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Position Summary:

IRC is seeking a Chief of Party (COP) for an anticipated multi-million dollar USAID BHA Ethiopia Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM). The aim of the mechanism is to facilitate time-bound emergency humanitarian assistance in the wake of an acute shock in any region of Ethiopia.

The COP will be responsible for ensuring that the proposed project is implemented in accordance with the terms of the BHA award, BHA regulations, and internationally recognized quality of assistance standards. The COP will work closely with IRC country program, regional, and HQ leadership to ensure that the project is implemented in accordance with IRC policies and principles.

In addition, the COP will be the primary representational link with BHA staff for the activity and will liaise with the mission to provide project updates, discuss strategies, obstacles, performance plans, and progress against targets. The COP will liaise with BHA agreement/contracting officers, technical support staff, partner organizations, outside contractors, and implementers of other BHA-funded initiatives as required. The COP will represent the project to all key stakeholders, government officials, and donors at coordination fora and other related meetings and will ensure that project initiatives achieve the expected results.

The position will be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project, and selection of final applicant is subject to BHA approval. The project is anticipated to begin in February 2024.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Provide strategic and administrative leadership and direction, define, and implement activities to achieve the greatest impact toward project goals and objectives.
  • Oversee technical direction and project delivery to ensure activities are in line with the performance framework and meet all standard operational policies and procedures.
  • Oversee development, review, and monitoring of yearly work plans, project strategy documents, implementation measures, knowledge management, and sustainability efforts to ensure long- and short-term impact goals are achieved.
  • Manage consortium partnerships and maintain collaborative partner relations, ensuring that all partners are aware of the project’s expectations and are actively involved in achieving the objectives while using the project management tools developed or adapted for the consortium.
  • Support the DCOP in managing partners and providing financial and operations support that optimizes resources through sound budgets, consistent financial tracking, and timely submission of reports to the donor.
  • Report to BHA through both formal and informal debriefings, annual and semi-annual reports, ensuring timely submission of high-quality content.
  • Maintain active and cooperative relationships with all key stakeholders, including government officials, project partners, other implementing agencies, and related institutions.
  • Represent the project and the organization in national, regional, and international fora, including technical conferences and policy briefings, and share information about project achievements and lessons learned within the organization and wider development community.
  • Support project staff by creating and maintaining a work environment that promotes teamwork, trust, mutual respect, and empowers staff to take responsibility
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