Job Summary;
The Chief of Party (COP) will be responsible for the overall management, operations and coordination of all project activities, staff, consortium members and partners. S/he will provide strategic, technical and programmatic leadership, management and administration, as well as representation of the project to USAID, the Government of Nigeria, and other key stakeholders. The COP will ensure adherence to technical and programmatic quality, compliance with USAID rules and regulations, and the timely submission of all deliverables to USAID.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- A minimum of a Master’s Degree in social sciences, public health, development studies, or a related technical field.
- At least ten years’ experience working on orphan and other vulnerable children (OVC) programs or related health and social services programs;
- At least five years of senior technical or managerial level experience on USAID and/or PEPFAR programs, with demonstrated knowledge of USAID and/or PEPFAR guidelines, regulations and reporting requirements (previous COP experience strongly preferred);
- State-of-the-art technical knowledge in one or more OVC technical areas (such as social protection programming, economic strengthening, early childhood development, child protection, health and nutrition, social welfare systems strengthening, adolescent girls’ programming, care and support for children and adolescents living with HIV, or other relevant area), demonstrated by at least three years of senior management in this field;
- Comprehensive understanding of the social welfare and health system structures and policies in Nigeria;
- Demonstrated ability to engage government ministries, departments and agencies, and represent OVC priorities and issues;
- Experience in financial, administrative and technical management of large grants involving consortium members, sub-recipient partners, or other teaming arrangements;
- Proven leadership and interpersonal skills and ability to build and motivate diverse and talented teams;
- Excellent communication and writing skills in English;
- Proven ability to work independently, plan strategically and analyze situations critically;
- Computer proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook;
- Ability to travel nationally and internationally, as required.
How to apply:
Interested candidates should download the CRS Application Form using this link CRS Application Form and send with a detailed 3-page resume both in a single file document to [email protected].
Equal Opportunity:
“CRS is an equal –opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, etc. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply”.
Statement of Commitment to Protection:
‘’CRS’ recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation’