Chief of Party, Local Government Support Project, Moldova
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Project/Proposal Summary:
The Local Government Support Project (LGSP) is a four-year activity to assist local governments to design and implement policies and procedures that contribute to good governance, develop capacity to meet decentralized authorities and responsibilities for services in a transparent manner, and provide basic services that engender growth of local economies and make services more cost effective and efficient
Position Summary:
The Chief of Party (COP) will provide overall technical and managerial leadership for the project, as well as serve as the resident technical expert in local government support. The COP will be the principal liaison with USAID and other entities, including national and local governments.
Responsibilities:
The COP is responsible for:
• Oversight of the design and implementation of all project activities.
• Supervision of all component leaders to ensure fulfillment of work plan objectives;
• Providing oversight and control of administrative and financial management.
• Maintaining the required reporting to USAID
• Overseeing provision of all required contract deliverables
• Coordinating with USAID and other donors
• Monitoring program performance and budget.
Qualifications:
The COP should have:
• Prior experience as COP for USAID funded projects;
• Demonstrated technical expertise in local government;
• Experience in working in Eastern Europe and/or the former Soviet Union strongly preferred;
• Degree in political science, government, law or other related field;
• The ability to travel overseas and throughout the country as required;
• Romanian and/or Russian language skills preferred.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
To apply, please visit our website:
www.msiworldwide.com.
Project/Proposal Summary:
The Local Government Support Project (LGSP) is a four-year activity to assist local governments to design and implement policies and procedures that contribute to good governance, develop capacity to meet decentralized authorities and responsibilities for services in a transparent manner, and provide basic services that engender growth of local economies and make services more cost effective and efficient
Position Summary:
The Chief of Party (COP) will provide overall technical and managerial leadership for the project, as well as serve as the resident technical expert in local government support. The COP will be the principal liaison with USAID and other entities, including national and local governments.
Responsibilities:
The COP is responsible for:
• Oversight of the design and implementation of all project activities.
• Supervision of all component leaders to ensure fulfillment of work plan objectives;
• Providing oversight and control of administrative and financial management.
• Maintaining the required reporting to USAID
• Overseeing provision of all required contract deliverables
• Coordinating with USAID and other donors
• Monitoring program performance and budget.
Qualifications:
The COP should have:
• Prior experience as COP for USAID funded projects;
• Demonstrated technical expertise in local government;
• Experience in working in Eastern Europe and/or the former Soviet Union strongly preferred;
• Degree in political science, government, law or other related field;
• The ability to travel overseas and throughout the country as required;
• Romanian and/or Russian language skills preferred.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
To apply, please visit our website:
www.msiworldwide.com.
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