Chief of Party, based in Kosovo Community Action Initiative Program (217871-927)  Mercy Corps
Location : Pristina , Kosovo
Experience : 5-10 Years
Last date of Submission : 08 Feb 2012
Sector : Others
Compensation : n/a
Skill Set : Programme Management
Nature of Job : Full Time
Job Description
This positoin is based in Pristina, Kosovo PROJECT SUMMARY: The Kosovo Community Action Initiative Program (CAIP) is a three-year $9 million USAID funded program primarily working in North Kosovo, focused on building confidence among non-majority communities to create an environment conducive to full participation in Kosovo. The program addresses capacity-development, strengthening and creation of new community development agencies in North Kosovo to institute effective models of local participation; improve regional and national linkages within non-majority communities and between non-majority and majority communities; and improve income-generation and economic development opportunities for communities in non-majority areas.
Candidate Profile
GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY: The Chief of Party is fully responsible for overseeing all aspects of day-to-day implementation, personnel management, reporting, monitoring and evaluation, and representation to donors and government of the CAIP, especially with USAID representatives. S/he works closely with the Kosovo Country Director and other key staff to oversee and implement the project in line with donor and Mercy Corps strategy. The Chief of Party acts as one of Mercy Corps’ senior team members in Kosovo, and Mercy Corps globally. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Program Planning and Implementation: Provide overall supervision and coordination of the implementation and integration of activities. Supervise and collaborate with the Deputy Chief of Party, and senior team leaders to design project activities and develop and follow operational plans. nsure that project activities are implemented according to the project design, workplan and standard of excellence expected by Mercy Corps, its donors, and its beneficiaries. Ensure that project is in line with community priorities, Mercy Corps principles, and established country strategic objectives. Work closely with the Mercy Corps Kosovo national team and other senior staff to help maintain a strong and sustainable project, while contributing to the agencys global and Kosovo strategy. Partnerships and Representation: Build and maintain strong working relationships with local project partners, non-majority communities, NGOs, and civil society. Work with stakeholders to develop capacity building strategies for project partners. Help to develop Mercy Corps’ reputation in Kosovo as a professional, transparent, effective, and innovative organization. Coordinate closely with Mercy Corps’ other programs and USAID programs in North Kosovo, and throughout the country. Budget Management: Work in close consultation with the Kosovo administrative and finance staff to ensure that project activities are carried out in accordance with Mercy Corps policies and donor regulations, agreements, and budgets. Ensure the appropriate and most effective use donor funds. Work with administration and finance teams to create budget and purchase planning. Reporting and Documentation: Work with the project team to ensure that activities are carefully documented, that reports for donors and HQ are prepared in a professional and timely manner, and that program summaries and other materials for public consumption are produced and kept up-to-date. The project has intensive donor reporting requirements that may include brief weekly reports, quarterly reports and a final report. Ensure that the project M&E systems and reporting are of consistently high quality, collecting data accurately and following the M&E plan in detail, working closely with the Mercy Corps Kosovo M&E team to collect and analyze data, working with the CAIP team and beneficiaries to design interventions or adapt program activities based upon data. New Initiatives: Collaborate with other senior staff to develop strategic donor partnerships and secure new funding sources for project concepts. Email: 217871.15927.1713@openhireresumes.com