Chief of Party

PRI is recruiting a Chief of Party, to be based in Maputo, Mozambique.

Duties

• Oversee the completion of all technical requirements, including project results and deliverables, in accordance with the project work plan
• Manage the project’s operational, financial, and administrative priorities and direct the planning and budgeting processes
• Represent the project at high-level meetings, conferences, and other fora
• Guide team members to fulfill the project’s strategic goals and objectives
• Supervise and mentor senior staff, delegating responsibilities as appropriate. Clearly communicate expectations for staff performance

Requisites

• Master’s degree in a relevant field: Development Studies, International Relations, Agriculture, Nutrition, Public Health, or related field
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively increasing management responsibilities in international development projects
• Experience managing multi-sectoral projects, including agricultural development and maternal child health and nutrition
• Experience with one or more of the following types of programs is an advantage but not a requirement: Feed the Future programs, food security, nutrition, income security, or community resilience
• Proven leadership skills and demonstrated experience recruiting, developing, and managing staff
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with host governments, donors, other donor-funded projects and stakeholders, local organizations, and partners
• Fluency in English is required; fluency in Portuguese is preferred
• Ability to travel within Mozambique is required

Notes

• Only short listed applicants will be contacted