Chief of Party, Uganda

Requisition/Vacancy No. 65151BR
Position Title Chief of Party, Uganda
Job Category International Development
Business Line Government Services
Office Region Africa - Central
Office Location US - Kampala, Uganda
Education Required Masters
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Job Description
AECOM is currently seeking a COP to lead and manage a multi-million dollar program in Uganda that is designed to eliminate mal nutrition with a focus on at-risk populations. The ideal candidate would have experience in many if not all of the following areas: nutrition, health, WASH, agriculture, and gender in a sub-Saharan context.

Her/his primary responsibilities are aimed at providing overall leadership management and general technical direction of the entire program, ensuring an integrated vision among different components and actors, and a focus on achieving the results defined in the contract. This individual will be expected to identify issues and risks related to program implementation in a timely manner, and suggest appropriate program adjustments. This individual shall act as the key liaison between USAID/Uganda and all other counterparts, implementing partners and Government of Uganda officials involved with the program. The position requires significant coordination skills, broad general and technical knowledge, experience in developing countries and skills to ensure coherence and consistency in spite of urgent deadlines.

a) Education Requirements: The minimum qualifications for the COP candidate will include a Master's degree in international development, livestock, agriculture, economics, or related field of study or equivalent work experience.

b) Experience Requirements: Ten (10) years or more of progressively responsible international work experience implementing multi-sector development programs with demonstrated strong management and coordinating skills. The COP will preferably possess at least five (5) years of management experience, including direct supervision of professional and support staff and assembling teams working on multi-faceted international development programs. A familiarity with and commitment to addressing gender equality in agriculture is also required, as demonstrated by at least two years of senior-level experience working on projects that addressed gender-related constraints in either the agriculture or nutrition sector.

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