Chief of Party at Abt Associates

Employment Nigeria 17-May-2017 NIGERIA , Administrative

Abt Associates - Our efforts include health policy research and evaluation, health promotion and disease prevention, health finance, and health systems management. Our impact is felt in policies that ensure healthcare access for women, children, and individuals with special needs, in strengthening health infrastructures, and HIV/AIDS solutions.

POSITION : Chief of Party - Nigeria Local Government Project

DESCRIPTION

The project aims to increase effectiveness, accountability, and transparency of selected state and local governments. It will focus on strengthening systems to improve the delivery of services in key sectors including basic education, primary health care, and water, sanitation, and hygiene; efficiency of key governance operations; government’s responsiveness to citizen needs and priorities; and governments and civil society’s capacity to manage conflict.

Responsibilities

Provide overall project leadership, management, and technical direction
Serve as the project’s primary liaison with the client and all partners and stakeholders
Guide implementation of the project’s strategic long-term vision Develop work plans and other documents to be submitted and reviewed by USAID.
Ensure compliance with USAID requirements and international audit practices.
Coordinate project efforts with other international donor-funded activities.
Serve as the principal contact for USAID, the government of Nigeria, counterparts and non-governmental stakeholders on program communications and technical implementation activities.

Qualifications

Master's degree in Public Administration or Policy, Public Financial Management, Law, Social Sciences, or other relevant field
10 years of demonstrated experience in the successful implementation of international development programs, preferably on governance, public financial management, or service delivery activities
5 years of experience as chief of party or project director, managing complex donor-funded contracts that involve coordination with multiple project stakeholders
Capabilities in institutional capacity development, local governance and decentralization high-level strategic planning and leadership, and collaborating with state-level governors, other government actors, civil society organizations, and other development partners
Knowledge of and an understanding of the Nigerian governance system at the federal, state, and local government level preferred
Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity

How to Apply
Candidates should sent their applications and CV's to: IEGNigeria@abtassoc.com

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Chief of Party at Abt Associates

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