Chief of Party
World Vision is hiring a Chief of Party for an anticipated global emergency response project.
At a Glance Role: Chief of Party Reports to: Chief Impact Officer/ Sr. Vice President, International Programs Location: Washington, DC preferred or remote Duration: 12 months contract (Limited Term) Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's Degree Required. A master’s degree in international development, business administration, non-profit management or related a concentration from an accredited U.S. college or university, or international equivalent preferred.. Minimum 8-10 years of experience serving as Chief of Party, Deputy Chief of Party, Project Director, or similar senior leadership role for publicly funded large humanitarian programs. Experience managing sub-grants and contracts under grants for complex projects. Experience of leading large and diverse teams. Experience working with local, international, and community organizations. Strong understanding of humanitarian coordination mechanisms and UN clusters. Experience leading programs valued at more than USD $100 million.
Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S.A for any employer Travel: Domestic and international travel up to 20%. May require trips to hazardous locations. Estimated hiring range: $123,700 - $184,360
- Recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project. Selection of the final applicant is subject to donor approval.
The Job World Vision is seeking a Chief of Party who will be primarily responsible for leading the timely, effective, and accountable implementation of numerous projects in high-risk, complex contexts. The Chief of Party bares primary leadership responsibility for the successful implementation of multi-country, multi-partner grant-funded projects including managing spending, operations and all other elements. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading large organizations, building capacity of smaller organizations, and in general being responsible for leading a complex consortium with a high-level of US government involvement and oversight. Responsibilities will include
- Keep Christ central in individual and corporate life. Actively participate in and contribute to the spiritual disciplines of the organization (Christian conduct, chapel, prayer, worship, devotions, and leadership of devotions); incorporate WV Core Values into decisions within scope of role.
Leadership, Vision, and Strategy
- Effectively implement the project vision; guide project operations, represent the project at high-level meetings and other events while actively and consistently engaged and connected with the key USG stakeholders to ensure alignment with USG expectations and priorities.
- Provide overall leadership and strategic direction of international and national organizations in implementing a multi-country, humanitarian response consortium.
- Management responsibility for consortium PMU staff and consortium member program staff, both direct and indirect.
- Work closely with WVUS & WVI leadership, regional and national office technical staff to manage partners and related operations, risks, and other challenges.
- Lead, plan, organize, and supervise consortium objectives, programs, and sub-grantees.
- Ensure consortium governance, decisions, and actions remain in alignment with the terms and conditions of donor agreement; meet the expected technical quality standards to ensure strategic objectives and program results are accomplished.
- Inspire a positive, collaborative organizational culture, work effectively under pressure, respond resourcefully to challenges, and accept responsibility for all actions, learning and course correction.
- Ensure appropriate Consortium external representation. Serve as the primary point of contact with the donor and represent the project in high level donor engagement.
Consortium Management and Administration
- Supervise and mentor a team of senior staff with skills across a diver