Chief of Party

**The proposed start date for this contract would be approximately July 1, 2011**

Position Description:
Project Concern International (PCI) is currently seeking Key Personnel to submit for a P.L. 480 Title II USAID multi-year assistance program (MYAP) proposal in Ethiopia. PCI is seeking the proposed Chief of Party for this project proposal. The goal of the program is to reduce chronic food insecurity, malnutrition and poor health of vulnerable individuals, households and communities in Ethiopia.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Ensure successful start-up, implementation and close-out of all project activities
• Oversee all technical staff, project implementation staff and subcontract recipients to ensure optimal programmatic quality, providing overall vision and leadership
• Assure good financial management of the project (e.g. budget execution, monitoring and reporting processes) and adhere to PCI and USAID financial policies and procedures
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with donors, partners and local stakeholders
• Fulfill all reporting obligations in a timely, quality manner to donors and implementing partners as required
• Define the project management structure and communication mechanisms with partners
• Recruit, hire, and supervise new staff, as needed
• Manage overall project and project deliverables, including compliance with PCI and USAID rules and regulations
• Oversee food commodity management and related logistics
• Oversee and ensure timeliness of monitoring and evaluation activities

Qualifications:
• Post-graduate degree (e.g. MPH, MSc)
• Minimum of 10 years of overseas experience in international development, including 5 years in a similar role and significant experience implementing food security projects, preferably in Ethiopia.
• Experience managing a MYAP in a similar context
• Excellent understanding and familiarity with US Government donor regulations, ideally USAID Title II experience
• Demonstrated abilities in NGO reporting, budgeting, procurement, and project management
• Project performance management, including monitoring and evaluation
• Capacity to develop and mentor a team of highly qualified professionals
• Demonstrated ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with local ministries, NGO partners, international agencies, and U.S. government agencies.
• Excellent facilitation, analytical and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Strong Excel and financial management abilities

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