Background:
Social Impact (SI) is a Washington,
DC-area international development management consulting firm. We provide a full
range of innovative program evaluation, management consulting, technical
assistance, and training services to strengthen international development
programs, organizations and policies. Our global services are in the areas of
democracy and governance, health and education, agriculture, the environment,
and economic growth.
DC-area international development management consulting firm. We provide a full
range of innovative program evaluation, management consulting, technical
assistance, and training services to strengthen international development
programs, organizations and policies. Our global services are in the areas of
democracy and governance, health and education, agriculture, the environment,
and economic growth.
Objective:
USAID is planning a new five-year
M&E project in Rwanda to support the USAID mission with integrated M&E
services for its entire project portfolio. The project is an essential M&E
Office for USAID and will serve as an extension of the USAID mission.
M&E project in Rwanda to support the USAID mission with integrated M&E
services for its entire project portfolio. The project is an essential M&E
Office for USAID and will serve as an extension of the USAID mission.
The proposed opportunity provides
USAID/Rwanda with technical and advisory services for evaluation activities at
the mission (operating unit) level. This may include designing and implementing
both quantitative and qualitative evaluation studies and assessments as well as
providing evaluation technical assistance for USAID/Rwanda development
programs. These efforts will facilitate informed program management decisions,
shape the longer-term strategic direction of programs and decision-making
within the Mission, and enable USAID/Rwanda to comply with USAID’s Evaluation
Policy. SI is looking for a Chief of Party to head up this effort and manage
the project.
USAID/Rwanda with technical and advisory services for evaluation activities at
the mission (operating unit) level. This may include designing and implementing
both quantitative and qualitative evaluation studies and assessments as well as
providing evaluation technical assistance for USAID/Rwanda development
programs. These efforts will facilitate informed program management decisions,
shape the longer-term strategic direction of programs and decision-making
within the Mission, and enable USAID/Rwanda to comply with USAID’s Evaluation
Policy. SI is looking for a Chief of Party to head up this effort and manage
the project.
Responsibilities and Tasks:
The Chief of Party will be responsible
for the following:
for the following:
- Serve
as the Contractor Representative in Rwanda and will be responsible for the
activities of all long and short-term personnel; - The
Chief of Party shall receive technical direction from the USAID/Rwanda’s
Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR); - Meet
with USAID on a regular basis and represent the project before
USAID/Rwanda, Government of Rwanda, implementing partners and other
stakeholders; - Establish
and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government
officials, NGOs and community groups for smooth implementation; - Mentor,
support and supervise project staff and directly manage the key technical
team; - Facilitate
the development of annual project work plans and budgets and ensure the
timely submission and quality of all project reports, materials, and
publications, compliant with the contract agreement; - Ensure
necessary program planning, development, resource availability and
management activities function smoothly and efficiently.
Qualifications:
- A
Master’s degree or higher in international development or related field,
preferably with a focus on monitoring and evaluation, organizational
development or related foci; - At
least 10 years of progressively responsible experience managing programs
of similar size and scope in developing countries, ideally with a
monitoring and evaluation focus; - At
least 10 years of experience working with USAID, preferably with
evaluation projects or assessments; - Previous
experience as a Chief of Party on other USAID projects, ideally with an
M&E focus; - Demonstrated
experience to manage complex, multi-year, cross-sectoral development
programs, preferably in Rwanda or East Africa. - Must
have appropriately related work experience in developing countries,
addressing organizational development needs in complex environments; - Prior
work experience in Rwanda or region preferred; - Strong
communication, writing and interpersonal skills are required; - Fluency
in written and spoken English and French required.
To learn more about Social Impact,
please visit our website: http://www.socialimpact.com
please visit our website: http://www.socialimpact.com
We will contact only eligible
candidates to further discuss their availability. Please no phone calls. Social
Impact is an equal opportunity employer.
candidates to further discuss their availability. Please no phone calls. Social
Impact is an equal opportunity employer.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are required to follow the link below to
apply
apply
Closing
Date: Saturday, 30 November 2013
Date: Saturday, 30 November 2013
