Chief Of Party

Position ID:2644
Web Publication Date:9/16/2024
Position Location:Jordan Jordan
Brief Description:

IBI - A URC Company, is seeking a Chief of Party for an upcoming USAID Monitoring, Evidence, and Research for Learning Activity (MERLA) in Jordan. 

Key Responsibilities:

The COP will be responsible for providing the vision and overall leadership to the team; managing the Contractor’s technical assistance, training, and overall support; preparing and submitting reports as requested by USAID; and coordinating USAID assistance with key counterparts. This function includes, but is not limited to:

 

  • Assuming principal responsibility for overall project management and technical
    operations, ensuring tasks are completed and project objectives are successfully met.
  • Providing oversight and quality assurance to all activities, including technical assistance and technical direction in evaluation design and implementation, data collection and survey design, and other areas.
  • Leading the team and serving as the primary point of contact with USAID on day-to-day activity implementation and management.
  • Managing the preparation and presentation of proposed work plans and all reports.
  • Supporting CLA and other learning activities, including encouraging the integration of learning throughout the project’s activities.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Key Qualifications:

Required:

  • A Master’s Degree (or foreign equivalent) in social sciences or other related discipline. A bachelor’s degree plus additional experience will also be considered
  • At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience leading or managing teams on USAID- and other donor-funded projects, including as COP or equivalent
  • Experience implementing and leading monitoring and evaluation initiatives, including familiarity with monitoring and evaluation design methods and management of evaluations, and CLA activities
  • Experience working in Middle Eastern countries, preferably Jordan
  • Strong communication, writing, and interpersonal skills
  • Fluency in spoken and written English and Arabic (Level 4/4)
  • Knowledge of AIDAR 201 and USAID compliance requirements  
Note:

APPLY: Through the IBI website OR via email: recruitment@ibi-usa.com with job title and reference number

 

Note: IBI is an equal opportunity employer and participates in e-verify. Women and Jordanian citizens encouraged to apply.