Recrutement de 01 Chief of Party

Niveau d'études: Non précisé
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Expire le: 15-12-2022

Chemonics
Lagos, Nigeria
Chief of Party | Lagos, Nigeria | 2022

Chemonics seeks a Chief of Party for the anticipated USAID Ending Nigeria Ocean Plastic Pollution (ENOPP) Activity. The project will seek to develop, test, and implement new models that promote the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) and enhance solid waste management (SWM) by strengthening local markets for recycled plastics; building social and behavior change; increasing capacity and effective SWM governance; and facilitating public-private partnerships. Chemonics International Inc. is a US-based international development consulting company, operating in over 95 countries. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities:
Provide overall direction, leadership, and management of the project to ensure smooth and steady needs- and results-driven project implementation, supported by evidence, learning, and adaptation
Ensure quality control and the overall responsiveness of development assistance provided under the project, including necessary adjustments to operations to match USAID requirements
Oversee strategic work planning, performance management, strategic communications, partner and stakeholder outreach and relationship management, grantee and subcontractor management, financial management and budgeting, human resource management, and compliance and business ethics
Oversee the timely preparation and delivery of all deliverables, including but not limited to annual work plans and reports and other progress reports and technical deliverables, as applicable
Responsible for the overall and direct implementation of project activities, and ensures all project technical assistance is high quality, technically sound, and appropriate to achieve desired results
Foster and manage productive relations with relevant government counterparts and the private sector, and effectively coordinate and collaborate with other donor and international organizations’ activities and projects addressing marine debris and solid waste management
Establish and maintain an inclusive office environment that ensures integrity, honesty, open communications, and commitment to compliance with local laws, USAID rules and regulations, and Chemonics’ policies and procedures
Supervise, coach, and mentor technical and administrative staff, consultants, grantees, subcontractors, and partner organizations to achieve expected results
Serve as the primary point of contact for the project with USAID and key stakeholders

Qualifications:
Advanced degree in environmental management, waste management, engineering, public administration, urban planning, or a related field
Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant management, supervisory, and technical experience with minimum (7) years’ experience leading USAID or other donor-funded projects
Demonstrated supervisory work experience including supervision of technical teams and grantees and/or subcontractor partners to work effectively and efficiently towards achieving a common goal
Previous experience in one or more of the following technical disciplines: solid waste management, circular economy, municipal management, urban service delivery, public policy and governance, sustainable livelihoods, urban planning, and/or other relevant technical areas
Strong familiarity with building capacity and commitment for Reducing, Reusing, and Recycling (3Rs), circular economy, and solid waste management
Practical experience leading multi-stakeholder initiatives with national and local governments, the private sector, NGOs, CSOs, media organizations, academia, other donor projects, etc
Demonstrated experience as a thought leader in the subject area
Demonstrated experience applying adaptive management practices to achieve results
Prior work experience in West and Central Africa and experience in Nigeria preferred
Fluency in English with excellent oral and written communication skills required
Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity


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