Chief of Party - Food Security Multi-Year Assistance Program (MYAP) Uganda (217769-927), Mercy Corps

 Last date of Submission : 29 Dec 2011 Skill Set : Business Development 

This position is part of a proposal submission and contingent on funding. Please complete your application by December 10, 2011.

PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:

Mercy Corps specializes in development in transitional areas. We have been operating in Uganda since 2006, directly implementing programs in the northern regions of Acholi and Karamoja with funding from USAID, the USDA, and private donations. Mercy Corps Uganda’s largest project, Healthy Practices, Strong Communities (HPSC), is a Multi-Year Assistance Program (MYAP) that takes a broad, integrated, and market-oriented approach to food security in post-LRA Acholi sub-region. We are hiring for the position of Chief of Party in anticipation of a new five-year MYAP focused on the Karamoja region.

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY: The Chief of Party is the senior management position for the upcoming Mercy Corps MYAP management team, with supervisory and managerial responsibility over all aspects of program implementation and staff development. S/he works closely with the Deputy Director and Country Director to develop and carry out the vision for project implementation. The Chief of Party leads the coordination, financial and administrative compliance, and monitoring and evaluation of the consortium of implementing partners, engendering a collaborative team spirit focused on achievement of the project’s goals.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Strategy and Vision Attain program goal and objectives through the development, implementation, reviews, presentation and management of strategic plans, programs and projects by personal application and delegation of responsibility. Recommend program priorities and explore, evaluate and present new country opportunities that leverage impact and/ or complement core activities.

Program Management Provide managerial and programmatic oversight to sub-grantee(s). Manage all operations related to the project according to the work plan, project document and implementation strategy. Troubleshoot, as needed, to prevent disruptions in daily program activities. Liaise with Deputy Country Director, as necessary. Monitor program implementation, measure impact and calibrate program strategy and implementation accordingly. Document process and achievements to ensure best practices are captured and disseminated.

This will include the continual re-evaluation of program activities and information, with resulting activity adjustments in keeping with new insights. Ensure that there are fluent communication channels with the program structure, that the reporting schedule is met on time, and that program objectives are verifiably achieved. Coordinate and share information with the Deputy Country Director to ensure overall project targets and donor obligations are being achieved. Advise Deputy Country Director on suggested improvements and necessities, as required. Produce written reports on the program activities capturing impacts related to all activities, in the format provided by the Deputy Country Director.

Ensure proper logistics, administration, human resources and transport needs of the program are conducted within MC policy and with the maximum benefit to the program. Ensure that commodity tracking and food distribution activities are in compliance with USAID FFP Regulation 11. Exercise sound judgment to ensure project expenses are reasonable, allocable and prudent. Ensure all project funds are spent in accordance with donor rules and regulations. Work with the Deputy Country Director to forecast expenditure surpluses and deficits to enable adjustments to be made to the program in a timely fashion. Oversee the program filing system and ensure that information is organized according to the reporting and auditing needs of the program. Ensure required levels of confidentiality. Ensure that all work follows international quality standards.

Email: 217769.15927.1713@openhireresumes.com

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