Chief of Party - Food Security Multi-Year Assistance Program (MYAP) Uganda (217769-927), Mercy Corps
Mercy Corps
Last date of Submission : 22 Dec 2011 Compensation : As Per Mercy Corps Guidelines. Skill Set : Business Development 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.
Skills:
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 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 and best practices and that agriculture and water programs are technically and environmentally sound. Conduct him/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring positive recognition to Mercy Corps and to not endanger Mercy Corps’ humanitarian mission. Other duties as assigned by your supervisor. Team Management In close collaboration with the Deputy Country Director, build the program staff’s capacity for a facilitative approach to develop in transitional environments.Interested Candidates May Send their Resume at : 217769.15927.1713@openhireresumes.com
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