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Chief of Party – Jamaica Community Empowerment and Transformation Project in Kingston, Jamaica

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FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology– creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories.  We seek qualified candidates for the position of Chief of Party – Jamaica Community Empowerment and Transformation Project in Kingston, Jamaica.
Position Description:
FHI 360’s Civil Society and Peacebuilding Department (CSPD) supports citizens to mobilize effectively to influence policy, improve lives, and build peace. CSPD works with civil society to increase its credibility, visibility and effectiveness by building its capacity to:
  • Advocate for social justice, economic reforms, fiscal transparency, gender equity and the prevention of human rights abuses such as human trafficking and violence against women;
  • Promote peaceful solutions to conflict, support peace negotiations, produce radio and television programs to promote social dialogue and tolerance;
  • Solve community problems, engage youth in civic affairs and provide needed services to citizens;
  • Develop diversified revenue streams and cooperate with business and media sectors; and
  • Increase local governments' responsiveness to citizens.

CSPD is currently seeking a Chief of Party (COP) for the anticipated USAID-funded Community Empowerment and Transformation Project in Jamaica. The anticipated project follows the Community Empowerment and Transformation (COMET) project implemented in Jamaica from 2006 until 2012. The anticipated project focuses on strengthened local governance and transparent democracy through continuing and expanding community-based policing and enhancing the role of civil society organizations and community-based organizations. The COP will be the project’s senior supervisor in Jamaica and will oversee all aspects of program performance, both technical and managerial. Under the supervision of the Home Office Project Director, the COP will serve as the project’s principal contact point for USAID, and will also be the project’s main contact for political stakeholders, local partners, media relations, and civil society. The COP will supervise the recruitment, hiring, and supervision of local staff and consultants. S/he will have overall responsibility for ensuring that procedures are established and adhered to for activity development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, procurement, budgeting, and financial accounting. S/he will provide overall supervision of implementing partners, ensuring timely progress against schedules, achievement of deliverables, and quality of results.
Minimal Requirements:
  • Bachelors degree required with 8 years minimum experience; Master's degree or higher in a relevant field strongly preferred;
  • Proven record of excellent management, leadership, and decision-making skills;
  • At least 10 years of senior level experience designing, managing, and implementing large, complex development projects;
  • Experience managing USAID projects (preferably as a Chief of Party) and knowledge of USAID programming rules and regulations highly preferred;
  • At least 5 years experience with civil society strengthening, community-based policing, youth development, economic development, anti-corruption, and/or capacity development programs in a developing country context;
  • Experience at a senior level post managing development projects related to institutional strengthening and civil society support;
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and foster relationships with local counterparts, civil society organizations, donors, and donor-funded implementers;
  • Experience living and working in Jamaica or the Caribbean region preferred; and
  • Fluency in English with excellent oral and written communication skills.
Interested candidates may register online through FHI 360's Career Center at www.fhi360.org/careercenter or through the Employment section at www.fhi360.org. Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please specify source in your application.
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