Ethiopia: Deputy Chief of Party - Ethiopia

Title Deputy Chief of Party

Location Ethiopia

Department Name Program Delivery

Pact Overview

Pact Overview:
At the heart of Pact is the promise of a better tomorrow. The promise of a healthy life. Of a decent livelihood. Of sustainable natural resources that benefit communities. Now more than ever in its 42-year history, Pact is helping millions of people who are poor and marginalized discover and build their own solutions and take ownership over their future.
Pact enables systemic solutions that allow those who are poor and marginalized to earn a dignified living, be healthy, and take part in the benefits that nature provides. Pact accomplishes this by strengthening local capacity, forging effective governance systems, and transforming markets into a force for development.
Skills and Abilities:
Leadership

• Ability to sustain interpersonal and professional relationships with internal colleagues and contacts in donor and peer organizations


• Deep understanding of Pact’s strategy and how efforts contribute to the greater good


• Consistently works within internal process and procedures


• Strong interpersonal and team building skills


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  Proactive engagement in corporate initiativesProject Management

  
  


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  Strong planning and time management skills

  
  


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  Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to effectively present complex ideas to diverse audiences

  
  


• Ability to problem-solve difficult issues


• Ability to multitask with ease, adapting to frequently changing priorities


• Strong negotiating and conflict resolution skills


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  Proficiency in developing and managing a budgetTechnical Skills

  
  


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  Strong experience in OVC, Child Protection, Health/HIV, and Youth programming with proven results

  
  


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  Strong knowledge and understanding of donor policies and regulations

  
  


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  High competence using common desktop applications and internal systemsPeople Management

  
  


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  Demonstrated proficiency in supervising staff, including providing honest feedback

  
  


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  Ability to mentor othersQualifications:

  
  


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  A Master’s degree or higher in Public Health, Child/Youth development, Social Work, International Development or a related field is required (PEPFAR experience preferred);

  
  


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  At least ten years’ experience designing and implementing children, adolescents, youth and other vulnerable families development programs in sub-Saharan Africa, Ethiopia preferred;

  
  


• At least five years of experience as a Deputy Director or senior manager of health or HIV/AIDS care, support, and prevention activities;


• Demonstrated experience implementing and managing program in resource constrained countries;


• Demonstrated experience producing quality English-language communications products, such as progress reports, case studies, and research protocols;


• Experience interacting with developing country government, international organization, other bilateral donor and civil society representatives, and senior level government officials;


• At least three years of experience working with USG cooperative agreements or contracts in senior program management capacity;


• Demonstrated ability to establish and sustain professional relationships with civil society organizations and host country government counterparts.