Country: South Sudan (Republic of)
Closing date: 10 Mar 2013
Company Profile: Management Systems International (MSI) is a global international development firm based in Washington, D.C. providing specialized short- and long-term technical assistance. MSI is part of Coffey International Development, a global international development consulting firm. Together with Coffey ID, MSI now has more than 1,500 development professionals worldwide, a corporate presence in 11 countries and manages more than 200 projects worldwide. It currently manages more than 20 long-term projects in countries, including Iraq, Sudan, Colombia and Russia. Broadly, MSI implements a range of analytical and field projects in its core technical areas, including democracy and governance, strategic management and performance improvement, organizational capacity building, human development and natural resource management. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.
Project/Proposal Summary:
The purpose of this project is to provide technical, analytic, advisory, training, monitoring, evaluation, and related support services to assist USAID/South Sudan to effectively monitor, evaluate, and relay information about its diverse interventions. The contract will support the Mission to implement activities that promote inclusive development, in line with the Agency’s policies. The project will conduct assessments and help the Mission in monitoring, evaluating and designing activities as well as communicating their impact.
Position Summary: MSI is seeking a Chief of Party to manage the project, liaise with USAID and other donors as well as Implementing Partners, provide technical vision and guidance, and ensure that quality standards and schedules are met. The COP will manage overall contract requirements, including staffing and cost, and quality control of all work performed under the contract.
Responsibilities: • Serve as the main point of contact between USAID and MSI. • Provide technical guidance and mentoring to staff, particularly in program evaluations. • Ensure effective and timely performance of all deliverables, overseeing quality control and reporting, and adhering to the USAID branding and marking plan for the task order. • Supervise field operations, including, but not limited to: procurement, financial management, logistics, inventory and budgeting with the client. • Ensure that safety and security protocol is followed for operations.
Qualifications: • Graduate degree in a related field; PhD preferred. • At least ten years of experience in international development, including experience and/or technical knowledge in designing, managing and evaluating multi-million dollar development projects. • At least five years’ experience as a COP or senior field management experience such as Project Director, Regional Director or Country Director roles. • Demonstrated experience working with senior USAID officials. • Prior experience managing a project in a difficult operating environment. • Excellent English writing skills and speaking ability.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
How to apply:
To apply, please visit our website: www.msiworldwide.com/careers.