Ethiopia: Chief of Party – Ethiopia - Ethiopia

World Vision is a relief, development and advocacy organisation devoted to improving the lives of children, families and their communities around the world. Our 45,000+ staff members working in more than 90 countries are united through our ethos, mission and shared desire for all individuals, especially children, to overcome poverty, inequality and injustice.

Here’s where you come in:

As Chief of Party – Ethiopia, you are responsible for the leadership and management of all grant activities and staff in Ethiopia. You will coordinate the implementation of all aspects of the program to ensure quality and timely reporting to the donor. Additionally, you will bear ultimate responsibility for ensuring that World Vision and any sub-grantees meet World Vision and Partnering organizations program requirements. You will provide managerial and technical support throughout the implementation of the project, including management of sub-partners.

Requirements include:

· A Master’s degree in related field or equivalent qualifications in grant management and a technical field in developing countries

· 10+ years of extensive international development experience managing large grant-funded projects

· Knowledge of and familiarity with international assistance program requirements, preferably USAID Office or Food for Peace policies and regulations

· Fluency in English and preferred ability to speak Amharic and other relevant other UN language, if it is officially used in the country

· Be prepared to travel to implementation sites and regional, global meetings as required

How to apply:

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World Vision is dedicated to our team members’ development and their success. We aspire for all employees to be fulfilled through their work and their contributions to an organisation working to provide long-term sustainable solutions to the world’s most vulnerable people.

Find the full responsibilities and requirements for this position online and apply by the closing date 11 Jan 2015. For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website: www.wvi.org. Due to the number of applications received, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.