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.