Ethiopia: Deputy Chief of Party - Administration

CAMRIS currently seeks a stellar Deputy Chief of Party - Administration candidate to serve on the upcoming Ethiopia Performance Monitoring and Evaluation Service (EPMES) activity, a 5-year contract that will provide USAID/Ethiopia with project/activity external evaluation, performance monitoring, and performance management support services in alignment with the USAID Automated Directives System (ADS) and Evaluation Policy. It is anticipated that this contract will assist USAID/Ethiopia and its partners to generate empirical data on project/activity implementation as well as foster learning and knowledge management to improve evidence-based project design and development programming in support of the Country Development and Cooperation Strategy (CDCS).

Deputy Chief of Party—**Administration**

Anticipated Program Role: The Deputy Chief of Party will report to and work closely with the Chief of Party to ensure the effective overall management of the administrative, financial and personnel aspects of the project. The Deputy Chief of Party must ensure smooth office operation as well as financial management of the project.

Illustrative responsibilities are as follows:

Responsible for day to day project implementation, including management of all financial and administrative aspects of the project, including procurement, grants, sub-contracts, accounting, IT, logistics, human resources, transportation and administration;

· Supervise a team of expatriate and local finance, grants, procurement and administrative professionals; provide capacity building and mentoring when necessary;

· Assist with quarterly and annual reporting for the entire team;

· Support the Chief of Party in budget planning and monitoring;

· Maintain timely and accurate financial information;

· Work closely with sub-contracting organizations;

· Oversee all administrative, procurement, logistics, travel, and protocol systems;

· Develop and monitor internal systems and procedures ensuring efficient and proper use of resources; and

· Serve as the Acting Chief of Party in the absence of the COP.

Education Requirements: Possesses graduate degree in management, organizational development, financial management, or a related field (or career/experience equivalent).

Experience Requirements: Possesses at least twelve (12) years of experience in public or private sector management, administration, and planning; international development, preferably in developing countries; and development program management. Possesses at least eight (6) years of supervisory experience. Possesses at least three (3) years of monitoring and evaluation experience. Experience serving as Principal/Lead Investigator/Team Leader on USAID funded evaluation(s) preferred. Experience working in Ethiopia and/or East Africa desired. Experience in organizational development; management of development programs; and complex contracts or financial management systems or both is required. The Deputy Chief of Party must possess appropriate interpersonal skills to satisfy the requirements of the position.

Specialized Knowledge /Skill: Possesses strong background in human resources in recruiting, staff management, and other HR responsibilities. Strong technical knowledge performance monitoring and evaluation. In addition, possesses the capacity to manage complex programs in a multi-cultural environment and providing consulting services in helping clients analyze problems, devise solutions and adopt solutions thereto is essential.

If interested in this opportunity and you meet the position requirements please submit a copy of your most up to date and relevant resume, USAID 1420 form, and three professional references with contact information to stesfagiorgis@camris.com. Only finalists will be contacted.