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Chief of Party, Mekong River Basin Climate Change Adaptation
Pact
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Last Date: February 4, 2011
Chief of Party, Mekong River Basin Climate Change Adaptation
Bangkok, Thailand
Position Summary: Pact seeks a Chief of Party for an anticipated five-year, USAID Mekong River Basin Climate Change Adaptation project with the following objectives: strengthening human and institutional capacity to develop and implement climate change adaptation plans and strategies; strengthening policies, tools, methodologies, and practices for ecosystem services valuation and climate resiliency; demonstrating and scaling up model actions for integrated approaches to climate change adaptation; and strengthening and sustaining regional learning networks to share and replicate best practices.
Note: This position is for inclusion in an upcoming proposal submission and is contingent on award of funding.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
Rapid roll-out and supervision of field office activities. This includes hiring and management of field staff, subcontractors and consultants;
Ensure high-quality programming through technical guidance and support that is grounded in the programs strategic objectives and adheres to expected technical quality and reporting requirements;
Planning responsibilities, including the production of annual workplans, operating budgets, etc.;
Guide and oversee the alignment of the budget to expected results, and review and approve quarterly budgets and reports
Supervision of program monitoring, evaluating, and reporting;
Act as liaison to donor and governments;
Supervise technical, financial, grants and contracts and M&E staff;
Ensure compliance with HQ and donor requirements, policies and regulations.
Qualifications:
Demonstrated experience in project implementation and management, ideally related to a complex climate resilience program involving multiple actors;
A strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a high profile, fast paced environment;
Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks;
Ability to provide the financial management and oversight necessary to successfully execute a large-scale program in a difficult operating environment;
Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets and database skills;
Strong oral and written communication skills;
Demonstrated ability to manage local staff;
Practical knowledge of USAID rules and regulations, specifically managing CPFF contracts; and
Demonstrated capacity to create and/or maintain systems and procedures for managing programs with many implementation sites, partners and beneficiaries.
Education and Experience Requirements:
Advanced degree in climate change adaptation, disaster preparedness, agriculture, or relevant area
Minimum 10 years experience managing complex programs in the climate change sector
Prior experience as a chief of party under a USAID-funded program, specifically under a CPFF contract
Professional experience in Southeast Asia
Demonstrated experience supervising and managing staff
Fluency in English required
Knowledge of a relevant Asian language preferred.
Qualified applicants are encouraged to submit CVs through the website http://www.pactworld.org
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