Chief of Party at The Mitchell Group, Inc. (TMG)

The Mitchell Group, Inc. (TMG) an International development firm in Washington DC, seeks qualified candidates and consultants for a potential USAID funded contract.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Chief of Party

Locations: Abuja and Maiduguri

Job Description

• This individual will provide overall management, guidance, and direction to the Contractor’s team.
• He or she will be responsible for overseeing the completion of all deliverables required under this contract as well as overall compliance with the contract.
• This work will involve team management, technical direction, administrative coordination, operations oversight, and client relations.
• This individual will likely divide their time between Abuja and Maiduguri, ideally, if feasible.

Requirements
The incumbent must have:

• At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in the humanitarian, development, or transition
• Field including a minimum of five years’ experience in managing monitoring project in conflict zones;
• Demonstrated experience in all aspects of project management and reporting;
• Experience in managing expatriate and local staff in humanitarian or transition programs in conflict zones;
• Working experience in northeastern Nigeria is highly desirable;
• Experience in managing subcontractors is desirable;
• Experience in managing a USAID-funded program will be a plus;
• Excellent oral and written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and management skills; and
• Master's degree in international affairs, social science, or a related field.
• Nigerians encouraged to apply

Application Closing Date
9th July, 2016.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following documents below as MS Word files via e-mail to: [email protected]  In the subject line, please indicate "Chief of Party - Nigeria".

• Complete and sign USAID form No. AID 1420-17 (Completed form should be sent to the email address above)
• Brief cover letter that includes a one paragraph summary of your key qualifications
• Current CV/résumé with references.

Click Here to Download Form AID 1420-17 (MS Word)

Note: CV's/resumes will be reviewed as they are received. Early application is encouraged. No phone calls please. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.