Ethiopia: Deputy Chief of Party

About NORC

NORC at the University of Chicago (NORC) is one of the largest and most highly respected social research organizations in the United States pursuing high quality social science research that serves the public interest. Since its founding in 1941, NORC has been an industry leader with a distinguished record in the design, development, and implementation of survey and other data collection methodologies, applying new and time-tested strategies to address world-wide challenges and using advanced statistical and other analytical techniques to interpret social science data. NORC’s core competencies include designing and conducting rigorous impact evaluations of development projects; developing survey instruments; conducting analytic research; statistical sampling; data preparation, collection, cleaning and management; and developing survey-associated information technology. INPRO implements several on-going research projects throughout the world and has developed close collaborative relationships with researchers, survey firms, and policy think tanks in numerous countries. NORC has also worked extensively throughout sub-Saharan Africa, including in Ethiopia.

About the Position

NORC is seeking a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for the USAID-funded Ethiopia Performance Monitoring & Evaluation Support (EPMES) Project who will work full-time over a 3-to-5 year period based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The EPMES project team will assist USAID/Ethiopia and its partners to generate empirical data on projects/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.

Responsibilities:

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.

Requirements:

· 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.

· At least eight (6) years of supervisory experience.

· 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.

· Strong background in human resources in recruiting, staff management, and other HR responsibilities.

· Strong technical knowledge performance monitoring and evaluation.

· 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.

· 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.

Interested candidates should email a CV and cover letter to Ethiopia-Recruiting@norc.org. Please use the following subject line in your email: “EPMES Application - DCOP.” Please also contact us at this email with any questions or clarifications.