Requisition Number: I3355 Location: Based in Abuja, with travel among field locations in Nigeria. Position Type: Full time Hours Per Week: 40 Reports To: Deputy Country Representative, Agriculture and Livelihoods Background CRS is preparing for an anticipated multi-million dollar, multi-year USAID/Nigeria Rural Resilience Program, which will support poverty reduction for vulnerable households in Nigeria. This effort will contribute to CRS’ agriculture and livelihoods signature program area and ongoing efforts to promote resilience, recovery and development within Nigeria and neighboring countries around the Lake Chad Basin. Job Summary
The Chief of Party (COP) will have overall responsibility for the Rural Resilience Program. Responsibilities include meeting project objectives and deliverables while providing overall leadership in technical, administrative, operational, and management aspects.
The COP will act as the primary relationship manager for the project with USAID/Nigeria, Government of Nigeria, partners and external stakeholders.
Specific Responsibilities
Provide overall strategic guidance, leadership, management and general technical oversight of the entire program, with a strong focus on achieving defined results.
Act as the key liaison with USAID, Government of Nigeria, all implementing partners and stakeholders involved with the program.
Represent the program and present its work nationally and globally to CRS leadership, the donor, partners, and other stakeholders.
Lead, manage, supervise and mentor program staff and consortium partners.
Ensure high-quality monitoring and evaluation of program impact and timely submission of donor reports and deliverables.
Ensure compliance with CRS and USAID policies and requirements
Serves with Integrity
Models Stewardship
Cultivates Constructive Relationships
Promotes Learning
Required Qualifications and Experience
Master’s in International Development, Management, Agriculture, Economics or other relevant field.
At least 10 years of international management experience
At least 5 years’ experience in agriculture-based and rural development
At least 5 years in a senior management role for USAID-funded activities strongly preferred
Prior experience managing USAID-funded assistance projects of a similar size and scope in developing countries; experience managing multi-sectoral projects including livelihoods, agricultural development, resilience, market-based approaches to economic development, climate change, food security, gender, conflict.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with host governments, donors, other donor-funded projects and stakeholders, local organizations, and partners.
Experience managing programmatic and financial reporting requirements.
Experience with USAID rules, regulations and requirements is preferred.
Experience working in sub-Saharan Africa required. Prior experience in Nigeria preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Strong computer literacy with a full knowledge of office applications.
Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff):
These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
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