Background:
SoCha LLC is seeking a full-time, qualified individual to fill the role of Chief of Party (COP) for the anticipated USAID/Indonesia Monitoring, Evaluation, Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting (MECLA) platform. This multi-year activity will support the implementation of the U.S. Government’s and USAID’s current priorities such as the Indo-Pacific Vision as well as future priorities that may arise during the life of the activity. This support encompasses activities related to the design, M&E, CLA, KM, and dissemination of results and learning throughout the program cycle.
The COP position will be full-time, based in Jakarta and is contingent upon award.
Scope of Work:
The COP will serve as the leader of the project team. S/he will be responsible for the overall implementation and management of the project. S/he will:
- Provide strategic direction and managerial oversight of the project.
- Provide overall responsibility for all project technical activities including report generation, learning and dissemination activities, and other related tasks.
- Manage and supervise the work of project staff, project subcontractors, and grantees.
- Serve as the primary point of contact to USAID, implementing partners, host country officials, and other relevant stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including USAID representatives, local partners, government counterparts, and community members.
- Ensure quality control and the overall responsiveness of all contract deliverables.
- Responsible for making key decisions and solving problems in short time frames while ensuring operational and program integrity.
- Ensure cost effective management, identifying issues and risks related to contract management in a timely manner.
- Manage the activity’s financial resources in accordance with the project budget as well as USAID policies and regulations.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Advanced degree in a relevant field such as international development, statistics, economics or another relevant field is preferred.
- A minimum of ten (10) years of demonstrated relevant and progressively responsible project management experience for donor-funded projects, preferably in the Southeast Asia region.
- At least five (5) years of COP, or equivalent project leadership, experience on MEL related donor funded projects, preferably USAID funded.
- Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing MEL activities for USAID or other donors.
- Experience working with a diverse group of stakeholders, including donor/development organizations, government officials, civil society leaders, community leaders, and project beneficiaries.
- Demonstrated experience in supervising project teams with diverse backgrounds and skills.
- Knowledge of USAID rules and regulations.
- Strong interpersonal and oral presentation skills.
- Professional proficiency in spoken and written English is required.
- Working experience in Indonesia preferred.
- Proficiency in Bahasa Indonesian preferred.
*** This position is open to local nationals and expatriates. We encourage highly qualified Indonesian candidates to apply. ***
Location:
Jakarta, with travel in the country at times.
How to apply
To lodge an application, please submit your CV via this link.
Applications close on October 28, 2024. Promising candidates may be contacted, and selected, prior to this deadline.
