Entrepreneurship in the territories: is it the right time?
CARE seeks a Chief of Party (COP) for the anticipated USAID-funded workforce development activity called the USAID Employ Activity in Cambodia. The principal objective of the activity is to equip Cambodians with job skills tailored to sectors that are driving inclusive and sustainable growth and economic diversification. USAID Employ will emphasize improving the capabilities of women and youth in science, technology, and innovation, concentrating on areas like the green economy, STEM-related fields, digital technology, and manufacturing, among others.
The COP will be responsible for leadership, management, and technical direction of staff and consultants, project activities such as implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation, and partner coordination. They will serve as key liaison with USAID, government counterparts, and local partners. The COP will manage and supervise the work of program personnel and subcontractors/subgrantees and ensure that all program assistance is technically sound and appropriate. The COP also oversees program work planning, performance management, and strategic communication.
This activity is expected to be a five-year program in the $10-25 million range.
This is a Key Personnel position, subject to USAID approval. It is also subject to project award and funding. National and international candidates are encouraged to apply. This position will be based in Cambodia.
Application Deadline: Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Responsibilities
- Lead the project, providing vision, direction, and technical guidance.
- Oversee the overall management and implementation of the project including project results and deliverables, in accordance with the project work plan.
- Supervise and mentor senior/ technical staff and consultants. Motivate teams to deliver results by establishing a strong team dynamic, open communication, and leading by example. Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in internal operations, management, and program implementation.
- Build and maintain productive working relationships with USAID, host government, project partners, private sector, and key stakeholders. Serve as the primary liaison among all project stakeholders.
- Manage the project’s operational, financial, and administrative priorities, and direct planning and budgeting processes. Create or adapt management systems in line with CARE’s standard operating procedures, ensuring adherence to USAID policies and regulations, and relevant national policies and laws.
- Build partnerships among international-, national- and community-level stakeholders.
- Design and oversee an annual project cycle in accordance with USAID’s annual planning cycles. Ensure documentation and dissemination of findings, impact, innovations, and lessons learned, and utilize a collaborative and adaptive learning approach to the project cycle.
- Remain current with similar or related programs and best practices in-country and internationally, ensuring CARE staff apply these consistently.
- Lead in documentation and coordination of information dissemination activities that share project achievements and results with the aim of influencing decision and policymakers.
- Oversee M&E function, including preparation of all required reports and deliverables.
