Chief of Party HICD, Rwanda

The QED Group LLC is seeking highly skilled candidates to serve as Chief of Party (CoP) on a USAID-funded, Human and Institutional Capacity Development (HICD) project in Rwanda.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

A resident Chief of Party (COP) will be engaged for the full period of the program and will have overall responsibility for assuring that all assistance provided is technically sound and appropriate for the needs to beaddressed, and for adequately managing and supervising the work of all organizations and individualsengaged under the program while in country. In addition to these supervisory/ management functions, theCOP will be expected to play a leading and substantive role in developing and implementing all activities, andshould have demonstrated expertise in HICD issues.

The COP will be responsible for preparation of annual work plans, quality control and timeliness of alldeliverables, and review of all financial and results reporting information on a regular basis. He/she willserve as primary point of contact for the USAID/Rwanda Contracting Officer and Contractor OfficerTechnical Representative, and will be the principal liaison with USAID/Rwanda staff, institutions, and clientcountry partners to exchange information and develop professional relationships. The COP is also responsiblefor all reporting to USAID/Rwanda, and is expected to play a lead role interacting with senior GORcounterparts, donors, and other key HICD stakeholders. He/she will make verbal or written presentations asrequested by the COR to varied audiences.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A Master’s Degree in a relevant field.
• A minimum of five years of experience managing a complex, multi-faceted project in a developing country context, preferably in Africa;
• A minimum of ten years of experience in applying organizational development methods and theories in government or other institutions, including relevant experience in a developing country context;
• Experienced leader who has held senior positions in complex and/or high profile organizations;
• Demonstrable ability to recruit, lead, and develop high caliber staff with a range of backgrounds and expertise;
• Strong track record of building high performance teams and future leaders;
• CPT-designated or HPI-certified or, alternately, a strong background in relevant organizational development theory and practice in a developing country context;
• Demonstrated record of developing and implementing innovative approaches to solve a range of complex issues and fostering buy-in at all levels;
• Extensive experience in building relationships of trust and respect with a wide range of people, from ministers to secretaries;
• Highly developed political acumen and ability to navigate through complex political situations;
• Strong and nuanced awareness of Rwandan history and culture;
• Fluency in French and English are required.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please submit your CV and Cover Letter for this position by following the application instructions provided after clicking the “Apply Now” icon.

Applications submitted by other means will not be considered.

No phone calls please. Qualified candidates will be contacted with information on current and upcoming projects.

The QED Group, LLC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to workplace diversity. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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