Ethiopia: Chief of Party - Ethiopia Performance Monitoring and Evaluation Service (EPMES)

CAMRIS currently seeks a stellar Chief of Party 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).

Chief of Party

Anticipated Program Role: The Chief of Party will serve as the individual bearing primary responsibility for technical aspects of contract performance, including design and advice on methods, provide central oversight, and maintaining acceptable standards of quality for tasks assigned. Illustrative responsibilities may include the following:

· Manage the field office, including supervision of Ethiopia-based expatriate and Ethiopian staff;

· Work with Contractor home office and local office staff to identify and nominate, for USAID approval, technical specialists/consultants for short-term technical assistance to meet the objectives of the project;

· Coordinate, as requested by USAID/Ethiopia, with USAID partner organizations, in conducting evaluation and performance management support tasks in accordance with work plan;

· Advise and educate other partners/USAID teams/other Contractors on policies and services offered by the project;

· Supervise the development, implementation and reporting of evaluation and performance management support activities tasks in accordance with the workplan;

· Assure compliance with contract provisions, including annual work plans and other reports; and

· Transfer knowledge to local staff.

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

Experience Requirements: Possesses at least fifteen (15) years of experience in public or private sector management, administration, and planning; international development, preferably in developing countries; monitoring and evaluation; and project design. Possesses at least eight (8) years of supervisory experience. Experience serving as Principal/Lead Investigator/Team Leader on USAID-funded evaluation(s) preferred. Experience working in Ethiopia and/or East Africa desirable.

Specialized Knowledge/Skills: Possesses a strong background in project management and organizational development, and monitoring and evaluation to ensure adequate liaison with USAID/Ethiopia and provide comprehensive monitoring and evaluation support. The COP must possess experience managing similar multi-faceted projects in the past. In addition, the capacity to manage large complex programs (including subcontracts) in a multi-cultural environment and providing consulting services in helping clients analyze problems, devise solutions and adopt solutions thereto is essential. The COP must possess appropriate interpersonal skills to satisfy the requirements of the position.

Additional Specialized Skills:

Individuals identified by the Contractor and approved by USAID/Ethiopia as Key Personnel must possess additional skills required to the extent practicable for successful contract performance. The Key Personnel must demonstrate an ability to effectively interact with local professionals, international donors, host government counterparts, and other implementing partners; effectively work and adapt to changing security, political, or working environments; manage complex contracts or projects that; possess relevant performance management experience; and, a history of providing quality technical services in their area of expertise

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