The
Chief of Party (CoP) will serve as the technical contract lead, responsible for
the overall management of the project, including providing strategic leadership
and technical direction, ensuring quality and timely reporting. The CoP will
provide oversight of all activities under the contract, c
oordinating and
maintaining relationships with USAID central and field project managers, technical
officers, contracting officers, and the program COR. The CoP will also
supervise all project technical and administrative staff for multiple
projects/tasks and groups of personnel at multiple locations. Specific
responsibilities include but are not limited to oversight of program management
and technical direction, management of effective coordination with other
initiatives, preparation and management of contract documentation, and overall
direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control, and completion of
specific projects tasks and deliverables. The CoP will act as the primary
liaison with USAID and key partner organizations. S/He ensures compliance with
all contract requirements and performs duties in accordance with USAID rules
and regulations.
Qualifications:
- Master’s
degree in relevant area - Minimum
15 years of relevant international development experience managing
donor-funded projects in the field of global health, climate change, or
development communications - Ability
to liaise and build strong working relationships with senior government
officials, donor representatives, private sector companies, and community
groups and leaders - Recent
(last 3 years) experience in Malawi strongly preferred - Demonstrated
experience in project design, development, and implementation - Demonstrated
project management, leadership, and technical skills - Strong
written and oral communications skills
Established in 1992,
OSC (www.oscltd.com) provides strategic
communications support for development missions in challenging environments
around the world. Using research-based strategies, OSC provides qualitative and
quantitative research, technical assistance, and advisory services to donor
agencies, governments, private institutions, and civil society organizations,
building institutional communications capacity in a multitude of sectors and
subject areas.
For consideration,
please email aweinstein@oscltd.com providing your resume/CV and cover letter
using the subject line: “Malawi Chief of Party”. OSC is committed to
recruiting, employing, promoting, and retaining the best-qualified individuals
without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, genetic
information, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
