Chief of Party - Nigeria Strengthening Civic Advocacy and Local Engagement at Pact Nigeria

Pact West Africa is a Non-Governmental Organization with over a decade of experience working in Nigeria to create thriving, resilient communities that are heard, capable, and vibrant. Pact West Africa started operations as Pact Nigeria in 2005, and builds capacity of civil society organizations and improves the livelihoods and health of the poor and marginalized in the society. Pact has 46 staff in Nigeria. Pact is seeking a qualified consultant to facilitate a three-day team building exercise and to compile a report outlining the workshop's proceedings, including practical recommendations and operational tools which can be used by the team in the future.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Chief of Party - Nigeria Strengthening Civic Advocacy and Local Engagement

Job ID: 2020-1390
Location: Nigeria
Category: Program/Project

Department
Program Delivery (PDEL) - Pact exists to help create a world where those who are poor and marginalized exercise their voice, build their own solutions, and take ownership of their future. The Program Delivery Team, contributes to realizing this purpose by: Forging smart partnerships and treating all people with dignity and respect; Applying organizational policies and regulatory compliance appropriately and consistently; Facilitating team spirit among colleagues and promoting the organization through communications; Influencing decision makers through focused, relevant communications; Continually striving to learn and share knowledge and find small ways to make the workplace more enjoyable for all; Cultivating and harvesting innovation; Contributing to the organization’s ability to think and act strategically at all times; Inspiring and spreading our desired organizational culture across the global enterprise.

Position Overview

• The COP will be responsible for technical leadership and the overall management and operations of the activity. She/he will supervise high-quality project implementation, with a focus on achieving the USAID/Nigeria goals and Development Objectives, and ensure the project meets stated goals, expected results, and reporting requirements.
• The COP will take a leadership role in coordination of all activities across all relevant parties, including: USAID, the Government of Nigeria, key stakeholders, and implementing partners. She/he will also oversee all project staff and sub-partners to results-oriented planning, leadership, and coordination of project activities and products. This position is contingent upon award.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality, results-oriented technical programming through hands-on guidance and support grounded in the program’s strategic objectives and approved annual workplans, and adhering to expected technical quality and reporting requirements.
• Lead the technical and programmatic design of award and partner programs; represent Pact in negotiating with donors and partners.
• Serve as key representative to USAID; responsible for all communications with AO/R, other USG officials, responses to USAID requests, etc.
• Act as a liaison to and ensure effective relationships with relevant donors, GoN, sub-partners, and other key stakeholders ensuring strong cooperation and collaboration.
• Lead all project planning responsibilities, including the production of annual workplans and budgets and performance monitoring plans (PMPs), ensuring alignment of the budget to expected results and ensuring cost-effective use of Pact’s resources.  
• Ensure a highly adaptive, systems-driven approach to promoting innovative and sustainable approaches to empowering civil society and promoting civic engagement.
• Review and approve annual budgets and quarterly reports, ensuring they are completed and submitted in a timely manner. Ensure compliance with USAID and Pact HQ requirements, policies, and regulations.
• As relevant, manage all local grantmaking mechanisms, ensuring compliance with donor regulations and Pact policies; coordinate and/or conduct monitoring visits to grantee programs.
• Provide and/or ensure the provision of training and mentoring to partners to strengthen their capacity for technical service delivery and compliance with donor rules and regulations.
• Recruit and directly supervise local and international project staff in line with Pact human resource (HR) policies; oversee the management and development of project office HR to ensure a diverse, skilled, and productive workforce, an effective leadership team, and an organizational culture where Pact’s values are practiced.

Basic Requirements

• A minimum of an advanced degree (Masters, or PhD) in Social Sciences, Law, or Development Studies, etc.;
• A minimum of eleven (11) years demonstrated experience in the successful implementation of international development activities, with preference given to democracy and governance activities, five years of which shall have been in senior program management including direct supervision of professional and support staff.
• In-depth understanding of the role of civil society in development and experience in building capacity for civil society organizations and networks/coalition strengthening, preferably in Nigeria;
• Demonstrated ability through previous experience in strong leadership and management skills to effectively and efficiently implement complex and politically sensitive international projects through evidence and data driven decision making;
• Demonstrated ability through previous experience to establish and maintain productive working relationships with a wide network of partners and stakeholders, including international organizations, NGO partners, Government Institutions, private sector entities, and USG Agencies;
• Preference for candidates who have a demonstrated track record of managing highly adaptive programs, as well as applying systems-driven approaches and/or thinking and working politically (TWP) principles;
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with working with the USG; and
• Excellent interpersonal, writing, and oral presentation skills in English.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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