Chief of Party | Maputo, Mozambique | 2024

Chemonics

Mozambique

This position is contingent upon award and funding. Responsibilities include: Provide overall project leadership, management, and technical direction, ensuring a common vision across project components and actors Build, manage, and maintain effective working relations with national and regional government stakeholders, multilateral climate funds, international organizations, financial institutions, private sector partners, NGOs, civil society, and U.S. Government agencies Oversee strategic work planning, performance management, strategic communications, contractual and budgetary aspects of program management, and timely preparation of the annual implementation plan Contribute to the design and implementation of the M E plan at the activity and project levels and for ensuring that all programming is properly monitored and evaluated Ensure compliance with U.S. government rules and regulations as outlined within the contract Oversee the security of staff and temporary employees hired through the project, as well as security of physical and information items related to the project Identify issues and risks related to project implementation in a timely manner, suggesting appropriate adjustments Serve as the project’s primary liaison with USAID, the Mozambican government, stakeholders, and implementing partners on all project related matters Qualifications: Master’s or advanced degree in international development, political science, public or business administration, or a related social science field is preferred Minimum ten years of experience in the management of environment, conservation, and/or development finance projects Demonstrated record of progressively responsible experience leading relevant donor-funded programs with preference given to implementing activities related to climate change adaptation and mitigation, green economy financing, improving green economy governance, and public-private partnership development Extensive project management leadership experience, including human resources, procurement, subcontracts, accounting/finance, as well as monitoring, evaluating, and learning, documenting project performance, evaluating subcontractor and grantee activities, and providing overall direction Proven track record managing engaging effectively with stakeholders, including government officials, NGOs/civil society organizations, the private sector, and other donors Experience working in Mozambique or other southern African contexts highly desired Familiarity with USAID’s rules and regulations is highly preferred Fluency in written and oral English required; Portuguese language proficiency is preferred How to apply Application instructions: Please submit your application through Smartsheet using the following link . No telephone inquiries, please. Chemonics will contact finalists. Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors. Chemonics values the protection of your personal data. If you are in the European Union, please read our EU Recruiting Data Privacy Notice to learn how we process personal data. You may access the notice via the following link: https://chemonics.com/eu-recruiting-data-privacy-notice/ .