related field;
Must
have demonstrated experience in entrepreneurship support, creating employment
opportunities, and enterprise finance;
Experience
with USAID preferred;
Demonstrated
ability to work effectively with government representatives, for-profit
private sector entities, local community based organizations, donors and
other stakeholders;
Experience
leveraging private sector partnerships and resources for creation of
business opportunities, business mentorship and skills training, market
access, strategies to strengthen household resilience, etc.;
Demonstrated
leadership qualities, depth and breadth of technical and management
expertise and experience, and strong interpersonal, writing, and oral
presentation skills in English;
Experience
with a USG cooperative agreement preferred;
Demonstrated
ability to create and maintain effective working relations with host
country government personnel, stakeholders, NGO partners, and
international donor agencies;

Excellent
oral and written English communication skills;
Demonstrated
ability to think strategically, lead teams and make high-level decisions.

This
job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes
nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties.
This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of
employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at
any time.

We
offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefit package.

To
apply
please send your resume/CV, cover letter, and the job you are interested in
stated in the subject line of your email to RwandaOFO@fhi360.org
as soon as possible and no later than Friday, October 6th, 2017.

FHI
360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is
an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in
practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment
based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status,
genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under
applicable law.