Deputy Chief of Party (m/f)

Duties

• Support the COP in the design and implementation of a sanitation project that includes strengthening sanitation governance, developing the sanitation market, and accelerating key sanitation behaviors
• Lead the delivery of sustainable solutions for increasing demand and supply of sanitation products and services, including research on existing markets and barriers to growth
• Serve as the co-point of contact/representative of the project to USAID
• Support the COP in facilitating senior-level policy and dialogue with the sub-national governments and relevant Ministries and partners
• Ensure the effective use and coordination of USAID resources and the compliance of the financial systems and controls with USAID standards
• Coordinate internal and external inputs for program planning and reporting, including annual work planning with sub-award partners
• Support the design and dissemination of innovative solutions for sanitation products in Mozambique, including providing effective guidance and support to technical members of the in-country management teams and staff assigned to the project
• Develop and manage a team that includes diverse backgrounds, including finance, marketing, monitoring, evaluation, and learning, to successfully co-create and support sustainable models for water and sanitation.
• Ensure sound financial management, including programmatic budgeting, spending projections, and monitoring payments in compliance with USAID standards
• Ensure and coordinate PSI’s presence at crucial sanitation meetings and events in the country
• Contribute to sanitation knowledge management, specifically coordinating internal and external communications and ensuring documentation of learnings
• Contribute to sanitation project development by contributing to presentations, concept notes, and proposals

Requisites

• Masters’ degree or higher in business, management, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of successful experience as Project Director or 7 years’ experience as Deputy Project Director for a project of similar magnitude and complexity in developing countries. Progressively responsible supervisory experience, including direct supervision of staff; quality evaluation of staff performance and deliverables
• Demonstrated experience of successful program management, including management of complex, multi-activity projects with a significant focus on market-based approaches.
• 5+ years experience in the sanitation sector or providing technical assistance to improve sanitation sector performance in Africa
• A demonstrable understanding of sector issues in Mozambique, including issues of public sector governance, institutional capacity building, and output-based performance programming
• Demonstrated skills in effectively negotiating with host governments, donors, UN agencies, other USAID projects, local organizations, and partners
• Ability to manage agreements and all necessary programmatic and financial reporting requirements, including sub-grants management
• Knowledge of USG grant implementation is preferred
• Ability to perform internal control functions to manage day-to-day operations of the projects
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written
• Fluency in Portuguese and English is required
• The successful candidate will be required to pass a background check

Notes

• Due to the high volume of applications, only finalists will be contacted