Job Description
Winrock
International works with people around the world to increase economic
opportunity, sustain natural resources, and protect the environment. Winrock is
seeking a Chief of Party to lead a dynamic team in implementing an anticipated
USAID project funded in Tanzania, focused on marine biodiversity conservation.
The project will provide technical, material, and grant management services
that support and strengthen capacity for marine biodiversity conservation to i)
build the capacity of public sector and civil society; ii) increase private
sector engagement in marine conservation and coastal natural resources
management; iii) improve the enabling environment for marine protected areas
and Fisheries management at all levels; and iv) enhance data availability and
use in decision making.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The COP will be
responsible for leading all technical, financial and administrative aspects of
the program. The COP will coordinate closely with USAID and the Winrock home
office (HO) in developing, implementing, and revising Heshimu Bahari’s overall
field strategy. The COP oversees the strategic and technical direction of
Heshimu Bahari and serves as link between USAID, Winrock’s HO, and Heshimu
Bahari partners and stakeholders. S/he will foster and maintain effective
relationships and coordination with government, academia, private sector, civil
society, NGOs, and other donors and ensure compliance with the contract
including timely, high-quality results. This is a full-time position based in
Tanzania and is contingent on award of funding from USAID.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide overall technical leadership to
achieve project results;
- Serve as principal liaison to
USAID/Tanzania;
- Provide supervision, support, and
direction to project technical and administrative staff, subcontractors,
and short-term consultants to ensure effective project implementation
across deliverables;
- Provide high-level oversight for project
administrative functions including financial management, human resources
and procurement to ensure compliance with Winrock policies and principles
and USAID rules and regulations;
- Monitor project indicators, evaluate
results and advise on improvements in project implementation;
- Apply adaptive management and learning
approach to iteratively evaluate program results and impact. Institute
adjustments to replicate and scale successful activities and course
correct activities that are not yielding desired results;
- Identify and mitigate project
risk;
- Analyze project impact and challenges to
adaptively manage the project to meet or exceed results;
- Ensure women and marginalized groups are
included as project beneficiaries;
- Prepare and monitor implementation of
annual work plans and progress reports;
- Interact directly and on a regular basis
with the donor and other stakeholders;
- Participate in regular field visits to
the project areas to assure project progress towards activity objectives
and goals;
- Coordinate and communicate on a regular
basis with Winrock’s Home Office;
- Manage relationships with complementary
donor projects;
- Represent Winrock at external meetings
and events as required
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS AND BACKGROUND:
Education: Academic
degree in international development, environmental management, marine protected
area management, fisheries, or other related field of study. Master's
degree preferred.
Experience:
- Minimum 12 years of experience managing
complex donor-funded international development projects Senior-level
management experience on large and complex natural resource management
projects ($15M+) strongly preferred.
- Experience leading USG contracts;
grants-under-contract experience preferred.
- Overseas experience with technical
and/or operational issues related to biodiversity, private sector
engagement, natural resource management (marine protection or fisheries),
or related issues.
- At least five years of demonstrated
experience in senior-level roles for USAID or other high complexity
projects, such as Chief of Party or Deputy Chief of Party.
- Proven experience working closely with
government ministries and ability to foster and maintain good working
relationships with officials at national and local levels.
- Experience working in Tanzania strongly
preferred, with a strong knowledge of the cultural and power dynamics in
country.
- Demonstrated competence in negotiation
and communication.
Skills:
- Knowledge of USAID policies and
procedures as related to project management required.
- Knowledge of the political, social,
cultural, environmental, and development context of Tanzania is strongly
preferred.
- Strong leadership, communication, and
interpersonal skills, including proven ability to develop and communicate
a common vision among diverse partners and lead a multi-disciplinary and
multi-cultural team.
- Ability to build coalitions and networks
that can provide synergies and sustainable solutions for the
program.
- Demonstrated ability to create and
maintain effective working relations and coalitionbuilding among host
country government personnel, stakeholders, NGO partners, and
international donor agencies.
- Strong interpersonal, writing, and oral
presentation skills in English.
- Ability to work independently and manage
a high-volume workflow.
Winrock is an equal
opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment
opportunity for all people and value diversity and inclusiveness. Winrock
recruits, employs, trains, promotes and compensates regardless of race, color,
religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation,
national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability,
medical condition, family care status, or any other basis protected by law.
At Winrock we have a clear mission: Empower the disadvantaged, increase
economic opportunity and sustain natural resources through unwavering
dedication to accountability, equity, innovation, integrity and transformation.
Winrock knows that its success comes from the hard work and steadfast dedication
of its diverse workforce. Winrock remains committed to maintaining diversity,
inclusion and equity across the entire organization
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